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LAEC 7: Summer Shakedown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Batang Malakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Irokez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irokez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sobota. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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148 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Batang Malakas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Irokez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irokez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malakas's half guard.
Irokez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Malakas gets full guard.
Malakas wants to get back to his feet but Irokez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Malakas pushes Irokez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Irokez gets the takedown into side control.
Malakas struggling a bit here.
Malakas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Malakas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Malakas is trying to stand back up but Irokez is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malakas trying to control but Irokez postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Irokez stops Malakas from getting back to his feet.
Malakas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Irokez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Irokez's back!
Malakas is cranking Irokez's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Irokez! He's tightened the choke and Irokez is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Batang Malakas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Britva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Emmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Emmons will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Britva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Emmons!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Britva moves to clinch but Emmons breaks away
and Emmons counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Britva.
Britva fails to land with a series of punches.
Emmons misses with an uppercut.
Britva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emmons counters with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Emmons crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Britva - the referee stops the clock and Emmons gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Britva. Emmons manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Britva tries to clinch
and Emmons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Britva tries to clinch up
and Emmons counters with a nice leg kick.
Britva is breathing heavily.
Emmons cracks Britva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Britva misses with a combination
and Emmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emmons sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Britva to the ground! Emmons dives into full mount looking to finish!
Britva is rocked!
It looks like Boris Britva has been cut.
Emmons lands with some strikes.
Oh Britva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emmons working the ground and pound effectively.
Emmons is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Britva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Britva shrugs it off.
Britva seems to have got his legs back now.
Emmons has hold of Britva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Britva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Emmons trying to control but Britva is having none of it.
Emmons thowing shots but they're missing.
Emmons lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Britva taking shots to the head.
Emmons throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Britva because Emmons loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emmons working the ground and pound effectively.
Britva blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Britva wants to try and get back to his feet.
Emmons looking to secure an arm triangle but Britva defends it well.
Britva is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Britva blocking the ground and pound.
Britva blocking the ground and pound.
Emmons throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Britva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emmons on the ground.
Britva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Emmons looking to ground and pound but Britva is blocking nicely.
Emmons looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Emmons landing strikes, looking to finish!
Britva trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Emmons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Emmons scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Britva?
Emmons looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Emmons misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Emmons thowing shots but they're missing.
Emmons lands a big elbow.
Britva is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Emmons controlling from mount.
Britva is squirming around, avoiding Emmons's attempts to control the action.
Britva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Britva tries to get out of the position.
Emmons working for a submission but Britva is keeping him at bay.
Emmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emmons lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emmons has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Britva is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Emmons!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Fujichrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Pitney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Fujichrome has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Fujichrome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Pitney!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujichrome looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pitney trying to control the position here.
Pitney looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitney, not yet.
Fujichrome wants to control from the top but Pitney keeps moving.
Fujichrome tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitney is retaining full guard.
Pitney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fujichrome won't allow Pitney to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fujichrome is fighting to break Pitney's control of his arms but Pitney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fujichrome shoots in and bounces Pitney off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fujichrome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujichrome gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fujichrome looking to score a takedown here. Pitney is defending well but Fujichrome drives through and ends up in Pitney's guard.
Fujichrome trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitney pulls Fujichrome in close to his closed guard and prevents Fujichrome from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitney uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fujichrome throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitney gets caught flat footed, as Fujichrome shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fujichrome is breathing heavily.
Pitney keeping full guard, as Fujichrome tries to pass.
Pitney controlling the position.
Pitney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fujichrome is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitney pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitney looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fujichrome wants to improve his position but Pitney is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pitney lands a nice short elbow.
Fujichrome wants to improve his position but Pitney is controlling well.
Fujichrome trying to hold on to Pitney's head to control him but Pitney postures up.
Pitney trying to control the pace.
Pitney is looking to take a break and control but Fujichrome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pitney stalling.
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.
Pitney is trying to control. Fujichrome wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eddie Pitney was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fujichrome enables Pitney to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fujichrome manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pitney is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pitney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pitney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pitney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pitney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fujichrome, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitney bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pitney scoring with punches and elbows.
Pitney taking a breather here.
Pitney has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eddie Pitney will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fujichrome shoots in and bounces Pitney off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pitney keeping full guard, as Fujichrome tries to pass.
Pitney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fujichrome's guard.
Fujichrome controls Pitney momentarily but Pitney frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fujichrome keeping full guard, as Pitney tries to pass.
Pitney scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujichrome is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pitney is controlling him.
Pitney controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pitney trying to control but Fujichrome is working from the bottom.
