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Bedlam 54 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Valadez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stasiu Dziwisz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valadez comes to the cage accompanied by Rock of ages. Stasiu Dziwisz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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169 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Valadez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stasiu Dziwisz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valadez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dziwisz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valadez somewhat.
Valadez throws a head kick but Dziwisz moves out of range.
Valadez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dziwisz is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valadez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Valadez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Dziwisz with that takedown attempt.
Dziwisz tries to close the distance and clinch but Valadez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dziwisz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dziwisz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dziwisz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valadez trying to control but Dziwisz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dziwisz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valadez throwing strikes from guard but Dziwisz blocks nicely.
Dziwisz keeping moving, preventing Valadez from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dziwisz tries to clinch up but Valadez circles away and keeps his distance.
Valadez misses with the combination.
Dziwisz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valadez.
Dziwisz tries to clinch but Valadez is having none of it.
Dziwisz throws a sloppy head kick and Valadez moves out of range easily.
Valadez clinches.
Valadez is breathing heavily.
Dziwisz jumps guard and drags Valadez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valadez throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dziwisz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dziwisz is trying to control the position but Valadez postures up.
Valadez preventing the sweep.
Dziwisz keeping moving, preventing Valadez from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valadez cracks Dziwisz with a solid left hand.
Valadez throws a big right hand that misses.
Valadez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valadez misses with a series of wild punches.
Valadez fails with a takedown attempt.
Dziwisz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dziwisz duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dziwisz wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dziwisz.
Dziwisz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Valadez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dziwisz has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Valadez as Dziwisz shoots in.
Valadez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Valadez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dziwisz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valadez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valadez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valadez working Dziwisz over with strikes.
Dziwisz is trying to maintain the position but Valadez is very close to passing his half guard.
Valadez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valadez working the head and body with strikes.
Dziwisz is looking to control Valadez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dziwisz avoid being mounted?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valadez winds up and cracks Dziwisz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Valadez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valadez avoids the attempt from Dziwisz to control.
Valadez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Valadez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dziwisz tries to close the distance and clinch but Valadez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valadez moves into range and clinches up with Dziwisz.
Valadez tightens his grip and picks Dziwisz up, before dumping him to the ground. Dziwisz manages to land in guard.
Valadez 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.
Dziwisz trying to strike off his back.
Valadez postures up.
Valadez throws a big right hand that misses.
Dziwisz has momentary wrist control but Valadez slips an elbow through the middle.
Valadez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dziwisz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dziwisz wants to get back to his feet but Valadez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dziwisz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valadez cracks Dziwisz with a solid left hand.
Valadez works over Dziwisz with some ground and pound from guard.
Valadez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Valadez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dziwisz sprawls well. Dziwisz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valadez gets slowly back to his feet.
Valadez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dziwisz's waist but Dziwisz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valadez off to one side.
Dziwisz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Valadez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valadez wants it to stay on the feet.
Valadez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valadez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valadez throws a big right hand that misses.
Valadez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dziwisz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valadez throws and elbow that misses. Dziwisz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valadez's guard. Nice move by Dziwisz!
Dziwisz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dziwisz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valadez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dziwisz's guard.
Valadez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dziwisz is trying to control the position but Valadez postures up.
Valadez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Valadez wants to control from the top but Dziwisz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dziwisz controls Valadez momentarily but Valadez frees himself.
Dziwisz keeping moving, preventing Valadez from controlling successfully.
Valadez throws a big right hand that misses.
Valadez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dziwisz keeping moving, preventing Valadez from controlling successfully.
Valadez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valadez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dziwisz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Dziwisz with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dziwisz shoots in looking for a takedown but Valadez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dziwisz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
David Valadez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stasiu Dziwisz.
Dziwisz tests Valadez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dziwisz dives in and grabs Valadez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valadez pushes down on Dziwisz's head and hops out.
Valadez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valadez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valadez fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valadez moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Valadez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dziwisz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valadez scores a takedown into full mount!
Valadez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dziwisz?
