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LAEC 26: The End part 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villar comes to the cage accompanied by Deuces. Stanson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Until The End. The key to victory for Chris Villar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Villar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villar misses with the combination.
Villar misses with a wild combination.
Stanson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Villar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Villar has a closed guard, preventing Stanson from standing up.
Stanson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Villar shoots in for a takedown but Stanson shows good takedown defense.
Chris Villar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Villar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Villar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stanson on his heels. He'll look to pass Stanson's guard now, I'm sure.
Villar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stanson pushes Villar off and gets back to his feet.
Stanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Villar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanson dives in and grabs Villar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Villar pushes down on Stanson's head and hops out.
Villar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stanson.
Villar shoots in but Stanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Villar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Villar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stanson pinned against the cage. Stanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Villar looks to throw the jab but Stanson is out of range.
Stanson dives in and scores a takedown into Villar's guard.
That's two 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!
Villar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stanson is trying to drag Villar to the mat but Villar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stanson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Villar drags the fight down to the ground.
Stanson is looking to stand up but Villar won't let him.
Stanson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stanson tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar cracks Stanson with an open hand slap.
Stanson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Villar is trying to maintain the position but Stanson is very close to passing his half guard.
Stanson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Stanson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Villar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Villar tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson stands up and beckons Villar to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Villar pinned against the cage. Villar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stanson tries to clinch but Villar moves out of range.
Stanson tries to clinch up.
Stanson wants to clinch.
Villar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stanson works the jab nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stanson as he avoids it easily.
Villar looks for a takedown but Stanson sprawls well.
Villar jabs at Stanson's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Stanson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Villar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Villar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stanson as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Villar or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanson which made him look bad.
Villar throws a jab when Stanson was well out of range.
Villar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chris Villar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Villar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stanson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Villar to his feet.
Villar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Villar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Villar walks into a left hand.
Stanson throws a leg kick but Villar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stanson cracks a nice hook into Villar's ribs.
Villar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stanson counters with a series of strikes. Villar will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Villar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villar fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Villar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stanson.
Stanson misses with a body shot.
Stanson misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villar is defended easily by Stanson.
Stanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stanson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stanson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Villar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stanson pinned against the cage. Stanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Villar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanson is looking to clinch.
Stanson moves into the clinch.
Villar decides to pull guard.
Stanson stands and steps away. Villar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Villar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stanson somewhat.
Stanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brian Stanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Villar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Villar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Villar is trying to stand up here but Stanson is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Villar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanson misses with a body shot.
Villar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villar fails to land with a series of punches.
Villar misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanson fails with the takedown.
Stanson drives through with a takedown into Villar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stanson stands and steps away. Villar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Villar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Villar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Villar's waist but Villar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stanson off to one side.
Villar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stanson momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Stanson misses.
Villar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stanson circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Villar. Stanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanson misses with a low kick as Villar jumps back.
Stanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Villar.
Horrible takedown by Villar or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanson which made him look bad.
Stanson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Villar to get to his feet.
Stanson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Stanson 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. This is the final round!
Stanson has managed to clinch.
Villar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Villar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Villar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stanson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Villar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stanson is defending well.
Villar tries for a takedown but Stanson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Villar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Villar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stanson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Villar gets control of Stanson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Villar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Villar has a closed guard, preventing Stanson from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Villar, up you get!
Villar throws a right hand that Stanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanson also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Villar as Stanson shoots in.
Villar looks for a takedown but Stanson sprawls well.
Stanson throws the kick towards the body but Villar avoids it.
Stanson tries to bum rush Villar with a series of wild strikes but Villar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Villar!
Stanson controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Villar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Villar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stanson as he avoids it easily.
Stanson is looking to clinch but Villar is avoiding it.
Villar stuffs the takedown attempt from Stanson. Stanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Villar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stanson circles away.
Villar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stanson leaves Villar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Villar or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanson which made him look bad.
Stanson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stanson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Villar's guard.
Stanson stands up from Villar's guard - Stanson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chris Villar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Villar wants to control but Stanson is having none of it.
Stanson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Stanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stanson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Stanson!
Brian Stanson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Sela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sela has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. Tyler Jensen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fernando Sela!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sela takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jensen but Jensen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jensen throws a nice looking combination but Sela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sela slips a jab and a cross from Jensen.
Jensen swings for the body but Sela moves out of range.
Jensen lands with a hook. Sela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jensen swivels and escapes.
Tyler Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sela.
