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CCF 8: Upton vs. Bell PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Andres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sime Soljic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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 Los Angeles, Kim Andres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sime Soljic!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soljic throws a sloppy head kick and Andres moves out of range easily.
Andres shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Soljic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andres scoring with punches and elbows.
Soljic is looking for a sweep.
Andres cracks Soljic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Andres 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.
Andres lands some shots froms side control.
Andres prevents Soljic from escaping the position.
Soljic taking a bit of punishment here - Andres scoring with strikes.
Andres is working Soljic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Andres cracks Soljic with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andres has an Americana. Soljic didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Andres is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Andres hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kim Andres!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swiffer Dozer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serghei Bureac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swiffer Dozer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Swiffer Dozer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serghei Bureac!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dozer tries for a takedown but Bureac circles away easily
and Bureac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dozer misses with a takedown attempt
and Bureac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bureac shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bureac was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Bureac tries to control but Dozer wriggling away.
Bureac content just to control the position here.
Dozer wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bureac thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Dozer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bureac.
Dozer tries to buck Bureac off but he can't manage it.
Bureac raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bureac can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dozer is looking to escape.
Dozer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bureac landing punches.
Bureac wants to control but Dozer has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bureac seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bureac prevents Dozer from standing back up.
Bureac tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dozer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bureac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dozer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bureac is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dozer is staying active underneath Bureac, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dozer wants to get back to his feet.
Dozer is breathing heavily.
Bureac wants to control but Dozer is keeping him busy.
Bureac scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bureac thows a huge punch but Dozer dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dozer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bureac trying to control the action but Dozer is working from the bottom.
Bureac decides to return to a standing position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bureac is defended easily by Dozer.
Bureac shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dozer's guard.
Dozer keeping moving, preventing Bureac from controlling successfully.
Dozer pushes Bureac off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dozer misses with a combination
so Bureac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bureac controlling from the top position.
Bureac wants to control from the top but Dozer keeps moving.
Dozer keeping full guard, as Bureac tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dozer is looking to stand up but Bureac isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serghei Bureac 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.
Bureac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bureac counters with a takedown into side control.
Dozer wants to get back to his feet but Bureac is dominant here and he's now got Dozer's back!
Dozer is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bureac tries to keep control of the position but Dozer is staying busy.
Bureac scores with punches to the body.
Dozer trying to get back to his feet but Bureac is in full control for now.
A lull in the action here.
Dozer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bureac is riding his opponent, not letting Dozer buck him off.
Will Bureac go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dozer is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Bureac shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bureac was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bureac landing strikes from the mount.
Bureac putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bureac with the ground and pound from mount.
Dozer tries to buck Bureac off but he can't manage it.
Bureac controlling his opponent.
Dozer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bureac wants to control the pace but Dozer is squirming around nicely.
Dozer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bureac with shots to the head and body - Dozer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bureac controlling the pace for now.
Bureac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dozer is trying to stand.
Bureac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bureac scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dozer?
Dozer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bureac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bureac dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serghei Bureac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dozer misses with a low kick.
Bureac gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dozer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dozer has Bureac pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bureac manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bureac is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bureac is trying to drag Dozer to the mat but Dozer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swiffer Dozer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serghei Bureac.
Bureac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dozer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bureac is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dozer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dozer looking to slow down the pace here.
Bureac gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dozer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bureac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dozer closes the distance and clinches up with Bureac, looking for a takedown. Dozer pushes Bureac against the cage but Bureac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swiffer Dozer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dozer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bureac checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dozer dodges the punch combination from Bureac.
Dozer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bureac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bureac.
Bureac is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dozer keeping full guard, as Bureac tries to pass.
Bureac trying to control the position from guard on top but Dozer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dozer pushes Bureac off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Dozer misses
and Bureac counters with a takedown into side control.
Dozer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bureac asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bureac trying to control the action but Dozer is working from the bottom.
Bureac lands some shots froms side control.
Dozer prevents Bureac from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bureac is looking to take a break and control but Dozer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bureac tries to move to mount but Dozer blocks the move with his legs.
Dozer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bureac has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dozer tries to sprawl but Bureac drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Serghei Bureac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bureac wants to free his trapped foot but Dozer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dozer wants to get back to his feet.
