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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stoltman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Stoltman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Mason!
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, John Stoltman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoltman feints and then cracks Mason's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mason down.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoltman tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stoltman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoltman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Stoltman scores with a four punch combination!
Mason is looking to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stoltman.
Stoltman misses with a series of wild punches.
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mason is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stoltman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stoltman shrugs it off.
Stoltman wants to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason has control of Stoltman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stoltman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stoltman is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mason but it's paid off an Stoltman is forced to tap! Nice work by Mason.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Mason!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Sadollah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amir Sadollah!
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, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadollah staying out of range there.
Sadollah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Sadollah shows good takedown defense.
Sadollah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sadollah throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sadollah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amir Sadollah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sadollah pinned against the cage. Sadollah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz looks gassed!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diaz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sadollah - the referee stops the clock and Diaz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sadollah. Diaz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sadollah lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sadollah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Sadollah misses.
Sadollah scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadollah tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Sadollah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sadollah throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sadollah.
Sadollah connects with an inside leg kick.
Sadollah connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadollah.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sadollah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sadollah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sadollah can pounce on him.
Sadollah scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadollah tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sadollah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sadollah throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadollah connects with an inside leg kick.
Sadollah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sadollah, right into the meat.
Sadollah tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadollah closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sadollah.
Sadollah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Sadollah is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Sadollah can't break the clinch.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sadollah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz prevents Sadollah from breaking the clinch.
Sadollah prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sadollah's efforts to push away.
Diaz keeps control of Sadollah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sadollah smiles and moves away.
Sadollah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sadollah tries to clinch up.
Sadollah connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sadollah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sadollah cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sadollah. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Sadollah explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Amir Sadollah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadollah scores with a head kick.
Sadollah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sadollah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sadollah.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sadollah.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sadollah. Sadollah obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sadollah is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Diaz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sadollah darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Sadollah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sadollah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Sadollah dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadollah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sadollah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Sadollah looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sadollah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Sadollah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Sadollah shows good takedown defense.
Sadollah wants to clinch.
Sadollah throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Sadollah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters circling a little - Sadollah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Sadollah.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Sadollah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amir Sadollah is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadollah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sadollah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sadollah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sadollah.
Sadollah wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Amir Sadollah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sadollah bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sadollah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sadollah.
That kick from Sadollah tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sadollah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sadollah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sadollah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sadollah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sadollah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sadollah moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Sadollah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sadollah can't break the clinch.
Diaz has Sadollah pressed against the cage, preventing Sadollah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sadollah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Amir Sadollah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Sadollah breaks from the clinch.
Sadollah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sadollah can pounce on him.
Sadollah closes the distance and clinches.
Sadollah is trying to break free.
Sadollah missing with knees to the body.
Sadollah is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sadollah breaks from the clinch.
Sadollah missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Sadollah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sadollah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sadollah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sadollah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadollah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sadollah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Sadollah throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Sadollah throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sadollah wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sadollah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diaz will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadollah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sadollah throws a head kick that half lands.
Sadollah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sadollah missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sadollah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sadollah wants to break free but Diaz has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sadollah prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sadollah has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Sadollah dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Sadollah thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Sadollah won't allow it.
Diaz keeps control of Sadollah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sadollah is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Sadollah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sadollah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sadollah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sadollah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sadollah tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Sadollah breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadollah tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Sadollah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sadollah tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Amir Sadollah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Sadollah just misses with a punch to the body.
Sadollah scores with a spinning back kick!
Sadollah scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sadollah, right into the meat.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadollah.
A good leg kick by Sadollah.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sadollah as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah lands a nice looking body kick.
Sadollah throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sadollah tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
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!
Sadollah connects with an inside leg kick.
Sadollah doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Sadollah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sadollah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sadollah lands a nice knee to the body.
Sadollah has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Sadollah landing knees to the body.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sadollah's efforts to push away.
Sadollah lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Sadollah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Sadollah.
Sadollah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sadollah lands a nice looking body kick.
Sadollah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sadollah wants to clinch.
Sadollah connects with an inside leg kick.
