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DBC 13: Rene vs Betoni PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Media (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 Las Vegas, Oscar Nunez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Media!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunez shoots in but Media avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Media stuffs the takedown.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Media as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Media closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nunez circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Media looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Media, pushing him back against the cage.
Media has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nunez is trying to keep an underhook but Media manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nunez trying to control from the bottom.
Media throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Media is looking to advance position but Nunez won't allow it.
Media wants to work for an arm triangle but Nunez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez trying to control here.
Nunez controlling the position well.
Nunez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Media manages to pass to mount!
Nunez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Nunez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Media has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nunez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Media missing with punches from the back.
Media tries to keep control of the position but Nunez is staying busy.
Nunez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nunez tries to hold on but Media postures up.
Nunez blocking the ground and pound.
Nunez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Media is looking to work his way around to Nunez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Media tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Media throwing strikes here but Nunez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Media tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nunez tries to improve his position but instead Media has taken his back!
Media doesn't have the hooks in and Nunez manages to turn into his guard.
Nunez trying to control the position from guard on top but Media is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Media is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunez defends well.
Nunez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Media on the ground.
Media is trying to control the position but Nunez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Media seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nunez wants to control from the top but Media keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Oscar Nunez.
Nunez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Media changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nunez tries to avoid it but Media manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nunez to the ground. Nunez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Media shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunez as he jumps to the side.
Nunez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Media sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunez somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunez shoots in looking for a takedown. Media tries to sprawl out of it but Nunez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Media manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Media will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Media shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Media was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nunez tries to hold on but Media postures up.
Media is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nunez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nunez shrugs it off.
Media takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nunez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Media.
Nunez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Media stands up out of the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez tries for a takedown but Media sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Media changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nunez tries to avoid it but Media manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nunez to the ground. Nunez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Nunez with that takedown attempt.
Nunez moves into the clinch.
Media prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Nunez.
A knee to the head by Nunez.
Nunez pulls guard.
Media wants to control from the top but Nunez keeps moving.
Media advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Media prevents Nunez from improving his position.
Nunez actively working from the bottom here.
Media stops Nunez from getting back to his feet.
Media is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Nunez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Nunez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Paul Media has got the better of the ground game so far.
Media parries the strikes from Nunez easily there. Nunez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Media to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunez laying and praying for a moment but Media takes advantage and regains half guard.
Media is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez stops Media from getting back to his feet.
Media looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Media is breathing heavily.
Nunez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Media pushes Nunez off looking to stand but Nunez dives back in and keeps control.
Media tries to get to full guard but Nunez has control of the leg.
Media is not content to let Nunez control the position.
Nunez wants to free his trapped foot but Media is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Media wants to control but Nunez is keeping busy.
Media tries to roll over but Nunez keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Media manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Media looking for a guillotine here but Nunez defends easily.
Nunez looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Media will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Media closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nunez circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nunez.
Media stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Media wants it to stay on the feet.
Nunez dives in and grabs Media's left leg, looking for a takedown. Media pushes down on Nunez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunez keeps Media at a distance using the push kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nunez is defended easily by Media.
Media shoots in for a takedown but Nunez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Media dives in and grabs Nunez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nunez pushes down on Media's head and hops out.
Media takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Media fails with a takedown attempt.
Media dodges the punch combination from Nunez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nunez clinches up with Media and pushes him back against the cage.
Nunez jumps guard.
Nunez kicks Media off and gets to his feet.
Nunez shoots in for a double leg but Media sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab lands there for Nunez.
Media throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nunez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Media is in Nunez's guard.
Nunez is trying to keep Media in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Media uses it to pass to side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Media just content to control the position.
Nunez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nunez is looking to improve his position.
Nunez is staying active underneath Media, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez wants to stand back up but Media manages to pass into side control.
Nunez sneaks back into half guard.
Media prevents Nunez from improving his position.
Media is trying to work for a kimura but Nunez is defending well.
