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HONOR Challengers 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Ian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Ian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Ian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ian lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Ian takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jerry Jones 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!
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ian circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Ian has managed to clinch.
Ian prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Ian scores with a knee to the head.
Ian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ian lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ian.
Jones looks gassed!
Ian connects with a knee to the head.
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ian.
That has opened up Jerry Jones's cut even more.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Scott Ian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Jones.
Jones taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Ian.
Ian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ian lands a nice knee to the body.
Ian gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ian wriggles free and stands up.
Ian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ian has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ian.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Ian lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Ian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ian lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Ian lands a nice elbow.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Ian with a knee to the head.
Ian lands an elbow inside.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones letting Ian take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stall.
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Ian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ian throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Ian leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ian closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the ropes.
Ian lands an elbow inside.
Ian throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Ian.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ian throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ian throws an elbow but misses.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ian is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jones.
Ian clinches up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Ian.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ian smiles and moves away.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Ian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ian wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones avoids the head kick by Ian.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ian shows good takedown defense.
Ian clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Ian.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Ian, against the ropes.
Ian lands a damaging elbow.
Ian misses with an elbow over the top.
Ian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Ian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the ropes.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ian tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Ian throws an elbow but it misses.
Ian has Jones pressed against the ropes, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ian scores with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ian smiles and moves away.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ian circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ian doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Scott Ian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Ian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Jones'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.
Ian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jerry Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ian stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Ian moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Ian lands a knee to the head.
Ian lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Ian lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Jerry Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ian lands a nice elbow.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Ian.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ian lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones is trying to drag Ian to the mat but Ian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Scott Ian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Ian avoids the damage to the body.
Ian is pushing Jones up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ian just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Ian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ian lands a damaging elbow.
Ian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ian prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Ian won't allow it.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Ian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ian landing knees to the head.
Ian lands a damaging elbow.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ian won't allow it.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Ian lands a damaging elbow.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ian just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ian lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ian rushes Jones and presses him up against the ropes.
Ian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ian lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scott Ian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ian lands a damaging elbow.
Ian ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ian tries to get out of the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ian uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Jones blocks a head kick by Ian.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Ian drives through and clinches with Jones against the ropes.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ian misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ian just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ian pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Ian.
Ian has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ian breaks the clinch.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Ian circles away.
Ian closes the distance and clinches.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ian is pressed up against the ropes. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ian down to the mat. Ian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Ian sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Ian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott Ian is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Scott Ian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ian throws a head kick that misses.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Ian sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ian misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones looks for a takedown but Ian sprawls well.
Scott Ian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ian as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Ian takes the fight into the clinch.
Ian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ian.
Ian lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ian pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Ian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ian lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones wants to break free but Ian has control.
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Ian looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Ian misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones defending well as Ian loads up on a big left hand.
Ian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ian wants it to stay on the feet.
Ian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ian landing knees to the head.
Jones is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice elbow from Ian.
A knee to the head by Ian.
Ian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Ian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ian lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Ian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ian holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ian lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ian.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Nice elbow from Ian.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ian walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Ian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ian lands a knee to the head.
Jones is looking to control Ian's arms but Ian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the ropes.
Jones blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ian connects with a knee to the head.
Ian working Jones over with knees to the body.
Ian lands a knee to the head.
Ian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Ian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Ian has Jones pressed against the ropes, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Ian.
Jones leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ian is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Ian pushes Jones back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Ian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones jumps guard but Ian stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ian just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ian lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ian.
Ian misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ian won't allow it.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ian manages to get underhooks.
Ian lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ian.
Ian connects with a knee to the head.
Ian misses with a knee strike.
Scott Ian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ian lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is working for takedown but Ian is calmly controlling the position for now.
A knee to the head by Ian.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Ian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ian 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Scott Ian!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Scott Ian!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Scott Ian!
Scott Ian wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Iommi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Reaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Iommi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Reaver!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iommi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reaver as he avoids it easily.
Reaver tries to clinch up.
Iommi tries to clinch up.
Reaver darts in trying to clinch
and Iommi counters with a left and a right that stings Reaver.
Iommi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iommi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iommi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reaver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iommi counters with a three punch combo that has Reaver backing up. Reaver nods at Iommi to acknowledge the strikes.
Iommi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reaver tries to avoid it but Iommi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reaver to the ground. Reaver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reaver tries to clinch but Iommi moves out of range.
