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CWFC 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cozy Cup Slurpee Drink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zahir Nolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nolam's choice of entrance music: Mo Money mo Problems. Zahir Nolam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cozy Cup Slurpee Drink!
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, Zahir Nolam!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slurpee Drink clinches.
Nolam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slurpee Drink after a bit of a struggle.
Slurpee Drink throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Slurpee Drink on the inside.
Nolam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slurpee Drink gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nolam has Slurpee Drink pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slurpee Drink manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cozy Cup Slurpee Drink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahir Nolam.
Slurpee Drink pushes off an throws an elbow but Nolam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slurpee Drink avoiding damage as Nolam throws knees to the body.
Slurpee Drink working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nolam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slurpee Drink gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nolam misses with a knee strike.
Slurpee Drink prevents the takedown attempt.
Nolam is working for takedown but Slurpee Drink is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slurpee Drink lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Zahir Nolam has been cut.
Slurpee Drink lands a right hand.
Slurpee Drink lands an elbow just above Nolam 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slurpee Drink creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nolam's defenses.
Slurpee Drink avoiding damage as Nolam throws knees to the body.
Nolam looks gassed!
Nolam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slurpee Drink is defending well.
Slurpee Drink lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slurpee Drink.
Nice elbow from Slurpee Drink.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolam is looking to take this one to the mat.
Slurpee Drink misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nolam.
Slurpee Drink scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slurpee Drink lands an elbow just above Nolam 's eye.
Slurpee Drink scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slurpee Drink working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nolam is rocked!
Nolam blocks an elbow strike.
Nolam is still on wobbly legs! Can Slurpee Drink finish him?
Slurpee Drink throws an elbow that misses.
Nolam seems to have recovered his senses.
Slurpee Drink creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nolam's defenses.
Slurpee Drink comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Slurpee Drink throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slurpee Drink makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nolam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slurpee Drink is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slurpee Drink lands an uppercut.
Nolam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slurpee Drink looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slurpee Drink pushes off an throws an elbow but Nolam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slurpee Drink lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slurpee Drink gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nolam.
Nolam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slurpee Drink lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Slurpee Drink.
A short right from Slurpee Drink.
Nolam blocks the elbow strike.
Slurpee Drink lands a damaging elbow.
Slurpee Drink softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nolam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slurpee Drink lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nolam or not.
A nice left hand lands by Slurpee Drink.
Slurpee Drink lands an elbow inside that Nolam shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slurpee Drink.
Slurpee Drink lands an elbow just above Nolam 's eye.
Slurpee Drink lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slurpee Drink lands an elbow inside that Nolam shrugs off.
Slurpee Drink creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Slurpee Drink lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slurpee Drink is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nolam is defending well for now.
Slurpee Drink scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slurpee Drink pushes off an throws an elbow but Nolam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slurpee Drink lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slurpee Drink lands an uppercut.
Nolam avoids a wild elbow strike from Slurpee Drink.
Slurpee Drink lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Zahir Nolam's cut even more.
Nolam avoids a wild elbow strike from Slurpee Drink.
A hook to the body from Slurpee Drink.
Slurpee Drink throws an elbow that misses.
Nolam takes a shot to the head.
Slurpee Drink softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slurpee Drink lands with a short shot to the head.
Slurpee Drink scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Slurpee Drink.
Slurpee Drink lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slurpee Drink creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slurpee Drink pushes Nolam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slurpee Drink creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nolam's defenses.
Slurpee Drink lands a good knee to the midsection. Nolam won't want to take too many of those.
Slurpee Drink lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Slurpee Drink.
A body shot lands from Slurpee Drink.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slurpee Drink cracks Nolam with a nice body shot.
Slurpee Drink creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nolam dodges an elbow strike from Slurpee Drink.
Nolam blocks an elbow strike.
Slurpee Drink pushes Nolam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slurpee Drink misses with an elbow strike.
Nolam avoids the elbow strike from Slurpee Drink, against the cage.
Slurpee Drink scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slurpee Drink misses with an elbow over the top.
Slurpee Drink lands an elbow inside that Nolam shrugs off.
Slurpee Drink gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nolam wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Slurpee Drink.
Nolam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slurpee Drink gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slurpee Drink missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slurpee Drink lands an elbow inside that Nolam shrugs off.
Nolam looking for a takedown.
Slurpee Drink lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cozy Cup Slurpee Drink dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zahir Nolam's cut.
That's time! Slurpee Drink's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slurpee Drink gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nolam blocks the elbow strike.
