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Champions 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew The Hewbrew Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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229 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew The Hewbrew Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Carlos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos throws a lazy right hand but The Hewbrew Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlos slaps away a takedown attempt from The Hewbrew Hammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carlos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlos scores a takedown into full mount!
The Hewbrew Hammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Hewbrew Hammer wants to control but Carlos is having none of it.
Carlos is trying to take his opponent's back.
Carlos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Hewbrew Hammer working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos controlling from mount.
Carlos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The Hewbrew Hammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carlos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Carlos raining down shots from the mount!
The Hewbrew Hammer is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hewbrew Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Carlos's attempts to control the action.
Carlos landing shots from mount.
Carlos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Hewbrew Hammer is looking to escape.
Carlos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Hewbrew Hammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carlos content just to control the position here.
The Hewbrew Hammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hewbrew Hammer gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos prevents The Hewbrew Hammer from improving his position.
The Hewbrew Hammer is trying to maintain the position but Carlos is very close to passing his half guard.
Carlos prevents The Hewbrew Hammer from standing back up.
The Hewbrew Hammer is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Carlos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Hewbrew Hammer wants to control but Carlos is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carlos breaks from The Hewbrew Hammer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Carlos content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Carlos.
The Hewbrew Hammer tries to hold on but Carlos postures up.
Carlos wants to control the pace but The Hewbrew Hammer is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Carlos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Hewbrew Hammer looks for a takedown but Carlos sprawls well.
Carlos walks into a jab.
Carlos stuffs the takedown.
The Hewbrew Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carlos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Hewbrew Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carlos gets a clinch.
Carlos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Hewbrew Hammer can't fight it off and eventually Carlos manages to take the fight to the floor. The Hewbrew Hammer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Hewbrew Hammer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Carlos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Hewbrew Hammer's head.
The Hewbrew Hammer working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Hewbrew Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carlos wants to control from the top but The Hewbrew Hammer keeps moving.
The Hewbrew Hammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlos defends it easily.
The Hewbrew Hammer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two 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.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but The Hewbrew Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Hewbrew Hammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carlos controls the pace.
The Hewbrew Hammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carlos 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.
The Hewbrew Hammer working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hewbrew Hammer keeping full guard, as Carlos tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos wants to control from the top but The Hewbrew Hammer keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Hewbrew Hammer avoids the body shot from Carlos.
Carlos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carlos is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Hewbrew Hammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Hewbrew Hammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlos is controlling him.
The Hewbrew Hammer wants to sweep here but Carlos controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos prevents The Hewbrew Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Carlos stopping the sweep attempt from The Hewbrew Hammer.
The Hewbrew Hammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlos wants to control from the top but The Hewbrew Hammer keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Carlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for The Hewbrew Hammer. That snapped Carlos's head back.
Carlos misses with a kick to the body.
Carlos tries to clinch but The Hewbrew Hammer is having none of it.
The Hewbrew Hammer tries to clinch there but Carlos circles away.
The Hewbrew Hammer swinging wildly here.
The Hewbrew Hammer lands with a kick to the temple. Carlos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Hewbrew Hammer closes the distance and clinches up with Carlos, looking for a takedown. The Hewbrew Hammer pushes Carlos against the cage but Carlos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carlos looks to score with a jab to the body but The Hewbrew Hammer is just out of range.
Luiz Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Hewbrew Hammer was covering up waiting for the punch and Carlos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Hewbrew Hammer looking for a guillotine here but Carlos defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hewbrew Hammer is trying to keep Carlos in close.
The Hewbrew Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet The Hewbrew Hammer, not yet.
The Hewbrew Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
Carlos is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Carlos stopping the sweep attempt from The Hewbrew Hammer.
The Hewbrew Hammer is trying to keep Carlos in close.
Carlos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Hewbrew Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carlos instigates a clinch.