Bureac looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dozer looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serghei Bureac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bureac 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serghei Bureac! Serghei Bureac retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dale Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poark Chopsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Village People - Macho Man. Poark Chopsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Dale Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Poark Chopsky!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chopsky tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Chopsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Chopsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Chopsky.
Chopsky moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chopsky stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Dale Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chopsky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Chopsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Chopsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Chopsky wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Chopsky counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Chopsky to acknowledge the strikes.
Chopsky moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chopsky's head.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chopsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chopsky looking to control.
Johnson cracks Chopsky with a solid left hand.
Johnson stays in close to Chopsky's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopsky can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chopsky's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chopsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chopsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson 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.
Johnson working over Chopsky with some ground and pound. Chopsky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chopsky defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Chopsky's temple.
Johnson working Chopsky over with strikes.
Chopsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Chopsky's hands, connecting with Chopsky's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Dale Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chopsky closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Chopsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Chopsky wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson postures up in Chopsky's guard and throws a big left but Chopsky blocks it.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Chopsky has wrist control.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chopsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is in close to Chopsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chopsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chopsky is breathing heavily.
Johnson works over Chopsky with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Chopsky blocks nicely.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson stays in close to Chopsky's body and controls the position.
Chopsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson stands up over Chopsky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Chopsky has wrist control.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson stands and throws Chopsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Chopsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Dale Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Chopsky moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Chopsky fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson stands up over Chopsky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chopsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Chopsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chopsky's head.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Chopsky has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chopsky's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ricky Dale Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson 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.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chopsky's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Chopsky's brow.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chopsky's head.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Poark Chopsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chopsky for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Dale Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Dale Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barlon Mrando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zat has chosen Open your eyes by Alter Bridge as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barlon Mrando!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Zat!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Zat misses
and Mrando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mrando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mrando swivels and escapes.
Zat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mrando. That one must have hurt.
Zat misses with a lunging right hand
and Mrando counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mrando.
Zat misses with a takedown
and Mrando counters with a head kick.
Barlon Mrando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Zat.
Zat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mrando can pounce on him.
Zat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mrando can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mrando buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zat looks gassed!
Zat swinging wildly here.
Zat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mrando counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mrando, right into the meat.
Mrando throws a nice head kick!
Zat wants to clinch up but Mrando keeps it at a distance.
Gabriel Zat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mrando throws a leg kick which misses Zat's front leg but catches the back leg as Zat tries to avoid it.
Mrando turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mrando connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Mrando tenderised Zat's leg. Zat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mrando scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mrando scores with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Mrando.
Mrando is looking to slow Zat down with leg kicks.
Mrando closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrando breaks from the clinch.
Zat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mrando. Mrando obviously looking to wear him down.
Mrando lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mrando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mrando. Mrando obviously looking to wear him down.
Zat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mrando throws a front kick that sends Zat stumbling back into the cage.
Zat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zat tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mrando connects with an inside leg kick.
Mrando scoring well with a low kick there.
Mrando fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zat.
That kick from Mrando tenderised Zat's leg. Zat is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrando scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mrando throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zat is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mrando is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zat.
Mrando scoring well with a low kick there.
Mrando cracks the inside of Zat's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mrando, right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Mrando.
Mrando bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mrando fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zat.
Good leg kick by Mrando there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mrando.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mrando. That's going to slow Zat down.
Mrando lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrando lands a high kick!
Zat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mrando.
Mrando throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zat has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mrando.
Zat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mrando fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mrando.
Mrando connects with an inside leg kick.
Mrando connects with a leg kick. Zat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mrando, right into the meat.
Mrando lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mrando lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barlon Mrando dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mrando throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mrando counters with a head kick. That will keep Zat thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mrando.
Zat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mrando counters with a thumping low kick.
Mrando connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mrando throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gabriel Zat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zat is breathing heavily.
Mrando throws a head kick that Zat semi-blocks.
Mrando scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mrando lands a leg kick that knocks Zat off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrando lands with a kick to the temple. Zat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barlon Mrando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mrando chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barlon Mrando is winning the standup battle so far.
Zat is looking to clinch.
Mrando throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mrando lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mrando connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mrando.
Mrando buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mrando makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barlon Mrando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Zat.
Mrando looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mrando fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrando connects with a leg kick. Zat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mrando thumps Zat with a low kick.
