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SFC26: Sinisalo VS Walters! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Whitlam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Take My Hand as his entrance music. Edward Whitlam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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194 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Whitlam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitlam misses with a straight right.
Whitlam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitlam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Whitlam enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Whitlam manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz cracks Whitlam with a solid left hand.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz distracts Whitlam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Whitlam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whitlam keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whitlam trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitlam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Whitlam is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Whitlam is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Whitlam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whitlam manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Whitlam's guard.
Whitlam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
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.
Diaz passes Whitlam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whitlam trying to control here.
Edward Whitlam has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Whitlam lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whitlam on his heels. He'll look to pass Whitlam's guard now, I'm sure.
Diaz looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitlam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Whitlam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Whitlam controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Whitlam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Whitlam keeps moving.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Whitlam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitlam looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Whitlam keeps moving.
Diaz is working Whitlam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitlam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whitlam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz 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.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitlam misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Whitlam struggling a bit here.
Whitlam is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is putting a hurting on Whitlam here, landing some big shots from side control.
Whitlam takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Whitlam struggling a bit here.
Whitlam tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz lands an elbow.
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitlam, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Whitlam is avoiding damage well.
Whitlam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nick Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitlam pulls his head out easily.
Whitlam trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is in trouble now - Whitlam has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Whitlam postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diaz looks a forlorn figure.
Whitlam working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Whitlam's attempts to control the action.
Whitlam scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitlam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Whitlam's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Diaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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.
Whitlam tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Whitlam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz 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! This is the final round!
Whitlam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Whitlam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Whitlam counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whitlam thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whitlam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whitlam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitlam.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitlam moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Whitlam. Beautiful body shot.
Whitlam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitlam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Whitlam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whitlam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Whitlam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Whitlam.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Whitlam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whitlam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Nice uppercut there from Whitlam.
Whitlam lands a jab to the head.
Edward Whitlam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitlam's corner calls for a 1-2. Whitlam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whitlam throws a one two combo.
Whitlam misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Whitlam. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Whitlam.
Whitlam stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Whitlam misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Whitlam misses the shot to the body.
Whitlam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whitlam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whitlam gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitlam just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whitlam.
Edward Whitlam is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Whitlam misses.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Whitlam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edward Whitlam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Whitlam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whitlam takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Whitlam misses the shot to the body.
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Whitlam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Whitlam's guard now.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whitlam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whitlam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitlam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Whitlam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kawakami Gensai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Kronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gensai comes into the arena with SAMURAI X - Opening blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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156 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kawakami Gensai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kronic!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gensai throws a front kick aimed at Kronic's knee but Kronic avoids it well.
Kronic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gensai checks a leg kick.
Kronic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kronic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gensai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kronic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Gensai counter with a right hand.
Kronic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gensai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kronic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gensai moves away from the strike by Kronic.
Nate Kronic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gensai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kronic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gensai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gensai throws a hook to the side of Kronic's head but Kronic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kronic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gensai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kronic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gensai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kronic really felt that one!
Gensai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kronic's hands.
Gensai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gensai misses with a hook
and Kronic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kronic clinches with his opponent.
Kronic is trying to force a seperation but Gensai has the dominant position.
Gensai tries to land a knee to the head but Kronic blocks with his arms.
Gensai lands an elbow inside that Kronic shrugs off.
It looks like Nate Kronic has been cut.
Gensai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kronic managing to block the knees to the body from Gensai.
Kronic prevents a body shot from Gensai.
Gensai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gensai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kronic tries to break the clinch but Gensai is controlling the position.
Gensai trying to land knees to the body.
Gensai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kronic is defending well for now.
Gensai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gensai blocks an elbow strike.
Gensai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gensai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gensai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kronic's brow.
Kronic managing to block the knees to the body from Gensai.
Gensai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kronic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gensai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gensai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gensai prevents Kronic from breaking the clinch.
Kronic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gensai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kawakami Gensai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Kronic.
