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WFC-42 Victory PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Randall Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preston Schmidli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd comes to the cage accompanied by California Waiting by Kings of Leon. Schmidli has chosen Swimming with Dolphins - Fast Car as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Preston Schmidli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Floyd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schmidli looking for submissions off his back.
Floyd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schmidli defends it well.
Schmidli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schmidli looking for submissions off his back.
Floyd 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.
Floyd wants to work for an arm triangle but Schmidli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schmidli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Floyd pulls his head out easily.
Schmidli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schmidli moves into full guard.
Floyd trying to control but Schmidli is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd advances to half guard.
Floyd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schmidli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schmidli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schmidli actively working from the bottom here.
Schmidli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schmidli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schmidli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Floyd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Floyd wants to control from the top but Schmidli keeps moving.
Schmidli looking for a guillotine here but Floyd defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schmidli looks gassed!
Floyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmidli is retaining full guard.
Floyd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schmidli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schmidli can't keep his opponent in guard - Floyd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schmidli looking for submissions off his back.
Floyd 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidli actively working from the bottom here.
Floyd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schmidli manages to get to full guard.
Floyd drops back looking for a leg! Schmidli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schmidli manages to kick Floyd off! Floyd jumps back into Schmidli's guard.
Schmidli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Floyd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmidli is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schmidli preventing the sweep.
Floyd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schmidli passes into side control.
Schmidli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Floyd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Floyd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schmidli's best efforts.
Floyd is trying to get back to full guard.
Schmidli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Schmidli dominated that round.
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.
Floyd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schmidli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schmidli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Floyd counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schmidli!
Schmidli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schmidli in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Floyd landing shots from mount.
Schmidli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Schmidli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Floyd is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Schmidli is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randall Floyd!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Oznola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Leonard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alonzo Oznola!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oznola swinging wildly here.
Leonard darts in and clinches Oznola up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Leonard.
Leonard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oznola's efforts to push away.
Oznola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oznola can't break the clinch.
Oznola has had enough of the clinch but Leonard keeps him there for the moment.
Leonard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Alonzo Oznola has been cut.
A knee to the head by Leonard.
Leonard misses with an elbow strike.
Leonard lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Leonard.
Leonard scores with a knee to the head.
Oznola takes an elbow to the temple.
Oznola is rocked!
That has opened up Alonzo Oznola's cut even more.
Oznola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oznola is still on wobbly legs! Can Leonard finish him?
Leonard lands a damaging elbow.
Leonard misses with an elbow strike.
Leonard keeps control of Oznola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leonard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oznola's efforts to push away.
Leonard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oznola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leonard working the clinch nicely. Oznola is working for position but Leonard cracks him with a big knee to the head! Oznola crumples up against the cage and Leonard lands two more shots before the ref can save Oznola! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Brian Leonard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andres Katipunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rozier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rozier has chosen William Hung - She bang as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Katipunan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Rozier!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katipunan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rozier avoids the head kick by Katipunan.
Rozier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Katipunan did well to prevent Rozier getting side control.
Katipunan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rozier lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozier lands a nice short elbow.
Rozier winds up and cracks Katipunan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katipunan looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Rozier.
Rozier winds up and cracks Katipunan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rozier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Katipunan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Katipunan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rozier pulls his head out easily.
Katipunan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rozier lands with a punch from half guard.
Katipunan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rozier is tapping! Great win for Katipunan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andres Katipunan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hasse Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pieter von petre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansson's entrance music is Saliva - Click Click Boom. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hasse Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pieter von petre!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von petre is looking to score with low kicks.
von petre wants to land a leg kick but Hansson is out of range.
Hansson falls off balance throwing a combination
and von petre moves into the clinch.
A short right from Hansson on the inside.
von petre tries to score a body lock takedown but Hansson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hansson can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hansson.
Hansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hansson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hansson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hansson misses with a leg kick
and von petre counters with a three punch combo that has Hansson backing up. Hansson nods at von petre to acknowledge the strikes.
von petre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hansson looks to land a combination but von petre avoids it well.
Hansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. von petre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von petre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Pieter von petre has been cut.
von petre missing with a left hand there. Hansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hansson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and von petre counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hansson!
Hansson tries to reverse the position but von petre maintains control.
von petre sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hansson regains half guard.
von petre tries to pass to full mount but Hansson defends it.
von petre looks gassed!
Hansson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hansson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. von petre was covering up waiting for the punch and Hansson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hansson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
von petre doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hansson tries to stand but von petre is controlling from the bottom.
von petre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hansson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
von petre is staying active underneath Hansson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Hansson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
von petre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hansson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hansson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hansson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hansson wants to take a breather but von petre is having none of it.
Hansson seems to be working for a kimura but von petre defends the submission attempt.
Hansson is trying to control the action in half guard but von petre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hansson.
von petre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hansson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hansson stands up and beckons von petre to join him on the feet.
Hansson fails to land with a series of punches.
von petre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hansson closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks von petre out cold! von petre corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hasse Hansson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adalbert Anselm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apu Nahasapeemapetilon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahasapeemapetilon has chosen Sukhbir - Ishq tera terpawe as his entrance music. Adalbert Anselm had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adalbert Anselm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anselm works Nahasapeemapetilon's body with a nice hook.
Anselm scores with a jab to the body.
Anselm misses with a straight left.
Anselm tries to clinch
and Nahasapeemapetilon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nahasapeemapetilon swats away the attempt to clinch by Anselm.
Nahasapeemapetilon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nahasapeemapetilon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anselm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nahasapeemapetilon swings widly with a right hand
and Anselm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anselm moves in looking to clinch but Nahasapeemapetilon pushes him off.
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with a left hand
and Anselm counters with a left to the body.
Anselm looks to throw the jab but Nahasapeemapetilon is out of range.
Nahasapeemapetilon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anselm.
Nahasapeemapetilon lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anselm blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anselm connects with a crisp jab.
Anselm tries to clinch up but Nahasapeemapetilon circles away and keeps his distance.
Anselm moves in looking to clinch but Nahasapeemapetilon pushes him off.
Anselm lands a glancing blow to the side of Nahasapeemapetilon's head.
Anselm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nahasapeemapetilon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anselm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anselm scores with a body shot.
Anselm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nahasapeemapetilon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anselm tries to clinch but Nahasapeemapetilon is having none of it.
Anselm sizes up Nahasapeemapetilon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nahasapeemapetilon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anselm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anselm tries to clinch but Nahasapeemapetilon moves out of range.
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anselm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anselm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nahasapeemapetilon counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anselm tries to clinch up but Nahasapeemapetilon circles away and keeps his distance.
Anselm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nahasapeemapetilon.
Nahasapeemapetilon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anselm.
Anselm clinches.
Anselm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nahasapeemapetilon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nahasapeemapetilon is trying to break the clinch but Anselm has him pressed against the cage.
Nahasapeemapetilon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anselm swings wildly with an uppercut but Nahasapeemapetilon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nahasapeemapetilon tries to break free but Anselm pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapeemapetilon is trying to force a seperation but Anselm has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anselm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anselm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anselm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anselm lands a shot to the body.
Anselm working aggressively here.
Nahasapeemapetilon is trying to push Anselm away but Anselm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anselm has Nahasapeemapetilon pressed against the cage, preventing Nahasapeemapetilon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anselm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nahasapeemapetilon is trying to break the clinch but Anselm has him pressed against the cage.
Nahasapeemapetilon wants to get back to striking at distance but Anselm won't allow it.
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.
Anselm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anselm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nahasapeemapetilon working aggressively here.
Nahasapeemapetilon effectively controlling the action here.
Anselm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nahasapeemapetilon wants to get back to striking at distance but Anselm won't allow it.
Anselm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nahasapeemapetilon's elbow.
Nahasapeemapetilon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anselm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nahasapeemapetilon's efforts to push away.