The Hewbrew Hammer tries to pull guard but Carlos won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Hewbrew Hammer walks away with a smile on his face. Carlos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Hewbrew Hammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carlos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Hewbrew Hammer's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew The Hewbrew Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Hewbrew Hammer has Carlos pulled in close to control his posture.
Carlos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Hewbrew Hammer working a defensive guard here.
Luiz Carlos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carlos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carlos is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos trying to control but The Hewbrew Hammer is working from the bottom.
Carlos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Hewbrew Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Carlos won't allow The Hewbrew Hammer to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Hewbrew Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carlos as he avoids it easily.
The Hewbrew Hammer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carlos.
Andrew The Hewbrew Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luiz Carlos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Hewbrew Hammer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carlos's half guard.
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 Andrew The Hewbrew Hammer.
I think Carlos 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Carlos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drogo Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ready For War. Scott Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Drogo Preston's chin.
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170 lbs
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178 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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drogo Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Preston moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws the left hand but Preston avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Preston moves away and avoids it.
Preston blocks a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Preston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Preston stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Preston manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook.
Preston moves out of range of the strikes.
Preston has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Preston lands a nice elbow.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Preston shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drogo Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Preston lands a nice knee to the body.
Preston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Preston moves out of range of the strikes.
Preston thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Smith looks gassed!
A thudding body kick lands there by Preston!
Preston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Left hook, right uppercut from Preston.
It looks like Scott Smith has been cut.
Preston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Preston.
Smith is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Smith crumples to the floor! Preston milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Drogo Preston!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Anson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anson has chosen ''South of Heaven'' by The Electric Hellfire Club as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Paulson!
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, Seth Anson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Anson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paulson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anson's half guard.
Anson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Paulson passes to side control.
Anson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anson prevents Paulson from improving position.
Anson regains half guard.
Paulson trying to control from Anson's half guard. Anson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anson lands with a heel strike from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anson is trying to control the position but Paulson postures up.
Paulson wants to stand but Anson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulson wants to stand but Anson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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.
Anson working a defensive guard here.
Paulson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paulson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paulson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anson.
Anson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paulson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anson.
Nice body punch from Anson.
Paulson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paulson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paulson tries to clinch up.
Paulson misses with a takedown attempt - Anson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Paulson with that takedown attempt.
Anson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulson manages to avoid it.
Paulson throws a right and a left that Anson avoids nicely.
Paulson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paulson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seth Anson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick from Paulson lands but Anson takes it in his stride.
Paulson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anson but Anson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Paulson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anson misses with a body shot.
Paulson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paulson at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paulson's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anson stands and throws Paulson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Anson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Anson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paulson down.
Paulson taking punishment in the form of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anson lands some shots froms side control.
Paulson is looking for a sweep.
Paulson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Anson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paulson tries for a takedown but Anson circles away easily
and Anson counters with a one-two to the body.
Anson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulson moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anson. Paulson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulson wants to clinch
and Anson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paulson on the side of the head.
Paulson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paulson's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anson landing with the ground and pound.
Anson working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anson landing some decent shots from guard.
Anson postures up in Paulson's guard and throws a big left but Paulson blocks it.
Paulson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anson works over Paulson with some ground and pound from guard.
Anson preventing the sweep.
Anson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paulson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anson.
Anson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anson misses with an uppercut. Paulson saw that one coming.
Paulson misses with a takedown
and Anson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulson can't do much from the bottom here.
Paulson tries to improve position but can't.
Paulson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Anson lands a few punches from side control.
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!
Anson is looking to take a break and control but Paulson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paulson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anson.
Seth Anson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paulson struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Anson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Anson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paulson is trying to improve his position.
Anson scoring with punches and elbows.
Paulson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Anson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paulson is avoiding damage well.
Paulson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Paulson wants to get back to his feet.
Paulson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anson looks to land a strike but Paulson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Anson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paulson looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulson, not yet.
Anson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anson works over Paulson with some ground and pound from guard.
Anson landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anson postures up and lands a big shot to Paulson's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Anson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Paulson wants to clinch
and Anson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paulson misses with a takedown
and Anson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anson trying to control the action but Paulson is working from the bottom.