Zat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mrando, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Mrando.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mrando throws a nice head kick!
Mrando thumps Zat with a low kick.
Mrando thumps Zat with a low kick.
Zat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mrando.
Mrando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zat's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrando throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mrando throws a leg kick which misses Zat's front leg but catches the back leg as Zat tries to avoid it.
Mrando scores with a head kick. Zat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mrando thuds his shin into the meat of Zat's side.
Mrando throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mrando throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mrando with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zat darts in trying to clinch
and Mrando counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrando throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zat's head.
Mrando lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zat thows a leg kick but Mrando checks it
and Mrando counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mrando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zat's sensitive parts.
Mrando scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mrando looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Mrando.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mrando throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mrando.
Zat tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barlon Mrando dominated that second round.
That's time! Mrando's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mrando lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mrando finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mrando.
Zat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mrando looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mrando throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mrando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mrando.
Zat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mrando counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zat tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mrando.
Zat tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mrando lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mrando lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zat takes a step back to recover.
Zat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mrando can pounce on him.
Mrando throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zat misses with a takedown
and Mrando counters with a leg kick.
Barlon Mrando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Zat.
Mrando drives through and clinches with Zat against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mrando gets underhooks to prevent Zat's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrando tries to land knees in the clinch but Zat avoids the damage to the body.
Mrando wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zat swings wildly with an uppercut but Mrando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mrando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mrando scores with a leg kick.
Zat misses with a takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Mrando counters with an outside leg kick.
Zat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mrando. Mrando obviously looking to wear him down.
Zat tries for a takedown but Mrando circles away easily
and Mrando counters with a low kick, right behind Zat 's knee.
A good leg kick by Mrando.
Mrando throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mrando connects with a solid leg kick.
Mrando throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mrando lands a front kick.
Mrando lands with a slapping head kick.
Mrando connects with a solid leg kick.
Zat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zat throws a combination that misses
and Mrando counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mrando lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zat swats away the attempt to clinch by Mrando.
Zat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrando fakes the leg kick and cracks Zat in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mrando feints and then cracks Zat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zat down.
Mrando doesn't manage to clinch there - Zat circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mrando - that will leave a mark!
Zat tries to clinch but Mrando moves away
and Mrando counters with an inside leg kick.
Gabriel Zat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mrando connects with an inside leg kick.
Mrando lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mrando scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zat tries for a takedown but Mrando circles away easily
and Mrando counters with a low kick, right behind Zat 's knee.
Barlon Mrando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barlon Mrando showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mrando has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barlon Mrando!
Barlon Mrando is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepito Manaloto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd517MxUkGw. This should be fireworks!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domingo Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pepito Manaloto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santiago sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manaloto keeping full guard, as Santiago tries to pass.
Manaloto looking for a sweep. Not yet Manaloto, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago gets to his feet. Manaloto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Santiago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manaloto tries for a takedown but Santiago circles away easily
and Santiago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Santiago jumps guard.
Santiago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Manaloto with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Manaloto from controlling successfully.
Santiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santiago has a closed guard, preventing Manaloto from standing up.
Santiago trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Manaloto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santiago holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manaloto trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santiago tries to sprawl but Manaloto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Santiago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santiago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manaloto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manaloto has managed to get both his arms back between Santiago's legs - danger averted.
Santiago working for submissions but it's allowed Manaloto to get to half guard.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Santiago trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaloto wants to take a breather but Santiago is having none of it.
Manaloto is working for a kimura but Santiago is defending it quite comfortably.
Manaloto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santiago keeps working.
Santiago has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manaloto is working away from the top position though.
Santiago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manaloto.
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.
Santiago has his hands clasped together around Manaloto's back. He's all about the action.
Manaloto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manaloto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santiago wants to clinch up but Manaloto keeps it at a distance.
Santiago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Manaloto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santiago working a defensive guard here.
Manaloto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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 Domingo Santiago will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santiago gets a clinch.
Manaloto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manaloto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Domingo Santiago has been cut.
Santiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manaloto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manaloto breaks from the clinch.
Domingo Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santiago decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manaloto wants to improve his position but Santiago is controlling well.
Manaloto missing with punches from the bottom.
