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LAEC 25: The End part 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Rawlins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rawlins has chosen Half The Truth by Kaiser Chiefs as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
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172 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Rawlins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlins tries to clinch up but Sakuragi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rawlins throws a nice looking combination but Sakuragi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakuragi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rawlins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rawlins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rawlins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakuragi circles away.
Rawlins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuragi circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakuragi swinging wildly here.
Rawlins shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakuragi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawlins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakuragi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rawlins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rawlins throws a right and a left that Sakuragi avoids nicely.
Rawlins throws a nice looking combination but Sakuragi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Sakuragi misses
enabling Rawlins to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Rawlins.
Sakuragi is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rawlins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanamichi Sakuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuragi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawlins moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakuragi is breathing heavily.
Rawlins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakuragi pinned against the cage. Sakuragi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Rawlins.
Sakuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawlins defending well as Sakuragi loads up on a big left hand.
Rawlins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rawlins fails with the takedown.
Rawlins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sakuragi misses with a body kick.
Sakuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Sakuragi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakuragi misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuragi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuragi circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Sakuragi misses.
A punch combination from Rawlins misses.
Rawlins throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuragi moves out of range easily.
Sakuragi misses with a straight right.
Sakuragi looks to land a combination but Rawlins avoids it well.
Rawlins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sakuragi looks to land a body kick but Rawlins moved away.
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!
Rawlins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakuragi tries to bum rush Rawlins with a series of wild strikes but Rawlins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick by Sakuragi misses
and Rawlins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rawlins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Sakuragi. Those never looked like landing.
Sakuragi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlins was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakuragi.
Rawlins tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rawlins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins blocks the body kick.
Rawlins lands a jab-cross combination.
Rawlins checks a low kick from Sakuragi.
Rawlins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rawlins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rawlins is looking to clinch.
Rawlins tries to clinch but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rawlins.
Sakuragi is looking to chop away at Rawlins's legs.
Sakuragi throws an overhand right that lands on Rawlins's shoulder, as Rawlins tries to avoid the shot.
Sakuragi misses with a low kick as Rawlins jumps back.
Rawlins fails with the takedown.
Rawlins avoids the head kick by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sakuragi misses with a body shot.
Rawlins tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi misses with a combination
and Rawlins counters with a two punch combo.
Rawlins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rawlins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakuragi avoids it really well and circles away.
Sakuragi swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuragi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sakuragi misses with an uppercut
and Rawlins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rawlins dodges the punch combination from Sakuragi.
Rawlins fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rawlins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rawlins duly obliges.
Sakuragi tries to land a front kick but Rawlins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rawlins misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Rawlins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sakuragi throws a combination that misses
and Rawlins counters with a two punch combo.
Rawlins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Rawlins.
Rawlins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rawlins misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rawlins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuragi defends it nicely.
Rawlins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakuragi swivels and escapes.
Sakuragi throws a head kick but Rawlins moves out of range.
Rawlins looks for a takedown but Sakuragi sprawls well.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Rawlins.
Rawlins avoids a kick to the body.
Sakuragi throws a hook but Rawlins avoids it easily.
Rawlins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawlins.
Sakuragi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rawlins is breathing heavily.
Rawlins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi throws a wild body kick that Rawlins sees coming a mile off.
Sakuragi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawlins is just out of range.
Rawlins avoids the head kick by Sakuragi.
Rawlins blocks a head kick by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakuragi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rawlins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rawlins throws a right hand that Sakuragi ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakuragi also avoids with ease.
Rawlins blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Rawlins.
Sakuragi misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Rawlins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sakuragi throws a leg kick but Rawlins moved away.
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Rawlins moves out of range easily.
Rawlins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakuragi momentarily.
A head kick by Sakuragi misses
and Rawlins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakuragi thinking.
Sakuragi throws a body punch but Rawlins moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi misses with a head kick.
Sakuragi misses with a combination
and Rawlins counters with a nice uppercut.
Rawlins ducks under a wild hook from Sakuragi.
Rawlins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rawlins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rawlins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi throws a lazy head kick
and Rawlins counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawlins moves in looking to clinch but Sakuragi pushes him off.