Nunez is looking for a sweep. Media is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Media thows a huge punch but Nunez dodges it nicely.
Media seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nunez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nunez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Media passes Nunez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Media is working for a kimura but Nunez is defending it quite comfortably.
Nunez kicks Media off and gets back to his feet.
Paul Media seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Media takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oscar Nunez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Media is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Media fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunez avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Nunez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Media has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paul Media!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Novac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Novac comes to the cage accompanied by For the taking - Time is running out. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Novac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Greene!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Novac.
Good shot there by Novac.
Novac misses with a series of wild punches.
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick.
Novac misses with a combination
and Greene counters with a leg kick.
Greene stalks Novac and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Novac's face. Novac staggers backwards, shaken.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.
Novac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greene is fending him off so far but Novac persists. Nope, Greene circles away and we're back to standing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Greene - that will leave a mark!
Greene lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene throws a head kick but Novac moves out of range.
Novac throws a right hand that Greene ducks under and follows up with a left that Greene also avoids with ease.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Novac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greene lands with a slapping head kick.
No luck for Novac with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Novac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Novac moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novac is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Greene.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Novac is defended easily by Greene.
Novac is breathing heavily.
Greene throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Novac's head.
Roy Novac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novac throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene tries a head kick but it misses.
Greene misses with a head kick.
Kai Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Novac. Novac gets slowly back to his feet.
Novac misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Greene.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greene misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene misses with a two punch combination.
Novac takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Novac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Novac fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Nice body kick from Greene.
Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Novac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greene lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horrible takedown by Novac or perhaps it was just good defense by Greene which made him look bad.
Greene lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Greene throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greene digs a good hook to Novac's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Greene.
Novac closes the distance and clinches up with Greene, looking for a takedown. Novac pushes Greene against the cage but Greene circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Greene both land. Nice combination.
Greene digs a good hook to Novac's body.
Greene throws a head kick but Novac moves out of range.
Greene shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Novac eats them both and turns towards Greene to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Greene looks for the body kick but Novac saw that one coming.
Donk. Novac catches Greene right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Greene.
Novac misses with a few strikes there.
Greene lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Novac shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense.
Novac takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Greene lands with a slapping head kick.
Novac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novac looks to land a combination but Greene avoids it well.
Novac shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greene thumps Novac with a low kick.
Greene scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novac takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Greene. No joy for Novac on that attempt.
Greene lands with a slapping head kick.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Novac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Greene plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Novac shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Greene dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Novac is looking to clinch.
Novac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greene throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Novac's head.
Novac will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Greene throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Novac's head.
Novac takes one on the button.
Greene throws a series of punches but Novac avoids them all with ease.
Greene lands with a kick to the ribs.
Novac shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Novac. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Greene dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novac. That did some damage!
Novac throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Greene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greene lets loose with a powerful body kick. Novac will feel that in the morning.
Novac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greene stalks Novac and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Novac's face. Novac staggers backwards, shaken.
Novac closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kai Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Greene. Novac shrugs it off though.
Greene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Novac. Those never looked like landing.
Greene lands a head kick!
Novac avoids the head kick by Greene.
A combination from Novac does no damage.
Novac throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Greene!
Greene lands a high kick!
Novac fails to land with a series of punches.
Greene throws a right and a left that both miss.
Novac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greene lands a head kick. Novac smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Novac throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greene is working the combinations to good effect here.
Novac takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A combination from Greene does no damage.
Novac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greene lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Novac fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Greene throws out a loose jab but Novac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novac throws a series of strikes that have Greene backpedaling.
Novac slips a jab and a cross from Greene.
Novac wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greene.
Novac shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Novac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novac takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Novac ducks right into an uppercut from Greene.
Greene throws a head kick but Novac moves out of range.
Good work by Greene as he checks the leg kick.
Novac fails to land with a series of punches.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene throws a head kick but Novac moves out of range.