Manaloto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Manaloto wants to stand and escape but Santiago is having none of it.
Manaloto controlling Santiago's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manaloto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santiago controls the pace.
Manaloto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Santiago missing with punches from the bottom.
Manaloto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santiago is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two 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.
Santiago moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manaloto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Santiago has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manaloto wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manaloto advances position into side control!
Santiago is not content to let Manaloto control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Manaloto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Santiago.
Santiago is trying to control but can't.
Santiago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manaloto is stalling here. Santiago is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manaloto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Santiago has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Domingo Santiago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manaloto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santiago off and has taken his back!
Manaloto missing with strikes.
That's four 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.
Santiago wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Manaloto controlling the position easily from mount.
Manaloto lands a big elbow.
Manaloto wants to control the pace but Santiago is squirming around nicely.
Santiago is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pepito Manaloto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Domingo Santiago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Manaloto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manaloto stuffs the takedown.
Santiago takes one on the button.
Manaloto misses with a head kick.
Manaloto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manaloto fails to land the takedown.
Santiago goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Santiago throws a good cross that connects.
Pepito Manaloto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manaloto has his takedown stuffed
and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown. Manaloto fights it but they end up in guard.
Domingo Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepito Manaloto.
Santiago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manaloto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago looking to sit in guard and control but Manaloto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Santiago wants to stand and escape but Manaloto is having none of it.
Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manaloto defends well.
Manaloto tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
Manaloto tries to stand but Santiago is controlling from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Manaloto from controlling successfully.
Santiago pushes Manaloto off and gets back to his feet.
Manaloto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Santiago's head.
Manaloto throws a head kick but Santiago moves out of range.
Manaloto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santiago trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaloto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manaloto tries to clinch up
and Santiago counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Manaloto!
Santiago trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manaloto looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manaloto is squirming around, avoiding Santiago's attempts to control the action.
Manaloto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santiago takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santiago is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Manaloto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Manaloto!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manaloto passes Santiago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domingo Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santiago has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Santiago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bj Pennx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Tornado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bj Pennx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Tornado!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennx takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tornado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tornado throws a jab when Pennx was well out of range.
Tornado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tornado lands a glancing blow to the side of Pennx's head.
Tornado lands a head shot.
Tornado lands a right hook to the body.
Tornado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pennx enables Tornado to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pennx manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pennx is trying to control the position but Tornado postures up.
Tornado stays in close to Pennx's body and controls the position.
Tornado's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Troy Tornado was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pennx takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tornado lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pennx is defended easily by Tornado.
Tornado connects with a body shot that sends Pennx's belly button to the back.
Tornado cracks Pennx with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tornado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pennx's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pennx takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Tornado. Beautiful body shot.
Pennx walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tornado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pennx takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tornado jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pennx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tornado cracks a nice hook into Pennx's ribs.
Pennx on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pennx gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tornado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pennx is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Tornado coming out on top.
Pennx fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Pennx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tornado cracks Pennx with a good jab.
Pennx with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tornado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pennx shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tornado but Tornado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donk. Tornado catches Pennx right on the button with a cross.
Tornado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pennx at a distance.
Nice body punch from Tornado.
A jab lands there for Tornado.
Tornado scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennx takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pennx takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pennx. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pennx on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pennx takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pennx drops his hands momentarily and Tornado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tornado scores with a nice head shot.
Pennx takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Jab from Tornado.
Pennx takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Tornado.
Tornado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tornado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pennx looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Tornado dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pennx takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pennx takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pennx takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tornado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tornado shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pennx napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pennx is letting Tornado control him for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tornado working the strikes but Pennx uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Troy Tornado.
Good exchange - Tornado coming out on top.
Tornado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tornado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pennx at a distance.
Tornado lands a nice hook to Pennx's body. Pennx takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tornado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tornado stuns Pennx with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pennx moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado cracks a nice hook into Pennx's ribs.
Tornado cracks Pennx with an open hand slap.
Tornado scores with a body shot.
Tornado jabs at Pennx's body.
Tornado lands with a shot to the body.
Pennx tries to move into range but Tornado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pennx on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by Tornado there.
Tornado lands with a good body shot.
Tornado with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tornado lands a jab.
