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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshad Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Check it out. Shield has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Arshad Singh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam Shield's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Shield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arshad Singh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shield's half guard.
Shield is breathing heavily.
Singh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shield's head.
Singh wants to pass the guard but Shield is defending well.
Singh content to control rather than advance.
Shield taking some punishment here, with Singh in his half guard.
Shield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Singh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is pressing down on Shield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shield is holding on for now.
Shield wants to get back to full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Arshad Singh hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Singh motions for Shield to come forward. Singh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shield tries a head kick but it misses.
Singh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Singh won't allow Shield to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to pass the guard but Shield is keeping the position.
Singh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Singh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh wants to control from the top but Shield keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Arshad Singh.
Singh lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick by Shield misses
and Singh counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Singh.
Singh looks to land a body kick but Shield moved away.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Singh! Shield is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arshad Singh!
Arshad Singh bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Goodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Christmas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Goodson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodson cracks Christmas with an open hand slap.
It looks like Lee Christmas has been cut.
Goodson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christmas swings for the body but Goodson moves out of range.
Goodson throws a monster overhand right that drops Christmas! Goodson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Goodson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ygor Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasse Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansson has chosen Saliva - Click Click Boom as his entrance music. Hasse Hansson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
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269 lbs
14 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ygor Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hasse Hansson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hansson tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Hansson.
Hansson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savage defends it nicely.
Hansson throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
Savage is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Savage lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hansson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hansson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hansson throws a series of punches but Savage moves out of range.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ygor Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Hansson. Beautiful body shot.
Savage avoids the body shot from Hansson.
Savage misses with a hook. Hansson ducked under it nicely.
Hansson throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hansson misses with a few strikes there.
Hansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Hansson.
Hansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage tries to clinch up.
Hansson throws a right hand that Savage ducks under and follows up with a left that Savage also avoids with ease.
Hansson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savage, pushing him back against the cage.
Hansson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savage lands a nice knee 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!
Hansson can't find room to land a body shot as Savage controls the action.
Savage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Savage tries a knee to the head but Hansson blocks it.
Hansson can't break the clinch.
Hansson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hansson is trying to force a seperation but Savage has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a knee to the body.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Savage crunches a lovely knee into Hansson's ribcage.
Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hansson.
Savage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hansson avoids it.
Hansson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hansson avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Hansson tries to pull guard but Savage won't allow it.
Savage utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hansson looks gassed!
Savage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Hasse Hansson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hansson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Savage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hansson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Savage tries a knee to the head but Hansson blocks it.
Savage misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Hansson avoids the damage to the body.
Savage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hansson pulls guard successfully.
Savage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Ygor Savage wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Savage fakes the leg kick and cracks Hansson in the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ygor Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hasse Hansson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hansson forces Savage back against the cage and clinches.
Hansson tries for a takedown but Savage manages to get underhooks.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hansson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ygor Savage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Savage.
Savage takes a shot to the head.
Savage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hansson's efforts to push away.
Hansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hansson is defending well for now.
Hansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savage lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Savage tries a knee to the head but Hansson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Savage.
Hansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hansson.
Hansson misses with the combination.
Savage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hansson works over Savage's head and body with a nice combination.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansson.
Hansson moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hansson blocks it with crossed arms.
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hansson blocks it with crossed arms.
Savage working Hansson over with knees to the body.
Hansson is breathing heavily.
Savage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hansson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hansson avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Savage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Savage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savage misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Savage.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Hansson blocks with his arms.
Hansson tries to break the clinch but Savage is controlling the position.
Hansson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson tries to break the clinch but Savage is controlling the position.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Hansson blocks with his arms.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hansson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hansson avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Hansson breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hansson is defended easily by Savage.
Savage moves into the clinch.
Hansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hansson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savage misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savage looking to throw knees to the head but Hansson is blocking nicely.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Savage looking to throw knees to the head but Hansson is blocking nicely.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hansson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hansson wants to break free but Savage has control.
Hansson tries for a takedown but Savage manages to get underhooks.
Ygor Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasse Hansson.
Hansson tries to break the clinch but Savage is controlling the position.
Savage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Savage lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Hansson fails to land.
Hansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ygor Savage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hasse Hansson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Savage misses with a low kick.
