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CCF 27: Birthday vs. Deans PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Mackenzie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Mackenzie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mackenzie cracks Nogueira with a right hand to the side of the head. Nogueira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nogueira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mackenzie lands with a straight right. Nogueira didn't see that one coming. Mackenzie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nogueira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Mackenzie. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt. Mackenzie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Mackenzie lands a nice hook to Nogueira's body. Nogueira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Mackenzie cracks Nogueira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. 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! Nogueira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Mackenzie connects with a body shot that sends Nogueira's belly button to the back. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mackenzie. Mackenzie clobbers Nogueira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Mackenzie finds it's way through Nogueira's defenses. Nogueira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mackenzie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nogueira on the side of the head. A decent looking cross lands there for Mackenzie. Mackenzie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nice shot by Mackenzie. Nathan Mackenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mackenzie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nogueira takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt. Mackenzie lands the left hand.
Nogueira is rocked! Nogueira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mackenzie throws out the jab. Mackenzie throws out a powerful jab. Nogueira is still on wobbly legs! Can Mackenzie finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big left from Mackenzie misses. Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt and Mackenzie counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nathan Mackenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Nogueira looks gassed! 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! Mackenzie throws a shot from downtown. Nogueira moves away and avoids it. Mackenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Nogueira. Mackenzie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nogueira moves out of range as Mackenzie strikes. A slow jab from Mackenzie misses its intended target. Mackenzie throws an overhand right that lands on Nogueira's shoulder, as Nogueira tries to avoid the shot. Nogueira moves out of range of the strikes. Nogueira slips a straight right by Mackenzie. Nogueira seems to have recovered his senses. Mackenzie lands a nice looking body shot.
Mackenzie scores with a hook to the body. Nogueira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nice uppercut lands for Mackenzie. That snapped Nogueira's head back.
Nathan Mackenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A jab from Mackenzie does it's job there. Mackenzie pounces like a tiger and cracks Nogueira with a vicious hook! Nogueira is down but not out! Mackenzie follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nathan Mackenzie! After the fight, Nathan Mackenzie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tragen Hyabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford has chosen Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 cm
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170 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
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179 cm
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155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tragen Hyabusa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Crawford! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crawford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hyabusa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crawford was covering up waiting for the punch and Hyabusa finishes the takedown easily into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Hyabusa wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving. Hyabusa stands up and waves to Crawford to follow him. Hyabusa lands with a slapping head kick. Hyabusa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Hyabusa trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom. Hyabusa stands up and waves to Crawford to follow him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crawford throws a right and a left that both miss. Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hyabusa swats him away and circles back towards the center. A punch combination from Crawford misses. Hyabusa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawford tries to clinch and Hyabusa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Hyabusa controlling the action here. Crawford is trying to stand.
Hyabusa is looking for a kimura but Crawford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hyabusa to get the leverage. Hyabusa seems to be working for a kimura but Crawford defends the submission attempt. Hyabusa controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hyabusa seems to be looking for submissions.
Crawford is looking to escape. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hyabusa passes to full mount! Crawford is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hyabusa locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Crawford is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tragen Hyabusa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Zipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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188 cm
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245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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266 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Slice! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddy Zipper! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zipper lands a nice looking body shot.
Zipper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Slice moves into range and connects with a jab. Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Zipper throws a nice looking combination but Slice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zipper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zipper there as he acknowledges the shot. Zipper throws a right and a left that both miss. Oooooh!!! Zipper has knocked Slice down with a huge combo! Zipper steps away and waves a wobbly Slice back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zipper tests Slice's chin there with a solid looking shot. Zipper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slice. Zipper misses with a wild combination.
Zipper lands with a big left! Slice is wobbled badly! Zipper comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Slice to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buddy Zipper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between aj Caddson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari WW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). aj Caddson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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154 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, aj Caddson! 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, Ari WW! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice defenses there by Caddson. Caddson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Caddson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. WW passes Caddson's left leg - he's now in half guard. Caddson is staying active underneath WW, who seems content to just control the action from this position. WW really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caddson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. WW is working for a submission of some sort.
WW tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Caddson. WW is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caddson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time WW.