Tornado connects with a right hand. Pennx shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tornado connects with a single shot there.
Tornado scores with a punch to the head.
Tornado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tornado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pennx takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pennx looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tornado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tornado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pennx stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tornado shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pennx napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pennx is trying to escape the position but Tornado is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Tornado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tornado slaps away a takedown attempt from Pennx, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tornado misses with a left hand
and Pennx counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pennx tries to free his leg and advance position but Tornado is retaining full guard.
Tornado is looking to stand up but Pennx isn't so interested in that idea.
Tornado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pennx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pennx 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.
Tornado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pennx is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado keeping moving, preventing Pennx from controlling successfully.
Pennx 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.
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.
Pennx won't allow Tornado to get back to his feet.
Pennx trying to control the position from guard on top but Tornado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pennx stops Tornado from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennx wants to control from the top but Tornado keeps moving.
Pennx thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tornado wants to stand and escape but Pennx is having none of it.
Pennx drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pennx jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pennx wants to control from the top but Tornado keeps moving.
Pennx won't allow Tornado to get back to his feet.
Pennx wants to control from the top but Tornado keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tornado wants to stand but Pennx is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bj Pennx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tornado 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 Suge Night scores the fight 26:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Tornado!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Bach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy Bach will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Bach!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bach clobbers Fedorov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fedorov fails to land the takedown.
Bach cracks Fedorov with an open hand slap.
Bach lands an overhand right.
Bach lands a really nice looking cross but Fedorov seems unphased.
Fedorov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bach throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedorov.
Bach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fedorov has time to react.
Fedorov slips under a jab from Bach.
Bach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bach throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
A jab from Bach finds it's way through Fedorov's defenses.
Fedorov shoots in for a double leg but Bach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov drops his hands momentarily and Bach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fedorov.
Bach misses with a straight right.
A big right from Bach misses.
Bach connects with a jab.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Bach.
Nice takedown defense from Bach. No joy for Fedorov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bach scores with a jab.
Bach tests Fedorov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bach there.
Bach throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bach cracks Fedorov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bach misses with an uppercut. Fedorov saw that one coming.
Bach lands a nice shot that snaps Fedorov's head back.
Bach lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bach lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fedorov shoots for a takedown but Bach saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bach misses with an uppercut.
Bach misses with a looping right.
Bach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fedorov in his tracks.
Bach is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fedorov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bach throws out a loose jab but Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedorov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sammy Bach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bach throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
Fedorov walks into a jab.
Bach cracks Fedorov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fedorov slips a straight right by Bach.
Fedorov slips under a jab from Bach.
Bach scores with a hook.
Fedorov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bach throws a hook to the side of Fedorov's head but Fedorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fedorov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bach somewhat.
Fedorov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bach.
A big left from Bach misses.
Fedorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bach throws out the jab.
Bach throws out a loose jab but Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedorov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fedorov scrambles back to his feet.
Bach misses with an uppercut.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Bach.
Bach throws a lazy right hand but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bach jabs Fedorov right on the nose. Fedorov blinks but takes it well.
Fedorov fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Bach dominated that round.
That's time! Fedorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bach lands the left hand.
Bach 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.
Bach looks to land a left hand but Fedorov moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fedorov is defended easily by Bach.
Bach misses with a hook. Fedorov ducked under it nicely.
Bach lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alexander Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bach lands a glancing blow to the side of Fedorov's head.
Bach lands with a cross.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fedorov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bach throws a hook but Fedorov avoids it easily.
Fedorov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fedorov defending well as Bach loads up on a big left hand.
Bach lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fedorov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bach lands a jab.
Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bach.
Fedorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bach throws out the jab.
A big right from Bach misses.
Fedorov defending well as Bach loads up on a big left hand.
Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bach.
That's two 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Bach misses the target.
Bach throws a jab when Fedorov was well out of range.
Bach scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Bach.
Nice shot lands for Bach.
Bach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fedorov. Fedorov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fedorov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bach shoots and misses
and Fedorov counters with a single leg into guard. Bach didn't expect that.
Fedorov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fedorov forces his way into half guard.
Fedorov trying to control the action but Bach is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is trying to work for a kimura but Bach is defending well.
Fedorov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bach trying to control but Fedorov postures up.
