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Ascension 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bowman Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flok Numbers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rook might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Daughtry-What I Want. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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238 lbs
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263 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bowman Rook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flok Numbers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rook closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Numbers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Rook misses
enabling Numbers to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Bowman Rook has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rook tries to work over Numbers's front leg with a kick but Numbers checks it.
Numbers scores with a hook to the body. Rook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rook throws a combination that misses
and Numbers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rook's guard.
Rook lands a decent shot there.
Numbers controlling from the top position.
Numbers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Numbers wanted to stand there but Rook had control of the position.
Rook could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Numbers won't allow Rook to sweep him here.
Rook 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.
Numbers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numbers throwing strikes but missing.
Numbers controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rook looking for a sweep. Not yet Rook, not yet.
Numbers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flok Numbers has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Numbers moves into the clinch.
Rook lands a nice knee to the body.
Rook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Numbers has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Rook tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Numbers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rook fails to pull guard.
Numbers gets control of Rook's arms and successfully pulls guard. Numbers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rook thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Numbers has his foot on Rook's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rook works his way back into a safe position though.
Numbers looking for a sweep. Not yet Numbers, not yet.
Rook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Numbers looking for a sweep. Not yet Numbers, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Numbers holds on and takes a little breather.
Rook thows a big elbow that misses.
Numbers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Numbers is looking for a triangle but Rook pushes his legs off easily.
Rook works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook is keen to just control but Numbers is a slippery customer.
Numbers missing with punches from the bottom.
Rook scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Numbers wants to control but Rook is keeping busy.
Numbers is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rook is staying active.
Rook with the ground and pound but Numbers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rook wants to control from the top but Numbers keeps moving.
Rook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Numbers wants to sweep here but Rook controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Numbers pulls Rook in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Numbers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Numbers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rook defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Numbers has Rook pulled in close to control his posture.
Rook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flok Numbers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bowman Rook's cut.
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.
Rook throws a lazy uppercut
and Numbers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Numbers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rook is trying to control the position but Numbers postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Numbers 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bowman Rook just wasn't active enough.
Rook throws a poor cross that misses
and Numbers moves into the clinch.
Rook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rook tries to pull guard but Numbers won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Numbers.
Rook jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Numbers walks away with a smile on his face. Rook gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Numbers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rook misses with a double jab
and Numbers counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numbers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rook knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Numbers working away.
Rook is being controlled here.
Rook can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Numbers wants to stand but Rook has his arm trapped.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Numbers controlling the position from side mount.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Flok Numbers wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rook tries a head kick but it misses.
Numbers wants to clinch up but Rook keeps it at a distance.
Rook tries to land a front kick but Numbers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Numbers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Numbers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Numbers.
Rook keeping full guard, as Numbers tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook looking for a sweep. Not yet Rook, not yet.
Rook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rook throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Numbers wants to stand but Rook is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Numbers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Numbers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Numbers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Flok Numbers has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rook misses with a combination
and Numbers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rook is rocked!
Numbers stays in close to Rook's body and controls the position.
Rook lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Numbers!
Rook with good strikes from the mount here!
Numbers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rook.
Rook sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rook looking for a guillotine from mount but Numbers is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rook swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Numbers is now in Rook's guard. A big mistake from Rook there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flok Numbers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bowman Rook'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!
Rook misses with an uppercut
and Numbers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Numbers.
Numbers is pushing Rook up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rook is trying to force a seperation but Numbers has the dominant position.
Numbers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rook throws a poor cross that misses
and Numbers counters by clinching up.
Rook tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Numbers manages to break the clinch.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Numbers drops Rook with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rook! Numbers dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flok Numbers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen renegade as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Bruce Lee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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259 lbs
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267 lbs
5 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Brock Miller has been cut.
Miller shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miller looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miller throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lee works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Miller manages to move to mount!
Miller with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller punching from mount but Lee doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miller looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Miller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Miller throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lee because Miller loaded up on that one.
Miller raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Miller landing strikes from the mount and Lee is in trouble!
Miller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Miller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Miller with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lee is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocking the ground and pound.
Miller lands a nice shot to the head.
Lee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Lee is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Miller scoring with strikes but Lee is staying in there.
Miller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Miller looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller unloads with some shots from mount but Lee bucks and avoids them well.
Miller throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lee because Miller loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Miller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miller punching from mount but Lee doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Miller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lee looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Miller misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller unloading with bombs!
Miller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lee is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Miller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Miller has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lee's face.
Miller with a couple of short strikes.
Lee avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miller.