That's one minute gone in the round. WW thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. WW trying to control the pace. Caddson is trying to stand up here but WW is controlling him well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Caddson is breathing heavily. WW wants to work for an arm triangle but Caddson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
WW is trying to control the action in half guard but Caddson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. WW passes the guard and advances to mount! WW has control of Caddson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Caddson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The referee warns Caddson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
WW tries to control but Caddson wriggling away. WW with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. WW breaks from Caddson's wrist control and lands an elbow. WW lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
WW working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Caddson is rocked! WW lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Caddson! WW sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Caddson and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ari WW!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Valor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuart Ward is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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198 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Prince Valor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stuart Ward! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ward throws a jab when Valor was well out of range. Valor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Valor digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs. Ward rushes Valor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ward lands a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Valor is adopting a defensive guard. Valor keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully. Ward postures up in Valor's guard and throws a big left but Valor blocks it. Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Valor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ward throwing strikes from guard but Valor blocks nicely. Ward being controlled here momentarily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Valor working a defensive guard here.
Valor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ward throwing strikes from guard but Valor blocks nicely. Ward slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Prince Valor. Valor connects with a solid leg kick. A head kick from Valor lands but Ward takes it in his stride. Ward forces Valor back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Valor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valor lands with a short shot to the head. Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valor misses with the head strike.
Ward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valor misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward. A battle for position here, against the cage. Valor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch on the inside from Valor fails to land. Valor blocks an elbow strike from Ward.
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! Valor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valor working aggressively here.
Ward throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Valor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Valor avoids the elbow strike from Ward, against the cage.
Valor lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Valor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ward lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Valor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Valor avoids the damage to the body. Ward blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valor gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Valor lands a nice uppercut. Ward avoids the elbow strike from Valor, against the cage.
Valor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valor misses with a punch on the inside.
Valor prevents the takedown attempt.
Valor pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Ward misses with a knee strike.
Ward looks to throw an elbow but misses. Valor managing to block the knees to the body from Ward.
Valor leaning against his opponent.
Valor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valor misses with a punch on the inside.
Ward throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward. Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valor is defending well for now. Ward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valor takes an elbow to the temple. Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Valor avoids the damage to the body. Ward tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ward with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valor misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valor throws an elbow but misses. Valor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valor scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head. Valor misses with a short punch on the inside. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Valor is looking to control Ward's arms but Ward gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valor has his back to the cage. A head punch on the inside from Valor fails to land. Valor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Prince Valor will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Valor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Valor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ward tries to work over Valor's front leg with a kick but Valor checks it. Stuart Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Valor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Ward misses the shot to the body. Nice body punch from Valor. Good work by Ward as he checks the leg kick. Valor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Valor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Valor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Valor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Ward swinging wildly here.
Valor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ward checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ward tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valor is able to avoid easily. Valor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Valor motions for Ward to come forward. Valor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Valor misses with a body kick. Valor misses with an uppercut. Valor tries to keep at a distance but Ward has taken the fight into the clinch. Valor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Valor looks to throw an elbow but misses. A short uppercut from Valor. Valor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it. Ward gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Ward throws an elbow but it misses.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ward missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right from Valor on the inside. Valor misses with a punch on the inside.
Valor throws a punch but it's blocked by Ward. Ward wants a takedown.
Ward creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Valor misses with a punch on the inside.
Ward tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valor avoids it. A nice right hand lands inside from Valor. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Valor misses with the head strike.
Valor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it. Valor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Prince Valor has scored more points in the clinch so far. Valor avoids a wild elbow strike from Ward. Valor takes an elbow to the temple. Ward looks to throw an elbow but misses. Valor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valor tries to work over Ward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ward throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice glancing elbow lands by Ward. Valor managing to block the knees to the body from Ward.
Valor avoiding damage as Ward throws knees to the body.
Ward blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valor is defending well for now. Valor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Valor pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ward is breathing heavily. Ward landing knees to the body.
Ward looking to throw knees to the head but Valor is blocking nicely.
Valor lands a left hand.
Valor misses with the head strike.
Ward tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valor throws a punch but it's blocked by Ward. Ward tries to land a knee to the head but Valor blocks with his arms.