BOOM! Valadez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Valadez trying to control but Dziwisz is having none of it.
Valadez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valadez with good strikes from the mount here!
Valadez breaks from Dziwisz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valadez avoids the attempt from Dziwisz to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BOOM! Valadez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dziwisz wants to hold on but Valadez pushes him away.
Valadez dominating with strikes here.
Valadez lands with some strikes.
Valadez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dziwisz working to try and regain half guard.
Valadez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Valadez extends the arm and Dziwisz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Valadez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spider Trenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gouken Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spider Trenton!
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, Gouken Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trenton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miyagi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trenton.
Miyagi tries to clinch there but Trenton circles away.
Miyagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Trenton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trenton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyagi shoots in and drives through. Trenton sprawls well.
Miyagi tries to clinch up.
Miyagi darts in trying to clinch
letting Trenton counter with a right hand.
Trenton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miyagi.
Trenton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miyagi. Miyagi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trenton tests Miyagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trenton cracks Miyagi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trenton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trenton scores with a decent looking hook.
Trenton misses with a two punch combination.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Trenton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Trenton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyagi tries to clinch up but Trenton circles away and keeps his distance.
Trenton lands with a cross.
Trenton scores with a hook to the body. Miyagi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Trenton moves out of range.
Miyagi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miyagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trenton thuds a left hand into Miyagi's body.
Miyagi looks gassed!
Trenton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trenton dips to his left and cracks Miyagi with an uppercut!
Trenton scores with a body shot.
Trenton looks to land a combination. Miyagi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Trenton throws a one two combo.
Miyagi is rocked!
Trenton punishes Miyagi's body with a nice straight punch.
Trenton scores with a jab to the head.
Trenton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miyagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Trenton finish him?
Miyagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miyagi seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenton looks to land a combination. Miyagi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Trenton lands with a shot to the body.
Spider Trenton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trenton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miyagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trenton lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Trenton. Beautiful body shot.
Trenton cracks Miyagi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Trenton lands.
Trenton throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trenton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab by Trenton.
BOOM! Trenton lands a beautiful left hook that drops Miyagi. Miyagi tries to recover but Trenton is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Miyagi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spider Trenton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Roa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Weezer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Roa!
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, Eric Weezer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weezer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Weezer wants to control from the top but Roa keeps moving.
Roa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roa wants to stand up but Weezer is controlling him.
Roa controls Weezer momentarily but Weezer frees himself.
We're going to have a standup here because Juan Roa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Weezer throws a series of strikes that have Roa backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weezer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roa's calf.
Weezer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weezer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roa.
Weezer jabs Roa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eric Weezer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roa is breathing heavily.
Weezer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Weezer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Weezer manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weezer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roa's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Weezer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roa tries to buck Weezer off but Weezer is having none of it.
Eric Weezer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Weezer pushes Roa up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weezer.
Weezer has Roa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weezer has clasped his hands together around Roa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Weezer controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roa is looking to reverse the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Weezer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Roa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weezer scores a takedown into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weezer controlling from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roa tries to hold on but Weezer pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Weezer 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.
Roa has a takedown stuffed.
Weezer throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roa is trying to push Weezer away but Weezer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weezer has him pressed against the cage.
Weezer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weezer has good solid back control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roa is really stuck here.
Roa trying to control the position but Weezer manages to sink in the hooks.
Weezer controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eric Weezer.
Weezer gets a clinch.
Roa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roa is trying to drag Weezer to the mat but Weezer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Roa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weezer lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weezer wants to control from the top but Roa keeps moving.
Roa working a defensive guard but Weezer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Roa is not content to let Weezer control the position.
Roa looking for a sweep but Weezer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weezer avoids the attempt from Roa to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Weezer 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!
Weezer moves into the clinch.
Weezer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weezer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weezer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weezer but Weezer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weezer moves into range and clinches up with Roa.
Roa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roa jumps guard.
Roa is looking to stand back up but Weezer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roa is looking to control Weezer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roa avoid being mounted?