Miller raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee is in a horrible position here. Miller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Miller scoring with strikes but Lee is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Miller'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.
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Miller is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Miller's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee looking to control.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Miller postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller throws and elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Miller is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Miller.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miller eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Miller backpedaling.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Miller shoots in.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Miller wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Miller cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee 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.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lee trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roan Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes to the cage accompanied by Feel Like A Monster. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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276 lbs
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279 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roan Marshall!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Marshall misses
and Arlovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marshall but Marshall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arlovski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marshall counters with a head kick.
Marshall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshall scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Andrew Arlovski has been cut.
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!
Marshall misses with a left hand
and Arlovski counters with an outside leg kick.
Marshall thows a leg kick but Arlovski checks it
and Arlovski counters with a head kick.
Marshall misses with a two punch combination.
Arlovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
Marshall throws a nice looking combination but Arlovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marshall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arlovski swivels and escapes.
Arlovski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Arlovski seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall manages to get to full guard.
Arlovski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marshall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arlovski has Marshall in his guard.
Marshall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marshall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Arlovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marshall.
Arlovski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marshall is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arlovski.
Arlovski looking for a sweep but Marshall has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall wants to control the pace but Arlovski is squirming around nicely.
Marshall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arlovski has worked his arm free - good work by Arlovski!
Arlovski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marshall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marshall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marshall is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Arlovski is trying to escape and Marshall transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Arlovski is forced to tap! Nice work there by Marshall! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roan Marshall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Bach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bach comes to the cage accompanied by care bears countdown. The key to victory for Karl Bach has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Bach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Sparta!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bach looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sparta!
Bach stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparta's waist but Sparta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bach off to one side.
Sparta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bach counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparta working a defensive guard but Bach passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bach stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bach tries for a takedown but Sparta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sparta misses with a takedown attempt
and Bach counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sparta looks gassed!
Sparta has a closed guard, preventing Bach from standing up.
Bach might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bach controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta is working an open guard so Bach takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bart Sparta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bach shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sparta as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Bach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparta gets a clinch.
Sparta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bach regains guard immediately.
Bach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sparta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bach controlling Sparta's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparta trying to control but Bach is working from the bottom.
Sparta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bach is controlling Sparta's posture.
Bach working a defensive guard here.
Sparta tries to free his leg and advance position but Bach is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bach wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karl Bach wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Bach with that takedown attempt.
Sparta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Sparta.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bach.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bach.
Sparta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bach, pushing him back against the cage.
Sparta can't get the takedown.
Bach successfully pulls guard.
Bach trying to keep a closed guard but Sparta is proving a slippery customer.
Sparta is looking to work some ground and pound but Bach has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sparta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparta defends it easily.
Sparta wanted to stand there but Bach had control of the position.
Bach has control of Sparta's left arm, preventing Sparta from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bach controls Sparta momentarily but Sparta frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Bach dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bach changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparta tries to avoid it but Bach manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparta to the ground. Sparta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Sparta.
Sparta shoots and misses
and Bach counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bach looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sparta wants to get back to full guard but Bach has passed into side control.
Bach is staying tight to Sparta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bach decides to stand back up. Bach steps back and let's Sparta get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta with a poor takedown
and Bach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bach stands up from half guard.
Bach shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparta tries to sprawl out of it but Bach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bach has his hands clasped together around Sparta's back. He's all about the action.
Sparta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparta.
Sparta is looking for a kimura but Bach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparta to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bach is doing well to control the position and prevent Sparta from advancing to side control.
Sparta is thwarting Bach's attempts to control the position.
Bach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparta.
Sparta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sparta is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparta thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bach to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bach is pulling down on Sparta's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparta, at least for the moment.
Bach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bach is trying to control the position but Sparta postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bach is pulling down on Sparta's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karl Bach wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bach shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sparta defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Bach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bach stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparta. Sparta gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparta misses with a takedown attempt
and Bach counters with a single leg into guard. Sparta didn't expect that.
Sparta wants to stand but Bach is controlling the position.
Bach stands up and waves to Sparta to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bach shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Bach dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sparta throws a poor cross that misses
and Bach counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bach is stalling in the full guard.
Bach stands and steps away. Sparta gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sparta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparta wants it to stay on the feet.
Sparta throws a hook but Bach avoids it easily.
Sparta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bach.
Bach shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Sparta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bach decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sparta leaves Bach with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bach shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparta pinned against the cage. Sparta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Bach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bach shoots in but Sparta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sparta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sparta tries to score with some ground and pound. Bach controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Sparta crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Bach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparta working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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.