Valor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ward's elbow. Ward throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Valor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Valor is leaning against Ward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Valor avoids a wild elbow strike from Ward. Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Valor avoids the damage to the body. Valor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards. Valor scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head. Ward with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Valor. Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valor is defending well for now. A shot in the inside from Valor. Valor avoids the elbow strike from Ward, against the cage.
Ward prevents a body shot from Valor. Valor lands a body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ward blocks a body shot from Valor. Valor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Valor is looking to control Ward's arms but Ward gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valor has his back to the cage. Valor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ward backwards. Valor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ward. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Valor dominated that second round. That's time! Valor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Valor works the jab nicely. Valor scores with a sloppy right hand. Ward should have avoided that one. Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valor. Ward pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Valor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Valor moves away and avoids it. Valor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Prince Valor is winning the standup battle so far. Valor throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily. Valor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ward is out of range. Valor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily. Valor lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Valor misses with a body shot.
Valor misses with a body shot.
Ward blocks a leg kick. Valor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. A cross from Valor lands. Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Valor tries to clinch up. Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valor.
Valor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valor throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily. Valor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Valor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ward has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Valor throws a solid leg kick but Ward takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valor. Valor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ward gets in close and instigates a clinch. Valor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward. Valor misses with the head strike.
Valor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ward blocking some punches.
Valor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not. Ward has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Valor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Valor trying to control the action but Ward just sinks the hooks in. Valor looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ward.
I would not like to be Valor right now.
Ward wants to control but Valor manages to buck him off and is now in Ward's guard! Nice work there by Valor! Valor stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Valor throws a front kick aimed at Ward's knee but Ward avoids it well. Valor swinging wildly here.
Ward misses with a straight right. Valor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valor. Valor throws a low kick, looking for Ward's leg but Ward calmly moves out of range. Ward thows a body shot but no joy. Valor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Valor misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ward avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Valor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward. Valor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ward wants to clinch. Ward tries to clinch up. Valor thuds his right hand into Ward's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. An inside leg kick lands from Valor. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A big left from Valor misses. Ward on the wrong end of a nice hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valor manages to avoid it. Stuart Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Valor throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Prince Valor showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Prince Valor! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Prince Valor! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Prince Valor!
Prince Valor wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Slick had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Slick! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jojo Cunnings! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cunnings tries for a takedown but Slick circles away easily letting Slick counter with a right hand. Slick misses the body punch and Cunnings decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slick's guard. Slick controlling Cunnings's posture. Slick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slick is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slick wants to pass the guard but Cunnings is keeping the position. Slick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Cunnings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slick is aware though and is defending well. Slick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Cunnings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slick is aware though and is defending well. Slick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cunnings wants to improve his position but instead Slick has moved into half guard.
Cunnings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Slick passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cunnings! Slick breaks from Cunnings's wrist control and lands an elbow. Slick working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cunnings is trying desperately to improve position. Slick 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. Slick unloading with bombs! Slick landing strikes from the mount. Slick dominating with strikes here. Cunnings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slick landing punches. Cunnings is desperately trying to improve his position but Slick has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slick controlling from the full mount. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cunnings working to try and regain half guard.
Slick controlling the position easily from mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Slick dominated that round. 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.
Cunnings changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Slick tries to get back to half guard but can't. Cunnings swings around for an armbar but Slick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cunnings's guard. Cunnings looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slick passes into side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cunnings taking a bit of punishment here - Slick scoring with strikes. Slick controlling from side mount. Cunnings is looking for a sweep. Cunnings trying to remain calm as Slick controls from the top position. Slick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slick is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cunnings's shoulder. That is not cool. Cunnings on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Slick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Slick lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slick in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Slick controlling the position from side mount. Cunnings is trying to get back to half guard. Slick is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cunnings will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cunnings is looking to reverse the position. Rick Slick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The referee asks Slick politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Slick prefers to stall for the moment though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Slick is chipping away with strikes.
