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SPF 63 - Battle of Los Angeles PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gian Matteo Ranzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pancho Pantera (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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214 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gian Matteo Ranzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pancho Pantera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranzi tries to clinch but Pantera moves away
and Pantera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pantera clinches.
Pantera pulls Ranzi into guard.
Ranzi wants to pass the guard but Pantera is keeping the position.
Ranzi pushes down on Pantera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ranzi is pressing down on Pantera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pantera is holding on for now.
Ranzi moves into full mount! Pantera won't be happy about that!
Ranzi goes for an armbar but Pantera turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pantera.
Ranzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranzi looking for a guillotine here but Pantera defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pantera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ranzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ranzi wants to hit a switch here but Pantera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ranzi there!
Ranzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ranzi regains half guard.
Pantera content to control rather than advance.
Ranzi tries to get to full guard but Pantera has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranzi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pantera wants to control but Ranzi is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Pantera.
Pantera winds up and cracks Ranzi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pantera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ranzi tries to get to full guard but Pantera has control of the leg.
Ranzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pantera stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ranzi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ranzi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pantera walks away with a smile on his face. Ranzi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pantera misses with a combination
and Ranzi counters by moving into the clinch.
Pantera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pantera.
A frustrated look appears on Pantera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ranzi pulls Pantera into guard.
Pantera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ranzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pantera is one step ahead there.
Pantera scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pantera is aware though and is defending well.
Ranzi keeping moving, preventing Pantera from controlling successfully.
Pantera controlling from the top position.
Ranzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pantera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pantera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ranzi working for a triangle but Pantera defends it easily.
Ranzi working for a triangle but Pantera defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gian Matteo Ranzi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pantera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pantera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ranzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ranzi is working hard here to advance position.
Pantera working for a submission but Ranzi is keeping him at bay.
Ranzi is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ranzi is looking to escape.
Ranzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pantera scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ranzi?
Pantera landing strikes from the mount.
Pantera with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantera working for a guillotine from mount but Ranzi is in no mood to give up.
Pantera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pantera jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ranzi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ranzi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ranzi is not content to let Pantera control the position.
Ranzi manages to get to full guard.
Pantera is breathing heavily.
Ranzi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ranzi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pantera is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pantera and Ranzi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantera tries to bench press Ranzi off him but Ranzi keeps the position.
Ranzi prevents Pantera from escaping the position.
Ranzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ranzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pantera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ranzi tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ranzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pantera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ranzi is trying to get an arm triangle but Pantera is defending well.
Pantera wants to control but Ranzi postures up.
Ranzi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pantera is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ranzi yanks on the arm and Pantera is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ranzi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gian Matteo Ranzi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Alexeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amon Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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182 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Good kicks
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Alexeev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amon Ra!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Alexeev.
Alexeev misses with a kick to the body.
Ra lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Ra.
Ra throws an off balance right hand
and Alexeev counters with a series of strikes. Ra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ra lands a big head kick that sends Alexeev tumbling to the mat! Ra takes a step backwards and waves Alexeev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Igor Alexeev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ra throws a head kick but Alexeev moves out of range.
Alexeev swinging wildly here.
Ra tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexeev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexeev cracks Ra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alexeev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ra.
Ra wants to clinch up but Alexeev keeps it at a distance.
Alexeev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ra counters with a big right hand! Oh Alexeev is in trouble here! Ra follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amon Ra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Jay Wadenah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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192 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toby Jay Wadenah!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wadenah throws a looping overhand right but Strong ducks down to avoid it.
Wadenah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wadenah but Wadenah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wadenah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wadenah misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wadenah controlling the position.
Strong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strong postures up in Wadenah's guard and throws a big left but Wadenah blocks it.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.
Wadenah keeping full guard, as Strong tries to pass.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wadenah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strong is one step ahead there.
Strong wants to get up but he can't break Wadenah's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wadenah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strong's guard.
Strong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wadenah trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Wadenah stops Strong from standing up.
Wadenah forces his way into half guard.
Strong is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong is controlling Wadenah's trapped leg to prevent Wadenah from advancing to side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Strong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strong tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Strong just wasn't active enough.