Sparta 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.
Sparta working the ground and pound.
Sparta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bach is avoiding damage well.
Sparta fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bach can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparta throwing strikes but Bach manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bach just content to control the position.
Bach stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bach shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparta tries to sprawl out of it but Bach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparta throws the left hand but Bach avoids the punch easily.
Sparta misses with a looping left.
Sparta misses with a takedown attempt
so Bach counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sparta wants to control the position but Bach says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparta is trying to stand up here but Bach is controlling him well.
Bach decides to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Bach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bach, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Bach!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Burnett (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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27
199 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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28
210 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcos Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Burnett!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos shoots in and bounces Burnett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Burnett is working an open guard so Dos Santos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burnett tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Burnett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dos Santos passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnett missing with punches from the bottom.
Burnett looks gassed!
Dos Santos stalling.
Nice strikes from Dos Santos there.
Dos Santos not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett is staying active underneath Dos Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dos Santos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dos Santos throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Burnett has his hands clasped together but Dos Santos breaks the hold and Burnett is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Warhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and manuel Vazques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as manuel Vazques enters the cage!
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20
287 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Warhelm!
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, manuel Vazques!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warhelm misses with a head kick.
Vazques throws an off balance right hand
and Warhelm counters with a good, hard body kick but Vazques shrugs it off.
Vazques misses with a right hand
and Warhelm counters by clinching up.
Warhelm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like manuel Vazques has been cut.
Vazques jumps guard but Warhelm stands there with Vazques around his waist. Vazques gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Warhelm as the two fighters clinch.
Vazques looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Warhelm.
Warhelm has Vazques pushed against the cage.
Warhelm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vazques backwards.
Warhelm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warhelm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warhelm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warhelm lands a body punch.
Warhelm avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warhelm.
Vazques is rocked!
That has opened up manuel Vazques's cut even more.
Warhelm lands a big right hand that drops Vazques! The killer instinct kicks in and Warhelm finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Warhelm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Warhelm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Deschamps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Kelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christophe Deschamps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clarence Kelo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelo misses with a body shot.
Deschamps with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kelo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kelo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deschamps counters with an inside leg kick.
Deschamps tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deschamps's head backwards.
Kelo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deschamps's waist but Deschamps gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kelo off to one side.
Deschamps throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelo counters by clinching up.
Kelo has Deschamps pressed against the cage, preventing Deschamps from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kelo lands with a right to the head.
Deschamps pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deschamps fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kelo checks it well.
Deschamps tries to bum rush Kelo with a series of wild strikes but Kelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christophe Deschamps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deschamps stalks Kelo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kelo's face. Kelo staggers backwards, shaken.
Deschamps takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Deschamps thumps Kelo with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deschamps wants to clinch
and Kelo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deschamps uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelo.
Deschamps looks to land a right hand but Kelo moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschamps slips a jab from Kelo.
A clash of legs there as Kelo blocks the low kick.
Deschamps throws a right hand that Kelo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelo also avoids with ease.
Kelo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Deschamps misses with a double jab
and Kelo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kelo.
Deschamps wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kelo is leaning against Deschamps and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Deschamps takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelo.
Deschamps wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kelo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelo lands a body punch.
Kelo prevents Deschamps from breaking the clinch.
Kelo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deschamps backwards.
Deschamps manages to break the clinch.
Kelo misses with a few strikes there.
Deschamps tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kelo counters with a nice body shot.
Kelo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deschamps under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deschamps slips a jab from Kelo.
Kelo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschamps scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deschamps is trying to work for a kimura but Kelo is defending well.
Deschamps is breathing heavily.
Kelo gets full guard.
Kelo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deschamps is one step ahead there.
Kelo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Deschamps trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelo's guard.
Kelo is pulling down on Deschamps's head to control his posture.
Deschamps wants to stand but Kelo is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelo lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Deschamps wants to stand but Kelo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Deschamps throws a strike but Kelo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kelo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kelo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kelo forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kelo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kelo throwing shots but Deschamps is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kelo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kelo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deschamps's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Kelo dominated that round.
That's time! Deschamps's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deschamps fails with the takedown
and Kelo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deschamps moves in looking to clinch but Kelo pushes him off.
Deschamps blocks a jab.
Kelo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deschamps on the side of the head.
Christophe Deschamps is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kelo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Deschamps tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelo's elbow.
Kelo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Kelo lands a body shot.
Kelo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deschamps backwards.
It looks like Christophe Deschamps has been cut.
Kelo lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Kelo to work.