Slick controls the position from side control. Cunnings is looking for a sweep. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Slick lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Slick dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A jab from Slick finds it's way through Cunnings's defenses. Cunnings fails with the takedown and Slick counters with a shoot takedown. Cunnings fights it but they end up in guard. Slick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Slick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rick Slick. Slick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cunnings to the mat! Cunnings manages to get full guard. Slick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cunnings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slick has managed to get both his arms back between Cunnings's legs - danger averted. Cunnings wants to get back to his feet but Slick is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Slick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Rick Slick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slick works a leg free and moves into half guard. Nice strikes from Slick there. Slick passes to full mount! Cunnings wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Slick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Slick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cunnings can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cunnings is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slick controlling the position easily from mount. Slick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cunnings for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slick landing punches. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cunnings is trying desperately to improve position. Slick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Rick Slick showed his dominance in that final round. Well Slick 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rick Slick! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Rick Slick! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Rick Slick!
Rick Slick wins by unanimous decision! Rick Slick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oli Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oli Andersson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oli Andersson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Villar! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Villar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Villar is retaining full guard. Andersson sitting in guard here, content to control. Villar keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Andersson throws a hook but Villar blocks it. Villar shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Erick Villar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Villar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andersson to the mat! Andersson manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Villar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Villar wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Villar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andersson's head. Andersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Villar defends it easily. Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Villar. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Villar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Villar wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position. Villar postures up in Andersson's guard and throws a big left but Andersson blocks it. Andersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Villar throws a strike but Andersson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Villar trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Erick Villar wasn't active enough on the ground. Villar fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Villar misses the jab. Villar misses with a combination
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Andersson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sloppy strikes from Villar. Those never looked like landing. Villar shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Oli Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Villar. Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andersson fails in his attempt to clinch. Villar drives through with a takedown into Andersson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Villar throws and elbow that misses. Andersson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Villar's guard. Nice move by Andersson! Villar is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up. Andersson wants to control from the top but Villar keeps moving. Andersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Oli Andersson just wasn't active enough. Villar shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl out of it but Villar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nice sprawl there from Villar as Andersson shoots in. Villar takes one to the side of the head.
Villar misses with a double jab
and Andersson counters with a head kick. That will keep Villar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Villar closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. Villar pushes Andersson against the cage but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Villar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Andersson tries to improve position but can't. Villar throws an elbow but Andersson slips to the side and avoids it well. Villar lands a few punches from side control. Andersson tries to improve position but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erick Villar will probably get the nod. That's time! Andersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Villar drives through with a takedown into guard. Villar stopping the sweep attempt from Andersson. Villar with a flurry of punches that miss. Villar thows a big elbow that misses. Andersson controls Villar momentarily but Villar frees himself. Villar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Villar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Villar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Villar stands up over Andersson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Andersson is looking for a triangle but Villar pushes his legs off easily.
Villar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Villar postures up in Andersson's guard and throws a big left but Andersson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Villar scoring with punches to the head and body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Villar works over Andersson with some ground and pound from guard. Andersson keeping full guard, as Villar tries to pass. Villar landing with the ground and pound. Villar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Villar lands a decent elbow from side control. Villar landing a few strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Villar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Andersson to see if he's OK. Villar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andersson, who protects the arm well. Villar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Villar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Andersson tries to buck Villar off but Villar is having none of it. Villar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andersson, who protects the arm well. Villar working away. Villar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Andersson gets back to half guard. Villar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Villar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Villar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Villar 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. Andersson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Villar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erick Villar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rory Kincade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Santiago! 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, Rory Kincade! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Santiago dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kincade blocks a head kick by Santiago.
Kincade throws a sloppy head kick and Santiago moves out of range easily. Santiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
Santiago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A low kick from Kincade is predictable there and Santiago counters with a series of strikes. Kincade will be more careful next time no doubt. A bone on bone clash there as Santiago blocks the leg kick.
Santiago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kincade scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kincade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kincade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
Kincade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kincade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kincade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Santiago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kincade. Kincade obviously looking to wear him down.
Santiago throws a series of punches but Kincade moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Santiago dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kincade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kincade tries to work over Santiago's front leg with a kick but Santiago checks it. Santiago slips a jab from Kincade. Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kincade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kincade fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Santiago connects with a body shot. Kincade misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Santiago. Kincade does a little dance to reset his feet. Kincade misses with a looping right. Kincade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Santiago lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santiago. Kincade throws a leg kick and Santiago counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Kincade! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Santiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Santiago!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kickin Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kickin Rad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kickin Rad! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Svensen! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svensen pulls guard effortlessly. Rad wants to control from the top but Svensen keeps moving. Svensen is looking to sweep but instead, Rad has passed into half guard.