Jensen thuds his right hand into Sela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jensen misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Sela or perhaps it was just good defense by Jensen which made him look bad.
Jensen misses with a few strikes there.
Jensen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sela's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jensen scores with a four punch combination!
Jensen lands a jab to Sela's midsection.
Jensen sizes up Sela with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jensen misses with a wild combination.
Sela works over Jensen's head and body with a nice combination.
Sela gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sela looks gassed!
A combination from Jensen does no damage.
Jensen feints a jab promting Sela to slip. Jensen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sela slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jensen's waist but Jensen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sela off to one side.
Jensen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jensen lands with a right that hurts Sela. Sela looks to clinch but Jensen throws a short knee that drops Sela. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tyler Jensen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Sonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Pitney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Pitney has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Sonny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Pitney!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonny gets a double leg takedown into Pitney's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sonny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pitney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pitney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonny postures up in Pitney's guard and throws a big left but Pitney blocks it.
Pitney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pitney wants to stand but Sonny is controlling the position.
Sonny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pitney is on top in guard.
Pitney wants to pass the guard but Sonny is keeping the position.
Pitney stops Sonny from standing up.
Sonny might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pitney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitney wanted to stand there but Sonny had control of the position.
Pitney decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pitney enables Sonny to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pitney manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sonny chips away with some ground and pound.
Sonny forces his way into half guard.
Sonny thows a huge punch but Pitney dodges it nicely.
Sonny content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonny scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pitney wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitney is refusing to be controlled, as Sonny sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitney trying to control but Sonny postures up.
Pitney is not content to let Sonny control the position.
Pitney trying to control but Sonny postures up.
Sonny scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sonny is keen to just control but Pitney is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pitney gets back to full guard.
Sonny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonny postures up.
Pitney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pitney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sonny throwing strikes from guard but Pitney blocks nicely.
Pitney wants to stand and escape but Sonny is having none of it.
Sonny trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitney trying to control the position.
Sonny wants to control from the top but Pitney keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch combination from Sonny misses.
Nice defenses there by Pitney.
Oooh a lovely combination from Sonny sends Pitney down but not out. Sonny dives into side control looking to finish.
Pitney is rocked!
It looks like Eddie Pitney has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonny cracks Pitney with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sonny immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pitney is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sonny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Sonny!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Bagato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Gi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimmy Bagato's chin.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Bagato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Gi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gi tries to close the distance and clinch but Bagato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bagato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bagato has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gi jumps guard but Bagato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gi tries to score a body lock takedown but Bagato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bagato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bagato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gi. That did some damage!
Bagato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bagato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bagato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gi scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gi is looking to clinch but Bagato is avoiding it.
Bagato scores with a decent looking hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Bagato scores with a four punch combination!
Bagato lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bagato circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bagato counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gi's knee momentarily.
Gi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bagato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gi closes the distance but Bagato moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gi darts in trying to clinch
letting Bagato counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Bagato.
Gi is rocked!
Gi looks to clinch
and Bagato counters with a crisp right that sends Gi to the canvas! Bagato follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Bagato!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cecil Peoples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cecil Peoples has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Herzog!
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, Cecil Peoples!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peoples throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peoples catches Herzog with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Peoples throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Herzog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Herzog lands a jab to the nose.
Peoples looks for the body kick but Herzog saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Peoples.
Herzog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peoples misses with an uppercut. Herzog saw that one coming.
Herzog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Herzog misses the target.
Peoples throws a quick inside leg kick.
Peoples throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peoples swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peoples misses with a kick to the body.
Peoples lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cecil Peoples is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Peoples.
Peoples scores with a jab to the jaw.
Herzog is rocked!
Peoples on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Peoples fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peoples misses with a straight right.
A jab from Herzog misses.
Peoples lands a jab to Herzog's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Herzog misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Herzog misses its intended target.
Peoples throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Herzog tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Herzog looks for a takedown but Peoples sprawls well.
Peoples with a jab.
Peoples misses with a kick to the body.
Herzog misses with a straight left.
Peoples throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peoples is looking to land body kicks.
Peoples scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peoples uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herzog.
Peoples is looking to land body kicks.
Peoples throws a nice inside leg kick.
Herzog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peoples keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but Peoples shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herzog throws out a loose jab but Peoples uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herzog missing with a left hand there. Peoples was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herzog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Herzog is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peoples throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peoples connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Herzog takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peoples.
Herzog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Peoples.
