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Prestige 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gian Matteo Ranzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez's entrance music is Diplo and Tiesto - . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gian Matteo Ranzi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ranzi sprawls well initially but Martinez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martinez prevents Ranzi from improving his position.
Martinez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ranzi is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ranzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.
Ranzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Ranzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ranzi wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Ranzi is having none of it.
Ranzi is looking to improve his position.
Ranzi looks gassed!
Martinez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martinez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ranzi on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranzi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Ranzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ranzi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez postures up in Ranzi's guard and throws a big left but Ranzi blocks it.
Ranzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Ranzi keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ranzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Ranzi is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ranzi is looking for a triangle here but Martinez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ranzi tries to bench press Martinez off him but Martinez keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez working the ground and pound but Ranzi is defending the strikes.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martinez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Martinez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Martinez connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martinez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martinez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sergio Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez lands a right hook to the body.
Ranzi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martinez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ranzi scrambles back to his feet.
Martinez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Martinez stands up over Ranzi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez advances to half guard.
Martinez is trying to control. Ranzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martinez prevents Ranzi from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Martinez.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martinez is keen to just control but Ranzi is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ranzi is looking to get back to full guard here but Martinez has managed to pass to side control instead.
An elbow from Martinez crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ranzi walks into a stiff left hand from Martinez.
Martinez catches Ranzi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martinez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ranzi is rocked!
Ranzi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ranzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Martinez throws an overhand right that drops Ranzi like a sack of potatoes! Martinez dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Martinez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amon Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Crowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Badass. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amon Ra!
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, Lorenzo Crowley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ra is looking to clinch but Crowley is avoiding it.
Ra throws a sloppy head kick
and Crowley counters with a head kick. That will keep Ra thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ra throws a sloppy head kick
and Crowley counters with a head kick. That will keep Ra thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ra throws a lazy head kick
and Crowley counters with a nice uppercut.
Ra throws a lazy head kick
and Crowley counters with a series of strikes. Ra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ra throws a lazy head kick
and Crowley counters with a head kick.
Ra is looking to clinch.
Ra looks to throw a body kick
and Crowley counters with a good low kick that Ra was not able to check.
Crowley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ra misses with the body kick
and Crowley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ra throws a leg kick
and Crowley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ra misses with a hook
and Crowley counters with a big head kick but Ra shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crowley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra throws a lazy head kick
and Crowley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ra throws a lazy head kick
and Crowley counters with a head kick.
Ra moves into the clinch.
Crowley has Ra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ra tries to land a knee to the head but Crowley blocks with his arms.
Ra is trying to break the clinch but Crowley has him pressed against the cage.
Ra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ra is breathing heavily.
Ra gets underhooks to prevent Crowley's takedown attempt.
Crowley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Amon Ra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Crowley.
Ra prevents the takedown attempt.
Crowley is trying to break the clinch but Ra has him pressed against the cage.
Crowley lands a knee to the head.
Crowley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ra is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Crowley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crowley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Amon Ra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Ra misses
and Crowley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crowley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra throws a head kick that misses
and Crowley counters with a head kick. That will keep Ra thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Crowley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ra counters with a shoot takedown. Crowley fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ra throwing strikes but missing.
Crowley is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ra throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Crowley's body to avoid the submission. Crowley has instead reached around Ra's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Crowley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lorenzo Crowley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikkie Mckey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikkie Mckey!
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, Damien Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mckey gets caught napping as Melendez dives in and scores a takedown. Mckey manages to retain guard.
Melendez drops back looking for a leg! Mckey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mckey manages to kick Melendez off! Melendez jumps back into Mckey's guard.
Melendez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Melendez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mckey screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Melendez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Damien Melendez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kellen Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hale Erwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 6 foot 7 foot by lil wayne. Erwin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Officer Ricky - Three Times kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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282 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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269 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kellen Smith!
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, Hale Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erwin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Erwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kellen Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith avoids the head kick by Erwin.
Erwin throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Erwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Erwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Kellen Smith has been cut.
Erwin thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erwin misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a double jab
enabling Erwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Erwin lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Erwin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Erwin counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Erwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kellen Smith's cut is getting worse.
Erwin lands the left hand.
Smith is rocked!