Reaver tries to close the distance and clinch but Iommi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Iommi wants to clinch.
Reaver closes the distance looking to clinch
and Iommi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iommi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reaver sees it coming and defends easily.
Reaver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaver pushes Iommi off looking to stand but Iommi dives back in and keeps control.
Reaver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iommi pushing down on Reaver's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Reaver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iommi is working away from the top position though.
Reaver tries to get to full guard but Iommi has control of the leg.
Iommi trying to pass the guard but Reaver defending well.
Reaver wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Reaver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Iommi is breathing heavily.
Iommi postures up.
Reaver pushes Iommi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Iommi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reaver counters by moving into the clinch.
Reaver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reaver with a knee to the head.
Iommi blocking some punches.
Reaver lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reaver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reaver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iommi blocks it with crossed arms.
Iommi misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Iommi wants to get back to striking at distance but Reaver won't allow it.
Iommi struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaver controls his hands.
Iommi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Iommi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iommi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reaver avoids it.
Reaver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reaver tries to pull guard but Iommi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Reaver drops back down to his feet.
Iommi is trying to break free.
Reaver is working for takedown but Iommi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reaver blocks an uppercut.
Iommi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reaver smiles and moves away.
Iommi swats away the attempt to clinch by Reaver.
Reaver wants to clinch.
Reaver moves in looking to clinch but Iommi pushes him off.
Reaver closes the distance and clinches.
Iommi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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.
Reaver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reaver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reaver lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reaver scores a nice knee to the body.
Reaver lands a nice knee to the body.
Reaver misses with an elbow strike.
Iommi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reaver scores with a knee to the head.
Reaver prevents a body shot from Iommi.
Reaver tries a knee to the head but Iommi blocks it.
Iommi can't get the takedown.
Iommi can't break the clinch.
Reaver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaver tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reaver is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iommi wants to break free but Reaver has control.
A right hand to the body from Reaver.
Iommi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reaver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reaver utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Iommi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reaver pushes Iommi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Reaver misses with a knee strike.
Reaver swings wildly with an uppercut but Iommi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iommi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reaver walks away with a smile on his face. Iommi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tony Iommi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iommi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iommi looks for the body kick but Reaver saw that one coming.
Iommi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reaver swings widly with a right hand
and Iommi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reaver thinking.
Reaver gets caught flat footed, as Iommi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iommi is looking to work some ground and pound but Reaver has wrist control.
Reaver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iommi defends it easily.
Iommi wants to stand but Reaver has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaver working a defensive guard here.
Reaver has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Iommi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Reaver.
Iommi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Reaver fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Reaver keeps the fight on the outside.
Reaver is looking to clinch but Iommi is avoiding it.
Reaver doesn't manage to clinch there - Iommi circles away.
Reaver moves in looking to clinch but Iommi pushes him off.
Reaver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iommi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reaver works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Iommi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iommi trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Iommi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iommi trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Iommi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Reaver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reaver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reaver moves into range and clinches up with Iommi.
A head punch on the inside from Reaver fails to land.
Reaver lands an elbow inside.
Reaver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iommi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Iommi is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Reaver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reaver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Iommi takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reaver misses with an elbow over the top.
Reaver missing with knees to the body.
Reaver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaver lands a knee to the head.
Reaver lands a nice knee to the body.
Reaver misses with a knee strike.
Reaver lands an elbow inside that Iommi shrugs off.
Reaver tries to land a knee to the head but Iommi blocks with his arms.
Reaver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Iommi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reaver lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Reaver.
Reaver looking to throw knees to the head but Iommi is blocking nicely.
Reaver misses with a knee strike.
Reaver jumps guard.
Reaver will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Iommi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Iommi trying to control but Reaver is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Iommi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Reaver tries to clinch but Iommi is having none of it.
Iommi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reaver but Reaver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reaver tries to clinch but Iommi is having none of it.
Reaver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iommi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Iommi wants to stand but Reaver has his arm trapped.
Reaver manages to work his way to half guard, despite Iommi's best efforts.
Iommi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reaver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iommi wants to control from the top but Reaver keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaver seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reaver wants to improve his position but instead Iommi has moved into half guard.
Reaver is trying to maintain the position but Iommi is very close to passing his half guard.
Reaver looking for submissions off his back.
Reaver throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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.
Iommi prevents Reaver from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reaver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Iommi trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reaver wants to get back to his feet but Iommi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaver is trying to control the position but Iommi postures up.