Herzog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Herzog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herzog takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peoples connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Herzog out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cecil Peoples!
Cecil Peoples really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bob Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter Mercier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Bob Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dexter Mercier!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercier connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva closes the distance but Mercier moves to the side
and Mercier counters with a left to the body.
Donk. Mercier catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Mercier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Jim Bob Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Mercier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva wants to clinch
and Mercier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Silva wants to clinch
and Mercier counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva wants to clinch but Mercier slips to the side
and Mercier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercier connects with a single shot there.
Mercier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mercier counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercier feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Mercier then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silva switches off momentarily and Mercier cracks him with a monster right hand! Silva topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mercier dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mercier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dexter Mercier! Dexter Mercier retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richie Fanoogon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Ryan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie Fanoogon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanoogon connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Christopher Ryan has been cut.
Fanoogon shoots for a takedown but Ryan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fanoogon has his takedown stuffed
and Ryan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fanoogon!
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.
Ryan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fanoogon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fanoogon and Ryan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fanoogon keeps working.
Fanoogon is looking to reverse the position.
Fanoogon is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Ryan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fanoogon keeps Ryan under control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fanoogon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ryan's guard! Nice work there by Fanoogon!
Fanoogon postures up.
Ryan pulls Fanoogon in close to prevent any damage.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Fanoogon looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Richie Fanoogon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ryan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fanoogon was covering up waiting for the punch and Ryan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fanoogon seems keen to control Ryan's posture.
Fanoogon looking to control.
Ryan won't allow Fanoogon to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Fanoogon keeps moving.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christopher Ryan.
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Fanoogon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryan advances position into side control!
Fanoogon is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fanoogon has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fanoogon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fanoogon sneaks back into half guard.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fanoogon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fanoogon is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanoogon won't allow Ryan to pass to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fanoogon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryan stalling away here and it's allowed Fanoogon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Ryan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fanoogon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Fanoogon pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.
Ryan is trying to hold Fanoogon in close to prevent damage but Fanoogon has managed to pass into half guard.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Fanoogon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan trying to control but Fanoogon postures up.
Ryan tries to roll over but Fanoogon keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan trying to get back to full guard but Fanoogon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fanoogon tries to control but Ryan wriggling away.
Fanoogon cracks Ryan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fanoogon wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Fanoogon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working to try and regain half guard.
Fanoogon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ryan to take his back!
Ryan turns into Fanoogon and is now in his guard.
Ryan trying to control but Fanoogon is working from the bottom.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fanoogon is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Fanoogon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Fanoogon has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanoogon keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fanoogon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanoogon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fanoogon is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fanoogon looking to control.
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fanoogon regains half guard, as Ryan was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryan works his way into side control.
Ryan tries for a kimura but Fanoogon is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanoogon struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christopher Ryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Christopher Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fanoogon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryan off and has taken his back!
Christopher Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fanoogon not allowing Ryan to control his hands.
Ryan wants to escape the position.
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fanoogon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ryan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fanoogon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ryan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Fanoogon is controlling well.
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Fanoogon.
Fanoogon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fanoogon working the head and body with strikes.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Fanoogon has control of the leg.
Ryan taking some punishment here, with Fanoogon in his half guard.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon is just content to waste time from the top position. Ryan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fanoogon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fanoogon wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Ryan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fanoogon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking for subs off his back but Fanoogon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fanoogon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Fanoogon 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Fanoogon sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Richie Fanoogon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Christopher Ryan's cut.
That's time! Fanoogon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fanoogon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fanoogon struggling a bit here.
Ryan swings around for an armbar but Fanoogon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryan's guard.
Fanoogon looking to pass the guard.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon lands a couple of elbows.
Fanoogon advances position into side control!
Fanoogon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan is trying to control Fanoogon's posture but Fanoogon avoids it.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but Fanoogon keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon takes a little break here. Ryan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ryan tries to improve position but can't.
Fanoogon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fanoogon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fanoogon controlling the pace for now.
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!
Fanoogon misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Fanoogon has a good base and remains in mount.
Fanoogon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fanoogon lands a big shot there that rocks Ryan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ryan tries to control Fanoogon's body but Fanoogon pushes him off. Ryan squirms to his side and now Fanoogon has his back!
Ryan is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fanoogon not allowing Ryan to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon keeps control of the position as Ryan tries to break free.
Fanoogon avoiding Ryan 's attempts to control his hands.
Fanoogon tries to keep control of the position but Ryan is staying busy.