Sadollah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Sadollah scores with a leg kick.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadollah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sadollah. Sadollah obviously looking to wear him down.
Sadollah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sadollah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sadollah scores with a kick to the body.
Sadollah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadollah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sadollah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadollah fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid body kick from Sadollah.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Sadollah sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diaz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sadollah - the referee stops the clock and Diaz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sadollah. Diaz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadollah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Sadollah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sadollah 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 Amir Sadollah!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Amir Sadollah!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Amir Sadollah!
Amir Sadollah wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kegon Saratuwari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennady Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kegon Saratuwari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gennady Vieira!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saratuwari fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vieira sprawls well initially but Saratuwari persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Saratuwari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saratuwari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saratuwari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saratuwari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saratuwari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saratuwari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saratuwari forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet.
Saratuwari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira is trying to stand up here but Saratuwari is controlling him well.
Saratuwari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Saratuwari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saratuwari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari is working for a submission of some sort.
Saratuwari trying to mount his opponent but Vieira defends it.
Saratuwari passes to full mount!
Vieira throwing hammer fists to the chest of Saratuwari. What's that going to do exactly?
Saratuwari working for a submission but Vieira is keeping him at bay.
Saratuwari throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vieira tries to improve his position but instead Saratuwari has taken his back!
Saratuwari working for the choke.
Saratuwari looking for the choke from the back.
Saratuwari landing with strikes.
Vieira fending off the submission attempt from Saratuwari.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saratuwari has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vieira has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Vieira trying to control the hands but Saratuwari breaks the grip.
Vieira has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saratuwari looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saratuwari has the hooks in. Vieira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Vieira right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kegon Saratuwari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vieira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vieira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vieira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saratuwari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good work by Saratuwari as he checks the leg kick.
Gennady Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saratuwari connects with a body shot that sends Vieira's belly button to the back.
Saratuwari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saratuwari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Saratuwari 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.
Saratuwari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Saratuwari pushing down on Vieira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira is defending against the submission attempts here by Saratuwari.
Saratuwari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vieira is just riding it out for now. Saratuwari eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vieira sees it coming and defends easily.
Vieira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saratuwari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saratuwari's back!
Saratuwari turns into Vieira and is now in his guard.
Vieira controls Saratuwari momentarily but Saratuwari frees himself.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
Vieira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saratuwari 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.
Saratuwari wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Saratuwari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saratuwari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vieira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet.
Saratuwari trying to control the pace.
Saratuwari seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vieira for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vieira is just riding it out for now. Saratuwari eventually gives up the hold.
Saratuwari is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.
Saratuwari tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Saratuwari seems content to control.
Saratuwari is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kegon Saratuwari dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Vieira does no damage.
Vieira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saratuwari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body punch from Saratuwari.
A shot to the liver by Saratuwari. Beautiful body shot.
Saratuwari misses with a hook.
Vieira gets caught napping as Saratuwari dives in and scores a takedown. Vieira manages to retain guard.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Saratuwari controlling him for the moment.
Saratuwari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vieira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saratuwari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saratuwari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saratuwari pushes down on Vieira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saratuwari works his way into side control.
Saratuwari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vieira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saratuwari controls the position from side control.
Saratuwari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vieira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari has hold of Vieira's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vieira seems comfortable defending it but Saratuwari has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vieira is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vieira is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Saratuwari couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kegon Saratuwari!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jia Le Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Open your eyes by Alter Bridge. 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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200 lbs
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200 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jia Le Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Zat!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zat.
Li throws a leg kick that misses.
Zat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Li moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Zat misses.
Zat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gabriel Zat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Zat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li.
Zat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Li lands the left hand.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Li forces Zat back against the cage and clinches.
Li gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Gabriel Zat has been cut.
Zat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zat tries to pull guard but Li holds him up against the cage and eventually Zat drops back down to his feet.
Zat tries for a takedown but Li manages to get underhooks.
Jia Le Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Zat.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Zat avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Li.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Li.
Zat is working for takedown but Li is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Li - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zat wants a takedown but no success here.
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zat working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Li.
Zat wants a takedown but no success here.
Zat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zat working hard to break the clinch.
Li stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zat avoids it.
Li leaning his opponent against the cage.