Kellen Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Erwin fakes the body blow, causing Smith to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Smith goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hale Erwin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Blunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blunt has chosen Danzig - Mother as his entrance music. Bob Blunt has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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192 lbs
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198 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Blunt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Strong scores with a takedown into Blunt's guard.
Blunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Blunt, not yet.
Strong trying to control but Blunt is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blunt 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.
Strong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blunt, up you get!
Strong wants to clinch up but Blunt keeps it at a distance.
Blunt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Strong's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt lands with a slapping head kick.
Strong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strong throws a right hand that misses
and Blunt counters with a low kick, right behind Strong 's knee.
Strong moves into the clinch.
Blunt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Strong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strong fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blunt obliges.
Blunt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blunt keeps control of Strong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Strong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Blunt wants to pass the guard but Strong is keeping the position.
Strong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt looking to pass the guard.
Strong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strong trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strong is on top in guard.
Blunt 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Strong stays in close to Blunt's body and controls the position.
Blunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strong's guard.
Blunt wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt won't allow Strong to sweep him here.
Strong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blunt thows a big elbow that misses.
Blunt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Strong wants to control but Blunt postures up.
Blunt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Strong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blunt controls the position.
Strong struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strong is not content to let Blunt control the position.
Strong wants to control but Blunt postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Blunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Blunt. That's going to slow Strong down.
Strong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strong showed some decent athleticism there.
Blunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Strong lands a nice short elbow.
Strong slips a nice elbow through Blunt's hands, connecting with Blunt's forehead.
Blunt is not content to let Strong control the position.
Strong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strong.
Strong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Strong connects with a nice short shot to Blunt's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong is trying to control the action in half guard but Blunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blunt wants to get back to full guard.
Strong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blunt trying to control from the bottom.
Blunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strong pulls his head out easily.
Blunt is breathing heavily.
Strong seems to be looking for submissions.
Strong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Blunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strong pulls his head out easily.
Strong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blunt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blunt tries to kick Strong off but Strong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strong wants to control but Blunt is keeping him busy.
Blunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strong in particular looking to stall.
Strong is nestled in close to Blunt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blunt pushes Strong off looking to stand but Strong dives back in and keeps control.
Blunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong is thwarting Blunt's attempts to control the position.
Strong throwing shots but Blunt is blocking nicely.
Blunt is not content to let Strong control the position.
Strong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Strong wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Strong slips under a jab from Blunt.
Strong clinches.
Blunt lands a shoulder strike.
Blunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blunt throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Strong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blunt misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Strong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blunt walks away with a smile on his face. Strong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Strong shoots in for a takedown but Blunt shows good takedown defense.
Strong misses with a wild combination.
Strong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blunt did well to prevent Strong getting side control.
Blunt gets full guard.
Strong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blunt's guard.
Blunt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Strong!
Blunt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Strong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Strong working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Strong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Strong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strong misses with a takedown
and Blunt counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Blunt throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
Blunt throws a right hand that misses
and Strong counters with a single leg into guard. Blunt didn't expect that.
Strong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blunt trying to keep a closed guard but Strong is proving a slippery customer.
Blunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blunt passes to side control.
Strong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blunt off and has taken his back!
Blunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Blunt. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Strong throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Blunt!
Strong is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Blunt trying to control but not successfully.
Jack Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blunt breaks Strong's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Strong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blunt stopping the sweep attempt from Strong.
Strong seems keen to control Blunt's posture.
Strong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt won't allow Strong to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Strong looking for a sweep. Not yet Strong, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blunt is looking to land body kicks.
Strong has his takedown stuffed
and Blunt counters with a head kick.
It looks like Jack Strong has been cut.
Blunt darts in and clinches Strong up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blunt tries to land a knee to the head but Strong blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Blunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Strong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Strong avoids the elbow strike from Blunt, against the cage.
Blunt lands a knee to the head.
Blunt crunches a lovely knee into Strong's ribcage.
Blunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strong or not.
Blunt with a knee to the head.
Blunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Strong is trying to maintain a safe position but Blunt gets an underhook and turns Strong into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blunt.
Blunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blunt lands an elbow that stopped Strong in his tracks for a moment.
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Blunt.