Gensai has had enough of the clinch but Kronic keeps him there for the moment.
Gensai misses with a knee strike.
Kronic avoiding damage as Gensai throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic dodges an elbow strike from Gensai.
Gensai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kronic or not.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kronic tries for a takedown but Gensai manages to get underhooks.
Gensai lands a damaging elbow.
Gensai has Kronic pressed against the cage, preventing Kronic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kronic managing to block the knees to the body from Gensai.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gensai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kronic's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gensai.
Gensai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kronic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gensai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gensai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kronic's defenses.
Gensai misses with a knee strike.
Gensai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gensai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kronic is trying to push Gensai away but Gensai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kronic blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gensai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kronic's brow.
Kronic avoiding damage as Gensai throws knees to the body.
Kronic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gensai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kronic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gensai prevents it.
Gensai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kronic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kronic wants to get back to striking at distance but Gensai won't allow it.
Gensai tries a knee to the head but Kronic blocks it.
Kronic breaks the clinch.
Kronic is looking to slow Gensai down with leg kicks.
Gensai avoids the head kick by Kronic.
Gensai moves in looking to clinch but Kronic pushes him off.
No joy there for Kronic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawakami Gensai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Kronic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kronic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gensai circles away quickly and effectively.
Kronic throws a right hand that Gensai ducks under and follows up with a left that Gensai also avoids with ease.
Gensai throws a poor cross that misses
and Kronic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gensai won't be happy with that.
Kronic is staying tight to Gensai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gensai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gensai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gensai tries to get out of the position.
Gensai is trying to work for a sweep but Kronic has mounted him!
Gensai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kronic thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kronic controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kronic landing shots from mount.
Gensai tries to lock up and control but Kronic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kronic looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gensai working to try and regain half guard.
Kronic controlling his opponent.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nate Kronic.
Gensai looks to clinch
and Kronic counters with an outside leg kick.
Gensai cracks Kronic with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Gensai.
Gensai has Kronic up against the cage in a clinch.
Kronic tries to break the clinch but Gensai is controlling the position.
Gensai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kronic up against the cage.
Gensai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gensai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gensai missing with knees to the body.
Gensai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kronic blocks it with crossed arms.
Kronic avoids the elbow strike from Gensai, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kronic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nate Kronic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kronic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gensai jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kronic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gensai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kronic manages to avoid it.
Gensai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gensai throws a leg kick
and Kronic counters with a big head kick but Gensai shrugs it off.
Gensai misses with a head kick.
Kronic misses with a hook to the body
and Gensai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gensai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gensai throws a shot from downtown. Kronic moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gensai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gensai thuds his right hand into Kronic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gensai throws a lazy uppercut
and Kronic counters with a nice leg kick.
Kronic looks to score with a jab to the body but Gensai is just out of range.
Kronic ducks under a wild hook from Gensai.
Kronic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gensai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kronic scrambles back to his feet.
Kronic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gensai counters with a right hand to the body.
Gensai stuffs the takedown attempt from Kronic. Kronic gets slowly back to his feet.
Kronic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gensai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kronic scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gensai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kronic defending well as Gensai loads up on a big left hand.
Kronic closes the distance and pushes Gensai back into the cage.
Gensai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gensai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gensai crunches a lovely knee into Kronic's ribcage.
Kronic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gensai blocks an elbow strike.
Gensai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gensai lands a hook that snaps the head of Kronic backwards.
Kronic can't break the clinch.
Gensai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gensai lands an elbow that stopped Kronic in his tracks for a moment.
Kronic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gensai misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gensai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kronic's brow.
Gensai pushes off an throws an elbow but Kronic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Gensai.
Gensai trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Gensai.
Gensai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gensai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kronic blocks it with crossed arms.
Gensai pushes Kronic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gensai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gensai lands an elbow inside.
Gensai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kronic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kronic wants to control from the top but Gensai keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gensai is adopting a defensive guard.
Gensai wants to stand and escape but Kronic is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kawakami Gensai.