Slurpee Drink throws an elbow that misses.
Slurpee Drink is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nolam lands a nice knee to the body.
Nolam goes for a takedown attempt but Slurpee Drink pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slurpee Drink rushes Nolam and presses him up against the cage.
Nolam wants a takedown but no success here.
Cozy Cup Slurpee Drink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahir Nolam.
Nolam can't get the takedown.
Slurpee Drink lands a right hand.
Nolam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slurpee Drink lands a nice elbow.
Slurpee Drink lands a damaging elbow.
Slurpee Drink scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nolam is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Slurpee Drink.
Slurpee Drink is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nolam can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slurpee Drink scores with a shot to the side of Nolam's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Slurpee Drink here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Slurpee Drink unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nolam! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Slurpee Drink is unloading with more strikes now! Nolam drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cozy Cup Slurpee Drink!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Lighting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Lighting is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
143 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Killian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Lighting!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lighting stalks Killian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killian's face. Killian staggers backwards, shaken.
Killian blocks a head kick by Lighting.
George Lighting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killian blocks a head kick by Lighting.
Lighting misses with a takedown attempt
and Killian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Killian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lighting's guard.
Killian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Killian is keen to just control but Lighting is a slippery customer.
Killian seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Killian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lighting has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killian is trying to control the action in half guard but Lighting is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lighting is trying to control but can't.
Killian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Killian is looking for a kimura here.
Lighting looks gassed!
Killian is looking for a kimura here.
Killian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Killian lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lighting wants to get back to full guard.
Killian maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lighting could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Killian has cracked it and Lighting is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Killian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Killian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabrizio Torromino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Fire by The Roots. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabrizio Torromino!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torromino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simpson.
Torromino throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Torromino moves into range and clinches up with Simpson.
Simpson takes a shot to the head.
Torromino stalling the fight.
Simpson jumps guard but Torromino stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torromino stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
A short right from Torromino.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Torromino holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torromino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Torromino holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Torromino manages to get underhooks.
Torromino leaning against his opponent.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Torromino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simpson jumps guard but Torromino stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torromino to keep the fight standing.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Torromino won't allow it.
Torromino stalling.
Simpson jumps guard but Torromino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Torromino lands a shot to the body.
Simpson wants a takedown.
Torromino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torromino effectively controlling the action here.
Torromino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Simpson jumps guard but Torromino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torromino walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Torromino has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Torromino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Torromino won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson tries to pull guard but Torromino holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Torromino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Torromino pushes Simpson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torromino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Torromino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Torromino gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torromino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torromino walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simpson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torromino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simpson scrambles back to his feet.
Torromino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torromino.
Torromino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Torromino lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torromino scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Torromino.
Torromino pushes Simpson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Torromino.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simpson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simpson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Torromino trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simpson being controlled here, momentarily.
Torromino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torromino is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Torromino from controlling successfully.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torromino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torromino throws a big elbow that misses.
Torromino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torromino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torromino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simpson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torromino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Torromino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torromino wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torromino has gone for a leg lock! Simpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Torromino's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torromino has his foot on Simpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simpson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabrizio Torromino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Torromino thows a body shot but no joy.
Torromino tries to clinch up.
Torromino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Torromino rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torromino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torromino slows down the pace here.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torromino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torromino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torromino to keep the fight standing.
Torromino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torromino stalls.
Torromino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Torromino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Torromino gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torromino just leaning against Simpson, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabrizio Torromino.
Torromino clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torromino slows down the pace here.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Torromino won't allow it.
Torromino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Torromino.
Torromino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Torromino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torromino stalling in the clinch.
Torromino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torromino is leaning against Simpson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Torromino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Torromino.
A short body shot lands from Torromino as the two fighters clinch.
Torromino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Torromino is struggling to control the position.
Torromino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torromino.
Torromino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torromino pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabrizio Torromino.
Torromino misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torromino scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torromino rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torromino taking a breather.
Torromino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torromino is struggling to control the position.
Torromino is leaning against Simpson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torromino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Torromino digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabrizio Torromino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Torromino lands a nice looking body shot.
Torromino throws a push kick but Simpson slaps the foot to one side.
Fabrizio Torromino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torromino walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Torromino is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Torromino swinging wildly here.
Torromino throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torromino lands an overhand right.
Torromino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torromino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Torromino closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Torromino taking a breather.
Torromino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Torromino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson jumps guard but Torromino stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torromino has Simpson pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torromino.