Greene avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greene throws a head kick that Novac semi-blocks.
Roy Novac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novac moves in looking to clinch but Greene pushes him off.
Greene throws a head kick but Novac moves out of range.
Novac misses with a double jab.
Novac loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
Novac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greene.
Greene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Novac.
Greene lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novac closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Greene's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greene looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Novac is defending well. Greene quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Novac has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Greene celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kai Greene!
An out of breath Kai Greene thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jonghyun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevak Magakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magakian is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sevak Magakian Highlights. This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kim Jonghyun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sevak Magakian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magakian misses with a kick to the body.
Magakian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jonghyun swivels and escapes.
Magakian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jonghyun's waist but Jonghyun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magakian off to one side.
Magakian throws a big shot that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magakian has had enough of the clinch but Jonghyun keeps him there for the moment.
Jonghyun prevents the takedown attempt.
Kim Jonghyun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sevak Magakian.
Magakian is working for takedown but Jonghyun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jonghyun lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jonghyun.
Magakian looks gassed!
Magakian is looking for a takedown.
Jonghyun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magakian clinches up with Jonghyun and pushes him back against the cage.
Magakian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jonghyun prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magakian working hard to break the clinch.
Jonghyun missing with knees to the body.
Jonghyun putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Magakian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jonghyun landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jonghyun obliges.
A knee to the head by Jonghyun.
Jonghyun scores a nice knee to the body.
Magakian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jonghyun.
Magakian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jonghyun lands a good knee to the midsection. Magakian won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonghyun scores with a knee to the head.
Jonghyun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid body kick from Jonghyun.
Magakian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jonghyun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim Jonghyun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonghyun lands a head kick!
Magakian moves into the clinch.
Magakian takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun lands a knee to the body.
Jonghyun looking to slow down the pace here.
Jonghyun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magakian is defending well for now.
Jonghyun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jonghyun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jonghyun feints a jab promting Magakian to slip. Jonghyun then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magakian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sevak Magakian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magakian darts in and clinches Jonghyun up against the cage.
Jonghyun scores with a knee to the head.
Jonghyun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magakian is defending well for now.
Magakian takes an elbow to the temple.
Jonghyun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magakian avoids it.
Jonghyun using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magakian has Jonghyun pressed against the cage, preventing Jonghyun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jonghyun with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magakian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magakian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jonghyun works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jonghyun passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magakian!
Magakian tries to reverse the position but Jonghyun maintains control.
Jonghyun throwing strikes here but Magakian is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jonghyun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jonghyun working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Magakian is trying desperately to improve position.
Magakian is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jonghyun thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Magakian regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magakian is trying to stand.
Magakian trying to control here.
Jonghyun uses his free foot to push down on Magakian's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magakian.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jonghyun tries to control but Magakian wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonghyun looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jonghyun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magakian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jonghyun.
Magakian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jonghyun.
Magakian has closed the distance and engaged Jonghyun in a clinch.
Magakian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magakian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jonghyun breaks from the clinch.
Magakian cracks Jonghyun with an open hand slap.
Jonghyun takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magakian drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magakian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magakian is breathing heavily.
Jonghyun looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonghyun keeping moving, preventing Magakian from controlling successfully.
Magakian throws an elbow that misses. Jonghyun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magakian's guard. Nice move by Jonghyun!
Magakian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jonghyun is aware though and is defending well.
Jonghyun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jonghyun is looking to advance position but Magakian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jonghyun is in a horrible position here. Magakian smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magakian with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jonghyun is trying desperately to improve position.
Magakian looking to control but Jonghyun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jonghyun regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun is looking to improve his position.
Magakian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jonghyun is just riding it out for now. Magakian eventually gives up the hold.
Magakian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magakian stalling away here and it's allowed Jonghyun to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sevak Magakian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jonghyun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jonghyun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jonghyun keeping moving, preventing Magakian from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magakian throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sevak Magakian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Magakian misses with a series of wild punches.