Wadenah slaps away a takedown attempt from Strong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strong tries to clinch up
and Wadenah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jack Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong looks to clinch
and Wadenah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wadenah leaves Strong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong shoots in looking for a takedown. Wadenah tries to sprawl out of it but Strong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wadenah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wadenah leaves Strong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wadenah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strong.
Wadenah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strong.
Wadenah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Wadenah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strong under the eye.
Strong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Strong lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wadenah down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah regains half guard.
Strong lands with a punch from half guard.
Wadenah tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg.
Wadenah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strong is working away from the top position though.
Strong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Strong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wadenah's head.
Wadenah is trying to control but can't.
Strong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wadenah regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Strong.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wadenah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Strong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Strong tries for a takedown but Wadenah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strong shoots in looking for a takedown but Wadenah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wadenah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strong tries for a takedown but Wadenah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Strong misses.
Strong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wadenah pinned against the cage. Wadenah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wadenah works the jab nicely.
Wadenah scores with a nice head shot.
Strong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wadenah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strong fails with a takedown attempt.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong with a poor takedown
and Wadenah counters with a low kick, right behind Strong 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Wadenah as Strong shoots in.
Wadenah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wadenah throws a shot to the body.
Wadenah scores with a hook to the body. Strong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wadenah lands with a nice body punch.
Strong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donk. Wadenah catches Strong right on the button with a cross.
Wadenah jabs Strong right on the nose. Strong blinks but takes it well.
Wadenah connects with a leg kick. Strong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wadenah lands a jab to Strong's midsection.
Wadenah punishes Strong's body with a nice straight punch.
Wadenah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wadenah throws a series of punches but Strong moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Strong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wadenah - the referee stops the clock and Strong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wadenah. Strong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wadenah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strong at a distance.
Wadenah throws out a powerful jab.
Wadenah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strong wants to clinch
and Wadenah counters with a nice body kick.
Wadenah stuns Strong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wadenah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wadenah.
Strong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wadenah lands a head kick!
A shot to the liver by Wadenah. Beautiful body shot.
Jack Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Wadenah.
Strong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wadenah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strong doesn't seem bothered though.
Wadenah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wadenah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strong's head backwards.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Strong takes one to the side of the head.
Wadenah scores with a shot to the body.
Strong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wadenah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wadenah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wadenah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wadenah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wadenah cracks Strong with an open hand slap.
Strong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strong at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wadenah scores with a leg kick.
Wadenah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wadenah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wadenah connects with a single shot there.
Wadenah lands a glancing blow to the side of Strong's head.
A punch combination from Strong misses.
Nice shot lands for Wadenah.
Wadenah lands a nice hook to Strong's body. Strong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wadenah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strong rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wadenah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wadenah throws a one two combo.
Strong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Jay Wadenah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Strong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wadenah tries to sprawl but Strong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wadenah keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wadenah is looking to control Strong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wadenah avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong prevents Wadenah from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wadenah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strong distracts Wadenah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wadenah 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong looking to sit in guard and control but Wadenah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Strong being controlled here, momentarily.
Strong looking to control.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Wadenah from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Strong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Strong just wasn't active enough.
Strong wants to clinch but Wadenah slips to the side
and Wadenah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wadenah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wadenah counters with a low kick, right behind Strong 's knee.
Wadenah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strong.
Strong takes the fight into the clinch.
Wadenah can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wadenah is trying to break the clinch but Strong has him pressed against the cage.
Strong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wadenah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Strong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strong prevents Wadenah from breaking the clinch.
Wadenah is trying to break the clinch but Strong is controlling him.
Wadenah breaks the clinch.
Strong shoots in and drives through. Wadenah sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wadenah catches Strong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strong.
Wadenah is trying to control Strong's posture but Strong avoids it.
Strong working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah is trying to get back to half guard.
Wadenah is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Strong staying calm.
Strong trying to control the position but Wadenah is working away.
Strong landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 28:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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198 lbs
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Great low kicks
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankie Ray!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray fails with the takedown.