Weezer trying to control from half guard but Roa is working away.
Weezer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Weezer clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weezer walks away with a smile on his face. Roa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Weezer lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weezer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weezer fails with the takedown.
Weezer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roa back to the cage. Weezer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weezer.
Juan Roa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Weezer.
Weezer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roa gets tackled into the cage by Weezer. Weezer maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roa misses with some punches.
Weezer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Weezer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weezer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roa can't break the clinch.
Weezer has hold of one of Roa's legs. Roa is fighting the takedown attempt but Weezer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Roa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Weezer uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roa looking for a sweep but Weezer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Weezer looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Weezer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weezer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Eric Weezer!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Eric Weezer!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Eric Weezer!
Eric Weezer wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Berdusco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucas Berdusco!
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, Frank Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berdusco is looking to clinch.
Berdusco needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
Berdusco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Berdusco throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berdusco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Berdusco's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia connects with a right hand. Berdusco shakes it off.
Frank Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garcia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Berdusco is rocked!
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Berdusco's ribs.
Oh Berdusco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berdusco is breathing heavily.
Berdusco is holding his hands too far apart here. Garcia throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Berdusco is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Labayen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlo Labayen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlo Labayen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Labayen was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Labayen can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Labayen is defending well.
Labayen has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action.
Jackson is trying to control. Labayen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Labayen trying to get back to full guard but Jackson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Labayen tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Carlo Labayen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labayen scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Greg Jackson has been cut.
Labayen closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Labayen pulls guard successfully.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Labayen is retaining full guard.
Jackson tries to stand but Labayen is controlling from the bottom.
Labayen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Labayen keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labayen looking for a sweep. Not yet Labayen, not yet.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Labayen is keeping the position for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greg Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Labayen lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Labayen forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Labayen.
Jackson is rocked!
Labayen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Labayen finish him?
Labayen shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Jackson is unconscious as Labayen celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Carlo Labayen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Hester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jensen Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hester comes to the cage accompanied by George Clinton-Atomic Dog. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Hester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jensen Stuart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hester is looking to clinch.
Dave Hester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuart throws a looping overhand right but Hester ducks down to avoid it.
Stuart clinches.
Hester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stuart is looking to break free of the clinch but Hester has double underhooks.
Hester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stuart backwards.
Stuart tries to pull guard but Hester won't allow it.
Stuart is trying to break the clinch but Hester has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Hester to work.
Hester scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hester digs a right hand underneath Stuart's ribcage. Stuart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stuart has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hester uses from the top position.
Hester being controlled here momentarily.
Hester working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stuart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hester postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hester wants to control from the top but Stuart keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stuart misses with a looping left.
Stuart fails to land the takedown.
Stuart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hester swivels and escapes.
Dave Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jensen Stuart.
Hester closes the distance and clinches.
Hester keeps control of Stuart as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stuart being controlled against the cage.
Hester lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hester gets underhooks to prevent Stuart's takedown attempt.
Hester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hester wants to clinch up but Stuart keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Hester.
Stuart drives through and clinches with Hester against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stuart tries a body shot but Hester blocks it.
Hester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stuart's efforts to push away.
Hester digs a right hand underneath Stuart's ribcage. Stuart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stuart trying to stall but Hester improves his position.
Stuart can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hester scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stuart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester is working Stuart over against the cage.
Hester manages to break the clinch.
Hester closes the distance and clinches.
Hester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hester stalls.
Hester successfully pulls guard.
Hester is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hester is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stuart is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuart throwing strikes from guard but Hester blocks nicely.
Hester had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stuart defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stuart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stuart defends well.
Stuart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hester has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stuart is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hester.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hester tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stuart wants to stand but Hester has his arm trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hester is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stuart asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hester taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Hester 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.
Stuart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stuart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hester lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Hester.
Hester breaks from the clinch.
Hester closes the distance and clinches.