Strong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blunt walks away with a smile on his face. Strong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Blunt.
Blunt closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong blocks an elbow strike from Blunt.
Blunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strong blocks it with crossed arms.
Blunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Strong avoids the damage to the body.
Strong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blunt smiles and moves away.
Strong darts in trying to clinch
and Blunt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Strong is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Strong with a poor takedown
and Blunt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jack Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bob Blunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blunt lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong misses with a takedown
and Blunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from Blunt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Blunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Blunt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jokuani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Jokuani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan McCready!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from McCready finds it's target.
Jokuani blocks a head kick by McCready.
McCready moves out of range as Jokuani throws a body kick.
Jokuani throws a sloppy head kick and McCready moves out of range easily.
Jokuani misses with a leg kick
and McCready counters with a good low kick that Jokuani was not able to check.
McCready attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCready.
Jokuani checks a leg kick.
McCready throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jokuani counters with a nice kick to the body.
McCready clinches.
McCready gets through Jokuani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCready lands with a short shot to the head.
McCready has a couple of punches blocked by Jokuani.
McCready lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCready has Jokuani pressed against the cage.
McCready letting Jokuani take a breather here.
A short uppercut from McCready.
Jokuani tries to break the clinch but McCready is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McCready has a couple of punches blocked by Jokuani.
Jokuani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokuani fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jokuani blocks an uppercut.
Jokuani blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Jokuani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCready throws a head punch that misses.
Jokuani blocks a body shot from McCready.
McCready lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jokuani blocking some punches.
McCready misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokuani tries to break the clinch but McCready is controlling the position.
McCready lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jokuani tries to throw a body punch but McCready avoids it by throwing Jokuani back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCready.
Still in the clinch, McCready scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCready swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCready slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A nice left hand lands by McCready.
McCready lands a shoulder strike.
McCready content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCready keeps control of Jokuani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCready stalling in the clinch.
McCready presses Jokuani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from McCready - that landed with a thud.
McCready throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jokuani is breathing heavily.
McCready scores with a shoulder strike.
Jokuani wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCready lands a body punch.
McCready lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokuani backwards.
McCready breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCready misses with a head kick.
McCready fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCready tries to clinch but Jokuani is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready forces Jokuani back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCready misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from McCready.
McCready lands a nice shot to the body.
McCready cracks Jokuani with a nice body shot.
McCready is working Jokuani over against the cage.
A short right from McCready on the inside.
McCready lands with a right to the head.
Jokuani looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCready lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, McCready scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokuani wants to break free but McCready has control.
McCready lands a nice shot to the body.
McCready fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCready.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCready lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCready prevents Jokuani from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokuani.
Still in the clinch, McCready scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McCready.
Jokuani taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCready.
Jokuani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Declan McCready seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokuani throws a push kick but McCready slaps the foot to one side.
Jokuani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCready drives through and clinches with Jokuani against the cage.
McCready keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jokuani's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from McCready - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCready stalls.
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!
McCready works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan McCready dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jokuani thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCready if he has to take too many more of those.
Jokuani misses the body punch
and McCready counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCready in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McCready scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCready.
Jokuani working hard to break the clinch.
McCready misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jokuani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from McCready.
McCready lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jokuani or not.
McCready presses Jokuani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCready lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCready lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCready scores with a shot to the side of Jokuani's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCready misses with the head strike.
McCready digs a right hand into Jokuani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jokuani's gas tank.
McCready lands an uppercut.
McCready stalling the fight.
McCready lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jokuani.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCready lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCready cracks Jokuani with a nice body shot.
McCready working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCready effectively controlling the action here.
McCready scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCready lands a nice uppercut.
McCready scores with a shot to the side of Jokuani's head.
McCready stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCready lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCready lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokuani backwards.
McCready lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCready digs a right hand into Jokuani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jokuani's gas tank.
McCready breaks from the clinch.
McCready gets a clinch.
McCready lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCready lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Declan McCready seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCready.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCready will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jokuani up against the cage.
McCready continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A hook to the body from McCready.
McCready lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jokuani backwards.
McCready lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jokuani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCready has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCready lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCready dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCready lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jokuani backwards.