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dillinger counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ray throws out a leg kick but Dillinger moves out of range and Ray only half commits.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillinger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ray counters with a low kick, right behind Dillinger 's knee.
Dillinger wants to clinch but Ray slips to the side
and Ray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dillinger tries to clinch up
and Ray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like John Dillinger has been cut.
Dillinger has Ray up against the cage in a clinch.
Ray lands with a short shot to the head.
Dillinger taking a breather.
Dillinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dillinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray thows a body shot but no joy.
Ray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dillinger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ray counters with a left to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ray.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger looks to clinch
and Ray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dillinger thinking.
Dillinger wants to clinch
and Ray counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ray.
Ray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dillinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dillinger keeping full guard, as Ray tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frankie Ray wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dillinger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ray counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dillinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ray is pressing down on Dillinger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dillinger is holding on for now.
Dillinger tries to roll over but Ray keeps him under control.
Dillinger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ray in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dillinger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillinger closes the distance but Ray moves to the side
and Ray counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger moves to clinch but Ray breaks away
and Ray counters with a nice uppercut.
Dillinger darts in trying to clinch
and Ray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger closes the distance but Ray moves to the side
and Ray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dillinger wants to clinch
and Ray counters with a series of strikes. Dillinger will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger looks to clinch
and Ray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillinger moves to clinch but Ray breaks away
and Ray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dillinger rather than just go for the knockout.
Dillinger closes the distance but Ray moves to the side
and Ray counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dillinger slips a straight right by Ray.
Dillinger moves to clinch but Ray breaks away
and Ray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillinger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dillinger moves away from the strike by Ray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Ray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Dillinger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ray shoots in looking for a takedown but Dillinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillinger wants to clinch but Ray slips to the side
and Ray counters with a single leg into guard. Dillinger didn't expect that.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
Dillinger controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself.
Ray tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillinger is retaining full guard.
Ray stops Dillinger from standing up.
Dillinger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dillinger tries to get out of the position.
Dillinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ray throws a big right hand that misses.
Dillinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ray on the ground.
Dillinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ray.
Ray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dillinger thinking.
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ray counters with a takedown into side control.
Dillinger taking a bit of punishment here - Ray scoring with strikes.
Ray misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger is looking to regain half guard here but Ray keeps moving and retains side control.
Dillinger can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger is looking to reverse the position.
Dillinger wants to control but Ray postures up.
Ray throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ray cracks Dillinger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ray cracks Dillinger with a big elbow.
Ray throws a strike aimed at the side of Dillinger's head but Dillinger avoids it well.
Frankie Ray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ray lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger tries to improve position but can't.
Dillinger is not content to let Ray control the position.
Dillinger is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray wants to control but Dillinger is keeping him busy.
Dillinger is letting Ray control him for a moment.
Ray working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ray sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dillinger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ray scoring with punches from side control.
Ray looks up at the clock and then as Dillinger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dillinger is looking for a sweep.
Ray is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dillinger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ray throws an elbow but Dillinger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ray trying to control the position but Dillinger is working away.
Dillinger is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ray throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dillinger is being controlled here.
Ray in side control, throwing shots but Dillinger defends.
Ray landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dillinger is trying to get back to half guard.
Dillinger avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ray.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ray misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ray passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dillinger!
Ray wants to control the pace but Dillinger is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Dillinger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dillinger is working to get back to half guard.
Dillinger tries to hold on but Ray pushes him away.
Ray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ray unloading with bombs!
Dillinger is bucking up trying to escape but Ray cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dillinger can't escape the position.
Ray in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ray controlling the pace for now.
Dillinger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray controlling from mount.
Dillinger tries to lock up and control but Ray gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dillinger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dillinger is squirming around, avoiding Ray's attempts to control the action.
Dillinger tries to reverse the position but Ray maintains control.
Dillinger is working hard here to advance position.
Ray raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ray is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dillinger is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dillinger wants to control but Ray is having none of it.
Ray controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Ray.
Ray content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by Ray there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ray.
