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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Caps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Media (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Caps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Media!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Media throws a head kick that half lands.
Caps throws the kick towards the body but Media avoids it.
Media gets caught napping as Caps dives in and scores a takedown. Media manages to retain guard.
Caps has gone for a leg lock! Media slips out almost immediately though and dives into Caps's guard.
Media's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Media looking to sit in guard and control but Caps gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Media has control of Caps's left arm, preventing Caps from doing any damage.
Caps trying to control the position from guard on top but Media is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Media has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caps can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Media managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caps looking to pass the guard.
Caps stands and throws Media's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Media is looking for a sweep.
Caps in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Caps working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Media is trying to improve his position.
Media is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Caps off and has taken his back!
Media is striking well from the back but Caps escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Caps wants to control but Media is keeping busy.
Caps is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Media is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Media is working for a kimura but Caps is defending it quite comfortably.
Media is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caps doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Media.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caps trying to hold on to Media's head to control him but Media postures up.
Caps manages to get to full guard.
Caps working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Media doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Caps is tightening it up a little... Media has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Media reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Media taps out! nice BJJ there by Caps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gary Caps!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willis McGenessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamburyan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gamburyan vs. Brown on April 24th. McGenessy has chosen Punch Out!!! as his entrance music. Manvel Gamburyan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Willis McGenessy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manvel Gamburyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willis McGenessy!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamburyan misses with a takedown attempt
and Gamburyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGenessy lands a head kick!
Gamburyan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGenessy.
Gamburyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gamburyan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGenessy counters with a thumping low kick.
McGenessy works over Gamburyan's head and body with a nice combination.
McGenessy misses with a low kick.
Gamburyan has his takedown stuffed
and McGenessy counters with a two punch combo.
Gamburyan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gamburyan is looking to work some ground and pound but McGenessy has wrist control.
Gamburyan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGenessy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gamburyan is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGenessy can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gamburyan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manvel Gamburyan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGenessy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGenessy looks to land a combination but Gamburyan avoids it well.
McGenessy throws a combination. Gamburyan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown but McGenessy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manvel Gamburyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamburyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGenessy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGenessy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan has his takedown stuffed
and McGenessy counters with a head kick. That will keep Gamburyan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gamburyan fails with the takedown
and McGenessy counters with a series of strikes. Gamburyan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gamburyan is breathing heavily.
McGenessy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gamburyan circles away quickly and effectively.
McGenessy stuffs the takedown.
McGenessy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gamburyan counters with a shoot takedown. McGenessy fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Gamburyan trying to control but McGenessy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGenessy trying to control the position.
McGenessy kicks Gamburyan off and gets to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from McGenessy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGenessy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gamburyan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGenessy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGenessy fails to land with a series of punches.
McGenessy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gamburyan misses with a takedown
and McGenessy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gamburyan thinking.
Manvel Gamburyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGenessy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gamburyan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A combination from McGenessy does no damage.
McGenessy misses with the combination.
McGenessy misses with a double jab.
Gamburyan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGenessy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGenessy connects with a body shot that sends Gamburyan's belly button to the back.
Gamburyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGenessy counters with a three punch combo that has Gamburyan backing up. Gamburyan nods at McGenessy to acknowledge the strikes.
Gamburyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGenessy.
McGenessy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gamburyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gamburyan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGenessy throws a series of punches but Gamburyan avoids them all with ease.
Willis McGenessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGenessy wants to clinch.
Gamburyan 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamburyan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGenessy wants to stand but Gamburyan is controlling the position.
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 Manvel Gamburyan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown but McGenessy shows good takedown defense.
Gamburyan has his takedown stuffed
and McGenessy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gamburyan's knee momentarily.
McGenessy lands with a nice combination. Gamburyan backs away looking to recover.
McGenessy lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGenessy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gamburyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGenessy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gamburyan misses with a takedown attempt
and McGenessy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGenessy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manvel Gamburyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGenessy lands a nice knee to the body.
Gamburyan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGenessy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gamburyan avoids it.
A knee to the head by McGenessy.
Gamburyan wants to get back to striking at distance but McGenessy won't allow it.
McGenessy landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGenessy controlling the action here for a moment.
McGenessy prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGenessy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gamburyan's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on McGenessy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGenessy looking to throw knees to the head but Gamburyan is blocking nicely.
McGenessy prevents the takedown attempt.
McGenessy looking to stall.
Gamburyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGenessy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGenessy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gamburyan back to the cage. McGenessy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gamburyan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGenessy clinches with his opponent.
McGenessy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gamburyan pulls guard.
McGenessy stopping the sweep attempt from Gamburyan.
McGenessy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gamburyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gamburyan working a defensive guard but McGenessy passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGenessy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gamburyan pulls McGenessy in to control the position.
Gamburyan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGenessy!
Gamburyan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGenessy?
Gamburyan has control of McGenessy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGenessy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGenessy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gamburyan wants to control but McGenessy is keeping him busy.