Bach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fedorov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fedorov is looking for a kimura but Bach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fedorov to get the leverage.
Fedorov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fedorov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bach knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fedorov uses his free foot to push down on Bach's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov working for a guillotine from mount but Bach is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You get the feeling that Bach really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bach somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Fedorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fedorov somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bach looks to land a right hand but Fedorov moved out of range.
Fedorov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Fedorov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fedorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bach.
Bach lands with an uppercut that bounces Fedorov off the cage and back into rage.
Fedorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bach lands with an uppercut that bounces Fedorov off the cage and back into rage.
Fedorov defending well as Bach loads up on a big left hand.
Fedorov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fedorov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bach tries to avoid it but Fedorov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bach to the ground. Bach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fedorov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fedorov needs to keep his hands up - Bach had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bach darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bach throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bach.
Bach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bach.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Bach.
Fedorov walks into a jab.
Bach connects with a right hand. Fedorov shakes it off.
Bach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Bach as Fedorov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Bach catches Fedorov right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bach scores with a nice head shot.
Sammy Bach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bach tries to clinch up.
No luck for Bach with that takedown attempt.
A cross from Bach lands.
A left lands for Bach.
Bach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fedorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bach misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Bach - just one landing.
Bach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bach there.
Bach throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
Fedorov shoots in but Bach avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheers as Bach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fedorov doesn't seem phased though.
Bach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fedorov. Fedorov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bach with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fedorov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bach!
Bach wants to hold on but Fedorov pushes him away.
Fedorov working for a guillotine from mount but Bach is in no mood to give up.
Fedorov is working for a guillotine from mount but Bach frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bach wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fedorov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fedorov controlling from the full mount.
Bach is looking to get to half guard.
Fedorov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fedorov content just to control the position here.
Fedorov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bach is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Fedorov.
I think Fedorov 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sammy Bach!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Eberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiao Long Li has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
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, Robert Eberson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li jabs Eberson right on the nose. Eberson blinks but takes it well.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li moves out of range of the leg kick from Eberson.
Eberson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Li.
Eberson misses with a double jab
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eberson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Li thows a leg kick but Eberson checks it
and Eberson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Li's guard now.
Eberson postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it.
Eberson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eberson scoring with some ground and pound.
Eberson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberson being controlled here momentarily.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eberson works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eberson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eberson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eberson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li keeping full guard, as Eberson tries to pass.
Eberson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eberson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eberson trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li is breathing heavily.
Eberson throws and elbow that misses. Li uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eberson's guard. Nice move by Li!
Eberson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Li keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eberson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
Eberson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Eberson is nestled in close to Li, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eberson lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eberson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Li's head.
Eberson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eberson slips a nice elbow through Li's hands, connecting with Li's forehead.
Eberson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eberson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Li defending well though.
Eberson winds up and cracks Li with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eberson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Eberson 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eberson.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eberson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses with a head kick.
Li throws a hook but Eberson blocks it.
Li connects with a crisp jab.
Li tries to move into range but Eberson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eberson throws a jab when Li was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eberson looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well.
Eberson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eberson misses with a looping left.
Eberson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Li manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Eberson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eberson is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Eberson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eberson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eberson wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Eberson lands a couple of digs.
Eberson is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eberson throws a big right hand that misses.
Eberson scoring with some ground and pound.
Eberson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eberson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Li's head.
Eberson working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberson thows a big elbow that misses.
Eberson is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eberson with a nice head shot there.
Eberson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eberson is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eberson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Eberson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eberson is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eberson cracks Li with a solid left hand.
Li has momentary wrist control but Eberson slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Eberson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Eberson stuns Li with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Li misses with a head kick.
Eberson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eberson slips a jab from Li.
Li is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eberson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Li counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eberson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Li to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberson blocks a head kick by Li.
Li misses with a head kick.
Eberson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiao Long Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eberson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eberson connects with a nice short shot to Li's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eberson in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Eberson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberson is trying to control. Li wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eberson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Li!
Eberson with shots to the head and body - Li looks very uncomfortable down there.
Eberson with good strikes from the mount here!
Eberson lands a heavy elbow.
Eberson lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eberson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Li taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Li that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Li that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Li is rocked!