Rawlins connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakuragi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rawlins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Sakuragi. Those never looked like landing.
Rawlins tries to clinch up but Sakuragi circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Rawlins.
Horrible takedown by Rawlins or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakuragi which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi misses the shot to the body.
Rawlins throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuragi moves out of range easily.
Sakuragi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawlins moves away.
Sakuragi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rawlins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakuragi avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circling - Sakuragi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xavier Rawlins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakuragi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakuragi misses with a kick to the body.
Sakuragi misses with a wild body shot.
Sakuragi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawlins moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rawlins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakuragi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rawlins is defended easily by Sakuragi.
Rawlins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakuragi.
Rawlins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakuragi takes a swing at Rawlins's ribcage but misses.
Sakuragi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sakuragi misses with a head kick.
Sakuragi is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rawlins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Rawlins scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rawlins.
Sakuragi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xavier Rawlins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Rawlins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakuragi misses with a body shot.
Sakuragi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rawlins.
Sakuragi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakuragi swinging wildly here.
Rawlins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rawlins fails with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rawlins!
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rawlins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuragi.
Rawlins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakuragi misses with an uppercut. Rawlins saw that one coming.
Sakuragi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawlins.
Rawlins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sakuragi eats them both and turns towards Rawlins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Rawlins avoids the head kick by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi misses with a head kick.
Rawlins misses with a takedown attempt - Sakuragi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Rawlins.
Sakuragi swings for the body but Rawlins moves out of range.
Sakuragi throws a right hand that Rawlins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rawlins also avoids with ease.
Rawlins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakuragi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rawlins blocks a head kick by Sakuragi.
Rawlins moves out of range as Sakuragi throws a body kick.
Rawlins closes the distance and clinches up with Sakuragi, looking for a takedown. Rawlins pushes Sakuragi against the cage but Sakuragi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sakuragi throws a head kick but Rawlins moves out of range.
Sakuragi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rawlins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rawlins misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakuragi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick
and Rawlins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawlins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rawlins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rawlins.
Sakuragi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakuragi misses with a lunging right hand
and Rawlins counters with a left and a right that stings Sakuragi.
Rawlins lands with a nice combination. Sakuragi backs away looking to recover.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakuragi is looking to land body kicks.
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rawlins.
Sakuragi misses with a body kick.
Rawlins scores with a one two! Sakuragi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuragi thows a body shot but no joy.
Rawlins shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakuragi sprawls well. He's pushed Rawlins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakuragi misses with a double jab.
Rawlins avoids the body shot from Sakuragi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi throws a right hand that Rawlins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rawlins also avoids with ease.
Rawlins is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sakuragi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sakuragi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakuragi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick by Sakuragi misses
and Rawlins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sakuragi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rawlins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakuragi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick
and Rawlins counters with a one-two to the body.
Sakuragi throws a head kick but Rawlins moves out of range.
Rawlins instigates a clinch.
Rawlins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sakuragi has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sakuragi is trying to trip Rawlins. He has hold of a leg but Rawlins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sakuragi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rawlins wants to sweep here but Sakuragi controlling him for the moment.
Sakuragi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuragi is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawlins has wrist control.
Rawlins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakuragi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sakuragi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rawlins pushes a forearm under Sakuragi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sakuragi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Rawlins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gogaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gogaga comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - The Ripper. Hughes has chosen Hear Me Now as his entrance music. Leon Hughes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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182 lbs
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175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Gogaga!
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, Leon Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Gogaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gogaga is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Gogaga circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gogaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes tries to clinch but Gogaga moves out of range.
Gogaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Gogaga or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes which made him look bad.
Gogaga gets a double leg takedown into Hughes's guard.
Gogaga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Gogaga is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gogaga kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gogaga trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Gogaga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gogaga 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roger Gogaga wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gogaga throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Gogaga moves out of range easily.
Leon Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gogaga circles away.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gogaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Gogaga.
Hughes tries to clinch
and Gogaga counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Leon Hughes has been cut.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Gogaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes moves to clinch but Gogaga breaks away
and Gogaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gogaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Hughes misses
and Gogaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes looks gassed!
Gogaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gogaga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gogaga counters with a head kick that wobbles Hughes - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Gogaga sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Gogaga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephen Warren !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Warren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wagner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Warren misses with an uppercut.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Wagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warren lands with a shot to the body.
Wagner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wagner throws a lazy uppercut
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner closes the distance but Warren moves to the side
and Warren counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner moves to clinch but Warren breaks away
and Warren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warren ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Some wild striking there from Wagner.
Wagner tries to clinch but Warren moves out of range.
Wagner moves in looking to clinch but Warren pushes him off.
Wagner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wagner throws a lazy uppercut
and Warren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warren scores with a body shot.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looks to score with a jab to the body but Warren is just out of range.
Wagner wants to clinch up but Warren keeps it at a distance.
Wagner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Wagner. Beautiful body shot.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warren was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wagner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wagner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wagner closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Warren .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren throws a head punch that misses.
Warren struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Warren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Warren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wagner has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Wagner.
Warren is trying to break the clinch but Wagner is controlling him.
Warren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Warren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wagner tries to land knees in the clinch but Warren avoids the damage to the body.
Wagner looking to throw knees to the head but Warren is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Warren blocks it with crossed arms.
Wagner is looking to control Warren 's arms but Warren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagner has his back to the cage.
Wagner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wagner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wagner misses with an elbow over the top.
Wagner tries a knee to the head but Warren blocks it.
Warren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Warren avoiding damage as Wagner throws knees to the body.
Warren is trying to break the clinch but Wagner is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wagner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Warren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner throws a combination that misses
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wagner tries to clinch but Warren is having none of it.
Ryan Wagner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wagner. Wagner obviously looking to wear him down.
Wagner lands a two punch combo.
Warren jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Wagner misses with a series of wild punches.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Wagner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ryan Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Wagner misses.
Warren with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wagner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
Warren throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Warren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wagner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Warren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Warren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wagner tries a head kick but it misses.
Warren is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wagner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warren throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
Wagner tries to clinch up.
Warren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wagner in his tracks.
Wagner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Wagner wants to clinch.
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wagner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warren keeps the fight on the outside.
Warren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warren has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A left and a right from Wagner both land. Nice combination.
A cross from Wagner lands.
Wagner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wagner misses with a combination
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren misses with a hook. Wagner ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Wagner is predictable there
and Warren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner tries to clinch but Warren is having none of it.
Wagner tries to clinch up.
Ryan Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wagner digs a good hook to Warren 's body.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Warren 's shoulder, as Warren tries to avoid the shot.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warren slips a straight right by Wagner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warren jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Wagner closes the distance and pushes Warren back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wagner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Warren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Warren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wagner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warren s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the body from Wagner misses
and Warren counters with a nice uppercut.
Wagner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wagner throws a wild body kick that Warren sees coming a mile off.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warren manages to avoid it.
Wagner tries to clinch up.
Warren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warren keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warren swats away the attempt to clinch by Wagner.
Warren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wagner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warren .
A knee to the head by Wagner.
Warren tries to circle away but Wagner has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Warren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner is trying to break the clinch but Warren is controlling him.
Wagner looking to slow down the pace here.
Warren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wagner trying to land knees to the body.
Wagner breaks the clinch.
Wagner wants to clinch up but Warren keeps it at a distance.
Wagner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Warren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wagner thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Warren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Warren slips the punch.
Warren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wagner. Wagner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryan Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wagner tries to bum rush Warren with a series of wild strikes but Warren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wagner jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Warren scores with a punch to the head.
Warren tries to move into range but Wagner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Warren finds it's target.
Warren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner scores with a nice body kick.
Warren lands with an uppercut that bounces Wagner off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tries to clinch up.
Wagner throws a right and a left that Warren avoids nicely.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Warren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warren connects with a jab.
Wagner doesn't manage to clinch there - Warren circles away.
Wagner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagner tries to bum rush Warren with a series of wild strikes but Warren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stephen Warren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wagner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Warren to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wagner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Wagner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Wilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Jones 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Wilt!