Nahasapeemapetilon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nahasapeemapetilon manages to end up in side control.
Anselm is trying to control Nahasapeemapetilon's posture but Nahasapeemapetilon avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon dominated that round.
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.
Nahasapeemapetilon circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Nahasapeemapetilon counter with a right hand.
Anselm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nahasapeemapetilon looks for a takedown but Anselm sprawls well.
Anselm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anselm digs a good body shot into Nahasapeemapetilon's ribs.
Nahasapeemapetilon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Anselm to counter with a crisp jab.
Anselm works the jab nicely.
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with a double jab
and Anselm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with a series of wild punches.
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Anselm misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapeemapetilon shoots in for a double leg but Anselm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anselm tries to clinch but Nahasapeemapetilon moves out of range.
Anselm with a hook.
Anselm tries to clinch up.
Nahasapeemapetilon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anselm's head backwards.
Anselm blocks a jab.
Anselm lands with a nice body punch.
Anselm scores with a shot to the body.
Nahasapeemapetilon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anselm tries to clinch but Nahasapeemapetilon is having none of it.
Anselm scores with a shot to the body.
Anselm stuffs the takedown.
Adalbert Anselm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anselm wants to clinch up but Nahasapeemapetilon keeps it at a distance.
Nahasapeemapetilon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nahasapeemapetilon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nahasapeemapetilon shoots in for a double leg but Anselm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nahasapeemapetilon is breathing heavily.
Anselm staying out of range there.
Nahasapeemapetilon moves away from the strike by Anselm.
Anselm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with a left hand
and Anselm counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anselm doesn't manage to clinch there - Nahasapeemapetilon circles away.
Anselm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nahasapeemapetilon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anselm.
Nahasapeemapetilon swings widly with a right hand
letting Anselm counter with a right hand.
Nahasapeemapetilon throws out a loose jab but Anselm uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anselm instigates a clinch.
Anselm lands with a light punch inside.
Nahasapeemapetilon is trying to break the clinch but Anselm has him pressed against the cage.
Anselm tries a body shot but Nahasapeemapetilon blocks it.
Nahasapeemapetilon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anselm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nahasapeemapetilon backwards.
Nahasapeemapetilon tries to pull guard but Anselm won't allow it.
Nahasapeemapetilon blocks a body shot from Anselm.
Anselm tries to work over Nahasapeemapetilon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nahasapeemapetilon prevents a body shot from Anselm.
Anselm misses with some punches.
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.
Anselm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nahasapeemapetilon wants to get back to striking at distance but Anselm won't allow it.
Anselm swings wildly with an uppercut but Nahasapeemapetilon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anselm struggles to land a body shot inside as Nahasapeemapetilon controls his hands.
Anselm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nahasapeemapetilon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anselm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anselm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anselm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anselm struggles to land a body shot inside as Nahasapeemapetilon controls his hands.
Nahasapeemapetilon is trying to push Anselm away but Anselm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Nahasapeemapetilon as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adalbert Anselm dominated that second round.
That's time! Anselm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anselm misses with an uppercut
and Nahasapeemapetilon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anselm wants to clinch.
Anselm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nahasapeemapetilon.
Anselm tries to clinch but Nahasapeemapetilon is having none of it.
Anselm looks to score with a jab to the body but Nahasapeemapetilon is just out of range.
Anselm tries to close the distance and clinch but Nahasapeemapetilon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anselm throws a hook but Nahasapeemapetilon blocks it.
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with a hook. Anselm ducked under it nicely.
Nahasapeemapetilon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anselm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nahasapeemapetilon slips under a jab.
Nahasapeemapetilon connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with a hook.
Nahasapeemapetilon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anselm wants to clinch up but Nahasapeemapetilon keeps it at a distance.
Anselm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anselm wants it to stay on the feet.
Adalbert Anselm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anselm misses with a right hand
and Nahasapeemapetilon counters with a straight right hand.