Reaver wants to sweep here but Iommi controlling him for the moment.
Iommi won't allow Reaver to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reaver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reaver is looking to clinch.
Iommi doesn't manage to clinch there - Reaver circles away.
Reaver closes the distance and pushes Iommi back into the ropes.
Reaver lands a knee to the head.
Reaver blocks a body shot from Iommi.
Iommi tries for a takedown. No joy.
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.
Reaver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Reaver.
Iommi trying to control the position but instead, Reaver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Iommi into the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Reaver.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reaver.
Iommi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Iommi has Reaver pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Reaver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Iommi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reaver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reaver connects with a knee to the head.
Reaver lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reaver lands a knee to the body.
Reaver can't find room to land a body shot as Iommi controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iommi looking to slow down the pace here.
Reaver manages to pull guard.
Iommi passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Iommi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iommi, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tony Iommi!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tony Iommi!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Tony Iommi!
Tony Iommi wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Wainright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rufus Wainright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wainright fails with the takedown
and Couture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Rufus Wainright has been cut.
Wainright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wainright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Wainright throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Couture finds it's target.
Wainright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couture swivels and escapes.
Wainright misses with a double jab
and Couture counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wainright throws a body kick that misses.
Couture lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wainright has his takedown stuffed
and Couture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rufus Wainright's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Wainright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture takes the fight into the clinch.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wainright backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture lands a nice uppercut.
Couture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wainright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wainright is breathing heavily.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
Couture pushes Wainright back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
Couture breaks the clinch.
Couture moves into the clinch.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rufus Wainright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Still in the clinch, Couture scores with a nice short uppercut.
Couture scores with a shoulder strike.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture is leaning against Wainright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Couture manages to break the clinch.
Couture clinches up with Wainright and pushes him back against the ropes.
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!
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Wainright's head.
Couture lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wainright or not.
A nice left hand lands by Couture.
Jeez, Rufus Wainright's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wainright. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rufus Wainright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randy Couture!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Hendry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Grazies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hendry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to high way to hell. Royce Grazies is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Hendry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royce Grazies!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendry looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hendry wants to clinch but Grazies slips to the side
and Grazies counters with a straight right hand.
Grazies fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hendry sprawls well initially but Grazies persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grazies moves nicely into side control.
Hendry is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Grazies has hold of Hendry's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hendry seems comfortable defending it but Grazies has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hendry is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hendry is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Grazies couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Grazies!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Bijanek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bijanek comes to the ring accompanied by Avenir Struga. Craig Bowie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yuri Bijanek's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Bijanek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Bowie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bijanek scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Craig Bowie has been cut.
Bijanek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bowie is looking to break free of the clinch but Bijanek has double underhooks.
Bijanek avoids the elbow strike from Bowie, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Bijanek.
Bijanek blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Bijanek.
Bijanek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bowie.
Bowie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bijanek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bijanek lands an elbow that stopped Bowie in his tracks for a moment.
Bowie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bijanek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bowie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bijanek just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bowie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bijanek has him pressed against the ropes.
Bowie tries to break free but Bijanek pushes him back against the ropes.
Bijanek stalls.
Bowie throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bowie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bijanek lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Craig Bowie's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bijanek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bowie looks gassed!
Bowie throws an elbow but it misses.
Bijanek lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Bijanek.
Bijanek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bowie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bowie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bowie letting Bijanek take a breather here.
Bowie takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Craig Bowie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bowie wants to break free but Bijanek has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bijanek.
Craig Bowie's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bijanek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Bowie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yuri Bijanek!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Anami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Head Crusher. Vitor Dos Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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8 - 7 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarkko Anami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos's corner calls for a 1-2. Dos Santos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dos Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anami misses with a double jab
and Dos Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anami falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dos Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Dos Santos misses
and Anami cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anami avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anami throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dos Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Vitor Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a looping right.
Anami throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dos Santos counters with a body kick that stops Anami in his tracks momentarily.
Anami swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Anami moves out of range.
Anami misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Anami moves out of range.
Dos Santos connects with a jab.
Anami tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Anami counter with a right hand.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Anami throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dos Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anami throws a combination that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anami's knee momentarily.
Anami throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Santos's shoulder, as Dos Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Anami throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dos Santos counters with a good low kick that Anami was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos scores with a body shot.
Anami throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dos Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anami thinking.
Anami throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos cracks Anami with an open hand slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dos Santos, right into the meat.