Hester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stuart closes the distance and clinches up with Hester, looking for a takedown. Stuart pushes Hester against the cage but Hester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stuart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hester as he jumps to the side.
Dave Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jensen Stuart.
Stuart gets tackled into the cage by Hester. Hester maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hester.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hester.
Stuart tries to circle away but Hester has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester has Stuart pressed against the cage, preventing Stuart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stuart. Stuart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stuart clinches up with Hester and pushes him back against the cage.
Stuart turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hester is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stuart off and has taken his back!
Hester trying to control momentarily.
Hester is hanging on to Stuart's back as he tries to escape.
Stuart is taking damage to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stuart is trapped and Hester is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Stuart controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Stuart is breathing heavily.
Stuart rolls, trying to escape but Hester keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuart wants to get back to his feet.
Hester has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hester looking for the choke but no joy.
Stuart preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stuart knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stuart for a finish.
Hester is trying to stick to Stuart's back but Stuart is turning into Hester. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hester's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stuart.
Hester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stuart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stuart wants to get up but he can't break Hester's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hester is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hester has his foot on Stuart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stuart works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuart thows a big elbow that misses.
Stuart stopping the sweep attempt from Hester.
Hester working for a triangle but Stuart defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stuart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hester isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stuart stacks Hester on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stuart!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stuart trying to control the action but Hester is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Hester dominated that second round.
That's time! Hester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stuart. Stuart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hester closes the distance and clinches.
Stuart has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hester uses from the top position.
Hester is working Stuart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hester keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stuart's head.
Stuart working a defensive guard here.
Stuart trying to control the position here.
Stuart wants to stand but Hester is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stuart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hester won't allow Stuart to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hester chips away with some ground and pound.
Hester wants to control from the top but Stuart keeps moving.
Hester with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dave Hester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hester with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stuart working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hester trying to control the position from guard on top but Stuart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stuart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hester working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hester trying to control the position from guard on top but Stuart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stuart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stuart looking for a guillotine here but Hester defends easily.
Hester throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester pushing down on Stuart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hester is trying to control. Stuart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hester thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stuart's head.
Hester trying to control the pace.
Hester is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hester looks to land a strike but Stuart avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hester drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stuart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hester has Stuart in his guard.
Stuart wants to pass the guard but Hester is keeping the position.
Jensen Stuart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stuart works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hester is not content to let Stuart control the position.
Hester looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stuart thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hester to regain full guard.
Dave Hester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stuart throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Hester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hester has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for Dave Hester!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Dave Hester!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Dave Hester!
Dave Hester wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Monroe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Heister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to King Heister's chin.
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188 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monroe Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Heister!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heister looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Monroe Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heister but Heister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Heister counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heister looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heister can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heister struggling a bit here.
Jackson decides to stand back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Heister scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heister thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Heister as Jackson shoots in.
Heister looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Heister wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Heister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heister has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jackson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Heister is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jackson pulls down on the head and he's put Heister to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Monroe Jackson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Lighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Hayashida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Lighty!
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, Akira Hayashida!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lighty avoids the head kick by Hayashida.
Lighty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayashida, pushing him back against the cage.
Hayashida wants to get back to striking at distance but Lighty won't allow it.
Lighty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayashida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hayashida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lighty has him pressed against the cage.
Hayashida is pressed up against the cage. Lighty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hayashida down to the mat. Hayashida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lighty shoots for a double leg takedown but Hayashida sprawls well. He's pushed Lighty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Lighty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayashida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lighty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hayashida. No joy for Lighty on that attempt.
Hayashida connects with the punch.
Lighty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayashida.
Hayashida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hayashida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hayashida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lighty looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hayashida!
Lighty throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lighty thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lighty landing punches.
Hayashida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hayashida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lighty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lighty dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Akira Hayashida has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lighty throwing strikes here but Hayashida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lighty throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hayashida tries to reverse the position but Lighty maintains control.
