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Ascension Midweek Rising 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Paradise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Paradise could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brayan Bader's chin.
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140 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Paradise! 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, Brayan Bader! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bader shoots in and drives through. Paradise sprawls well. Bader has his takedown stuffed and Paradise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A lazy left from Bader finds it's target. Paradise shoots in and drives through. Bader sprawls well. Paradise closes the distance and clinches up with Bader, looking for a takedown. Paradise pushes Bader against the cage but Bader circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Paradise moves into the clinch. Paradise has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bader uses from the top position. Bader trying to control but Paradise is working from the bottom. Paradise wants to sweep but no luck. Bader is pushing down on Paradise's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paradise is fighting to maintain full guard but Bader has managed to sneak the leg through. Bader wants to get back to his feet.
Bader works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paradise is not content to let Bader control the position. Paradise prevents Bader from moving into mount. Bader stands up. Bader lands with a kick to the ribs.
Paradise is breathing heavily. Paradise shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bader defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Paradise. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bader has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paradise moves in looking to clinch but Bader pushes him off. Bader closes the distance and clinches up with Paradise, looking for a takedown. Bader pushes Paradise against the cage but Paradise circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bader throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paradise counters with a takedown into side control. Bader is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Paradise asserts his dominance and retains side control. Bader is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paradise off and has taken his back! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bader is riding his opponent, not letting Paradise buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paradise is in bad spot here.
Bader has good solid back control here. Paradise is trying to defend against the choke here but Bader has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bader Tightens the hold and Paradise taps out furiously! Bader displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brayan Bader!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Rogan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ash Ketchum! 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, Joe Rogan! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight moves into the clinch position. Ketchum tries to pull guard but Rogan won't allow it.
Ketchum tries to pull guard but Rogan won't allow it.
Rogan is pressed up against the cage. Ketchum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogan down to the mat. Rogan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Ketchum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ketchum tries for a takedown but Rogan circles away easily and Rogan moves into the clinch. Rogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rogan misses with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Ketchum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ketchum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rogan just stands there and leans against the cage. Rogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ketchum looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rogan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ketchum on the side of the head.
It looks like Ash Ketchum has been cut. Rogan throws a head kick that half lands.
Rogan moves into the clinch. Rogan scores with a shot to the side of Ketchum's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Rogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rogan forces Ketchum back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogan avoids the head kick by Ketchum.
Rogan moves into the clinch successfully.
Rogan manages to break the clinch.
Ketchum fails in his attempt to clinch. Joe Rogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ketchum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogan counters with a low kick, right behind Ketchum 's knee. Rogan connects with an inside leg kick. Ketchum is breathing heavily. Rogan gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ketchum fails to pull guard.
Rogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Both fighters circling a little - Rogan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Rogan cracks a nice hook into Ketchum's ribs. Ketchum has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rogan. Rogan moves into range and clinches up with Ketchum.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good body shot from Rogan.
Rogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rogan moves into the clinch. Rogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rogan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Rogan. Rogan instigates a clinch. Rogan breaks the clinch.
Ketchum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Rogan closes the distance and clinches. Rogan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Rogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rogan rushes Ketchum and presses him up against the cage. Rogan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Rogan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Rogan landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ketchum avoids the head kick by Rogan.
Rogan rushes Ketchum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Rogan manages to break the clinch.
Rogan tries to clinch but Ketchum moves out of range. Ketchum 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. Rogan throws a head kick that misses. Ketchum tries to keep at a distance but Rogan has taken the fight into the clinch. Rogan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Rogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rogan gets a clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Rogan.
Rogan lands a knee to the head.
Rogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogan has closed the distance and engaged Ketchum in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rogan breaks from the clinch.
Rogan lands with a good body shot. 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! A head kick misses from Rogan. Rogan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ketchum, pushing him back against the cage. Rogan scores with a shoulder strike. Rogan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ketchum backwards. Rogan manages to break the clinch.
Rogan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ketchum, pushing him back against the cage. Rogan breaks the clinch.
Rogan scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Rogan rushes Ketchum and presses him up against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rogan breaks the clinch.
Rogan gets a clinch. Rogan lands a left hand.
Ketchum looking to throw knees to the head but Rogan is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ash Ketchum's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rogan has closed the distance and engaged Ketchum in a clinch.
Ketchum tries for a takedown but Rogan manages to get underhooks.
Rogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Ketchum circles away.
Rogan goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Rogan lands a big head kick that sends Ketchum tumbling to the mat! Rogan takes a step backwards and waves Ketchum back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ketchum is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Rogan moves into the clinch. Oh Ketchum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ketchum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogan avoids it. Ketchum seems to have got his legs back now. Rogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogan closes the distance and clinches. Ketchum can't get the takedown.
Rogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A knee to the head by Rogan.