Anson working the head and body with strikes.
Anson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anson is nestled in close to Paulson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paulson has hold of Anson's hands but Anson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paulson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anson.
Anson winds up and cracks Paulson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anson looks to land a strike but Paulson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Anson with a nice head shot there.
Anson is working Paulson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anson working some strikes from top position.
Anson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anson throwing strikes but missing.
Anson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anson throwing strikes from guard but Paulson blocks nicely.
Anson distracts Paulson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anson cracks Paulson with a solid left hand.
Paulson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paulson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anson throwing strikes but missing.
Paulson looking to control.
Paulson looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulson, not yet.
Anson lands a couple of elbows.
Paulson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anson.
Paulson controls Anson momentarily but Anson frees himself.
Anson passes Paulson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Anson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anson drops an elbow to the side of Paulson's head.
Anson drops an elbow to the side of Paulson's head.
Anson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paulson is looking to improve his position.
Paulson gets full guard.
Tyler Paulson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paulson striking off his back but it's not causing Anson any problems.
Anson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paulson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anson has managed to get both his arms back between Paulson's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Anson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anson 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 Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Anson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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196 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Jenkins shoots in.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Leroy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson walks into a left hand.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins looking for a takedown.
Thompson is working for takedown but Jenkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Jenkins's takedown attempt.
Jimmy Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Jenkins.
Jenkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
Jenkins is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Jenkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jenkins has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Jenkins's takedown attempt.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Jenkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Jenkins managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Jenkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Leroy Jenkins has been cut.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jenkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Jenkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Thompson is trying to keep Jenkins in close.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins working some strikes from top position.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins working some strikes from top position.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jenkins scores with a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jenkins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Jenkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thompson's guard now.
Jenkins stands and throws Thompson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins working the ground and pound.
Jenkins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jenkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jenkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Jenkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thompson taking some punishment here, with Jenkins in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins slows the pace down in half guard.
Thompson manages to get to full guard.
Jenkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pulls Jenkins in close to prevent any damage.
Thompson wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins being controlled here momentarily.
Jenkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Jenkins landing with the ground and pound.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
Jenkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jenkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
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.
Jenkins wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jenkins for as long as he can get away with.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jenkins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jenkins dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Jenkins's head and hops out.
Jenkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thompson slows the pace down in half guard.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jenkins is trying to stand up here but Thompson is controlling him well.
Thompson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
Thompson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jenkins is looking to escape.
Thompson content just to control the position here.
Thompson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jimmy Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thompson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jenkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Jenkins is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenkins not doing much here.
Leroy Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson trying to hold on to Jenkins's head to control him but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jenkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jenkins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thompson!
Thompson regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins passes into half guard.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Jenkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leroy Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ground and pound from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leroy Jenkins.
I've got Jenkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Rosillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rosillo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Skillet - Hero. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Rosillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Penn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosillo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Penn throws out a loose jab but Rosillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rosillo.
Penn misses with a hook. Rosillo ducked under it nicely.
Penn throws a hook but Rosillo blocks it.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Rosillo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Rosillo looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Penn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rosillo lands with a kick to the temple. Penn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Penn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rosillo on the side of the head.
Rosillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
A head kick by Penn misses
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rosillo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
Rosillo darts in and clinches Penn up against the cage.
Penn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rosillo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosillo taking a breather.
Penn is looking to break free of the clinch but Rosillo has double underhooks.
Rosillo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rosillo lands an uppercut.
Penn wants a takedown.
Penn tries to pull guard but Rosillo holds him up against the cage and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
Juan Rosillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Penn.
Penn is working for takedown but Rosillo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Penn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Penn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rosillo is stalling in the full guard.
Rosillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Penn controls Rosillo momentarily but Rosillo frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rosillo is aware though and is defending well.
Rosillo wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rosillo postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it.
Rosillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rosillo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rosillo, as that shot connected.