Dillinger tries to hold on but Ray postures up.
Ray working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dillinger wants to control but Ray is having none of it.
Ray controlling from the full mount.
Ray scoring with strikes but Dillinger is staying in there.
Ray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dillinger's face.
Ray pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
John Dillinger's cut is getting worse.
Dillinger wants to hold on but Ray pushes him away.
Frankie Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dillinger is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ray thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dillinger tries to hold on but Ray pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillinger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Ray!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rain Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hernandez's choice of entrance music: Crush 'Em by Megadeth. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rain Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Jones.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Hernandez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hernandez has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones wants to take Hernandez's back here but Hernandez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hernandez is looking to escape.
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Hernandez frees his head quite easily.
Hernandez has given up his back. Will we see Jones going for some submissions?
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
Hernandez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hernandez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jones off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hernandez is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hernandez tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for the choke from the back.
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hernandez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hernandez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hernandez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones working for a choke but Hernandez is defending well.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jones working for the choke.
Hernandez is keeping busy.
Jones patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones has the hooks in. Hernandez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones jabs Hernandez right on the nose. Hernandez blinks but takes it well.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Hernandez throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into rage.
Rain Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones scores a takedown into full mount!
Jones working for a submission but Hernandez is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez has left one of his arms exposed and Jones doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hernandez screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Slayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makunouchi comes to the cage accompanied by sandstorm. Andrew Slayton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Manny Makunouchi's chin.
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167 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Slayton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makunouchi.
Slayton with a hook.
Makunouchi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Makunouchi has a takedown stuffed.
Slayton slips a jab and a cross from Makunouchi.
Slayton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slayton scores with a leg kick.
Slayton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slayton connects with a right hand. Makunouchi shakes it off.
Slayton tests Makunouchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Makunouchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slayton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slayton lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Manny Makunouchi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slayton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makunouchi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slayton's waist but Slayton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makunouchi off to one side.
Makunouchi tries for a takedown but Slayton circles away easily
and Slayton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Makunouchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Makunouchi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slayton - the referee stops the clock and Makunouchi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slayton. Makunouchi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slayton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makunouchi under the eye.
Slayton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makunouchi momentarily.
Makunouchi is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Makunouchi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Slayton throws an overhand right that drops Makunouchi like a sack of potatoes! Slayton dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Slayton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dingo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Carl Orff - O Fortuna . Tyler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Yep. Jake Tyler told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
176 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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181 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Dingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler misses with a few strikes there.
Dingo tries to land a leg kick but Tyler saw it coming and moves away.
Tyler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dingo trying to strike off his back.
Tyler won't allow Dingo to sweep him here.
Dingo working a defensive guard here.
Dingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dingo is trying to keep Tyler in close.
Tyler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyler works over Dingo with some ground and pound from guard.
Tyler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyleris looking to pass into half guard but Dingo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dingo is in guard.
Tyler wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyler is controlling Dingo's posture.
Tyler looking for a guillotine here but Dingo defends easily.
Tyler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyler is keeping the position for now.
Dingo is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyler managing to control the position.
Dingo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tyler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tyler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tyler!
Tyler is looking to take a break and control but Dingo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tyler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo is looking to reverse the position.
Tyler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dingo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dingo is not content to let Tyler control the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dingo prevents Tyler from improving position.
Tyler tries for a kimura but Dingo is defending well.
Tyler working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tyler trying to control the position but Dingo is working away.
Tyler is staying tight to Dingo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tyler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tyler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tyler landing strikes from the mount and Dingo is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dingo is looking to escape.
Dingo tries to reverse the position but Tyler maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tyler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tyler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dingo is surviving well by controlling Tyler's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dingo turns into him and now he's in Tyler's guard.
Dingo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tyler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tyler has escaped and now he's on top!
Tyler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingo controls Tyler momentarily but Tyler frees himself.
Dingo wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment.
Tyler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dingo trying to keep a closed guard but Tyler is proving a slippery customer.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Dingo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dingo is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyler.
Dingo is looking for a sweep. Tyler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyler stalling.