McCready lands with a left to the head.
McCready lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCready manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCready lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jokuani or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCready digs a right hand into Jokuani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jokuani's gas tank.
Jokuani is trying to break the clinch but McCready has him pressed against the cage.
McCready stalls.
McCready lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokuani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokuani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCready lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCready lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCready effectively controlling the action here.
Jokuani takes a shot to the head.
Jokuani struggles to land a body shot inside as McCready controls his hands.
McCready stalling against the cage.
McCready lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokuani backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCready presses Jokuani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from McCready on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McCready scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokuani is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for McCready.
Oh Jokuani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from McCready.
Jokuani seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from McCready.
McCready unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jokuani! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McCready is unloading with more strikes now! Jokuani drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan McCready!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Sky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Song of Ice and Fire Art Collection. Logan Sky told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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29
223 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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25
215 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Sky!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sky misses with a left hand
and Martin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sky misses with a hook
and Martin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sky to the mat! Sky manages to get full guard.
Sky wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. George Martin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sky.
Martin misses with a shot to the body
and Sky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sky has Martin pulled in close to control his posture.
Martin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Martin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Sky is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin passes into half guard.
Sky tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Sky gets full guard.
Sky has control of Martin's left arm, preventing Martin from doing any damage.
Sky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
Sky controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to get up but he can't break Sky's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sky keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Sky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martin!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martin can't escape the position.
Martin has given up his back here. Will Sky look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Martin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is trying to get back to full guard.
Sky trying to mount his opponent but Martin defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sky trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sky looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sky wants to sweep but no luck.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Sky is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Martin dominated that 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.
Sky checks a leg kick.
A cross from Sky lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Sky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sky avoids a kick to the body.
Martin throws a lazy uppercut
and Sky counters with a stiff right hand.
Sky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martin counters with a shoot takedown. Sky fights it but they end up in guard.
Martin trying to control but Sky is working from the bottom.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Sky is retaining full guard.
Sky has control of Martin's left arm, preventing Martin from doing any damage.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Sky is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Sky is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sky throws a lazy uppercut
and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin.
Sky trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Sky wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Martin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. George Martin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Martin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Martin trying to control the position but Sky is working away.
Sky manages to get back to half guard.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sky keeps working.
Martin 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.
Martin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sky is working to get back to half guard.
George Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin punching from mount but Sky doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Martin thowing shots but they're missing.
Sky tries to hold on but Martin pushes him away.
Martin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sky is now in Martin's guard. A big mistake from Martin there, giving up the dominant position!
Martin 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.
Sky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martin dives on top into guard.
Sky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sky stands and throws Martin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sky is staying tight to Martin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Martin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sky controlling the position easily from mount.
Sky is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Martin is surviving well by controlling Sky's body position as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sky moves to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Martin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sky is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Sky keeping full guard, as Martin tries to pass.
Sky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Sky has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Martin has passed into side control.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sky keeps working.
Sky on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sky tries to improve position but can't.
Sky looking for a sweep but Martin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martin wants to control the pace but Sky is squirming around nicely.
Sky is trying desperately to improve position.
Sky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Martin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sky is trying to get back to full guard.
Logan Sky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sky trying to control the position.
Sky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
Martin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sky trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sky manages to get himself to full guard.
Sky controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
Sky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martin!
Sky looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
George Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Sky is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Martin is having to fend off submission attempts from Sky, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sky doesn't have the hooks in though and Martin manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Sky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Sky is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martin, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Martin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yumbo Yack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dani Woodward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yack kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Ultimate Cheeseburger Song (Jack In The Box FULL song) . Dani Woodward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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22
194 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yumbo Yack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dani Woodward!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodward with a poor takedown
and Yack counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woodward throws a head kick that misses
and Yack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yack missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yack is pressing down on Woodward's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woodward is holding on for now.
Woodward is looking to control Yack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woodward avoid being mounted?
Yack uses his free foot to push down on Woodward's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Woodward.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodward regains half guard.
Yack thows a huge punch but Woodward dodges it nicely.
Woodward wants to get back to full guard.
Woodward trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Woodward controls Yack momentarily but Yack frees himself.