Savage takes the fight into the clinch.
Hansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Savage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Savage prevents Hansson from breaking the clinch.
Hansson is looking to break free of the clinch but Savage has double underhooks.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hansson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Hansson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage lands a nice knee to the body.
Hansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savage misses with a knee strike.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hansson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savage missing with knees to the body.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hansson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Savage looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hansson is trying to stall.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Hansson blocks with his arms.
Savage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savage.
Hansson managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hansson blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansson manages to break the clinch.
Savage wants to slow Hansson down by chopping away at his legs.
Hansson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savage avoids the head kick by Hansson.
Hansson checks a leg kick.
Ygor Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hansson misses.
No joy there for Hansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hansson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savage looks for the body kick but Hansson saw that one coming.
Hasse Hansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage throws a head kick but Hansson moves out of range.
Hansson misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hansson misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson misses with a few strikes there.
Hansson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hansson moves out of range as Savage throws a body kick.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansson manages to avoid it.
Hansson misses with a two punch combination.
Hansson moves out of range of the leg kick from Savage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage 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.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ygor Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savage, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ygor Savage!
Ygor Savage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matti Moukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen has chosen The Realest Sport as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matti Moukari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Allen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moukari.
Moukari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moukari clinches up with Allen and pushes him back against the cage.
Moukari trying to control the position but instead, Allen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moukari into the cage.
Moukari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moukari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moukari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allen.
Moukari clinches up with Allen and pushes him back against the cage.
Allen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moukari manages to break the clinch.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Moukari tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moukari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moukari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moukari wants to clinch up but Allen keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moukari. That's going to slow Allen down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukari tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
Moukari is looking to clinch.
Moukari tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Allen has closed the distance and engaged Moukari in a clinch.
Moukari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Allen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moukari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moukari.
Allen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matti Moukari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Allen.
Allen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moukari prevents it.
Moukari taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moukari manages to break the clinch.
Allen shoots for a takedown but Moukari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moukari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moukari tries for a takedown but Allen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moukari clinches.
Moukari lands a body punch.
Moukari taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moukari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
Moukari lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moukari lands an elbow inside.
Moukari gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moukari is pressed up against the cage. Allen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moukari down to the mat. Moukari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moukari moves in looking to clinch but Allen pushes him off.
Moukari tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Allen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moukari thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukari is looking to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moukari - that will leave a mark!
Moukari takes the fight into the clinch.
Moukari lands a nice elbow.
Moukari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Moukari.
Moukari wants to clinch.
Allen misses with a takedown
and Moukari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moukari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moukari.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moukari pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moukari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Allen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moukari is defending well.
Allen being controlled against the cage.
Moukari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Allen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moukari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Allen is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Moukari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moukari throws a lazy uppercut
and Allen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Moukari!
Moukari is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen wants to finish this one by submission but Moukari is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Allen.
Allen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Allen with shots to the head and body - Moukari looks very uncomfortable down there.
Allen tries to control but Moukari wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moukari is desperately trying to improve his position but Allen has a good base and remains in mount.
Allen landing shots from mount.
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.
Allen landing strikes from the mount and Moukari is in trouble!
Allen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Allen controlling his opponent.
Moukari is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Allen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Allen looking to secure an arm triangle but Moukari defends it well.
Moukari tries to hold on but Allen pushes him away.
Moukari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Allen.
Moukari working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Moukari can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Allen looking to finish Moukari with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moukari!
Allen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Allen working the ground and pound effectively.
Allen with a couple of short strikes.
Allen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Moukari is now in Allen's guard. A big mistake from Allen there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Moukari gets to his feet - Allen follows without any prompting.
Allen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moukari was covering up waiting for the punch and Allen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moukari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Allen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moukari, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen has a takedown stuffed.
Allen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moukari but Moukari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Allen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moukari tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Allen is in Moukari's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moukari trying to keep a closed guard but Allen is proving a slippery customer.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Moukari blocks nicely.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Moukari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Allen 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!
Moukari drives through and clinches with Allen against the cage.
Allen is looking for a takedown.
Moukari tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body.
Allen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moukari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moukari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moukari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Allen's defenses.
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matti Moukari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Allen.
Moukari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allen.