Rosillo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rosillo walks into a jab.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosillo is just out of range.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rosillo drives through and clinches with Penn against the cage.
Rosillo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Penn tries to pull guard but Rosillo holds him up against the cage and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
Penn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rosillo prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosillo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rosillo taking a breather.
Rosillo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rosillo walks away with a smile on his face. Penn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Penn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Rosillo lands a head kick!
Rosillo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosillo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Penn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rosillo counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn wants to break free but Rosillo has control.
Rosillo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juan Rosillo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Penn misses with a combination
and Rosillo counters with a three punch combo that has Penn backing up. Penn nods at Rosillo to acknowledge the strikes.
Rosillo thuds his right hand into Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Rosillo.
Rosillo tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rosillo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.
Rosillo lunges at Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Penn's hand.
Mark Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn misses with a hook.
Penn misses with a double jab
and Rosillo counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosillo blocks a jab.
Rosillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Rosillo.
A left lands for Rosillo.
Rosillo moves into the clinch.
Rosillo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Penn up against the cage.
Rosillo lands a good knee to the midsection. Penn won't want to take too many of those.
Rosillo prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Rosillo has Penn pushed against the cage.
Rosillo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rosillo has Penn pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rosillo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Penn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Penn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rosillo postures up.
Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Penn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rosillo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rosillo!
Rosillo wants to stand but Penn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rosillo won't allow Penn to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Rosillo tries to stand but Penn is controlling from the bottom.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Rosillo from controlling successfully.
Rosillo preventing the sweep.
Penn trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rosillo is aware though and is defending well.
Penn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rosillo has passed into half guard!
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rosillo defends well.
Rosillo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Rosillo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rosillo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penn. Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Juan Rosillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Rosillo which made him look bad.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rosillo.
Rosillo moves into the clinch successfully.
Penn tries to pull guard but Rosillo won't allow it.
Rosillo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rosillo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Rosillo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Rosillo.
It looks like Mark Penn has been cut.
Penn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rosillo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Penn tries to pull guard but Rosillo holds him up against the cage and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
Juan Rosillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosillo slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juan Rosillo.
Penn tries for a takedown but Rosillo circles away easily
and Rosillo counters with a nice leg kick.
Rosillo ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Penn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rosillo moves into the clinch.
Penn wants a takedown but no success here.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rosillo leaning against his opponent.
Penn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rosillo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rosillo is pressed up against the cage. Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rosillo down to the mat. Rosillo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penn. Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rosillo throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Rosillo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Penn if he has to take too many more of those.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Penn throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Rosillo counter with a right hand.
Penn lands a nice hook to Rosillo's body. Rosillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Rosillo's shoulder, as Rosillo tries to avoid the shot.
Penn misses with a body shot
and Rosillo counters with a two punch combo.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Rosillo ducks down to avoid it.
Rosillo connects with a high kick.
Penn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Rosillo moved out of range nicely.
Mark Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rosillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Rosillo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Rosillo.
Rosillo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Penn pulls guard.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Penn is working an open guard so Rosillo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rosillo's corner calls for a 1-2. Rosillo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Rosillo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rosillo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Rosillo counters with a straight right hand.
Penn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rosillo.
Rosillo scores with a kick to the body.
Rosillo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rosillo gets a clinch.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rosillo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rosillo throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Rosillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rosillo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Rosillo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shane Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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189 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doctor Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, shane Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pepper swivels and escapes.
Pepper feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Pepper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pepper advances position into side control!
Johnson stops Pepper from passing to mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pepper counters with a takedown into side control.
Pepper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Pepper from improving position.
Pepper is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson wants to control but Pepper postures up.
Pepper is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Johnson is trying to escape and Pepper transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Johnson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pepper! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doctor Pepper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remy LeBeau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remy LeBeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBeau has managed to clinch.
Fisher misses with some punches.
LeBeau blocks an uppercut.
Fisher has a couple of punches blocked by LeBeau.