Svensen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rad has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Rad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Svensen is desperately trying to improve his position but Rad has a good base and remains in mount. Rad controlling the pace for now. Svensen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round. Svensen works a leg free and moves into half guard. Rad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Svensen is working away from the top position though. Svensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Rad gets back to full guard.
Svensen controlling from the top position. Rad keeping moving, preventing Svensen from controlling successfully. Svensen throws and elbow that misses. Rad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Svensen's guard. Nice move by Rad!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Svensen has an active guard here but Rad has managed to pass into half guard.
Svensen wants to get back to full guard but Rad has mounted him! Rad landing strikes, looking to finish! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Svensen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rad avoids the attempt from Svensen to control. Svensen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Svensen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Rad is looking to take a break and control but Svensen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Svensen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Rad is looking to take a break and control but Svensen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Svensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Svensen has managed to free his arm - good work. Rad is thwarting Svensen's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rad is keen to just control but Svensen is a slippery customer. Svensen looking for submissions off his back. Svensen tries to roll over but Rad keeps him under control. Rad wants to free his trapped foot but Svensen is holding on for dear life with his legs. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rad thows a huge punch but Svensen dodges it nicely.
Svensen is looking to control Rad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Svensen avoid being mounted? Svensen wants to improve his position but Rad is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sven Svensen will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rad tries a head kick but it misses.
Rad scores with a jab. Svensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Rad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Svensen moves out of range of the leg kick from Rad. Rad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. The fight moves into the clinch position. Svensen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svensen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rad just stands there and leans against the cage. Svensen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round. Svensen can't get the takedown.
Rad lands an elbow that stopped Svensen in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Sven Svensen has been cut. Rad is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Svensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rad controls his hands.
Svensen prevents a body shot from Rad. Svensen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kickin Rad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Svensen. Rad pressing his opponent against the cage. Svensen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rad smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Svensen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rad finds it's way round the side to connect with Svensen's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Svensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rad pinned against the cage. Rad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Svensen is able to avoid easily. Svensen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rad. Svensen is breathing heavily. Rad scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd cheers as Rad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svensen doesn't seem phased though. Rad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rad leaning his opponent against the cage. Rad missing with knees to the body.
Rad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Svensen is trying to drag Rad to the mat but Rad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Rad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svensen is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Svensen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Rad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Svensen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Come on Rad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kickin Rad dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sven Svensen's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A clash of legs there as Svensen blocks the low kick. Rad throws out a leg kick but Svensen moves out of range and Rad only half commits. A chopping leg kick lands by Rad. Rad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Svensen's head. Kickin Rad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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! Rad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A good leg kick by Rad. Svensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rad darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Rad throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rad looks to land a body kick but Svensen moved away. Rad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Svensen misses with a takedown attempt and Rad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rad scores with a push kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Svensen checks the leg kick. Rad moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rad.
Rad lands a knee to the body.
Rad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensen can do to turn this around? Rad crunches a lovely knee into Svensen's ribcage. Kickin Rad has scored more points in the clinch so far. Svensen prevents a body shot from Rad. Rad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svensen avoids it. Rad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Rad lands a nice knee to the body. Rad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svensen avoids it. Svensen takes a knee to the side of the body. Rad landing knees to the head.
Rad is working Svensen over against the cage. Rad is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rad controlling the action here for a moment.
Rad tries to throw a body punch but Svensen avoids it by throwing Rad back against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Svensen can't get the takedown.
Rad pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Svensen blocks a body shot from Rad. Rad taking a breather. Rad lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Svensen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rad prevents it.
Kickin Rad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Svensen. Rad stalls. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kickin Rad clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Sven Svensen'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.