Moukari with a knee to the head.
Moukari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moukari wants to clinch.
Moukari instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukari breaks from the clinch.
Moukari tries to clinch
and Allen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Allen.
Jason Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moukari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moukari pulls Allen in close to his closed guard and prevents Allen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Allen trying to control but Moukari is working from the bottom.
Moukari wriggles free and stands up.
Matti Moukari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen dives in and grabs Moukari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moukari pushes down on Allen's head and hops out.
Moukari throws a right hand that misses
and Allen counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moukari tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
Moukari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moukari pinned against the cage. Moukari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moukari throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Moukari tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Moukari tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
Moukari closes the distance and clinches.
Moukari lands with a light punch inside.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown but Moukari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Allen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moukari avoids it really well and circles away.
Moukari tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
Moukari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Moukari gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Allen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Allen trying to control but Moukari is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moukari has his feet on Allen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Allen closes the distance and pushes Moukari back into the cage.
Moukari stalling in the clinch but Allen improves position.
Moukari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moukari trying to land knees to the body.
Allen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Allen manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Allen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moukari is looking to reverse the position.
Allen throws a strike aimed at the side of Moukari's head but Moukari avoids it well.
Allen trying to control the action but Moukari is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matti Moukari.
I think Moukari 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 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Moukari!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between O Shea Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Furcal (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, O Shea Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Furcal!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Furcal is looking to improve his position.
Jackson throwing shots but Furcal is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furcal tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Furcal is looking to escape.
Jackson is looking to stall here but Furcal recovers full guard.
Furcal is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furcal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Furcal's brow.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Furcal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furcal keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Furcal looking for a sweep. Not yet Furcal, not yet.
Furcal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Furcal passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furcal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Furcal eventually gives up the hold.
Furcal moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furcal working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Furcal punishing his opponent with strikes.
Furcal throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Furcal loaded up on that one.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Furcal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson avoids a strike by Furcal and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Furcal's guard! Fantastic escape!
Furcal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Furcal keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furcal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Furcal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Furcal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson won't allow Furcal to sweep him here.
Furcal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furcal throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Furcal throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Furcal is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson missing with punches from the bottom.
Furcal is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furcal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Furcal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Furcal throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Furcal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Furcal is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furcal to get the leverage.
Furcal uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Furcal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Furcal prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Furcal blocks Jackson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Furcal with the ground and pound from mount.
Furcal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Furcal throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Furcal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Furcal sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Furcal looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mike Furcal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Furcal looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to hold on but Furcal pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson tries to hold on but Furcal pushes him away.
Jackson manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Jackson, under a barage of strikes from Furcal.
Furcal blocks the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Furcal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Furcal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Furcal eventually gives up the hold.
Furcal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Furcal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson landing small, sideways elbows.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jackson is holding on to half guard well.
Furcal working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Furcal.
Jackson punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furcal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Furcal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Furcal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furcal is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furcal to get the leverage.
Furcal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Furcal is breathing heavily.
Jackson punching from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Furcal trying to advance position but Jackson counters by regaining guard.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Furcal manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Furcal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Furcal is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Furcal's guard.
Furcal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Furcal tries to pass.
Furcal stops Jackson from standing up.
Furcal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Furcal passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Furcal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Furcal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furcal wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Furcal.
Furcal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Furcal is controlling well.
Furcal is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Furcal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Furcal's back!
Furcal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Furcal tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but Furcal is blocking nicely.
Furcal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Furcal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Furcal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Furcal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Furcal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Furcal is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furcal trying to control here.
Furcal has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Furcal is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Furcal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is pressing down on Furcal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Furcal is holding on for now.
Furcal is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furcal is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
O Shea Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furcal is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mike Furcal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furcal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Furcal sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furcal is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Furcal's head.
Furcal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Shea Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Furcal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Furcal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honovi Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burov's entrance music is Russian Rocket. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Burov!
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, Honovi Blackfoot!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackfoot swings for the body but Burov moves out of range.
Blackfoot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blackfoot misses the shot to the body.
Blackfoot has a takedown stuffed.
Blackfoot misses with a hook.
Burov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackfoot.
Blackfoot has his takedown stuffed
and Burov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burov.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blackfoot's guard.