Ash Ketchum's cut is getting worse. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rogan scores with a hook to the body. Rogan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rogan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ketchum or not. Rogan breaks from the clinch.
Joe Rogan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rogan feints a jab promting Ketchum to slip. Rogan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ketchum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rogan blocks a head kick by Ketchum.
Ketchum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rogan moves into the clinch successfully.
Rogan lands a knee to the head.
Rogan lands with a left to the head. Rogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ash Ketchum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogan moves into the clinch successfully.
Rogan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ketchum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Rogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rogan thows a body kick. Ketchum tries to catch it but that hurt him. Rogan stalks Ketchum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ketchum's face. Ketchum staggers backwards, shaken.
Ash Ketchum's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Rogan lands a left and a right that send Ketchum crashing to the mat, dazed. Rogan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ketchum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jeez, Ash Ketchum's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Rogan has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rogan. Rogan lands a nice shot to the body. Rogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rogan digs a good hook to Ketchum's body.
Rogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogan clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogan. Rogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rogan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rogan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ketchum's brow. Ketchum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rogan is keeping busy. Rogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ketchum backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rogan obliges. A left hand lands to the body for Rogan.
Rogan crunches a lovely knee into Ketchum's ribcage. Rogan manages to break the clinch.
Rogan clinches. Joe Rogan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Rogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ketchum tries to keep at a distance but Rogan has taken the fight into the clinch. Rogan breaks the clinch.
Ketchum tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ketchum keeps the fight on the outside. Rogan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Rogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ketchum doesn't seem phased though. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ketchum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rogan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ketchum, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Still in the clinch, Rogan scores with a nice short uppercut. Rogan breaks the clinch.
Rogan tries to clinch but Ketchum is having none of it. Rogan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rogan lands a body shot. Rogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rogan clinches up against the cage. Rogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rogan. That's going to slow Ketchum down. Rogan moves into the clinch. Rogan breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rogan fails in his attempt to clinch. Rogan clinches with his opponent.
Rogan breaks the clinch.
Rogan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ash Ketchum's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rogan clinches. Rogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rogan tries a low kick but Ketchum avoids it. Rogan clinches with his opponent.
Rogan lands with a left to the head. Rogan crunches a lovely knee into Ketchum's ribcage. Rogan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ketchum blocks it with crossed arms. Rogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rogan throws a chopping leg kick but Ketchum manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Rogan throws a push kick but Ketchum slaps the foot to one side. Rogan forces Ketchum back against the cage and clinches. Ketchum avoiding damage as Rogan throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rogan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ketchum blocks it with crossed arms. Rogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rogan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ketchum doesn't seem bothered though. Rogan drives through and clinches with Ketchum against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ketchum. That did some damage! Rogan lands with a nice body kick. Nice uppercut lands for Rogan. That snapped Ketchum's head back.
Rogan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Rogan pushes Ketchum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rogan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ketchum.
Rogan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Rogan landing knees to the head.
Ketchum avoids the elbow strike from Rogan, against the cage.
Rogan lands a right hand. Rogan pushes Ketchum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rogan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ketchum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Rogan breaks from the clinch.
Rogan pushes Ketchum away with a front kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Rogan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rogan duly obliges.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ash Ketchum's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Rogan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Averick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Buttler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Averick comes to the cage accompanied by Manny Pacquiao. Buttler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Alan Parsons Project - Sirius kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Anthony Averick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Averick! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Buttler! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Averick tries to clinch up and Buttler counters with a lovely straight right hand! Averick throws a combination that misses and Buttler counters with a stiff right hand. Buttler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Buttler duly obliges. Buttler connects with a body shot that sends Averick's belly button to the back. Averick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buttler stuns Averick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Buttler lands with a good body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Averick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Averick is looking to take a break and control but Buttler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Buttler pushes Averick away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Averick gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Averick misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Buttler is pushing Averick's head away, looking to escape. Averick manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Averick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buttler keeps working. Buttler is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Averick fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Buttler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Averick asserts his dominance and retains side control. Averick misses with the ground and pound. Sloppy strikes there by Averick. Buttler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Averick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Averick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Buttler is avoiding damage well.
Averick trying to control the position but Buttler is working away. Averick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Buttler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Averick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Buttler dodges the ground and pound from Averick. Buttler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Averick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Averick is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Buttler is trying to escape and Averick transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Buttler is forced to tap! Nice work there by Averick! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Averick!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunk Moreland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Rothwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rothwell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Onward to victory. This should be fireworks!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bunk Moreland! 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, Ben Rothwell! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rothwell closes the distance and clinches. Rothwell breaks from the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rothwell. You can see the frustration on Moreland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Rothwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreland keeps working. Rothwell looking to control but instead Moreland has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Rothwell is thwarting Moreland's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moreland is pressing down on Rothwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Rothwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moreland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Moreland looking for a triangle here. Rothwell is fighting it but it looks tight! Moreland pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rothwell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bunk Moreland!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh G Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Miller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh G Rection! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rection throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rection lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
It looks like Ryan Miller has been cut. Rection lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rection lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! Rection takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rection circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch. Rection lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! Rection takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish! Rection avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rection lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! Rection takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Miller is rocked! Miller is holding his hands too far apart here. Rection throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Miller is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugh G Rection!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Balkonsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel BloodWing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Balkonsky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Angel BloodWing's chin.