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, Luke Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilt tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilt throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilt quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones working over Wilt with some ground and pound. Wilt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones is nestled in close to Wilt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jones 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.
Wilt is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wilt tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gene Brant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gene Brant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeus Zorrander!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brant throws a head kick that misses
and Zorrander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brant throws a head kick that misses
and Zorrander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Gene Brant has been cut.
Brant throws a lazy head kick
and Zorrander counters with a straight right hand.
Zorrander throws a series of strikes that have Brant backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brant throws a head kick that misses
and Zorrander counters with a straight that turns Brant's legs to rubber! Zorrander pushes forward with more strikes and Brant goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeus Zorrander!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeddicus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeddicus Zorrander!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorrander lands with a slapping head kick.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Zorrander counters with a big head kick but Hunt shrugs it off.
Hunt throws a wild hook but Zorrander just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Hunt gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Zorrander raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeddicus Zorrander!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jon Jacobs has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jon Jacobs seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabe Christianson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
Christianson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christianson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Christianson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christianson misses the shot to the body.
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christianson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Jacobs as Christianson shoots in.
Jon Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Christianson.
Christianson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacobs sprawls well. Jacobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christianson gets slowly back to his feet.
Christianson is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacobs pinned against the cage. Jacobs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Christianson with a hook.
A jab from Jacobs misses.
Christianson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Jon Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs looks to land a body kick but Christianson moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jacobs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Christianson - the referee stops the clock and Jacobs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Christianson. Jacobs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jacobs throws the kick towards the body but Christianson avoids it.
Christianson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacobs pinned against the cage. Jacobs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Christianson throws a head kick that misses.
Christianson shoots in for a double leg but Jacobs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christianson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacobs as he jumps to the side.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christianson.
Jacobs lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christianson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christianson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to avoid it but Christianson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacobs to the ground. Jacobs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jacobs lands an overhand right.
Christianson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs avoids it really well and circles away.
Christianson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs connects with a looping right hand.
A nice combination there by Jacobs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jacobs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christianson misses the shot to the body.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Christianson with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Jacobs as Christianson shoots in.
Jacobs misses with a left hand
and Christianson counters with a solid body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christianson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jacobs 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.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christianson moves away.
Jacobs scores with a hook to the body. Christianson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christianson misses with an uppercut.
Christianson digs a good hook to Jacobs's body.
Jacobs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Christianson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobs defends it nicely.
Christianson shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacobs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christianson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jon Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs with a nice cross.
Christianson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christianson connects with a leg kick. Jacobs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Christianson scores with a nice right hand.
Christianson misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christianson!
It looks like Jon Jacobs has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobs misses the target.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Christianson is just out of range.
Christianson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jon Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Christianson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Christianson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jacobs which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to bum rush Christianson with a series of wild strikes but Christianson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacobs throws a hook but Christianson avoids it easily.
Jacobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christianson.
Christianson fails to land the takedown.
Christianson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jacobs.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Christianson moved out of range nicely.
Christianson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jacobs rather than just go for the knockout.
Jacobs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Christianson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jacobs is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Christianson.
No joy there for Christianson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christianson dives in and grabs Jacobs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes down on Christianson's head and hops out.
Christianson is breathing heavily.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but Christianson is out of range.
Jacobs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jacobs scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christianson has a takedown stuffed.
A shot to the body from Christianson misses
and Jacobs counters with a left and a right that stings Christianson.
Christianson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Christianson saw that one coming.
Christianson slips under a jab from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Christianson avoids nicely.
Christianson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jacobs digs a good body shot into Christianson's ribs.
Christianson misses the jab.
Christianson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacobs's waist but Jacobs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Christianson off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jacobs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jacobs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Christianson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs avoids it really well and circles away.
Christianson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacobs as he avoids it easily.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Christianson. Christianson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jon Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Christianson.
Christianson looks for the body kick but Jacobs saw that one coming.
Christianson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacobs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christianson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Christianson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christianson is defended easily by Jacobs.
A lazy left from Jacobs finds it's target.
Christianson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christianson dives in and grabs Jacobs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes down on Christianson's head and hops out.
Christianson checks the leg kick.
Jacobs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Christianson misses with a looping right.