Fanoogon controlling well, preventing Ryan from escaping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanoogon punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Fanoogon had his way with Christopher Ryan in that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Ryan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fanoogon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fanoogon tries to score with some ground and pound. Ryan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fanoogon is staying tight to Ryan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sloppy strikes there by Fanoogon.
Ryan is not content to let Fanoogon control the position.
Ryan struggling a bit here.
Ryan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fanoogon's best efforts.
Fanoogon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan regains half guard.
Fanoogon trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
Ryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryan.
Fanoogon postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan pulls Fanoogon in close to his closed guard and prevents Fanoogon from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fanoogon postures up.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fanoogon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fanoogon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fanoogon fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Fanoogon does no damage.
Ryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fanoogon.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fanoogon dives in and grabs Ryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes down on Fanoogon's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Fanoogon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Fanoogon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryan's waist but Ryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fanoogon off to one side.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Ryan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ryan working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan 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.
Fanoogon keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fanoogon's head.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Fanoogon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan is working Fanoogon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan trying to control but Fanoogon is working from the bottom.
Fanoogon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christopher Ryan.
I think Ryan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Christopher Ryan!
Christopher Ryan is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armoton Armo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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299 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armoton Armo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaze Christianson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armo throws a poor cross that misses
and Christianson counters with a left and a right that stings Armo.
Armo connects with a jab.
Armo misses with a right hand
and Christianson counters with a left to the body.
Armo throws an off balance right hand
and Christianson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Armo throws an off balance right hand
and Christianson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christianson counters with a nice uppercut.
Armo misses with a right hand
and Christianson counters with a nice body shot.
Armo throws a lazy uppercut
and Christianson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Armoton Armo has been cut.
Armo throws a poor cross that misses
and Christianson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Armo is breathing heavily.
Armo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christianson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christianson.
Armo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christianson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Christianson. Beautiful body shot.
Christianson connects with a right hand. Armo shakes it off.
Christianson scores with a nice strike.
Armo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson dances in with a quick combination. Armo is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Christianson snaps Armo's head back. Armo stumbles backwards against the cage. Christianson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Armo's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Armo just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blaze Christianson!
Blaze Christianson is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Blaze Christianson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by KEEP IT MOVIN. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Proudstar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudstar tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Proudstar with a poor takedown
and Diggler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Proudstar.
Proudstar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Diggler.
Proudstar shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Proudstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Diggler. Beautiful body shot.
Proudstar throws a shot from downtown. Diggler moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diggler.
James Proudstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Diggler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggler lands a right hook to the body.
Proudstar is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggler, right into the meat.
Diggler stuffs the takedown attempt from Proudstar. Proudstar gets slowly back to his feet.
Diggler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Proudstar doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Proudstar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dirk Diggler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Proudstar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proudstar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diggler lands a big head kick that sends Proudstar tumbling to the mat! Diggler takes a step backwards and waves Proudstar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Proudstar is rocked!
and Diggler counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Proudstar! He's just covering up as Diggler starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Diggler! Dirk Diggler retains his light heavyweight title!
Dirk Diggler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Convicted Trap House logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Silvers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvers's entrance music is Con te Partiro. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: Ballroom Blitz. Jeff Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Silvers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silvers was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Silvers is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Silvers is retaining full guard.
Silvers looking for a sweep. Not yet Silvers, not yet.
Silvers keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams trying to move into half guard but instead Silvers has managed to sweep!
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Williams wants to sweep here but Silvers controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silvers preventing the sweep.
Williams keeping full guard, as Silvers tries to pass.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silvers controls the pace.
Silvers trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silvers uses it to pass to side control.
Silvers is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silvers moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvers trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Williams tries to bench press Silvers off him but Silvers keeps the position.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is not content to let Silvers control the position.
Williams tries to bench press Silvers off him but Silvers keeps the position.
Silvers wants to control for a moment but Williams uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Silvers trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Silvers wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Silvers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silvers is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silvers wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silvers!
Williams trying to control but Silvers is having none of it.
Silvers 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.
Silvers trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams trying to control from Silvers's half guard. Silvers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Silvers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silvers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Williams goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silvers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Williams but great work by Silvers.
Silvers is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Williams is trying to escape and Silvers transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Williams is forced to tap! Nice work there by Silvers! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Silvers!
Chris Silvers is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Chris Silvers made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors L.A. Elite Clothing Co ($8.50 shorts and shirt) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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