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Bellum 6: Clash of Warriors PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jill Lauren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Graham has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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135 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Jill Lauren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Graham!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauren looks to land a combination but Graham avoids it well.
Lauren is looking to clinch but Graham is avoiding it.
A lazy left from Graham finds it's target.
Lauren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lauren walks into a left hand.
Lauren dodges the punch combination from Graham.
Lauren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Graham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graham connects with a nice looking jab.
Lauren tries to close the distance and clinch but Graham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lauren.
Lauren moves into the clinch successfully.
Graham lands a body punch.
Lauren wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham avoiding damage.
Graham receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lauren is trying to break the clinch but Graham is controlling him.
Graham breaks the clinch.
Lauren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lauren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graham.
Graham misses with a double jab
and Lauren counters with a left and a right that stings Graham.
Graham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lauren.
Lauren ducks under a wild hook from Graham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lauren is looking to clinch but Graham is avoiding it.
Lauren tries to clinch up but Graham circles away and keeps his distance.
Lauren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graham throws a looping overhand right but Lauren ducks down to avoid it.
Lauren tries to clinch up.
Lauren rushes Graham and presses him up against the cage.
Lauren is trying to break the clinch but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lauren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graham avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham connects with a body shot.
Lauren closes the distance but Graham moves to the side
and Graham counters with a left and a right that stings Lauren.
Lauren is breathing heavily.
Graham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graham feints a jab promting Lauren to slip. Graham then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lauren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Graham with a jab.
Lauren tries to clinch up.
Lauren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lauren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Graham.
Lauren is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Graham! Lauren is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Graham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Monteiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonah Monteiro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonah Monteiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denny Miller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monteiro misses with a body kick.
Miller drives through and clinches with Monteiro against the cage.
Monteiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Monteiro working hard to break the clinch.
Miller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Monteiro is trying to keep an underhook but Miller manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Miller controlling the pace.
Monteiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Denny Miller wasn't active enough on the ground.
Monteiro rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller is trying to trip Monteiro. He has hold of a leg but Monteiro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miller persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Miller 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monteiro trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Denny Miller was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Monteiro has a takedown stuffed.
Monteiro shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monteiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Monteiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monteiro.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Monteiro up against the cage.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monteiro backwards.
Miller stalling against the cage.
Monteiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller stalling the fight.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller gets through Monteiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Monteiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monteiro is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monteiro is rocked!
Monteiro goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller has managed to clinch.
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!
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Monteiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Monteiro to his knees! Miller keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Miller!
A victorious Denny Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilford Pure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zamiennik Pavelec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Wilford Pure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zamiennik Pavelec!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavelec tries to bum rush Pure with a series of wild strikes but Pure uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pavelec throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pure.
Pavelec swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pure counters with a one-two to the body.
Pure moves in looking to clinch but Pavelec pushes him off.
Pure closes the distance and pushes Pavelec back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pure is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pure tries to score a body lock takedown but Pavelec shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pure keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pavelec's efforts to push away.
Pure manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pavelec has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pure is proving hard to escape from.
Pure has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavelec decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pure dives in and grabs Pavelec's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pavelec pushes down on Pure's head and hops out.
Zamiennik Pavelec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pure misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pavelec stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilford Pure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavelec lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pure.
Pavelec defending well as Pure loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavelec misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Pavelec misses.
Pavelec throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pure counters with a three punch combo that has Pavelec backing up. Pavelec nods at Pure to acknowledge the strikes.
Pavelec looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavelec circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pavelec swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pure counters with a series of strikes that sends Pavelec to the canvas! Pure follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Pavelec is rocked!
Pure with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pure lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pure's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pure connects with a couple of short punches.
Pure passes Pavelec's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pure wants to take a breather but Pavelec is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pure lands with a punch from half guard.
Pure seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavelec does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pure landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pure has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pure scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pure sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pure connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Pure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pure jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pavelec manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pure creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pure moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pure working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pure is looking to take a break and control but Pavelec is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pure lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pavelec down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilford Pure dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pure clinches.
Pavelec is trying to force a seperation but Pure has the dominant position.
Pure manages to break the clinch.
Wilford Pure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavelec leaves Pure with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zamiennik Pavelec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavelec throws a combination that misses
and Pure counters with a left and a right that hurts Pavelec! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Pure jumps into full mount!
Pavelec is still in real trouble! Can Pure finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pure controlling from the full mount.
Oooh a big shot lands for Pure! Pavelec is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wilford Pure!
In his post fight interview, Wilford Pure started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sultan Pratama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rios has chosen Forever as his entrance music. Diego Rios is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultan Pratama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Rios!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pratama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pratama tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
Pratama leaves Rios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pratama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rios counters with a single leg into guard. Pratama didn't expect that.
Rios not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rios is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rios working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rios loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rios trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pratama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rios on the ground.
Pratama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rios stops Pratama from standing up.
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Pratama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Rios missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios wants to control from the top but Pratama keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pratama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pratama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pratama tries to get out of the position.
Rios 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.
Pratama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rios trying to control but Pratama is working from the bottom.