Magakian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jonghyun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jonghyun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magakian under the eye.
Magakian moves into range and clinches up with Jonghyun.
Magakian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jonghyun utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jonghyun is trying to break the clinch but Magakian is controlling him.
Jonghyun trying to land knees to the body.
Jonghyun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magakian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonghyun missing with knees to the body.
Magakian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jonghyun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonghyun unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jonghyun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jonghyun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jonghyun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Magakian wants a takedown.
Kim Jonghyun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sevak Magakian.
Jonghyun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magakian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jonghyun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jonghyun lands a high kick!
Magakian shoots in but no luck this time.
Jonghyun stuffs the takedown.
Jonghyun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Magakian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jonghyun throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magakian takes a kick to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Jonghyun.
Magakian throws a series of punches but Jonghyun moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonghyun lands with a kick to the temple. Magakian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Magakian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jonghyun connects with a crisp jab.
Jonghyun dodges the punch combination from Magakian.
Jonghyun lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jonghyun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magakian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magakian shoots in looking for a takedown but Jonghyun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magakian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magakian has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jonghyun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jonghyun.
Jonghyun dodges the punch combination from Magakian.
Jonghyun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magakian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jonghyun swinging wildly here.
Magakian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jonghyun counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jonghyun connects with a solid leg kick.
Kim Jonghyun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jonghyun lands a leg kick that knocks Magakian off balance momentarily.
Magakian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jonghyun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magakian somewhat.
Jonghyun moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun wants to stall.
Jonghyun working Magakian over with knees to the body.
Magakian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jonghyun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Jonghyun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magakian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jonghyun to the ground. Magakian is now in Jonghyun's guard.
Magakian trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonghyun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonghyun wants to stand up but Magakian is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonghyun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magakian.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jonghyun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jonghyun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jonghyun!
Kim Jonghyun gave a mention to 5th Round Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Great Cornholio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Sands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Great Cornholio!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sands lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sands.
It looks like Great Cornholio has been cut.
Cornholio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sands to the mat! Sands manages to get full guard.
Cornholio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cornholio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cornholio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cornholio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cornholio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sands wants to stand and escape but Cornholio is having none of it.
Cornholio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sands works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sands looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cornholio wants to pass the guard but Sands is keeping the position.
Cornholio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cornholio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cornholio with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cornholio lands a couple of elbows.
Cornholio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cornholio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cornholio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sands is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cornholio dives into side control.
Cornholio in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sands on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sands defending against the ground and pound.
Sands is looking for a sweep.
Sands is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornholio is trying to get an arm triangle but Sands is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cornholio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sands is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cornholio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sands can't do much from the bottom here.
Cornholio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sands is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sands keeps working.
Cornholio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cornholio working the head and body with strikes.
Sands tries to bench press Cornholio off him but Cornholio keeps the position.
Cornholio working the ground and pound from side control.
Cornholio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sands is looking to regain half guard here but Cornholio keeps moving and retains side control.
Cornholio landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sands manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cornholio's best efforts.
Cornholio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cornholio is working for a submission of some sort.
Cornholio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cornholio lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cornholio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cornholio connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sands keeping moving, preventing Cornholio from controlling successfully.
Sands is working an open guard so Cornholio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sands enables Cornholio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sands manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Cornholio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Great Cornholio's cut.
That's time! Sands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cornholio closes the distance and clinches up with Sands, looking for a takedown. Cornholio pushes Sands against the cage but Sands circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cornholio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cornholio lands a nice hook to Sands's body. Sands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sands tries to land a front kick but Cornholio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sands bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sands lands some shots froms side control.
Cornholio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cornholio actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornholio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cornholio.
Cornholio manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornholio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sands.
Sands with a nice cross.
Cornholio stalks Sands and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sands's face. Sands staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sands looks to throw the jab but Cornholio is out of range.
Sands scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Sands finds it's target.
Sands keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cornholio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cornholio slips under a jab from Sands.