Li tries a knee to the head but Zat blocks it.
Zat has had enough of the clinch but Li keeps him there for the moment.
Zat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Li pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
Zat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zat swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Zat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Li wants to land a leg kick but Zat is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Zat.
Li looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Li distracts Zat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zat for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jia Le Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Zat's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Li throws a solid leg kick but Zat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Li.
Nice body kick from Li.
Zat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Li lands a nice hook to Zat's body. Zat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li jabs Zat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Li knocks Zat to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Zat is rocked!
Li staying calm.
Zat is still in real trouble! Can Li finish him?
Li is trying to get an arm triangle but Zat is defending well.
Zat is breathing heavily.
Li lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zat takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Li looks up at the clock and then as Zat takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Li smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Li is working Zat over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Li 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.
Li tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Li has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Li remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zat seems to have recovered his senses.
Li works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Li takes a little break here. Zat wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zat can't do much from the bottom here.
Jia Le Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li lands some shots froms side control.
Li taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Li scoring with punches and elbows.
Li looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Li trying to control the action but Zat is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Li's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zat is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jia Le Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Zat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Li throws a head kick but Zat moves out of range.
Zat tries to keep at a distance but Li has taken the fight into the clinch.
Li is pressed up against the cage. Zat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Li down to the mat. Li avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zat shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jia Le Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Zat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Zat down.
Li misses with a body kick.
Li takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jia Le Li is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Zat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Li lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zat misses with a double jab.
Zat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li scores with a takedown into Zat's guard.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li is pushing down on Zat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zat is fighting to maintain full guard but Li has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Li seems content to control.
Li has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zat is in trouble now - Li has advanced to mount!
Li content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li landing punches.
Zat is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zat's face.
Li with a couple of short strikes.
Li landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zat is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Zat is looking to improve his position but Li isn't that keen on the idea.
Li is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zat can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zat is looking to get to half guard.
Li is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zat can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gabriel Zat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zat tries to hold on but Li postures up.
Li punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zat takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Li's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jia Le Li!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Busy Signal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayn McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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19
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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188 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Busy Signal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rayn McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Signal misses with a takedown
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Signal throws a hook but McCarthy blocks it.
Signal shoots in but McCarthy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Signal shoots in but McCarthy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Busy Signal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy throws a low kick, looking for Signal's leg but Signal calmly moves out of range.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Signal dives in and grabs McCarthy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes down on Signal's head and hops out.
Signal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Signal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Signal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Signal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Signal trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Signal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy trying to control but Signal is working from the bottom.
McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Signal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Signal looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Signal is pulling down on McCarthy's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Signal keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rayn McCarthy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from McCarthy. No joy for Signal on that attempt.
Signal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCarthy defends it nicely.
McCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Signal is defending well but McCarthy drives through and ends up in Signal's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCarthy is fighting to break Signal's control of his arms but Signal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCarthy trying to control but Signal is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signal is adopting a defensive guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Signal keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Signal holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Signal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCarthy sprawls well initially but Signal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Signal postures up.
McCarthy is in trouble now - Signal has advanced to mount!
Signal wants to finish this one by submission but McCarthy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Signal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy is trying to stand up.
Signal working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy is in no mood to give up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Signal with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Signal jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McCarthy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McCarthy and Signal has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Signal passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McCarthy!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busy Signal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCarthy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Signal keeping his opponent close.
Signal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Signal keeping control of the position.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Signal defends it.
Signal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Signal.
McCarthy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Signal has his foot on McCarthy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCarthy works his way back into a safe position though.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Signal keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Signal holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Signal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Signal wants to sweep but no luck.
Signal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
Signal is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy trying to control but Signal is working from the bottom.
Signal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCarthy defends well.
Signal pulls McCarthy in to control the position.
Signal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy trying to control but Signal is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Signal keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Signal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Signal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rayn McCarthy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McCarthy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Signal's half guard.
Signal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signal moves into full guard.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Signal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Signal looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Signal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Signal manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Signal looking to control but McCarthy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Signal here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Signal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Signal controlling from the full mount.