Torromino digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
Simpson being controlled against the cage.
Torromino receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Steve Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torromino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torromino gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torromino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Torromino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torromino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Torromino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabrizio Torromino.
A jab from Torromino misses.
Torromino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torromino misses with a body shot.
Torromino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torromino tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Torromino digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Fabrizio Torromino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torromino clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Torromino.
Simpson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Torromino wants to stand but Simpson is controlling the position.
Torromino keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Simpsonis looking to pass into half guard but Torromino pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Torromino is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torromino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Torromino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torromino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Torromino wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Simpson being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fabrizio Torromino wasn't active enough on the ground.
Torromino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torromino wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabrizio Torromino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Torromino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabrizio Torromino!
Fabrizio Torromino very nearly forgot to thank Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardiner Wright Blackwood has chosen The Land of Make Believe as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bauer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Chuck Bauer has been cut.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a shot to the body.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bauer.
Bauer misses with a looping right.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses the jab.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bauer.
Bauer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Bauer throws a looping overhand right but Gardiner Wright Blackwood ducks down to avoid it.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with an uppercut.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood jabs Bauer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bauer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bauer misses with a hook. Gardiner Wright Blackwood ducked under it nicely.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood sizes up Bauer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Gardiner Wright Blackwood there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Gardiner Wright Blackwood catches Bauer right on the button with a cross.
Bauer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood scores with a nice head shot.
Chuck Bauer's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardiner Wright Blackwood. Bauer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bauer.
Bauer takes one to the side of the head.
Bauer misses with a looping left.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bauer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bauer. Gardiner Wright Blackwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bauer takes one to the chin there.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chuck Bauer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chuck Bauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jeez, Chuck Bauer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bauer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chuck Bauer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoffman comes to the cage accompanied by click here. Melvin Manhoef has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef misses with an uppercut. Hoffman saw that one coming.
Manhoef tries to score with a low kick but Hoffman moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Manhoef.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manhoef scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manhoef defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoef lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoffman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manhoef.
Sloppy strikes from Manhoef. Those never looked like landing.
Manhoef bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoffman's head backwards.
Hoffman dives in and grabs Manhoef's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manhoef pushes down on Hoffman's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Manhoef misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman dives in and grabs Manhoef's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manhoef pushes down on Hoffman's head and hops out.
Manhoef stuffs the takedown.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt - Manhoef sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A good leg kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Manhoef.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Manhoef.
Hoffman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoffman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manhoef is fending him off so far but Hoffman persists. Nope, Manhoef circles away and we're back to standing.
Manhoef connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoffman. Hoffman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoffman is breathing heavily.
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!
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef misses with a body kick.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Manhoef, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Manhoef against the cage but Manhoef circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manhoef stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoffman. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
Manhoef cracks Hoffman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoffman blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manhoef.
Hoffman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhoef can pounce on him.
Manhoef misses with a low kick as Hoffman jumps back.
Manhoef throws out a powerful jab.
Manhoef just misses with a punch to the body.
Manhoef throws a push kick but Hoffman slaps the foot to one side.
Manhoef throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manhoef misses with a wild body shot.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
Hoffman shoots in and drives through. Manhoef sprawls well.
Hoffman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manhoef counters with a nice body kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hoffman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Manhoef connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Manhoef keeps Hoffman at a distance using the push kick.
Manhoef wants to land a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range.
Hoffman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manhoef sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhoef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoffman.
Hoffman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manhoef.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoffman 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.
Nice takedown defense from Manhoef. No joy for Hoffman on that attempt.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt
and Manhoef makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hoffman really felt that one!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoffman's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoffman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manhoef throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoffman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manhoef sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffman somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman.
Manhoef ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoffman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manhoef misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a slapping body shot.
Manhoef lands with a kick to the temple. Hoffman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hoffman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoef just misses with a punch to the body.
Manhoef thumps Hoffman with a low kick.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manhoef. Hoffman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoffman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoffman showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hoffman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manhoef sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manhoef pushes Hoffman off looking to stand but Hoffman dives back in and keeps control.
Manhoef moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is adopting a defensive guard.
Manhoef wants to stand and escape but Hoffman is having none of it.
Hoffman advances position into side control!
Hoffman tries to advance position but instead Manhoef slips a leg back in to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manhoef pushes Hoffman off looking to stand but Hoffman dives back in and keeps control.
Hoffman is looking to stall here but Manhoef recovers full guard.
Manhoef keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoffman is controlling him.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhoef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Albert Hoffman.
Manhoef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoffman's sensitive parts.