Christianson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Jacobs as he connects with a hook.
Christianson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooh!!! Jacobs has knocked Christianson down with a huge combo! Jacobs steps away and waves a wobbly Christianson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Christianson is rocked!
It looks like Gabe Christianson has been cut.
Jacobs lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Christianson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Jacobs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Harris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Harris getting side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Harris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
Johnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Harris looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by Harris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
Harris raining down shots from the mount!
Johnson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Harris. What's that going to do exactly?
Harris controlling from mount.
Harris working Johnson over with strikes here.
Harris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Harris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Harris. What's that going to do exactly?
BOOM! Harris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Harris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Harris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harris blocks Johnson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Harris with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Harris cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harris prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Harris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Harris dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Harris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Harris avoids the head kick by Johnson.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anderson Harris wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Harris avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris controlling from the full mount.
Harris is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
Harris looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Harris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harris dominating with strikes here.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Harris finish him?
Harris cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johnson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Harris blocks Johnson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Harris is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Harris lands a big elbow - Johnson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Johnson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anderson Harris!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Rick Rumble!
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, Taylor Green!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Green chips away with some ground and pound.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green postures up and lands a big shot to Rumble's brow.
Green postures up in Rumble's guard and throws a big left but Rumble blocks it.
Green has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rumble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green postures up in Rumble's guard and throws a big left but Rumble blocks it.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rumble works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Green preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumble looking to control.
Green landing some decent shots from guard.
Rumble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Rumble is pulling down on Green's head. It's preventing any offense from Green, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green cracks Rumble with a solid left hand.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rumble wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rumble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rumble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green postures up and lands a big shot to Rumble's brow.
Green engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green stands up over Rumble, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rumble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green scoring with some ground and pound.
Green preventing the sweep.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green trying to control but Rumble is working from the bottom.
Green chips away with some ground and pound.
Rumble wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rumble works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
Green cracks Rumble with a solid left hand.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rumble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Green accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rumble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Rumble blocks nicely.
Rumble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rumble's head.
Green working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rumble's head.
Rumble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green working some strikes from top position.
Green throws a big elbow that misses.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Green dominated that round.
That's time! Rumble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Green has managed to clinch.
Green has Rumble pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rumble manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Green has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rumble regains guard immediately.
Rumble lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Green!
Green regains half guard.
Rumble is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green pushes Rumble off and gets back to his feet.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rumble fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rick Rumble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Rumble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Rumble which made him look bad.
Rick Rumble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Green.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumble can pounce on him.
Green is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rumble.
Green takes one to the chin there.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rumble feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumble gets back to half guard.
Green lands strikes from half guard.
Rumble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rumble looking to control.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green trying to control but Rumble is working from the bottom.
Green lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rumble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rumble is on top in guard.
Green manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green forces Rumble back against the cage and clinches.
Green has Rumble pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Green pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rumble tumbling to the mat - Green dives into Rumble's guard.
Rumble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Rumble is controlling Green's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rumble keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green scoring with some ground and pound.
Green throws a big elbow that misses.
Rumble wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green throwing strikes from guard but Rumble blocks nicely.
Rumble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rumble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rumble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rumble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rumble turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rumble. Rumble obviously looking to wear him down.
Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rumble sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rumble lands a head kick. Green smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rumble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rumble leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rick Rumble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Green.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rumble moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rumble connects with a crisp jab.
Rumble buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rumble lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green pushes Rumble up against the cage in a clinch.
Rumble is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Green is keeping busy.
Green drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rumble gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Green has Rumble pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rumble manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rumble can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A body shot lands from Rumble.
Green lands a knee to the head.
Rumble leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rick Rumble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Green looking for a takedown.
Rumble is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Green misses with a knee strike.
Rumble softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rumble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumble fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rumble is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Green is keeping busy.
Green is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Green keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rumble's efforts to push away.
Rumble lands a body shot in the clinch.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rumble avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rumble is trying to maintain a safe position but Green gets an underhook and turns Rumble into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Rumble's takedown attempt.
Green with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rumble jumps guard.
Rumble trying to control the position.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Rumble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rumble's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Rumble showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Green!
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