Nahasapeemapetilon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nahasapeemapetilon looks to score with a jab to the body but Anselm is just out of range.
Anselm scores with a nice right hand.
Nahasapeemapetilon throws a lazy right hand but Anselm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anselm is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anselm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nahasapeemapetilon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nahasapeemapetilon swats away the attempt to clinch by Anselm.
Nice straight punches there by Nahasapeemapetilon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nahasapeemapetilon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anselm is looking to clinch but Nahasapeemapetilon is avoiding it.
Nahasapeemapetilon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anselm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anselm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nahasapeemapetilon wants to break free but Anselm has control.
Anselm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anselm has a couple of punches blocked by Nahasapeemapetilon.
A short right from Anselm.
Nahasapeemapetilon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anselm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anselm misses with some punches.
Anselm has a couple of punches blocked by Nahasapeemapetilon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapeemapetilon manages to break the clinch.
Anselm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anselm wants to clinch up but Nahasapeemapetilon keeps it at a distance.
Nahasapeemapetilon fails with the takedown.
Nahasapeemapetilon ducks under a wild hook from Anselm.
Nahasapeemapetilon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anselm misses with a straight left.
Nahasapeemapetilon slips a straight right by Anselm.
Anselm wants to clinch but Nahasapeemapetilon slips to the side
and Nahasapeemapetilon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anselm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nahasapeemapetilon.
Nahasapeemapetilon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anselm is looking to clinch but Nahasapeemapetilon is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anselm is looking to clinch.
Nahasapeemapetilon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Nahasapeemapetilon.
Anselm throws a shot from downtown. Nahasapeemapetilon moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Anselm.
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with a jab to the body
enabling Anselm to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Nahasapeemapetilon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anselm tries to clinch up
and Nahasapeemapetilon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anselm scores with a body shot.
Anselm drives through and clinches with Nahasapeemapetilon against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nahasapeemapetilon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apu Nahasapeemapetilon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleto Rodriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
15 - 5 - 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleto Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne tries to clinch but Rodriquez moves away
and Rodriquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Payne wants to clinch but Rodriquez slips to the side
and Rodriquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodriquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payne tries to clinch but Rodriquez moves away
and Rodriquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rodriquez counter with a right hand.
Payne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodriquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriquez feints and as Payne raises his hands in defense, Rodriquez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Payne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Payne wants to stand but Rodriquez is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Payne wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Payne tries to stand but Rodriquez is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Payne's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Payne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Max Payne just wasn't active enough.
Payne wants to clinch
and Rodriquez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez postures up in Payne's guard and throws a big left but Payne blocks it.
Rodriquez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Payne dives on top into guard.
Payne wants to stand but Rodriquez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodriquez managing to control the position.
Payne tries to stand but Rodriquez is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Payne's posture.
Payne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Payne wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Max Payne wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Payne thows a leg kick but Rodriquez checks it
and Rodriquez counters with a takedown into side control.
Rodriquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Payne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Payne is trying to buck Rodriquez off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Payne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Payne is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Payne takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleto Rodriquez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodriquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Payne trying to control from the bottom.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Payne trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
Payne is trying to stand back up but Rodriquez is controlling him
Rodriquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Payne!
Rodriquez with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Payne hang on?
Payne is trying to stand up.
Payne in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Payne is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Payne wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Rodriquez celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleto Rodriquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pray comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult. Jay West has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lay Pray's chin.
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lay Pray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay West!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pray shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Pray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pray closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. West quickly recovers to half guard.
Still in half guard, Pray seems content to control.
West is looking to escape.
Pray is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pray in particular looking to stall.
We're going to have a standup here because Lay Pray wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Pray, looking for a takedown. West pushes Pray against the cage but Pray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
West shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
West throws a leg kick but Pray sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pray dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Pray's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West tries to bum rush Pray with a series of wild strikes but Pray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pray gets the takedown into side control.
Pray in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if West can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pray is controlling him well.