Dingo trying to control but Tyler postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingo tries to kick Tyler off but Tyler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tyler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dingo tries to roll over but Tyler keeps him under control.
Tyler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyler wants to control but Dingo is keeping him busy.
Dingo gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tyler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dingo defends it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Dingo. Beautiful body shot.
Matt Dingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dingo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dingo somewhat.
Dingo slips a jab and a cross from Tyler.
Tyler throws a right and a left that Dingo avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Dingo as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingo just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyler.
Dingo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyler as he avoids it easily.
Tyler moves out of range as Dingo strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dingo.
A shot to the body from Dingo misses
and Tyler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dingo won't be happy with that.
Tyler staying calm.
Tyler moves into full mount!
Dingo tries to hold on but Tyler postures up.
Tyler controlling from the full mount.
Tyler goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dingo turns into him and now he's in Tyler's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dingo.
Tyler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dingo postures up.
Tyler pulls Dingo in to control the position.
Dingo wanted to stand there but Tyler had control of the position.
Dingo wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake Tyler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tyler misses with an uppercut
and Dingo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matt Dingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dingo misses with a leg kick.
Dingo with a poor takedown
and Tyler counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dingo!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Dingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dingo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jake Tyler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyler controlling from mount.
Tyler working the ground and pound effectively.
Tyler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler controlling the pace for now.
Tyler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Tyler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tyler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Tyler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willians Trautman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvin Ruez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruez has chosen Face Breaker - Poison Pen as his entrance music. Elvin Ruez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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21
155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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24
163 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willians Trautman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elvin Ruez!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trautman shoots and misses
and Ruez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trautman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ruez to counter with a crisp jab.
Trautman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willians Trautman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruez clinches.
Ruez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruez clinches with his opponent.
Trautman wants a takedown.
Trautman tries to pull guard but Ruez holds him up against the cage and eventually Trautman drops back down to his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Ruez.
Trautman jumps guard and drags Ruez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ruez trying to control the position from guard on top but Trautman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruez stopping the sweep attempt from Trautman.
Ruez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ruez closes the distance and clinches.
Ruez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willians Trautman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruez closes the distance and pushes Trautman back into the cage.
Trautman tries to pull guard but Ruez won't allow it.
Ruez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trautman misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruez counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruez lands with an overhand left.
Trautman fails with the takedown
and Ruez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trautman with a poor takedown
and Ruez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ruez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruez pushes down on Trautman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ruez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trautman's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruez is looking for a kimura here.
Trautman tries to get to full guard but Ruez has control of the leg.
Ruez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruez is stalling here. Trautman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Trautman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trautman tries for a kimura but Ruez is defending well.
Ruez prevents Trautman from moving into mount.
Ruez is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruez can't do much from the bottom here.
Trautman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trautman advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trautman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ruez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ruez and Trautman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Ruez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trautman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trautman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trautman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trautman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvin Ruez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ruez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruez lands the left hand.
Trautman with a poor takedown
and Ruez counters with an outside leg kick.
Trautman fails with the takedown
and Ruez counters by clinching up.
Ruez looking to slow down the pace here.
Trautman tries to pull guard but Ruez holds him up against the cage and eventually Trautman drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willians Trautman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruez trying to stall but Trautman improves his position.
Ruez stalling in the clinch.
Trautman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruez controlling the action here for a moment.
Trautman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruez just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ruez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Elvin Ruez.
Trautman tries for a takedown but Ruez circles away easily
and Ruez counters with a single leg into guard. Trautman didn't expect that.
Ruez throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trautman keeping moving, preventing Ruez from controlling successfully.
Ruez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trautman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruez trying to control but Trautman is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ruez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trautman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Elvin Ruez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ruez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruez thows a body shot but no joy.
Trautman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruez counters with a nice body shot.
Trautman misses with a takedown
and Ruez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trautman wants to sweep here but Ruez controlling him for the moment.
Trautman keeping moving, preventing Ruez from controlling successfully.
Ruez passes into half guard.
Ruez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trautman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trautman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Trautman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trautman trying to control here.