Blackfoot is working an open guard so Burov takes the opportunity to 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!
Danga de danga de dang - Burov scores with a four punch combination!
Blackfoot throws a right hand that misses
and Burov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Honovi Blackfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackfoot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blackfoot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burov counters with a nice body shot.
Burov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blackfoot.
Pavel Burov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honovi Blackfoot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burov pushes Blackfoot off and gets back to his feet.
Blackfoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burov moves away.
Burov stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackfoot. Blackfoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Blackfoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Burov.
Burov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blackfoot throws a lazy uppercut
and Blackfoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Blackfoot misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burov manages to avoid it.
Blackfoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burov as he avoids it easily.
Burov slips under a jab from Blackfoot.
A jab from Blackfoot misses.
Burov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackfoot.
Burov lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackfoot looks gassed!
Burov throws a series of punches but Blackfoot avoids them all with ease.
Blackfoot misses with an uppercut. Burov saw that one coming.
Blackfoot shoots for a double leg takedown but Burov sprawls well. He's pushed Blackfoot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blackfoot's head backwards.
Blackfoot tries to move into range but Burov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blackfoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackfoot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burov is fending him off so far but Blackfoot persists. Nope, Burov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burov scores with a nice right hand.
Burov cracks Blackfoot with a good jab.
Burov works Blackfoot's body with a nice hook.
Burov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burov stays in close to Blackfoot's body and controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burov won't allow Blackfoot to sweep him here.
We're going to have a standup here because Pavel Burov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Blackfoot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burov to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot misses with an uppercut. Burov saw that one coming.
A cross from Burov lands.
Burov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackfoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burov.
Burov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blackfoot throws a hook but Burov avoids it easily.
Burov cracks Blackfoot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blackfoot misses with a takedown
and Burov counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Blackfoot misses its intended target.
Blackfoot misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackfoot swings for the body but Burov moves out of range.
Blackfoot with a poor takedown
and Burov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Burov 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.
Burov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burov.
It looks like Honovi Blackfoot has been cut.
Burov defending well as Blackfoot loads up on a big left hand.
Burov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackfoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackfoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackfoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackfoot shoots in for a double leg but Burov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blackfoot is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackfoot misses the jab.
Blackfoot throws a body punch but Burov moves out of range.
Burov drops Blackfoot with a beautiful combination! Blackfoot stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burov is looking for the KO!
Blackfoot is still on wobbly legs! Can Burov finish him?
Blackfoot gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Burov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Blackfoot is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Burov!
Pavel Burov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Potter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter misses with a two punch combination.
Potter doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Potter scores with a jab to the body.
Potter moves into the clinch.
Miller misses with some punches.
Potter blocks an uppercut.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potter lands a shot to the body.
Potter lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Potter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller working aggressively here.
Potter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Potter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potter.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Potter.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Potter lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Potter has the dominant position.
Miller misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Potter.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Potter has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Potter.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Potter works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potter.
A short right from Potter on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
Potter drops Miller onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Miller is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Miller is rocked!
Potter creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Miller's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Miller drops to his knees and Potter pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Potter!
Harry Potter bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Burell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Sgt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burell comes to the cage accompanied by When Worlds Collide--Powerman 5000. Sgt has chosen Full Metal Jacket as his entrance music. Justin Burell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lee Sgt's chin.
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217 lbs
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244 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Burell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Sgt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sgt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burell misses with a takedown
and Sgt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Justin Burell has been cut.
Burell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sgt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burell thinking.
Burell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sgt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sgt throws a nice looking combination but Burell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sgt counters with a straight right hand.
Burell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sgt counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Burell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sgt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Justin Burell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sgt throws a nice looking combination but Burell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Sgt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burell has his takedown stuffed
and Sgt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burell really felt that one!
A jab from Sgt finds it's way through Burell's defenses.
Lee Sgt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sgt throws a series of strikes that have Burell backpedaling.
Sgt lands a head kick. Burell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sgt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sgt lands a head shot.
Sgt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sgt misses with a few strikes there.
Burell misses with a takedown
and Sgt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sgt misses with the combination.
Sgt misses with a double jab.
Burell tries for a takedown but Sgt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sgt scores with a one two! Burell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sgt as he jumps to the side.