Gamburyan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McGenessy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gamburyan working the ground and pound but McGenessy is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGenessy looking for a sweep but Gamburyan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gamburyan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGenessy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGenessy!
Gamburyan trying to control the position.
McGenessy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gamburyan is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willis McGenessy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gamburyan with a poor takedown
and McGenessy counters with a straight right hand.
McGenessy misses with the combination.
Gamburyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manvel Gamburyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGenessy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGenessy throws a series of strikes that have Gamburyan backpedaling.
McGenessy has managed to clinch.
McGenessy landing knees to the body.
Gamburyan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manvel Gamburyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamburyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gamburyan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGenessy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGenessy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamburyan misses with a combination
and McGenessy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGenessy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gamburyan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGenessy misses with the combination.
McGenessy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Willis McGenessy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gamburyan throws a nice looking combination but McGenessy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGenessy tries to bum rush Gamburyan with a series of wild strikes but Gamburyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGenessy fails to land with a series of punches.
Gamburyan misses with a takedown
and McGenessy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGenessy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGenessy stalks Gamburyan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gamburyan's face. Gamburyan staggers backwards, shaken.
McGenessy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gamburyan.
Gamburyan misses with a double jab
and McGenessy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gamburyan has his takedown stuffed
and McGenessy counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGenessy doesn't manage to clinch there - Gamburyan circles away.
McGenessy feints and then cracks Gamburyan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gamburyan down.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown but McGenessy shows good takedown defense.
McGenessy swinging wildly here.
McGenessy wants to clinch.
McGenessy stuffs the takedown.
McGenessy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gamburyan.
McGenessy scores with a hook to the body. Gamburyan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gamburyan has his takedown stuffed
and McGenessy counters with a two punch combo.
McGenessy looks to land a combination but Gamburyan avoids it well.
Gamburyan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGenessy swivels and escapes.
McGenessy throws a combination. Gamburyan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGenessy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gamburyan looks for a takedown but McGenessy sprawls well.
Gamburyan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGenessy counters with a left to the body.
Gamburyan shoots and misses
and McGenessy counters with a left and a right that stings Gamburyan.
McGenessy misses with a two punch combination.
Gamburyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGenessy looks to land a combination. Gamburyan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGenessy is looking to clinch but Gamburyan is avoiding it.
Gamburyan throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGenessy counters with a low kick, right behind Gamburyan 's knee.
McGenessy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gamburyan cracks the inside of McGenessy's front leg.
No luck for Gamburyan with that takedown attempt.
Gamburyan tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGenessy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gamburyan somewhat.
McGenessy misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGenessy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGenessy slips a jab and a cross from Gamburyan.
McGenessy scores with a jab to the body.
McGenessy misses with a double jab
and Gamburyan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McGenessy!
Poor strikes thrown by Gamburyan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gamburyan controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willis McGenessy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGenessy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willis McGenessy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rihanna - So Hard. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuki Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Williams working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Williams has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Adams is looking to defend but Williams has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Adams! Williams pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Adams taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazuki Williams!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Sherdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jethro Sherdog!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sherdog fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sherdog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sherdog looking for submissions off his back.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sherdog defending well though.
Sherdog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sherdog is looking to improve his position.
Jones prevents Sherdog from standing back up.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Sherdog is defending well.
Jones moves into full mount! Sherdog won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones prevents Sherdog from getting the reversal.
Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Sherdog is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control the pace but Sherdog is squirming around nicely.
Jones breaks from Sherdog's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sherdog is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Sherdog is in no mood to give up.
Sherdog is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherdog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sherdog is looking to sinch up a triangle. Jones throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sherdog's body to avoid the submission. Sherdog has instead reached around Jones's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sherdog arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jethro Sherdog!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chico Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Mitichyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrales's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Brainstorm - Waterfall. Mitichyan has chosen Highlight and Demo Reel as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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169 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chico Corrales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Mitichyan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitichyan moves to clinch but Corrales breaks away
and Corrales counters with a straight right hand.
Mitichyan falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Corrales to counter with a crisp jab.
Mitichyan tries to clinch but Corrales moves away
and Corrales counters with a crisp one two that drops Mitichyan! Corrales thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mitichyan to his feet! Mitichyan is in big trouble!
Mitichyan is rocked!
Corrales cracks a nice hook into Mitichyan's ribs.
Mitichyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Corrales finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitichyan darts in trying to clinch
and Corrales counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chico Corrales!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stand Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Coolpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bang comes to the cage accompanied by Mike Tyson clip from Hangover. Coolpunch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Man From Manila by Francis Magalona. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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315 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stand Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Coolpunch!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coolpunch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bang counters with a huge left! Coolpunch is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bang isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Coolpunch from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stand Bang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andres Katipunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusko Niksa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niksa has chosen T.N.T as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Katipunan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dusko Niksa!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katipunan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Niksa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Katipunan throws a head kick that misses
and Niksa counters with a series of strikes. Katipunan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Katipunan throws a sloppy head kick
and Niksa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Katipunan is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Katipunan got wobbled bad by a big combination! Niksa presses forward with punches and knees until Katipunan stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Katipunan closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusko Niksa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Weak Knees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Monsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monsson has chosen Tenacious D - Master Exploder as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Weak Knees could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sebastian Monsson's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Weak Knees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Monsson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knees tries to clinch up
and Monsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monsson misses with a straight right.
Knees throws a sloppy head kick
and Monsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Knees defending well as Monsson loads up on a big left hand.
Knees closes the distance and clinches up with Monsson, looking for a takedown. Knees pushes Monsson against the cage but Monsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monsson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Monsson counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Monsson.
Knees is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monsson counters with a monster head kick that knocks Knees out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sebastian Monsson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Padraig Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thornton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence 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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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Padraig Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton scores with a one two! Keane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thornton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Keane to the ground. Thornton is now in Keane's guard.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Keane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thornton.
Keane is trying to control the position but Thornton postures up.
Keane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thornton.
Keane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thornton passes into half guard.
Keane is looking for a sweep. Thornton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thornton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thornton controlling the action here.
Keane is not content to let Thornton control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Thornton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from Keane. No joy for Thornton on that attempt.
Thornton throws a right hand that misses
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Keane. Those never looked like landing.
Keane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thornton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keane.
Keane throws an off balance right hand
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Padraig Keane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thornton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab from Keane.
A big right from Keane misses.
Keane misses with a few strikes there.
Thornton misses with a lunging right hand
and Keane counters with a two punch combo.
Keane misses with a low kick.
Thornton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thornton somewhat.
Padraig Keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Thornton.
Thornton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thornton lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Keane lands with an uppercut that bounces Thornton off the cage and back into rage.
Thornton throws a right hand that misses
and Keane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keane throws a leg kick
and Thornton counters with a takedown into side control.
Thornton trying to control the position but Keane is working away.
Keane is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keane is refusing to be controlled, as Thornton sits in half guard.
Thornton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thornton is taking a breather. Keane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thornton wants to pass to mount but Keane is defending the position.
Keane manages to get to full guard.
Thornton looking to pass the guard.
Thornton looking to sit in guard and control but Keane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Thornton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Thornton slips the punch.
Keane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keane defending well as Thornton loads up on a big left hand.
Keane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keane misses with the combination.
Keane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keane throws a right hand that Thornton ducks under and follows up with a left that Thornton also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Thornton.
Thornton throws a jab when Keane was well out of range.
Keane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thornton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Keane's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Thornton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thornton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Keane trying to control the position.
Thornton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Thornton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keane is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thornton stops Keane from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keane sprawls well. Keane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Thornton cracks Keane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thornton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thornton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keane counters with an outside leg kick.
Padraig Keane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keane throws a poor cross that misses
and Thornton counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Keane misses
and Thornton counters with a straight right hand.
Thornton throws an overhand right that lands on Keane's shoulder, as Keane tries to avoid the shot.
Keane throws a jab when Thornton was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Padraig Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thornton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thornton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thornton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thornton slips under a jab.
Thornton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keane defends it nicely.
Keane throws a combination that misses
and Thornton counters with a straight right hand.
Thornton connects with a right hand. Keane shakes it off.
Keane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thornton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thornton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thornton wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy.
Thornton wants to pass to mount but Keane is defending the position.
Thornton wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy.
Thornton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton is just content to waste time from the top position. Keane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Keane looking for a sweep. Not yet Keane, not yet.
Thornton passes Keane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thornton wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Thornton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Keane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keane throws a lazy uppercut
and Thornton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thornton.
Thornton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thornton pushes down on Keane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thornton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Keane trying desperately to get to his feet.
Thornton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Keane can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thornton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Keane?
A nice elbow there by Thornton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keane is trying desperately to improve position.
Keane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thornton on the ground.
Thornton controlling from mount.
Keane is squirming around, avoiding Thornton's attempts to control the action.
Thornton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Keane hang on?
Matt Thornton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thornton wants to control the pace but Keane is squirming around nicely.
Thornton landing punches.
Keane is squirming around, avoiding Thornton's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Keane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thornton with the ground and pound from mount.
Thornton lands a heavy elbow.
Thornton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Keane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thornton with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thornton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Keane is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton looking to secure an arm triangle but Keane defends it well.
Thornton lands a big shot there that rocks Keane but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thornton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thornton looking to control but Keane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keane is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Keane wants to control but Thornton is having none of it.
Thornton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thornton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thornton controlling his opponent.
Matt Thornton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane tries to hold on but Thornton pushes him away.
Thornton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Padraig Keane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matt Thornton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thornton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thornton stuns Keane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Thornton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thornton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Thornton!
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