Yack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yack slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Woodward wants to control but Yack postures up.
Yack working the ground and pound but Woodward is defending the strikes.
Woodward tries to improve position but can't.
Yack connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Woodward some visible discomfort.
Woodward wants to control but Yack postures up.
Woodward gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yack drops an elbow to the side of Woodward's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yack wants to take a breather but Woodward is having none of it.
Yack with the ground and pound but Woodward uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yack slips nicely into half guard.
Yack tries to pass to full mount but Woodward defends it.
Woodward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yack is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woodward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yack wants to control from the top but Woodward keeps moving.
Woodward wants to sweep here but Yack controlling him for the moment.
Woodward is looking for a triangle here but Yack uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodward tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Yack easily slips into full mount!
Yack trying to control but Woodward is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Yack.
Woodward is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Woodward is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Woodward takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Yack looking to control but Woodward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yack punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodward is looking to get to half guard.
Yack landing strikes, looking to finish!
Woodward is squirming around, avoiding Yack's attempts to control the action.
Woodward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yack has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woodward's face.
Woodward regains half guard.
Yack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yack working over Woodward with some ground and pound. Woodward looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yack prevents Woodward from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yumbo Yack 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.
Woodward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yack misses with a low kick.
Woodward keeps the fight on the outside.
Yack shoots in for a takedown but Woodward shows good takedown defense.
Yack fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodward slaps away a takedown attempt from Yack, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yumbo Yack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodward takes a swing at Yack's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward throws a head kick that misses.
Woodward shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Woodward was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Woodward working for a submission but Yack is keeping him at bay.
Woodward throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Woodward wants to take his opponent's back but Yack doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yack working to try and regain half guard.
Woodward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yack is looking to escape.
Woodward is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Yack to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Yack shrugs it off.
Woodward goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yack is on top in guard.
Woodward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yack is one step ahead there.
Yack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Woodward dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodward trying to control but Yack is working from the bottom.
Woodward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yack is on top in guard.
Yack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woodward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woodward working for a triangle but Yack defends it easily.
Woodward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Woodward working for a triangle but Yack defends it easily.
Woodward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yack's guard.
Yack controls Woodward momentarily but Woodward frees himself.
Woodward drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Woodward has Yack in his guard.
Yack wants to control from the top but Woodward keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dani Woodward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Woodward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yack with a poor takedown
and Woodward counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yack blocks a head kick by Woodward.
Yack misses with a head kick.
Yack throws a sloppy head kick
and Woodward counters with a single leg into guard. Yack didn't expect that.
Woodward drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Woodward has Yack in his guard.
Yack trying to control the position from guard on top but Woodward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woodward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yack works over Woodward with some ground and pound from guard.
Yack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yack postures up.
Woodward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yack defends well.
Yack preventing the sweep.
Yack is looking to work some ground and pound but Woodward has wrist control.
Woodward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yack wants to pass the guard but Woodward is keeping the position.
Woodward has momentary wrist control but Yack slips an elbow through the middle.
Yack advances to half guard.
Woodward wants to get back to full guard.
Yack wants to pass the guard but Woodward is defending well.
Woodward taking some punishment here, with Yack in his half guard.
Woodward is looking for a sweep. Yack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yack is trying to work for a kimura but Woodward is defending well.
Yack wants to pass the guard but Woodward is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yack is thwarting Woodward's attempts to control the position.
Woodward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yack.
Woodward works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yack trying to control but Woodward is working from the bottom.
Yack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Woodward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Woodward is tightening it up a little... Yack has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Yack reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Yack taps out! nice BJJ there by Woodward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Woodward!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Xtanspel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xtanspel comes to the cage accompanied by Whitesnake - Here I go again. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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29
191 lbs
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187 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Xtanspel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Xtanspel to the ground. Jones is now in Xtanspel's guard.
Xtanspel 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.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xtanspel is keeping the position for now.
Xtanspel wants to sweep but no luck.
Xtanspel keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xtanspel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Xtanspel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Xtanspel trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xtanspel controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xtanspel.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xtanspel.
Xtanspel swinging wildly here.
Xtanspel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones moves out of range as Xtanspel strikes.