Busy Signal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Signal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Signal looking to isolate an arm here. McCarthy doesn't see it coming and as Signal extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Signal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Busy Signal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Zaharn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Dance has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Dance!
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, Ray Zaharn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaharn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dance momentarily.
Zaharn throws a head kick that misses.
Zaharn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Ray Zaharn has been cut.
Zaharn shoots in for a takedown but Dance shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaharn shoots in looking for a takedown but Dance manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zaharn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dance ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dance connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaharn closes the distance and clinches up with Dance, looking for a takedown. Zaharn pushes Dance against the cage but Dance circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Samuel Dance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Zaharn.
Dance connects with a jab.
Dance changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dance digs a good hook to Zaharn's body.
Zaharn looks gassed!
Jab, jab by Dance - just one landing.
Zaharn is rocked!
Zaharn is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dance doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Zaharn crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Zaharn's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Dance!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joeseph Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Millen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Good kicks
Experienced |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joeseph Rogan!
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, Colin Millen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Millen!
Millen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Millen misses with a head kick.
Rogan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Millen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogan misses with a wild combination.
Rogan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Millen throws a solid leg kick but Rogan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Millen.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Millen.
A bone on bone clash there as Millen blocks the leg kick.
Rogan gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rogan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rogan working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan has hold of Millen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Millen seems comfortable defending it but Rogan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Millen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Millen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rogan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joeseph Rogan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Eberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
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148 lbs
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Eberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Slick!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberson blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slick.
Slick throws a big shot that misses.
Eberson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eberson thows a body shot but no joy.
Slick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eberson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slick.
Slick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slick is looking to chop away at Eberson's legs.
Slick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Eberson tries to roll over but Slick keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberson is holding on to half guard well.
Eberson is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Eberson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slick connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eberson. Slick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eberson moves out of range as Slick strikes.
Slick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eberson pinned against the cage. Eberson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slick misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slick connects with a crisp jab.
Eberson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slick.
Slick throws a leg kick but Eberson checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eberson checks a leg kick.
Slick throws out a loose jab but Eberson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slick misses with a right hand
and Eberson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eberson swats away the attempt to clinch by Slick.
Eberson closes the distance and clinches up with Slick, looking for a takedown. Eberson pushes Slick against the cage but Slick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slick.
Slick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Eberson tries to land a front kick but Slick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Eberson.
Slick misses with a body shot.
Slick tried to score with a low kick but Eberson checks it.
Eberson looks to land a left hand but Slick moved out of range nicely.
Eberson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slick.
Slick throws an overhand right that lands on Eberson's shoulder, as Eberson tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Slick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Slick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eberson's half guard.
Slick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eberson keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rick Slick wasn't active enough on the ground.
Slick misses with a hook.
Slick tests Eberson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eberson staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick takes a swing at Eberson's ribcage but misses.
Eberson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Eberson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
BOOM! Eberson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Eberson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Eberson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Slick that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eberson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slick is looking to get to half guard.
Eberson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Slick because Eberson loaded up on that one.
Slick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eberson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eberson looking for a guillotine from mount but Slick is having none of it.
Eberson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Eberson misses with a head shot.
Eberson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Eberson unloading with bombs!
Slick is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slick can't escape the position.
Eberson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Slick is still in real trouble! Can Eberson finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberson lands a big elbow - Slick is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Slick is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Robert Eberson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Woods has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Woods!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woods with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Jack Woods has been cut.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones cracks Woods with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Woods takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Woods looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Woods wants a takedown.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Woods controls the action.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woods fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a one two combo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Woods. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jones lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods with a poor takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woods, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Woods gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Woods is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Tom Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woods showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Woods closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes Woods and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Woods eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woods circles away quickly and effectively.
Woods gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones jabs Woods right on the nose. Woods blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Woods with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Woods doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely.
Jones moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Woods's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones forces Woods back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tom Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woods doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good shot there by Jones.
Woods on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Woods in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Woods is rocked!
Jones pushes Woods up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Woods is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woods with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Woods's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Jones dives in looking to finish as Woods flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Jones's strikes! Jones is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Woods's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Woods was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Jones! Tom Jones retains his featherweight title!
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