A frustrated look appears on Fisher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LeBeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher is looking to control LeBeau's arms but LeBeau gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fisher has his back to the cage.
LeBeau lands with a right to the head.
LeBeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fisher misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fisher is defended easily by LeBeau.
Fisher ducks right into an uppercut from LeBeau.
It looks like John Fisher has been cut.
A shot to de liver by Fisher. Beautiful body shot.
Fisher tries to bum rush LeBeau with a series of wild strikes but LeBeau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fisher tries to clinch up but LeBeau circles away and keeps his distance.
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.
Fisher takes a swing at LeBeau's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Fisher.
Danga de danga de dang - Fisher scores with a four punch combination!
LeBeau lands a jab to Fisher's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau rushes Fisher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher tries to pull guard but LeBeau won't allow it.
LeBeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishers head.
A frustrated look appears on Fisher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LeBeau lands with a left to the head.
Fisher is looking to break free of the clinch but LeBeau has double underhooks.
LeBeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
LeBeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LeBeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fisher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. LeBeau smiles and moves away.
Remy LeBeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fisher.
LeBeau circles away from the clinch attempt
and LeBeau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
LeBeau prevents Fisher from breaking the clinch.
Fisher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LeBeau walks away with a smile on his face. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Fisher looks gassed!
LeBeau lands with a nice body punch.
LeBeau drives through and clinches with Fisher against the cage.
LeBeau lands a left hand.
LeBeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Still in the clinch, LeBeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LeBeau.
LeBeau breaks the clinch.
Fisher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBeau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBeau.
LeBeau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fisher, pushing him back against the cage.
LeBeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LeBeau closes the distance and clinches.
LeBeau breaks the clinch.
Fisher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fisher tries to keep at a distance but LeBeau has taken the fight into the clinch.
LeBeau pushes Fisher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisher tries to pull guard but LeBeau won't allow it.
LeBeau lands a left hand.
Fisher working aggressively here.
LeBeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
LeBeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fisher is trying to break the clinch but LeBeau is controlling him.
Fisher tries for a takedown but LeBeau manages to get underhooks.
A short right from LeBeau.
LeBeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau clinches.
LeBeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau has closed the distance and engaged Fisher in a clinch.
LeBeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LeBeau.
LeBeau manages to break the clinch.
Fisher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fisher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
LeBeau lunges at Fisher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fisher's hand.
That has opened up John Fisher's cut even more.
LeBeau scores with a punch to the head.
LeBeau throws a one two combo.
Fisher is rocked!
LeBeau fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fisher to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fisher looks to clinch but LeBeau throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fisher taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Remy LeBeau!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between pied face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Bichard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, pied face!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Bichard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for face. That snapped Bichard's head back.
It looks like Kai Bichard has been cut.
Bichard fails with a takedown attempt.
Bichard lands a jab-cross combination.
face throws a leg kick but Bichard checks it.
Bichard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bichard scores with a hook.
Bichard tries to clinch up but face circles away and keeps his distance.
Bichard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bichard lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bichard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
face wants to stand up but Bichard is controlling him.
face keeping moving, preventing Bichard from controlling successfully.
Bichard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
face wants to stand up but Bichard is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
face wants to sweep here but Bichard controlling him for the moment.
Bichard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
face knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bichard on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bichard closes the distance and clinches up with face, looking for a takedown. Bichard pushes face against the cage but face circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
pied face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Bichard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from face 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 Bichard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bichard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bichard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bichard stalling away here and it's allowed face to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bichard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
face pulls Bichard in to control the position.
Bichard passes face's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
face wants to get back to his feet.
face wants to improve his position but Bichard is controlling well.
face is trying to stand back up but Bichard is controlling him
face is in trouble now - Bichard has advanced to mount!
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.
Bichard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as face is looking to escape.
Bichard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bichard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bichard looking to ground and pound but face is blocking nicely.