Rios wants to pass the guard but Pratama is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rios's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rios postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pratama wants to improve his position but instead Rios has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratama trying to hold on to Rios's head to control him but Rios postures up.
Pratama is refusing to be controlled, as Rios sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rios landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rios throwing shots but Pratama is blocking nicely.
Pratama has hold of Rios's hands but Rios slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rios stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rios is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pratama is just riding it out for now. Rios eventually gives up the hold.
Rios throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pratama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratama is refusing to be controlled, as Rios sits in half guard.
Pratama tries to kick Rios off but Rios keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rios working over Pratama with some ground and pound. Pratama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rios sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pratama defending well though.
Rios is working for a submission of some sort.
Rios throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rios is working for a submission of some sort.
Rios not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios is trying to control the action in half guard but Pratama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pratama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rios scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rios is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pratama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rios keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rios is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pratama sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pratama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rios is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rios dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rios fails with the takedown.
Pratama is looking to clinch but Rios is avoiding it.
Rios shoots in and drives through. Pratama sprawls well.
Rios tries to clinch up.
Pratama is looking to clinch.
Rios throws a head kick that misses.
Pratama tries to clinch but Rios moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rios is defended easily by Pratama.
Sultan Pratama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Rios.
Rios manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pratama on his heels. He'll look to pass Pratama's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rios's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rios stands up over Pratama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pratama has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rios has passed into side control.
Rios lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios working away.
Diego Rios has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rios throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rios throws an elbow but Pratama slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rios is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pratama is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pratama wants to control but Rios postures up.
Rios working the ground and pound from side control.
Rios takes a little break here. Pratama wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rios passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pratama!
Pratama takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios cracks Pratama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rios lands a big elbow.
Pratama is bucking up trying to escape but Rios cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rios scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pratama?
Pratama is rocked!
Rios scoring with strikes but Pratama is staying in there.
Oh Pratama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rios landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rios working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rios postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Pratama badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rios around the waist but Rios pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rios is the winner by TKO! Rios jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Rios!
A less than humble Diego Rios misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dirty Harry - Gorillaz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Archie Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ferguson backs up against the cage.
Ferguson drives through with a takedown into Diaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Diaz pushes a forearm under Ferguson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ferguson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Larry Williams's chin.
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Williams is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Williams is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williams pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Williams is looking to escape.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
It looks like Larry Williams has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Williams fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Williams checks it
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jackson looks gassed!
Williams has an Americana. Jackson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Williams is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Williams hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Larry Williams!
Larry Williams is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Melasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Melendez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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255 lbs
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267 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Melendez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Melasquez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Melendez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Melasquez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Melendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Melendez!
Damien Melendez retains his heavyweight title!
Damien Melendez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, (CoB)Crushing Blow Clothing + Givebacks ($5) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Percy Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank James Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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163 lbs
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Powerful |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Percy Berto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank James Edgar!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berto misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Edgar to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Percy Berto has been cut.
Edgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berto looks for a takedown but Edgar sprawls well.
Edgar circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Berto tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Edgar wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank James Edgar!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devin Houle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Kohlbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Houle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Kohlbeck!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kohlbeck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Houle thinking.
Houle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Houle trying to pass the guard but Kohlbeck defending well.
Houle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Houle trying to control but Kohlbeck is having none of it.
Houle controlling the pace for now.
Houle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Houle wants to finish this one by submission but Kohlbeck is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Houle.
Houle is working for a guillotine from mount but Kohlbeck frees his head quite easily.
Kohlbeck wants to hold on but Houle pushes him away.
Houle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Houle wants to control the pace but Kohlbeck is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kohlbeck manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Houle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kohlbeck has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Houle but great work by Kohlbeck.
Kohlbeck landing a few strikes.
Kohlbeck is looking to take a break and control but Houle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Houle manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houle is looking for a sweep. Kohlbeck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Houle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kohlbeck trying to control the action but Houle is working from the bottom.
Houle trying to hold on to Kohlbeck's head to control him but Kohlbeck postures up.
Kohlbeck is keen to just control but Houle is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kohlbeck.
Kohlbeck is keen to just control but Houle is a slippery customer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joshua Kohlbeck wasn't active enough on the ground.
Houle swats away the attempt to clinch by Kohlbeck.
Houle dodges the punch combination from Kohlbeck.
Houle shoots in but no luck this time.
Houle gets caught napping as Kohlbeck dives in and scores a takedown. Houle manages to retain guard.
Houle looking for a guillotine here but Kohlbeck defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Houle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Houle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kohlbeck!
Kohlbeck defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Houle.
Houle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kohlbeck can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kohlbeck is looking to get to half guard.
Houle controlling the pace for now.
Houle jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kohlbeck is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kohlbeck and Houle has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohlbeck wants to get back to his feet.
Houle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kohlbeck is looking to regain half guard here but Houle keeps moving and retains side control.
Houle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Houle is trying to get an arm triangle but Kohlbeck is defending well.
Kohlbeck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Houle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Houle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Houle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Houle trying to control the position but Kohlbeck is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kohlbeck's face as Houle controls the position.
Houle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Houle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Houle stalls from top position.
Houle is trying to get an arm triangle but Kohlbeck is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houle in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kohlbeck is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devin Houle!
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