Jones punishes Xtanspel's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xtanspel counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xtanspel counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Xtanspel counters with a left to the body.
Xtanspel throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xtanspel thinking.
Xtanspel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xtanspel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Xtanspel.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xtanspel rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xtanspel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xtanspel misses the shot to the body.
Jones takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel misses with a low kick.
Xtanspel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frank Xtanspel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xtanspel as he jumps to the side.
Xtanspel jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Xtanspel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Xtanspel looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Xtanspel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Xtanspel feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Xtanspel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Xtanspel just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones feints and as Xtanspel raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xtanspel is keeping the position for now.
Xtanspel keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Xtanspel is retaining full guard.
Xtanspel keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xtanspel pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Xtanspel.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xtanspel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Xtanspel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Frank Xtanspel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Xtanspel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xtanspel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Xtanspel is just out of range.
Xtanspel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xtanspel leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xtanspel ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Xtanspel misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Xtanspel backing up. Xtanspel nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Xtanspel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones lands a jab to Xtanspel's midsection.
Jones avoids the body shot from Xtanspel.
Xtanspel loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Xtanspel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xtanspel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Xtanspel misses the target.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xtanspel moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xtanspel. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xtanspel counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Frank Xtanspel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Xtanspel counters with a nice body shot.
Xtanspel lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xtanspel.
Xtanspel loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Xtanspel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into rage.
Xtanspel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xtanspel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Xtanspel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xtanspel throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Xtanspel counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xtanspel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xtanspel but Xtanspel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xtanspel avoids the body shot from Jones.
Xtanspel tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danga de danga de dang - Xtanspel scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Bobby Jones has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xtanspel looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xtanspel was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Xtanspel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xtanspel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Xtanspel counters with a one-two to the body.
Xtanspel scores with a nice head shot.
Xtanspel clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xtanspel cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xtanspel throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Xtanspel misses with a double jab.
A combination from Xtanspel does no damage.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Xtanspel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Xtanspel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xtanspel throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Xtanspel lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Xtanspel loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Xtanspel lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Xtanspel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones shoots and misses
enabling Xtanspel to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Xtanspel shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones swings for the body but Xtanspel moves out of range.
Xtanspel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xtanspel counters with a one-two to the body.
Frank Xtanspel is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xtanspel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Xtanspel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Jones'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!
Nice straight punches there by Xtanspel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xtanspel.
An inside leg kick lands from Xtanspel.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones misses with a combination
letting Xtanspel counter with a right hand.
Xtanspel swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones jabs at Xtanspel's body.
Xtanspel looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones throws a hook but Xtanspel avoids it easily.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Xtanspel.
Xtanspel misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
Xtanspel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Xtanspel has worked his arm free - good work by Xtanspel!
Xtanspel stops Jones from passing to mount.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Xtanspel is defending well.
Xtanspel tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to take Xtanspel's back but he can't do it this time.
Jones goes for an armbar but Xtanspel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Xtanspel.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Xtanspel is trying to stand.
Xtanspel tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel wants to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to advance to full mount but Xtanspel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones pushes down on Xtanspel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones wants to take Xtanspel's back but he can't do it this time.
Bobby Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xtanspel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Jones swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Soeren Lindstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lindstroem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Time is Tickin away. Tyler has chosen Yep as his entrance music. Soeren Lindstroem could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Tyler's chin.
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181 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soeren Lindstroem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Tyler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lindstroem doesn't seem phased though.
Lindstroem cracks the inside of Tyler's front leg.
Tyler checks a low kick from Lindstroem.
Tyler moves out of range of the leg kick from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem dodges the punch combination from Tyler.
Lindstroem throws a push kick but Tyler slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyler. That snapped Lindstroem's head back.
Tyler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lindstroem's head.
Lindstroem throws a body kick that misses.
Tyler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tyler counters with a takedown into side control.
Tyler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindstroem keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler controls the position.
Lindstroem struggling a bit here.
Tyler taking a breather here.
The ground and pound from Tyler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Tyler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindstroem is not content to let Tyler control the position.
Tyler working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lindstroem is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tyler yanks on the arm and Lindstroem is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tyler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Tyler!
Jake Tyler is the new welterweight champion!
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