Kelo lands a nice uppercut.
Deschamps tries a body shot but Kelo blocks it.
Kelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deschampss head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelo lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kelo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clarence Kelo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kelo gets through Deschamps's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kelo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deschamps backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelo presses Deschamps against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kelo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Deschamps backwards.
Kelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deschampss head.
Kelo gets through Deschamps's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kelo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kelo as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelo.
Kelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Kelo on the inside.
Kelo lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Kelo.
Kelo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Kelo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelo digs a right hand underneath Deschamps's ribcage. Deschamps let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelo digs a right hand into Deschamps's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deschamps's gas tank.
Kelo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deschampss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kelo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kelo.
Deschamps is looking to chop away at Kelo's legs.
Kelo scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deschamps.
Deschamps misses with a double jab.
Clarence Kelo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deschamps on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deschamps on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kelo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Kelo.
Kelo misses with a wild combination.
Kelo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Deschamps takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice takedown defense from Deschamps. No joy for Kelo on that attempt.
Kelo jabs Deschamps right on the nose. Deschamps blinks but takes it well.
Deschamps tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kelo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Deschamps shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kelo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christophe Deschamps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelo catches Deschamps with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deschamps misses with a hook
and Kelo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deschamps gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Deschamps is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kelo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kelo lands with a cross.
Deschamps gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kelo tests Deschamps's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelo has managed to clinch.
A short right from Kelo.
Deschamps prevents the takedown attempt.
Deschamps's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelo tries for a takedown but Deschamps manages to get underhooks.
Deschamps throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschamps tries to circle away but Kelo has him pinned against the cage.
Kelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelo lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelo effectively controlling the action here.
Kelo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Deschamps has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kelo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelo manages to break the clinch.
Kelo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelo misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kelo throws a combination that misses
and Deschamps counters with a one-two to the body.
Deschamps darts in trying to clinch
and Kelo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Kelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christophe Deschamps's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Deschamps turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kelo looks to score with a jab to the body but Deschamps is just out of range.
Deschamps shoots and misses
and Kelo counters with a nice body shot.
Deschamps fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kelo.
Kelo swings widly with a right hand
and Deschamps counters with a straight right hand.
Kelo closes the distance and clinches.
Kelo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deschamps wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deschamps has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kelo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deschamps tries to pull guard but Kelo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christophe Deschamps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelo lands a right hand.
Deschamps looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deschamps pushes Kelo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deschamps is trying to break the clinch but Kelo is controlling him.
Kelo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deschamps backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelo.
Kelo breaks the clinch.
Kelo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deschamps throws a wild body kick that Kelo sees coming a mile off.
Kelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschamps throws a leg kick
and Kelo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deschamps throws a leg kick but Kelo moved away.
Deschamps keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deschamps bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kelo's head backwards.
Deschamps throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kelo.
Deschamps scores with a nice head shot.
Deschamps shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelo tries to sprawl out of it but Deschamps keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deschamps closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kelo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kelo is looking to work some ground and pound but Deschamps has wrist control.
Kelo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kelo passes into half guard.
Clarence Kelo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deschamps!
Kelo controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Kelo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kelo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe Deschamps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Clarence Kelo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kelo takes one to the side of the head.
Kelo throws a lazy uppercut
and Deschamps counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kelo lands a jab.
Kelo jabs Deschamps right on the nose. Deschamps blinks but takes it well.
Deschamps avoids the body shot from Kelo.
Kelo ducks right into an uppercut from Deschamps.
Kelo misses with a lunging right hand
and Deschamps counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Deschamps.
Some bone on bone action there as Kelo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Deschamps connects with a leg kick. Kelo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Deschamps will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Christophe Deschamps.
Well Kelo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clarence Kelo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pubert Grimesly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drizzle Skeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pubert Grimesly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drizzle Skeet!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skeet misses with a lunging right hand
and Skeet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimesly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Skeet as he connects with a hook.
Grimesly closes the distance and pushes Skeet back into the cage.
Skeet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grimesly stalls.
Grimesly breaks the clinch.
Skeet throws a leg kick but Grimesly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skeet misses with a straight left.
Grimesly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skeet, pushing him back against the cage.
Grimesly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skeet misses with a knee to the head.
Grimesly ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grimesly no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Skeet is stalling in the full guard.
Skeet won't allow Grimesly to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grimesly holds on and takes a little breather.
Skeet trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimesly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drizzle Skeet has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Skeet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimesly.
Grimesly misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grimesly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skeet.
Skeet throws a leg kick which misses Grimesly's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimesly tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Skeet.