Trautman is not content to let Ruez control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trautman defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvin Ruez 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!
Ruez misses with a combination
and Trautman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ruez controlling Trautman's posture.
Trautman controlling from the top position.
Ruez keeping moving, preventing Trautman from controlling successfully.
Trautman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Willians Trautman.
Ruez misses with a double jab
so Trautman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ruez keeping moving, preventing Trautman from controlling successfully.
Trautman looking to sit in guard and control but Ruez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ruez wants to pass the guard but Trautman is keeping the position.
Trautman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ruez doesn't defend quickly enough and Trautman has managed to lock this one up! Can Ruez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Trautman on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Willians Trautman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Declan McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuan Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Declan McCready is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan McCready!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuan Sung!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCready closes the distance and clinches.
Sung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCready breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCready cracks the inside of Sung's front leg.
McCready throws a head kick that misses.
McCready drives through and clinches with Sung against the cage.
McCready lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCready - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, McCready scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCready stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCready lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sung backwards.
McCready scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Sung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCready pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sung looks gassed!
McCready lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sung backwards.
McCready lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for McCready.
McCready lands with a right to the head.
McCready scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCready will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sung up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCready lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCready manages to break the clinch.
McCready lands a big head kick that sends Sung tumbling to the mat! McCready takes a step backwards and waves Sung back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sung is rocked!
Sung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCready clinches up with Sung and pushes him back against the cage.
McCready is leaning against Sung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCready scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCready breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from McCready.
McCready fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sung.
McCready takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCready lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCready lands with a light punch inside.
McCready lands a left hand.
Sung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCready taking a breather.
McCready works on Sung's body with a couple of short punches.
McCready lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCready pushes Sung back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCready takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCready.
McCready working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCready escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sung takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCready throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready pushes Sung up against the cage in a clinch.
McCready lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sung backwards.
Good body shot from McCready.
Nice body punch from McCready - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from McCready.
McCready softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCready lands a body shot.
A short right from McCready on the inside.
McCready presses Sung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCready lands a left hand.
McCready lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCready creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCready lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McCready.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCready.
McCready lands an uppercut.
McCready throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sungs head.
McCready escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCready has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McCready - that landed with a thud.
Sung takes a shot to the head.
McCready scores with a hook to the body.
McCready leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Declan McCready has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuan Sung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCready lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sung backwards.
Still in the clinch, McCready scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCready lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCready stalling against the cage.
McCready lands a shoulder strike.
McCready lands a shoulder strike.
McCready scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sung has McCready pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCready manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from McCready - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from McCready as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from McCready.
McCready lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from McCready.
McCready lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan McCready dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCready moves into the clinch.
McCready prevents the takedown attempt.
Sung can't get the takedown.
McCready is struggling to control the position.
McCready lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sung.
McCready working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCready lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Declan McCready has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCready scores with a shoulder strike.
McCready manages to break the clinch.
McCready thows a body kick. Sung tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McCready has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sung tries to score a body lock takedown but McCready shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Declan McCready has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuan Sung.
McCready makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCready stalling in the clinch.
McCready lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCready.
McCready pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCready is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sung can do to turn this around?
Sung takes one to the side of the head.
McCready throws a leg kick which misses Sung's front leg but catches the back leg as Sung tries to avoid it.
McCready moves into the clinch successfully.
McCready working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCready prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCready lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sung.
McCready works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sung takes a shot to the head.
McCready's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Declan McCready is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCready clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCready working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCready working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCready scores with a shot to the side of Sung's head.
McCready avoiding damage.
McCready scores with a shoulder strike.
McCready presses Sung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from McCready.
McCready lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCready has Sung pushed against the cage.
McCready pushes Sung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sung wants a takedown but no success here.
McCready works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCready pushes Sung back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCready makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCready lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sung backwards.
McCready breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCready finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready throws a series of punches but Sung avoids them all with ease.
Sung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and McCready counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from McCready - that landed with a thud.