Eddie Pitney has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pitney feints and as Fujichrome raises his hands in defense, Pitney changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pitney passes Fujichrome's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Pitney is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujichrome is staying active underneath Pitney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pitney is working for a submission of some sort.
Pitney is taking a breather. Fujichrome 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.
Pitney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eddie Pitney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pitney is controlling the pace.
Pitney's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujichrome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pitney is controlling the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eddie Pitney hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fujichrome gets caught napping as Pitney dives in and scores a takedown. Fujichrome manages to retain guard.
Pitney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pitney passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fujichrome is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pitney is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fujichrome is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pitney is looking to take a break and control but Fujichrome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pitney decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Matthew Fujichrome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fujichrome is trying to defend but Pitney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pitney is trying for a kimura here. Fujichrome looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pitney wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Pitney!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Demko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marty Demko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marty Demko!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Demko misses its intended target.
Demko takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Demko misses with a few strikes there.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Demko misses the jab.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demko lands with a right hand.
Demko slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams shoots in but Demko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams is keen to just control but Demko is a slippery customer.
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Demko tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to advance position but Demko won't allow it.
Demko wants to get back to full guard.
Williams is trying to control. Demko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeff Williams wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Williams misses with a low kick as Demko jumps back.
Demko misses with a wild body shot.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demko checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demko throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Demko tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams throws a leg kick but Demko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Demko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demko misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marty Demko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Williams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Demko tries to improve his position but Williams has taken his back! Williams has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Demko tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Williams pushes Demko away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeff Williams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Peligrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omaha Steak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Peligrini has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Peligrini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omaha Steak!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Peligrini scores with a four punch combination!
Nice uppercut there from Steak.
Steak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peligrini under the eye.
Steak works the jab nicely.
Peligrini misses with a straight left.
Peligrini misses with a few strikes there.
Steak throws a leg kick which misses Peligrini's front leg but catches the back leg as Peligrini tries to avoid it.
Steak connects with a leg kick. Peligrini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peligrini with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Steak lands.
Steak connects with a right hand. Peligrini shakes it off.
Peligrini gets tackled into the cage by Steak. Steak maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Steak as the two fighters clinch.
Peligrini is trying to break the clinch but Steak is controlling him.
Peligrini fails to pull guard.
Steak has Peligrini pushed against the cage.
Steak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steak breaks from the clinch.
Peligrini throws a leg kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steak scores with a hook.
Peligrini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peligrini is breathing heavily.
Peligrini lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Omaha Steak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peligrini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steak feints and then cracks Peligrini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peligrini down.
Steak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steak jabs Peligrini right on the nose. Peligrini blinks but takes it well.
Steak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Peligrini had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steak cracks Peligrini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Peligrini walks into a straight right hand from Steak.
A left and a right from Steak both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peligrini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steak's corner calls for a 1-2. Steak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steak cracks a nice hook into Peligrini's ribs.
Peligrini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steak cracks Peligrini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peligrini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steak.
Steak looks for a takedown but Peligrini sprawls well.
Steak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steak manages to break the clinch.
Steak lands with a hook. Peligrini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peligrini misses with a wild combination.
Steak connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peligrini is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Steak moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omaha Steak!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julio Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Legion Solus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by South Bronx. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Legion Solus enters the cage!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Legion Solus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solus rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solus doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Legion Solus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Solus tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Solus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Solus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solus misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Julio Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Legion Solus.
Solus looks gassed!
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Solus dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Solus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Solus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Solus down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Solus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Solus is rocked!
Solus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Solus.
Smith lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Solus head around and knocks him out cold! Smith hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Smith!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Watcharaphong Phantalee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: KEEP IT MOVIN. Watcharaphong Phantalee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Watcharaphong Phantalee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phantalee throws a sloppy head kick
and Diggler counters with a low kick, right behind Phantalee 's knee.
Phantalee throws a lazy head kick
and Diggler counters with a one-two to the body.
Phantalee throws a lazy head kick
and Diggler counters with a nice uppercut.
Phantalee throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Phantalee throws a sloppy head kick
and Diggler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phantalee throws a head kick that misses
and Diggler counters with a huge left! Phantalee is in big trouble! He's backing up but Diggler isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Phantalee from any more damage. A dominating finish by Diggler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Diggler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and uh Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze Christianson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaze Christianson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, uh Winner!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner misses with an uppercut
and Christianson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like uh Winner has been cut.
Winner throws an off balance right hand
and Christianson counters with a crisp one two that drops Winner! Christianson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Winner to his feet! Winner is in big trouble!
Winner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christianson lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Winner falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blaze Christianson!
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