Nice shot lands for Rad. Rad fails with the takedown. Rad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Svensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Svensen scrambles back to his feet. Kickin Rad is winning the standup battle so far. Svensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Svensen moves out of range of the strikes. Rad throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Svensen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Svensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rad. Rad looks to land a body kick but Svensen moved away. Svensen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rad. Rad lands a jab. Rad sends Svensen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rad is motioning to the referee to let Svensen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Svensen is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A good leg kick by Rad. Svensen avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Rad cracks Svensen with a hook to the temple - Svensen is on wobbly legs here! Rad swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Svensen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rad wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kickin Rad! Kickin Rad retains his heavyweight title! A victorious Kickin Rad 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Birthday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silco Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silco Deans will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
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280 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Birthday! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silco Deans! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Birthday tries to move into range but Deans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Corey Birthday has been cut. Silco Deans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick lands from Birthday. Birthday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Deans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Birthday missing with knees to the body.
Birthday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Birthday throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Deans wants to break free but Birthday has control.
Deans working hard to break the clinch. Birthday scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Birthday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deans takes a knee to the side of the body. Deans looks gassed! Deans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round. Birthday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deans prevents it.
Deans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Birthday goes for a takedown attempt but Deans pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Birthday.
Birthday lands with a thumping leg kick.
Birthday lands a leg kick that knocks Deans off balance momentarily. Deans throws a poor cross that misses
and Birthday counters with a slapping leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Deans walks forward, straight into a front kick from Birthday.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Birthday has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Birthday.
It looks like Silco Deans has been cut. Birthday using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Birthday lands a good knee to the midsection. Deans won't want to take too many of those. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Birthday obliges. Birthday pulls guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Birthday has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Deans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Birthday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Birthday is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Birthday is taking a breather. Deans says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birthday lands a nice short elbow. Ground and pound from Birthday. Birthday is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Birthday controlling the pace. Deans is trying to get back to full guard. Birthday performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Deans can do anything to dispel that myth. Deans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birthday. Birthday working over Deans with some ground and pound. Deans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Birthday moves nicely into side control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Birthday working the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Birthday dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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.
Nice defenses there by Birthday. Deans avoids the body shot from Birthday.
Birthday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deans can do to turn this around? Birthday thumps Deans with a low kick. Birthday lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deans's sensitive parts. Birthday connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Birthday moves into range and clinches up with Deans. A nice left hand lands by Birthday.
Birthday putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Deans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Deans wants to get back to striking at distance but Birthday won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Birthday.
Deans is breathing heavily. Birthday just leaning against Deans, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deans takes a shot to the head. The referee calls for Birthday to work.
Deans trying to control the position but instead, Birthday has worked for underhooks and has pushed Deans into the cage. Birthday pressing his opponent against the cage. Deans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Birthday scores with a knee to the head.
Birthday cracks Deans with a nice body shot. Birthday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Birthday dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Deans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Birthday has him pressed against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Birthday takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Deans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Birthday landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Deans can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Birthday. Birthday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Birthday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Birthday throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Birthday effectively controlling the action here. Birthday comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Birthday lands a body shot. Deans takes a knee to the side of the body. Birthday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deans's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Birthday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action! Knees in the clinch landing for Birthday.
Birthday lands a nice knee to the body. Birthday digs a right hand into Deans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deans's gas tank. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Birthday lands a good knee to the midsection. Deans won't want to take too many of those. Birthday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Birthday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Birthday dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Deans just misses with a punch to the body.
Deans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Birthday counters with a leg kick. Deans throws a combination that misses and Birthday counters with a nice kick to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Birthday moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Birthday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A left lands for Birthday. Birthday fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Deans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Deans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deans tries to sprawl but Birthday drives through with a takedown into half guard. Birthday uses his free foot to push down on Deans's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Deans. Birthday content just to control the position here. Birthday lands with some strikes. Birthday working the ground and pound effectively.
Birthday unloading with bombs! Corey Birthday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Birthday controlling from mount. Birthday seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Deans for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Birthday is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Deans can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Corey Birthday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Birthday controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Birthday punishing his opponent with strikes. Birthday controlling his opponent. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Deans wants to control but Birthday is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Corey Birthday showed his dominance in that final round. Well Birthday 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Corey Birthday! Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Corey Birthday! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Corey Birthday!
Corey Birthday wins by unanimous decision! A relieved looking Corey Birthday thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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