Sands shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cornholio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sands sizes up Cornholio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sands throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cornholio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands is trying to get back to full guard.
Cornholio 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.
Sands has hold of Cornholio's hands but Cornholio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cornholio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sands looking for submissions off his back.
Cornholio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cornholio seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands wants to control but Cornholio is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Cornholio.
Sands tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cornholio manages to move to mount!
Cornholio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cornholio has hold of Sands's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sands manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sands bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cornholio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sands gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cornholio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cornholio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cornholio striking off his back but it's not causing Sands any problems.
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!
Cornholio has his foot on Sands's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sands works his way back into a safe position though.
Cornholio pushes a forearm under Sands's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sands is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Great Cornholio!
Great Cornholio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Cockren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McFinnegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey McFinnegan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
208 lbs
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29
215 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Cockren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey McFinnegan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McFinnegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from McFinnegan misses.
McFinnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Cockren counters with a single leg into guard. McFinnegan didn't expect that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cockren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cockren controlling from the top position.
Cockren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cockren looking to pass the guard.
McFinnegan keeping moving, preventing Cockren from controlling successfully.
McFinnegan working for a triangle but Cockren defends it easily.
Cockren works over McFinnegan with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockren postures up in McFinnegan's guard and throws a big left but McFinnegan blocks it.
Cockren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFinnegan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cockren.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cockren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cockren trying to control the position from guard on top but McFinnegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cockren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McFinnegan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cockren scoring with punches to the head and body.
McFinnegan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cockren chips away with some ground and pound.
Cockren wants to pass the guard but McFinnegan is keeping the position.
Cockren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockren stands and steps away. McFinnegan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McFinnegan scores with a hook to the body. Cockren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFinnegan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cockren is trying to defend but McFinnegan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McFinnegan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cockren defends it well.
McFinnegan wants to pass to mount but Cockren is defending the position.
Cockren desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockren is defending against the submission attempts here by McFinnegan.
Cockren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McFinnegan wants to control from the top but Cockren keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFinnegan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cockren is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McFinnegan, into his guard.
Cockren wants to control from the top but McFinnegan keeps moving.
Cockren 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.
Cockren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cockren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFinnegan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cockren connects with a decent elbow.
Cockren looks up at the clock and then as McFinnegan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cockren smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFinnegan pushes Cockren away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cockren gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Cockren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McFinnegan shoots in and gets a takedown into Cockren's guard.
Cockren trying to control the position here.
McFinnegan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McFinnegan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cockren controlling McFinnegan's posture.
Cockren striking from his own guard.
McFinnegan looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockren pulls McFinnegan in close to prevent any damage.
McFinnegan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McFinnegan is trying to work for a kimura but Cockren is defending well.
Cockren is pressing down on McFinnegan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFinnegan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McFinnegan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McFinnegan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cockren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cockren struggling a bit here.
McFinnegan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFinnegan swings around for an armbar but Cockren sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McFinnegan's guard.
Cockren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cockren wants to control from the top but McFinnegan keeps moving.
McFinnegan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cockren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cockren trying to control but McFinnegan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cockren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cockren stands up over McFinnegan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McFinnegan keeping moving, preventing Cockren from controlling successfully.
Cockren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cockren throwing strikes from guard but McFinnegan blocks nicely.
McFinnegan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cockren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McFinnegan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFinnegan looking for a guillotine here but Cockren defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFinnegan is looking for a triangle but Cockren pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mickey McFinnegan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cockren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McFinnegan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cockren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McFinnegan wants to take Cockren's back but he can't do it this time.
McFinnegan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cockren is on top in guard.
Cockren throwing strikes from guard but McFinnegan blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockren stands up over McFinnegan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cockren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McFinnegan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cockren distracts McFinnegan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cockren postures up.
Cockren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McFinnegan keeping moving, preventing Cockren from controlling successfully.
Cockren stays in close to McFinnegan's body and controls the position.
McFinnegan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockren chips away with some ground and pound.