McCready avoiding damage.
McCready scores with a hook to the body.
McCready works on Sung's body with a couple of short punches.
McCready lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from McCready.
Sung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCready lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCready lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCready working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCready digs a right hand into Sung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sung's gas tank.
McCready lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCready manages to break the clinch.
McCready smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sung misses with a takedown
and McCready counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCready.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCready is leaning against Sung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCready lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from McCready.
McCready lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCready lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from McCready - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan McCready dominated that second round.
That's time! McCready's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McCready closes the distance and clinches.
Sung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCready lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCready.
McCready holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCready throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCready lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sung backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCready creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from McCready on the inside.
McCready lands a hook that snaps the head of Sung backwards.
McCready lands a shot to the body.
McCready is leaning against Sung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCready stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCready lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sung or not.
McCready gets underhooks to prevent Sung's takedown attempt.
McCready lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sung backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCready lands a shoulder strike.
McCready lands a right hand.
McCready scores with a shot to the side of Sung's head.
McCready lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCready stalling.
Nice body punch from McCready - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for McCready.
McCready breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCready throws a head kick that Sung semi-blocks.
Sung walks into a jab.
McCready rushes Sung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCready prevents the takedown attempt.
Declan McCready has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuan Sung.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCready.
Sung tries to score a body lock takedown but McCready shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCready gets through Sung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCready lands with a left to the head.
McCready throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sungs head.
McCready stalling against the cage.
Sung goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCready prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from McCready on the inside.
McCready lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from McCready.
McCready cracks Sung with a nice body shot.
McCready lands with a right to the head.
McCready scores with a shot to the side of Sung's head.
McCready is working Sung over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCready.
The referee calls for McCready to work.
McCready scores with a shoulder strike.
McCready lands with a light punch inside.
McCready scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from McCready as the two fighters clinch.
McCready lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCready.
McCready working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCready lands with a left to the head.
McCready lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCready lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCready lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sung backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McCready.
Sung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on McCready - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCready lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCready makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCready pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCready lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sung takes a shot to the head.
McCready works on Sung's body with a couple of short punches.
McCready stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCready.
McCready stops a takedown attempt from Sung.
A right hook to the body lands for McCready.
A nice left hand lands by McCready.
Sung tries to pull guard but McCready won't allow it.
Sung goes for a takedown attempt but McCready pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Declan McCready is winning the standup battle so far.
McCready feints and then cracks Sung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sung down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung gets tackled into the cage by McCready. McCready maintains the clinch.
McCready lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from McCready.
McCready breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from McCready misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCready moves into the clinch.
Kuan Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sung looking for a takedown.
Sung struggles to land a body shot inside as McCready controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan McCready showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCready 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan McCready!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yumbo Yack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackmore comes to the cage accompanied by Sometimes My Opponent Feels Like Screaming. Yack has chosen The Ultimate Cheeseburger Song (Jack In The Box FULL song) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ritchie Blackmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yumbo Yack!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackmore tries to sprawl but Yack drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blackmore is trying to control but can't.
Yack looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blackmore trying to hold on to Yack's head to control him but Yack postures up.
Blackmore is controlling Yack's trapped leg to prevent Yack from advancing to side control.
Yack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blackmore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackmore's head.
Blackmore actively working from the bottom here.
Blackmore is looking to improve his position.
Blackmore gets back to full guard.
Yack slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yack is pushing down on Blackmore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blackmore is fighting to maintain full guard but Yack has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yack working the head and body with strikes.
Yack is looking for a kimura but Blackmore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yack to get the leverage.
Blackmore tries to get to full guard but Yack has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackmore wants to control but Yack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yack uses his free foot to push down on Blackmore's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blackmore.
Yack working Blackmore over with strikes here.
Yack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blackmore?
Yack avoids the attempt from Blackmore to control.
Blackmore can't escape the position.
Yack unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Yack connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blackmore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yack prevents Blackmore from getting the reversal.