West sneaks out the side door and pushes Pray away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
West looks gassed!
Pray shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Pray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as West backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jay West has been cut.
West stuffs the takedown attempt from Pray. Pray gets slowly back to his feet.
Pray shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Pray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West throws out a leg kick but Pray moves out of range and West only half commits.
Pray tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
West shoots in for a takedown but Pray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pray swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pray tries to sprawl but West drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pray wants to get back to full guard but West has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pray wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pray is trying to escape the mount.
Pray tries to hold on but West pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pray is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pray is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
West tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pray looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
West prevents Pray from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pray wants to control but West is having none of it.
West wants to control the pace but Pray is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, West cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pray manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pray wants to stand and escape but West is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lay Pray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay West's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
Pray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pray moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pray trying to control the position but West is working away.
Pray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because West is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
West trying to remain calm as Pray controls from the top position.
Pray is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A lull in the action here as Pray stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lay Pray just wasn't active enough.
Pray with a poor takedown
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West gets in close and tags Pray with a short punch that almost sends Pray to the mat! Oh Pray is in big trouble! He turns his back on West, trying to create some distance but West rushes him, striking wildly and Pray goes down! The referee tackles West into the cage to end the fight! West is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay West!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jules Verne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verne comes to the cage accompanied by Christina Milian - When you look at me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jules Verne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Verne lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verne.
Verne thows a body shot but no joy.
Verne throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Verne counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That kick from Verne tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Verne's guard.
Verne wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Verne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Verne, who protects the arm well.
Gracie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Verne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Verne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Verne tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
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.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Verne tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Gracie tries to control but Verne wriggling away.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Verne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Verne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Verne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Verne is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verne is looking to escape.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Verne tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Verne manages to avoid easily.
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.
Verne sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Verne is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie wants to control but Verne is keeping him busy.
Verne is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie passes to full mount!
Gracie tries to control but Verne wriggling away.
Verne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Verne squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Verne is squirming around nicely.
Verne tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
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 Jules Verne will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Verne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Verne misses with a head kick.
Gracie tries to clinch but Verne moves out of range.
Gracie shoots and misses
enabling Verne to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Verne counters with a straight right hand.
Jules Verne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Verne throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Verne counters with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ryan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Verne lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Verne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Verne throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Verne's guard.
Verne can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie stops Verne from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verne is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Verne is keeping him busy.
Verne is trying to stand.
Verne trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Verne is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
A head kick by Verne misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Verne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Verne avoids it really well and circles away.
Verne throws a head kick that misses.
Verne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Verne circles away.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Verne circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Verne.
Verne throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie pushing down on Verne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Verne is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Verne wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Verne is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Verne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Verne misses with a head kick.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Verne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Verne defends it.
Verne is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verne is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Verne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Verne is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Verne kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryan Gracie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Verne counters with a head kick.
Jules Verne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Verne counters with an outside leg kick.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verne misses with a wild body shot.
Verne wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Verne makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gracie really felt that one!
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Verne counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jules Verne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verne thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Verne scores with a jab to the head.
Jules Verne is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Verne.
Verne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Verne scores with a head kick.
It looks like Ryan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie defending well as Verne loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verne.
Good leg kick by Verne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verne throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Verne throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Verne lands a high kick!
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Verne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verne, right into the meat.
Verne throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Verne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Verne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Verne 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jules Verne!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. Josh Matic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Herb Everyday's chin.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Josh Matic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herb Everyday!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matic misses with an uppercut
enabling Everyday to counter with a crisp jab.
Matic throws a lazy head kick
letting Everyday counter with a right hand.
Matic throws a head kick that misses
and Everyday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Everyday counters with a nice uppercut.
Matic throws a lazy head kick
and Everyday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matic misses with a double jab
and Everyday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matic darts in trying to clinch
and Everyday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matic throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Everyday counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle, before Everyday throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Matic's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Everyday lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Herb Everyday!
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