It looks like Pubert Grimesly has been cut.
Skeet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimesly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grimesly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skeet swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimesly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimesly pulls Skeet into guard.
Skeet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skeet wants to stand but Grimesly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grimesly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimesly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grimesly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skeet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grimesly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grimesly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grimesly in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Skeet tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grimesly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pubert Grimesly!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Escobedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobedo has chosen TURN MY SWAG ON as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Escobedo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz thuds his right hand into Escobedo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobedo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like David Escobedo has been cut.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Escobedo avoids it well.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
letting Escobedo counter with a right hand.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Escobedo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Escobedo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobedo circles away quickly and effectively.
Escobedo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Escobedo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Escobedo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobedo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Escobedo in particular looking to stall.
Diaz tries to roll over but Escobedo keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Escobedo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Escobedo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Escobedo wants to take Diaz's back but he can't do it this time.
Escobedo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Escobedo fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo mounts Diaz! Really nice guard pass there!
Escobedo get's back to his feet.
Jab by Escobedo.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Escobedo counters by moving into the clinch.
Escobedo tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Escobedo's takedown attempt.
Escobedo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position.
Escobedo keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Escobedo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Escobedo has escaped and now he's on top!
Escobedo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Escobedo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Escobedo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escobedo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escobedo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Escobedo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Escobedo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Escobedo forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobedo not doing much here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is in trouble now - Escobedo has advanced to mount!
Escobedo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Escobedo content just to control the position here.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobedo has a good base and remains in mount.
Escobedo working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo moves to back control.
Escobedo controls the action.
Diaz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Escobedo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Escobedo.
Escobedo trying to control.
Diaz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Escobedo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Escobedo is persistently looking for the submission but Diaz is defending it well.
Diaz is really stuck here.
Escobedo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diaz for a finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Escobedo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Escobedo'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!
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobedo off the cage and back into rage.
Escobedo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Escobedo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Escobedo is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobedo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobedo is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Escobedo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escobedo.
Escobedo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Escobedo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobedo is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobedo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Escobedo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Escobedo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz tries to buck Escobedo off but Escobedo is having none of it.
David Escobedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz is trying to escape the position but Escobedo is controlling the position.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Escobedo keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escobedo tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz tries to bench press Escobedo off him but Escobedo keeps the position.
Escobedo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Escobedo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Escobedo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobedo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Escobedo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tu Vok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Cooper has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tu Vok's chin.
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210 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tu Vok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper scores with a push kick.
Cooper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Cooper delivers a nice body kick.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vok takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by Cooper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid body kick from Cooper.
Vok is breathing heavily.
Cooper scores with a nice body kick.
Cooper scores with a spinning back kick!
Cooper lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vok takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cooper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cooper darts in and clinches Vok up against the cage.
Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cooper lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cooper. That's going to slow Vok down.
Cooper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cooper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cooper scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooper.
Cooper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cooper lands a high kick!
Vok has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cooper.
Cooper works Vok's body with a nice hook.
Vok will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crunch! Cooper slams his shin into Vok's torso.
Vok has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cooper.
Cooper lands a head kick. Vok smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vok sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Cooper.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cooper - the referee stops the clock and Vok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cooper. Vok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cooper pushes Vok away with a front kick.
Cooper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is looking to slow Vok down with leg kicks.
Cooper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooper can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cooper, right into the meat.
Cooper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Vok circles away and keeps his distance.
Cooper has closed the distance and engaged Vok in a clinch.
Cooper breaks the clinch.
Cooper clinches up against the cage.
Vok misses with the head strike.
Cooper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Cooper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vok on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Cooper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cooper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crunch! Cooper slams his shin into Vok's torso.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper scores with a head kick.
Vok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cooper. That one must have hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cooper - that will leave a mark!
Cooper keeps Vok at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cooper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cooper scores with a jab to the head.
Vok takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cooper lands a front kick.
Cooper delivers a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Cooper.
An inside leg kick lands from Cooper.
Cooper throws a front kick that sends Vok stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick from Cooper lands but Vok takes it in his stride.
Cooper lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vok is rocked!
That kick from Cooper tenderised Vok's leg. Vok is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Cooper lands but Vok takes it in his stride.
Oh Vok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Vok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cooper cracks Vok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cooper cracks Vok with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cooper has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vok to stand back up!
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooper lands a big head kick that sends Vok tumbling to the mat! Cooper takes a step backwards and waves Vok back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vok on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vok looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cooper lands a right hand from hell, dropping Vok. Cooper pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Cooper!
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pop
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