Yack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blackmore is looking to get to half guard.
Blackmore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yack landing strikes from the mount and Blackmore is in trouble!
Blackmore working to try and regain half guard.
Blackmore gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yack tries to pass to full mount but Blackmore defends it.
Blackmore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yack is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yack working Blackmore over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackmore wants to get back to full guard.
Yack drops an elbow to the side of Blackmore's head.
Yack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yack is trying to control. Blackmore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blackmore trying to hold on to Yack's head to control him but Yack postures up.
Blackmore is looking for a sweep. Yack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blackmore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yack wants to control but Blackmore is keeping him busy.
Yack looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yack passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blackmore!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yack scoring with strikes but Blackmore is staying in there.
Yack landing punches.
Blackmore wants to hold on but Yack pushes him away.
Yack lands a heavy elbow.
Blackmore is looking to improve his position but Yack isn't that keen on the idea.
Yack trying to control but Blackmore is having none of it.
Yack is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blackmore has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blackmore!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackmore trying to control but Yack is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yumbo Yack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blackmore throws a right hand that Yack ducks under and follows up with a left that Yack also avoids with ease.
Yack fails with a takedown attempt.
Blackmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yack moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blackmore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackmore throws a hook but Yack avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmore tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yack counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blackmore!
Blackmore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blackmore wants to control but Yack is having none of it.
Yack looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blackmore is trying desperately to improve position.
Yack wants to control the pace but Blackmore is squirming around nicely.
Blackmore is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yack avoids the attempt from Blackmore to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore is looking to get to half guard.
Yack lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yack prevents Blackmore from getting the reversal.
Blackmore tries to lock up and control but Yack gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blackmore tries to reverse the position but Yack maintains control.
Yack with a couple of short strikes.
Yack avoids the attempt from Blackmore to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yack in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blackmore is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yack with a couple of short strikes.
Blackmore is trying desperately to improve position.
Blackmore wants to hold on but Yack pushes him away.
Yack postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blackmore looks a forlorn figure.
Yack lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yack is landing with some decent strikes but Blackmore is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yack scoring with strikes but Blackmore is staying in there.
Blackmore is squirming around, avoiding Yack's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Yack.
Blackmore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blackmore wants to control but Yack is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Yack.
Blackmore slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackmore keeping hold of Yack's head, controlling as best he can.
Yumbo Yack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yack looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blackmore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yack.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yack throwing shots but Blackmore is blocking nicely.
Blackmore wants to improve his position but Yack is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yumbo Yack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Blackmore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackmore misses with a left hand
and Yack counters with a single leg into guard. Blackmore didn't expect that.
Blackmore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yack defends it easily.
Yack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yack landing with the ground and pound.
Yack trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackmore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmore keeping moving, preventing Yack from controlling successfully.
Blackmore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blackmore trying to pass the guard but Yack defending well.
Yack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackmore looking for a submission but Yack manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Yack pushes Blackmore off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yack counters with a left and a right that stings Blackmore.
Blackmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yack.
Yack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackmore.
Blackmore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yack.
Blackmore throws a lazy uppercut
and Yack counters with a big head kick but Blackmore shrugs it off.
Yack looks to throw a body kick
and Blackmore counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yack's guard now.
Yack looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yack dives on top into guard.
Yack wants to pass the guard but Blackmore is keeping the position.
Blackmore controls Yack momentarily but Yack frees himself.
Yack trying to control but Blackmore is working from the bottom.
Blackmore is trying to control the position but Yack postures up.
Yack trying to control but Blackmore is working from the bottom.
Blackmore trying to control the position.
Yumbo Yack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ritchie Blackmore wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Yack misses with a hook
and Blackmore counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yack sees it coming and defends easily.
Blackmore wants to work for an arm triangle but Yack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yack is looking to control Blackmore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yack avoid being mounted?
Blackmore is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Yack to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Blackmore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ritchie Blackmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yack is pulling down on Blackmore's head. It's preventing any offense from Blackmore, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yumbo Yack.
Well Yack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yumbo Yack!
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