I think Gensai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kawakami Gensai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angry Angus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deuces. The key to victory for Chris Villar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Villar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angry Angus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villar scores with a nice right hand.
Villar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Villar throws a right hand that Angus ducks under and follows up with a left that Angus also avoids with ease.
Villar misses with a two punch combination.
Villar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Angus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Villar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Villar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Angus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Angus.
Angus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Villar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Villar tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angus trying to control the position from guard on top but Villar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angus looking to pass the guard.
Villar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Angry Angus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Some wild striking there from Villar.
Chris Villar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villar connects with a body shot that sends Angus's belly button to the back.
Villar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Villar throws a series of punches but Angus avoids them all with ease.
Chris Villar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Angus slams his shin into Villar's torso.
Villar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Villar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Angus's head backwards.
Villar lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Villar looks to score with a jab to the body but Angus is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar lands a right hook to the body.
Angus looks gassed!
Angus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Villar throws a one two combo.
Villar misses with a series of wild punches.
Villar looks to land a combination. Angus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Villar connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Angus to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Villar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Villar!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Sinisalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinisalo comes to the cage accompanied by Jos rakastat. Buck Walters has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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296 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Self confident |
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Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taisto Sinisalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buck Walters!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters tries a head kick but it misses.
Walters misses with a combination
and Sinisalo counters with a left and a right that stings Walters.
Walters misses with a series of wild punches.
Walters misses with a leg kick.
Sinisalo scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Buck Walters has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Sinisalo blocks the leg kick.
Sinisalo blocks a head kick by Walters.
Sinisalo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Walters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinisalo manages to avoid it.
Walters throws a body kick the misses
and Sinisalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walters lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinisalo throws a combination that misses
and Walters counters with a low kick, right behind Sinisalo 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinisalo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sinisalo lands with a short shot to the head.
Sinisalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Walters misses with a knee to the head.
Walters breaks from the clinch.
Walters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sinisalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walters scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Decent striking displayed by Sinisalo there.
Sinisalo looks to land a combination but Walters avoids it well.
Walters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Sinisalo.
Walters throws a head kick that Sinisalo semi-blocks.
It looks like Taisto Sinisalo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walters throws a lazy head kick
and Sinisalo counters with a one-two to the body.
Walters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walters throws a combination that misses
and Sinisalo counters with a left and a right that stings Walters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters tries a head kick but it misses.
Walters throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Walters misses with a kick to the body
and Sinisalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walters misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walters. Sinisalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buck Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters throws a head kick that misses
and Sinisalo counters with a two punch combo.
Walters walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sinisalo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Walters connects with a crisp jab.
Walters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sinisalo blocks a head kick by Walters.
Walters misses with a hook to the body
enabling Sinisalo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters lands a head kick!
Walters tries to land a front kick but Sinisalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sinisalo throws an overhand right that lands on Walters's shoulder, as Walters tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Walters.
Sinisalo tries to clinch
and Walters counters with a flying knee that drops Sinisalo! Walters dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Walters!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skip McMann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franziskus Meier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMann's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Bangles - Hazy Shade of Winter. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
288 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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30
286 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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World class 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skip McMann!
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, Franziskus Meier!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McMann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Meier. Those never looked like landing.
McMann slips a jab and a cross from Meier.
Meier throws a left and a right that both miss
and McMann counters with a low kick, right behind Meier 's knee.
Meier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMann manages to avoid it.
Meier falls off balance throwing a combination
and McMann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McMann.
Meier has had enough of the clinch but McMann keeps him there for the moment.
McMann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meier working hard to break the clinch.
Meier working hard to break the clinch.
McMann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meier takes an elbow to the forehead.
McMann has Meier pressed against the cage, preventing Meier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McMann lands a hook that snaps the head of Meier backwards.
Meier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMann throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMann.
Meier has had enough of the clinch but McMann keeps him there for the moment.
Meier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McMann jerks Meier's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Meier drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! McMann goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from McMann because Meier was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Skip McMann!
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