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Balkonsky! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel BloodWing! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Balkonsky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. BloodWing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balkonsky defends well. Balkonsky stopping the sweep attempt from BloodWing. Balkonsky trying to control but BloodWing is working from the bottom. Balkonsky stops BloodWing from standing up. Balkonsky stands up and waves to BloodWing to follow him. Balkonsky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Balkonsky showed some decent athleticism there. BloodWing manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Balkonsky wants to stand but BloodWing has a closed guard, so he can't escape. BloodWing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balkonsky defends well. Balkonsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and BloodWing has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balkonsky has managed to get both his arms back between BloodWing's legs - danger averted. BloodWing wants to sweep but no luck. BloodWing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balkonsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Balkonsky's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. BloodWing had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balkonsky defends it easily. Balkonsky preventing the sweep. Balkonsky sitting in guard, not really doing much. BloodWing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balkonsky manages to get himself to full guard.
BloodWing trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkonsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. BloodWing stopping the sweep attempt from Balkonsky. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! BloodWing sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Balkonsky's guard. Balkonsky is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. BloodWing trying to mount his opponent but Balkonsky defends it. Balkonsky is looking for a sweep. BloodWing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. BloodWing sitting and controlling from the half guard. BloodWing is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Balkonsky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but BloodWing scores with a couple of nice shots. BloodWing is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balkonsky is just riding it out for now. BloodWing eventually gives up the hold. BloodWing seems to be working for a kimura but Balkonsky defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. BloodWing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Balkonsky wants to get back to his feet. BloodWing works his way into side control. BloodWing is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Balkonsky looks calm but he's in trouble here. BloodWing gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Balkonsky is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! BloodWing lets go of the hold and Balkonsky can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Angel BloodWing!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Szybki Maksiu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puff Masta Fluff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Szybki Maksiu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Puff Masta Fluff! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fluff drops Maksiu with a beautiful combination! Maksiu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fluff is looking for the KO!
Maksiu is rocked!
It looks like Szybki Maksiu has been cut. Maksiu tries to clinch but fails miserably and Fluff counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Maksiu has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Puff Masta Fluff!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewer has chosen SSB Remix as his entrance music. Ryan Maia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Brewer's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Maia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Brewer! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Maia trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom. Maia sitting in guard, not really doing much. Maia 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. Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Maia 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. Brewer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brewer looks gassed! Maia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brewer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Maia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Maia wants to control the pace but Brewer is squirming around nicely. Maia working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Brewer looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Maia! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Maia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mode's entrance music is get up get down. A fine choice. Chad Hart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beast Mode! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Hart! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Mode to counter with a crisp jab. Hart gets caught flat footed, as Mode shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Mode trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mode drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mode has Hart in his guard. Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mode is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mode keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully. Mode trying to control the position.
Hart trying to control but Mode is working from the bottom. Hart being controlled here momentarily. Mode trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beast Mode has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Hart misses with a looping right. Mode uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hart. A telegraphed right hand from Hart misses the target. Hart shoots for a double leg takedown but Mode sprawls well. He's pushed Hart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hart throws a hook but Mode blocks it. Good standup being displayed there by Hart as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A momentary lapse in concentration from Hart enables Mode to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hart manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Mode is looking to work some ground and pound but Hart has wrist control. Hart pulls Mode in to control the position. Hart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Mode is looking to advance position but Hart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Hart avoids the attempt from Mode to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hart controlling the pace for now. Hart avoids the attempt from Mode to control. Mode is squirming around, avoiding Hart's attempts to control the action. Hart scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hart postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mode looks a forlorn figure.
Hart lands a heavy elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Hart 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.
Hart shoots in looking for a takedown but Mode manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looks like Beast Mode has been cut. Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mode. Hart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hart misses with an uppercut. Mode with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hart to score with a decent uppercut. Hart dips to his left and cracks Mode with an uppercut! Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mode throws a poor cross that misses
and Hart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mode.
Hart misses with a takedown attempt and Mode decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hart's guard. Mode is looking to advance position but Hart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Mode is desperately trying to improve his position but Hart has a good base and remains in mount. Hart scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mode?
Hart working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jeez, Beast Mode's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Beast Mode's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chad Hart!
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