Eberson connects with a bit shot that sees Li covering up! More strikes from Eberson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Eberson is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Eberson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Upton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Upton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shutterbug. Chris Bell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Upton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bell!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Upton lands a jab to the nose.
Luke Upton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Upton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Chris Bell has been cut.
A cross from Upton lands.
Upton misses with a low kick.
Bell with a nice cross.
Bell avoids the head kick by Upton.
Bell lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Upton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bell counter with a right hand.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Upton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Upton swings widly with a right hand
and Bell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Upton throws a right hand that misses
and Bell counters with a right hand to the body.
Upton throws a lazy uppercut
and Bell counters with a series of strikes. Upton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Upton closes the distance and clinches up with Bell, looking for a takedown. Upton pushes Bell against the cage but Bell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bell lands a jab to the head.
Bell tries to clinch up but Upton circles away and keeps his distance.
Upton misses with a right hand
and Bell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch but Upton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Upton misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Upton both land. Nice combination.
A shot to the body from Upton misses
and Upton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Upton throws a solid leg kick but Bell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Upton.
Upton throws a good cross that connects.
Bell stalks Upton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Upton's face. Upton staggers backwards, shaken.
Upton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Upton misses with a low kick.
Upton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bell avoids it really well and circles away.
Upton is breathing heavily.
Bell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Bell.
Upton throws a body kick that misses.
Upton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bell's guard.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Upton from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Upton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upton slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell is defending against the submission attempts here by Upton.
Upton throwing shots but Bell is blocking nicely.
Upton trying to pass the guard but Bell defending well.
Upton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Upton eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is defending against the submission attempts here by Upton.
Upton is nestled in close to Bell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Upton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bell defends it well.
Upton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bell is in trouble now - Upton has advanced to mount!
Upton working for a submission but Bell is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Upton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Upton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Bell's cut.
That's time! Upton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Upton takes one on the button.
Good exchange - Bell coming out on top.
Upton misses with a double jab
enabling Bell to counter with a crisp jab.
Upton throws a lazy uppercut
and Bell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Upton thinking.
That kick from Upton tenderised Bell's leg. Bell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Upton lands a jab to Bell's midsection.
Bell avoids the body shot from Upton.
Upton misses with an uppercut
and Bell counters with a one-two to the body.
Upton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Upton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Upton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Upton throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bell to counter with a crisp jab.
Upton tries to clinch up
letting Bell counter with a right hand.
Bell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell lands a right hook to the body.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Upton misses with a left hand
and Bell counters with a left and a right that stings Upton.
Upton throws a head kick that misses.
Bell tries to keep at a distance but Upton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Upton manages to break the clinch.
Upton throws a right hand that misses
letting Bell counter with a right hand.
Upton closes the distance and clinches up with Bell, looking for a takedown. Upton pushes Bell against the cage but Bell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Bell scores with a four punch combination!
Luke Upton is winning the standup battle so far.
Upton throws a poor cross that misses
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Upton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Upton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Upton is trying to push Bell away but Bell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Upton misses with a jab to the body
and Bell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bell scores with a hook.
Upton throws a lazy uppercut
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Upton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bell instigates a clinch.
Bell tries to stall but Upton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Upton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bell stalling.
Bell tries to circle away but Upton has him pinned against the cage.
Upton is trying to break the clinch but Bell is controlling him.
Upton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Upton connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Upton at a distance.
Upton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Upton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Upton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Upton drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Upton off! Upton jumps back into Bell's guard.
Bell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Upton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Upton looking to pass the guard.
Upton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Upton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Upton stands and throws Bell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Upton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Upton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Upton tries for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luke Upton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Bell's cut.
That's time! Upton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Upton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Upton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bell swivels and escapes.
Upton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Upton misses with a left hand
and Bell counters with a nice body shot.
Bell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Upton backs up against the cage.
Upton tries for a takedown but Bell circles away easily
and Bell counters with a stiff right hand.
Upton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bell won't allow Upton to pass to mount.
Upton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Upton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Upton eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Upton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bell can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Upton is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Upton is working for a kimura but Bell is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Upton moves into full mount! Bell won't be happy about that!
Bell taking shots to the head.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Upton's attempts to control the action.
Upton working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bell turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Upton off and cradles Bell's limp body as Upton celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Luke Upton!
Luke Upton retains his welterweight title!
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