Burell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Sgt counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sgt.
Sgt misses with a two punch combination.
Sgt moves out of range as Burell strikes.
Sgt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sgt misses with a few strikes there.
Burell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Justin Burell's cut is getting worse.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Burell. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Burell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sgt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sgt being controlled here, momentarily.
Burell wants to control from the top but Sgt keeps moving.
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.
Lee Sgt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Burell's cut.
That's time! Burell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burell shoots in looking for a takedown. Sgt tries to sprawl out of it but Burell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sgt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burell with a poor takedown
and Sgt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sgt counters with a left and a right that stings Burell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Burell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sgt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sgt throws a series of strikes that have Burell backpedaling.
Sgt throws a nice looking combination but Burell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sgt misses with a series of wild punches.
Burell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sgt.
Lee Sgt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Sgt.
Sgt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sgt counters with a three punch combo that has Burell backing up. Burell nods at Sgt to acknowledge the strikes.
Justin Burell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Burell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sgt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burell closes the distance but Sgt moves to the side
and Sgt counters with a stiff right hand.
Burell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sgt counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sgt lands a jab-cross combination.
Sgt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sgt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sgt avoids it really well and circles away.
Sgt misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Sgt catches Burell right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sgt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jeez, Justin Burell's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sgt is working the combinations to good effect here.
Burell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burell misses with a body punch
and Sgt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sgt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burell drives through with a takedown into Sgt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sgt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sgt has escaped and now he's on top!
Sgt gets to his feet. Burell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sgt, right into the meat.
Justin Burell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Burell misses.
Burell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sgt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sgt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Justin Burell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Sgt!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Soeren Lindstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacharia Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindstroem comes to the cage accompanied by Time is Tickin away. Steele has chosen Rock You Like A Hurricane as his entrance music. Zacharia Steele told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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183 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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182 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soeren Lindstroem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zacharia Steele!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lindstroem throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steele is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lindstroem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lindstroem lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lindstroem.
Lindstroem stuffs the takedown.
Lindstroem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steele looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lindstroem.
Lindstroem drives through and clinches with Steele against the cage.
Good body shot from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lindstroem digs a right hand into Steele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steele's gas tank.
Lindstroem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lindstroem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lindstroem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lindstroem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lindstroem stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lindstroem.
Still in the clinch, Lindstroem scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.
Lindstroem lands a nice knee to the body.
Lindstroem looking to stall.
Lindstroem is working Steele over against the cage.
Lindstroem lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lindstroem.
Lindstroem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steele is rocked!
Steele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindstroem finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lindstroem obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindstroem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lindstroem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steele or not.
Lindstroem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steele seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Lindstroem.
Lindstroem has Steele pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head.
Lindstroem comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lindstroem slows down the pace here.
Lindstroem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lindstroem avoids it.
Lindstroem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lindstroem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lindstroem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steele tries to pull guard but Lindstroem holds him up against the cage and eventually Steele drops back down to his feet.
Soeren Lindstroem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zacharia Steele.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lindstroem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lindstroem lands an elbow inside.
Lindstroem stalls.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindstroem avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lindstroem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem avoids the elbow strike from Steele, against the cage.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Lindstroem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lindstroem lands with a right to the head.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem lands an elbow inside that Steele shrugs off.
Lindstroem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Lindstroem cracks Steele with a nice body shot.
Lindstroem lands a left hand.
Lindstroem lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Lindstroem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lindstroem tries to stall but Steele uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lindstroem stalling.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
Lindstroem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle, before Lindstroem throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Steele's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lindstroem lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Soeren Lindstroem!
Soeren Lindstroem retains his welterweight title!
Soeren Lindstroem tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaimana Kalainawai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dejan Petkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalainawai comes into the arena with Collie Buddz - She Gimme Love blaring out of the sound system. Petkovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tropa de Elite. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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201 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Great elbows
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaimana Kalainawai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dejan Petkovic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petkovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petkovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Kalainawai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalainawai drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Petkovic right on the button. Petkovic goes down! Kalainawai follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kalainawai gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaimana Kalainawai!
Kaimana Kalainawai retains his middleweight title!
Kaimana Kalainawai tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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