Anami lands a lovely overhand right.
Anami on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anami has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anami takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a looping overhand right but Anami ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos is looking to chop away at Anami's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Dos Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anami throws a leg kick
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Anami counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos tests Anami's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Anami checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick which misses Anami's front leg but catches the back leg as Anami tries to avoid it.
Dos Santos misses with a left hand
and Anami counters with a straight right hand.
Anami swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dos Santos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anami's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anami throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anami misses with a combination
and Dos Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Santos lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a body punch
and Anami cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Santos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anami takes a step back to recover.
Anami swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Anami checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Dos Santos tenderised Anami's leg. Anami is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Anami throws a lazy uppercut
and Dos Santos counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to slow Anami down by chopping away at his legs.
Anami has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dos Santos.
Anami just misses with a punch to the body.
Anami throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Anami misses with a combination
and Dos Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anami needs to keep his hands up - Dos Santos had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anami takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anami moves out of range as Dos Santos strikes.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Anami is just out of range.
Dos Santos punishes Anami's body with a nice straight punch.
Dos Santos misses with a hook.
Dos Santos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anami.
Anami misses with a combination
and Dos Santos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Anami misses with a combination
and Dos Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the side of Anami's head but Anami sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anami swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dos Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anami thinking.
Anami throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anami chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dos Santos can pounce on him.
Vitor Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anami counters with a three punch combo that has Dos Santos backing up. Dos Santos nods at Anami to acknowledge the strikes.
Anami has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dos Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anami's calf.
Anami slips a jab from Dos Santos.
Anami checks a leg kick.
Anami bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anami swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anami takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dos Santos lands the left hand.
Dos Santos misses with a left hand
and Anami counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anami misses with a combination
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anami misses with a combination
and Dos Santos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anami's knee momentarily.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick but Anami sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jarkko Anami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a lazy uppercut
letting Anami counter with a right hand.
Anami misses with a combination
and Dos Santos counters with a low kick, right behind Anami 's knee.
Anami throws a right hand that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anami thinking.
Dos Santos clobbers Anami with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dos Santos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Anami.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a low kick but Anami moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos misses with a body kick.
Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a jab when Anami was well out of range.
Anami slips under a jab.
A big right from Dos Santos misses.
Jarkko Anami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dos Santos 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 for Vitor Dos Santos!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Vitor Dos Santos!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Vitor Dos Santos!
Vitor Dos Santos wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Olsgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaymz Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaymz Ryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Olsgaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaymz Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Ryan. That snapped Olsgaard's head back.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Olsgaard avoids them all with ease.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Olsgaard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Olsgaard to score with a decent uppercut.
Ryan misses with a hook
and Olsgaard counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsgaard connects with a looping right hand.
Olsgaard lands a nice looking body shot.
Jaymz Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan misses with a right hand
and Olsgaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryan looks gassed!
Olsgaard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ryan misses with a combination
and Olsgaard counters with a two punch combo.
Olsgaard sizes up Ryan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olsgaard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Olsgaard connects with a body shot that sends Ryan's belly button to the back.
Olsgaard drops Ryan with a beautiful combination! Ryan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Olsgaard is looking for the KO!
Ryan is rocked!
Olsgaard lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ryan falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erik Olsgaard!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gennady Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Wild!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wild.
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wild counters with a body kick that stops Vieira in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Vieira misses.
Wild throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vieira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wild's guard.
Wild is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vieira is aware though and is defending well.
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wild utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gennady Vieira.
Vieira is looking to clinch but Wild is avoiding it.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses
and Wild counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vieira with a poor takedown
and Wild counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vieira moves to clinch but Wild breaks away
and Wild counters with a nice body kick.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Vieira's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Wild dives in looking to finish as Vieira flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Wild's strikes! Wild is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Vieira's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Vieira was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Wild!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dowda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dowda comes into the arena with KnockDown blaring out of the sound system. Manny Pacquiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Dowda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dowda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dowda misses with a head kick.
Dowda misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but Dowda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dowda feints a jab promting Pacquiao to slip. Dowda then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pacquiao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Daniel Dowda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dowda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dowda scores with a head kick.
A punch combination from Dowda misses.
Dowda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pacquiao counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dowda!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao with the ground and pound from mount.
Dowda is rocked!
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.
Dowda has given up his back here. Will Pacquiao look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Oh Dowda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacquiao lands shots to the head and Dowda turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
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