Lighty landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lighty is landing with some decent strikes but Hayashida is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lighty throws some wild stikes that Hayashida manages to avoid easily.
Hayashida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hayashida looks gassed!
Lighty landing punches.
Hayashida is rocked!
Lighty connects with a bit shot that sees Hayashida covering up! More strikes from Lighty and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lighty is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lighty!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Hanks will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanks circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanks thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Hanks counters with a straight right hand.
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hanks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Hanks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson slips a straight right by Hanks.
Hanks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson drives through with a takedown into Hanks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson throws a strike but Hanks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hanks 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.
Thompson has his foot on Hanks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanks works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanks defends well.
Thompson pulls Hanks in close to prevent any damage.
Hanks wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson working for a triangle but Hanks defends it easily.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Thompson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanks defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Hanks pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson working for a triangle but Hanks defends it easily.
Hanks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Hanks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Hanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hanks works the jab nicely.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanks.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson tries to move into range but Hanks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
John Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thompson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hanks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanks swivels and escapes.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Hanks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hanks misses.
Hanks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Craig Hanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Hanks, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Hanks against the cage but Hanks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson stalks Hanks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hanks's face. Hanks staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab from Hanks.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Hanks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Hanks scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like John Thompson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Hanks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination.
Hanks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Hanks fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson works Hanks's body with a nice hook.
Hanks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hanks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a hook. Hanks ducked under it nicely.
Hanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Hanks lands a really nice looking cross but Thompson seems unphased.
Thompson throws a body punch but Hanks moves out of range.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Hanks.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanks moves away.
Craig Hanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanks leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanks as he jumps to the side.
Hanks lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thompsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanks lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanks. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Thompson punishes Hanks's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab from Hanks.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Hanks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanks throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Hanks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Good exchange - Hanks coming out on top.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Hanks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanks lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks drops Thompson with a beautiful combination! Thompson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hanks is looking for the KO!
Thompson is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanks grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Thompson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Hanks cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Hanks!
Craig Hanks is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludovic Presle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor's entrance music is Pregador Luo - Apaga Mas Não Bate. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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230 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Vitor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ludovic Presle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presle throws a leg kick but Vitor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vitor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Presle is fending him off so far but Vitor persists. Nope, Presle circles away and we're back to standing.
Joao Vitor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Presle misses the shot to the body.
Vitor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Presle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vitor has his takedown stuffed
and Presle finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vitor is breathing heavily.
Vitor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Presle counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Vitor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presle misses with a wild combination.
Presle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor wants to clinch.
Vitor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Presle scores with the left hand. Vitor knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Presle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vitor somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor with a poor takedown
and Presle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vitor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Presle scores with a hook to the body. Vitor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Vitor.
Vitor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Presle is fending him off so far but Vitor persists. Nope, Presle circles away and we're back to standing.
Vitor with a poor takedown
and Presle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vitor! Presle lets Vitor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Joao Vitor has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vitor.
Presle throws a right hand that misses
and Vitor counters with a nice body shot.
Vitor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Presle.
Presle fails to land with a series of punches.
Vitor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vitor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presle is trying to stand up here but Vitor is controlling him well.
Vitor trying to control the action but Presle is working from the bottom.
Vitor prevents Presle from standing back up.
Vitor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Presle is in a horrible position here. Vitor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludovic Presle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Vitor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vitor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Presle circles away.
Ludovic Presle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Presle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Presle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vitor. That did some damage!
Vitor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitor shoots in but no luck this time.
Vitor throws a series of strikes that have Presle backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Vitor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitor tries for a takedown but Presle circles away easily
and Presle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vitor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Presle sprawls well. Presle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vitor gets slowly back to his feet.
Presle misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Presle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vitor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Presle counters with a nice right hand that sends Vitor toppling to the canvas! Vitor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Presle finish him?!
Vitor is rocked!
Vitor looks for a takedown but Presle sprawls well.
Vitor defending well as Presle loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor leaves his chin hanging out and Presle seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Vitor crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ludovic Presle!
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