Cockren advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFinnegan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cockren working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cockren connects with a nice short shot to McFinnegan's temple.
Cockren 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.
McFinnegan actively working from the bottom here.
McFinnegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cockren is pressing down on McFinnegan's thigh, looking to free his foot. McFinnegan is holding on for now.
Cockren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cockren working over McFinnegan with some ground and pound. McFinnegan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McFinnegan is trying to maintain the position but Cockren is very close to passing his half guard.
McFinnegan is looking to get back to full guard here but Cockren has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McFinnegan, who protects the arm well.
McFinnegan is looking to reverse the position.
Cockren working the head and body with strikes.
Cockren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockren controls the position.
McFinnegan defending against the ground and pound.
McFinnegan being controlled for a moment.
McFinnegan is not content to let Cockren control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockren tries for a kimura but McFinnegan is defending well.
Cockren grinds an elbow into McFinnegan's temple.
Cockren lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cockren working the ground and pound.
Cockren works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cockren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cockren working the head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Cockren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cockren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Cockren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zangief Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenzelle Smith Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zangief Zangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lenzelle Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zangief shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith Jr defends it nicely.
Zangief misses with a takedown
and Smith Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zangief thinking.
Zangief shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith Jr counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Zangief badly! Smith Jr follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Zangief out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Smith Jr finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lenzelle Smith Jr!
Lenzelle Smith Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norbert Grupe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panagiotis Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grupe comes into the arena with Organized Konfusion - Bring It On (Buckwild Remix) blaring out of the sound system. Norbert Grupe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norbert Grupe!
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, Panagiotis Papadopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grupe scores with a decent looking hook.
Papadopoulos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papadopoulos tries for a takedown but Grupe circles away easily
and Grupe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grupe is fending him off so far but Papadopoulos persists. Nope, Grupe circles away and we're back to standing.
Panagiotis Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grupe counters with a nice uppercut.
Norbert Grupe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panagiotis Papadopoulos.
Grupe throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grupe pinned against the cage. Grupe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Papadopoulos fails with the takedown
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos misses with a takedown
and Grupe counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Papadopoulos! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Grupe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norbert Grupe!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kova Vasuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen has chosen "Now You've Got Something to Die For" by Lamb of God as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kova Vasuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasuri.
Hansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooh!!! Hansen has knocked Vasuri down with a huge combo! Hansen steps away and waves a wobbly Vasuri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Kova Vasuri has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen avoids the head kick by Vasuri.
Vasuri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hansen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hansen postures up in Vasuri's guard and throws a big left but Vasuri blocks it.
Hansen content to stall in guard here.
Vasuri can't keep his opponent in guard - Hansen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vasuri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vasuri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hansen.
Hansen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hansen passes to full mount!
Hansen unloading with bombs!
Hansen controlling the pace for now.
Hansen lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands a big shot there that rocks Vasuri but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hansen postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Vasuri in real trouble here! The ref calls for Vasuri to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Hansen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Rene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joni Betoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rene comes to the cage accompanied by Billionaire. Betoni is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Vinnie Paz - Brick Wall. Shane Rene 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Rene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joni Betoni!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rene scores with a jab to the body.
Rene takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rene connects with a body shot that sends Betoni's belly button to the back.
Rene avoids a kick to the body.
Rene with a hook.
Betoni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Betoni thuds his right hand into Rene's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Shane Rene has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betoni ducks under a wild hook from Rene.
Rene throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Betoni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Betoni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Betoni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Betoni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Betoni throws a nice looking combination but Rene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Betoni misses the shot to the body.
Rene scores with a nice body kick.
Betoni looks gassed!
Rene missing with a left hand there. Betoni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Rene misses its intended target.
Betoni tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rene lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Betoni.
Rene lands a jab.
It looks like Joni Betoni has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rene thows a body shot but no joy.
Rene changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rene drops Betoni with a naaaaasty hook - Betoni is in real trouble here! Rene dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Rene!
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