Bichard lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
face in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bichard wants to control the pace but face is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Bichard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Bichard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bichard shoots in for a double leg but face sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bichard shoots in looking for a takedown. face tries to sprawl out of it but Bichard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. face manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bichard tries to clinch up but face circles away and keeps his distance.
Kai Bichard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bichard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for face!
face is squirming around, avoiding Bichard's attempts to control the action.
face tries to hold on but Bichard postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
face is in all sorts of trouble here.
face tries to lock up and control but Bichard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bichard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But face has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from face!
Bichard wants to sweep here but face controlling him for the moment.
That's two 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.
face trying to control the position from guard on top but Bichard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
face has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bichard is proving hard to escape from.
face wants to pass the guard but Bichard is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bichard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bichard is trying to control the position but face postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bichard.
Bichard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
face throws the left hand but Bichard avoids the punch easily.
face checks a leg kick.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bichard.
pied face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Bichard.
Bichard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
face throws a jab when Bichard was well out of range.
Bichard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kai Bichard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Bichard misses.
Bichard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bichard fails with a takedown attempt.
Bichard is breathing heavily.
face throws the left hand but Bichard avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that pied face will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kai Bichard's cut.
That's time! face's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bichard tries to close the distance and clinch but face swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from face misses the target.
Bichard fails with the takedown.
Bichard misses with a series of wild punches.
Some bone on bone action there as face checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bichard moves away from the strike by face.
face throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
face avoids the head kick by Bichard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bichard fails with a takedown attempt.
Bichard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bichard.
Bichard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
face keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from face misses.
Bichard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from face.
Bichard scores with a leg kick.
Bichard throws a hook but face blocks it.
face misses with an uppercut.
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.
face swats away the attempt to clinch by Bichard.
Bichard shoots for a double leg takedown but face sprawls well. He's pushed Bichard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
pied face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Bichard.
face walks into a straight right hand from Bichard.
face lands a nice looking body shot.
Bichard misses with a takedown attempt - face sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
face misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
face misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bichard throws a combination that misses
and face counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for face.
face looks to land a left hand but Bichard moved out of range nicely.
face looks to land a left hand but Bichard moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from face. Bichard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bichard with a lazy takedown attempt
and face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from face misses the target.
Bichard walks into a left hand.
That has opened up Kai Bichard's cut even more.
Bichard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from face finds it's way round the side to connect with Bichard's head.
Bichard is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bichard tries to clinch but face moves away
and face counters with a left to the body.
Bichard is still on wobbly legs! Can face finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - face throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bichard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bichard seems to have recovered his senses.
Bichard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
face walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bichard drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! face swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bichard's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). pied face!
pied face retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Forest Beckford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Baptiste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forest Beckford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emmanuel Baptiste!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckford.
Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Beckford.
A big left from Beckford misses.
Baptiste throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beckford missing with a left hand there. Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckford misses with a straight right.
Baptiste throws a series of punches but Beckford moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baptiste.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baptiste.
Baptiste shoots in for a takedown but Beckford shows good takedown defense.
Forest Beckford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Baptiste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckford moves out of range of the strikes.
Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baptiste shoots in and drives through. Beckford sprawls well.
Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Beckford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckford.
Baptiste scores with a jab.
Beckford dodges the punch combination from Baptiste.
Baptiste closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baptiste lands in his opponent's 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.
Baptiste is looking to work some ground and pound but Beckford has wrist control.
Baptiste throwing strikes but missing.
Baptiste postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beckford is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baptiste, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckford trying to control the position from guard on top but Baptiste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste wants to control the position but Beckford says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Baptiste has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beckford lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beckford is thwarting Baptiste's attempts to control the position.
Beckford perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beckford with the ground and pound but Baptiste uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckford wants to pass the guard but Baptiste is keeping the position.
Beckford wants to control from the top but Baptiste keeps moving.
Baptiste has his feet on Beckford's thighs here. He's pushed Beckford off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Beckford screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emmanuel Baptiste!
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