Hoffman slips under a jab from Manhoef.
Manhoef misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Hoffman blocks the low kick.
Manhoef throws a leg kick but Hoffman checks it.
Manhoef defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a front kick.
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and Hoffman moves out of range easily.
Manhoef throws a head kick that Hoffman semi-blocks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoef tries to land a leg kick but Hoffman saw it coming and moves away.
Hoffman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoffman fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Manhoef with a jab.
Manhoef throws a chopping leg kick but Hoffman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No luck for Hoffman with that takedown attempt.
Manhoef fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoffman on the side of the head.
Hoffman drives through with a takedown into Manhoef's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Manhoef looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoffman is one step ahead there.
Manhoef takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef pushes Hoffman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown but Manhoef manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoffman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manhoef moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Manhoef thumps Hoffman with a low kick.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manhoef as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman has his takedown stuffed
and Manhoef connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoffman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manhoef.
Manhoef thumps Hoffman with a low kick.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Albert Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manhoef as he jumps to the side.
Albert Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoffman 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manhoef.
Hoffman fails with the takedown.
Manhoef feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoffman's calf.
Manhoef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manhoef lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoffman takes a step back to recover.
Manhoef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Manhoef, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Manhoef against the cage but Manhoef circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manhoef throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manhoef.
Manhoef changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hoffman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoffman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manhoef pushes Hoffman away with a front kick.
Manhoef throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manhoef stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manhoef wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef scores with a nice body kick.
Manhoef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manhoef connects with a leg kick. Hoffman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Manhoef dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoffman. That did some damage!
Manhoef throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manhoef misses with a two punch combination.
Hoffman shoots for a takedown but Manhoef saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manhoef connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manhoef fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoffman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoef looks for the body kick but Hoffman saw that one coming.
Hoffman thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manhoef 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Manhoef!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Jewtuszko (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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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Beauvais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maciej Jewtuszko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jewtuszko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Travis Beauvais has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Jewtuszko blocks the low kick.
Jewtuszko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jewtuszko slips under a jab.
Beauvais throws a head kick but Jewtuszko moves out of range.
Beauvais is looking to clinch but Jewtuszko is avoiding it.
Jewtuszko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beauvais counters with a series of strikes. Jewtuszko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beauvais thows a body shot but no joy.
Beauvais tries to close the distance and clinch but Jewtuszko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jewtuszko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beauvais has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jewtuszko after a bit of a struggle.
Jewtuszko missing with knees to the body.
Beauvais throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jewtuszko blocks it with crossed arms.
Beauvais tries to break the clinch but Jewtuszko is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jewtuszko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beauvais pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beauvais swats away the attempt to clinch by Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko has Beauvais up against the cage in a clinch.
Beauvais breaks the clinch.
Jewtuszko misses with a hook.
Beauvais shoots for a double leg takedown but Jewtuszko sprawls well. He's pushed Beauvais's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jewtuszko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beauvais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Jewtuszko as Beauvais shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Beauvais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jewtuszko has closed the distance and engaged Beauvais in a clinch.
Beauvais has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jewtuszko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko decides to pull guard.
Beauvais might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jewtuszko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jewtuszko wants to stand up but Beauvais is controlling him.
Beauvais trying to control the position from guard on top but Jewtuszko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jewtuszko is adopting a defensive guard.
Beauvais content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beauvais is aware though and is defending well.
Jewtuszko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beauvais wants to control from the top but Jewtuszko keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Travis Beauvais.
Beauvais moves in looking to clinch but Jewtuszko pushes him off.
Jewtuszko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jewtuszko lands a nice knee to the body.
Jewtuszko misses with an elbow over the top.
Beauvais jumps guard but Jewtuszko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jewtuszko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beauvais has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beauvais is trying to drag Jewtuszko to the mat but Jewtuszko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jewtuszko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beauvais has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jewtuszko is trying to pull guard but Beauvais turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jewtuszko manages to break the clinch.
Beauvais circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beauvais shoots for a takedown but Jewtuszko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beauvais circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beauvais looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jewtuszko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jewtuszko tries to clinch but Beauvais moves away
and Beauvais counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jewtuszko thinking.
Jewtuszko looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beauvais will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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 Travis Beauvais will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Beauvais'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.
Beauvais shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jewtuszko's guard.
Jewtuszko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beauvais trying to control the position from guard on top but Jewtuszko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jewtuszko wants to get back to his feet but Beauvais is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beauvais controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jewtuszko wants to get back to his feet but Beauvais is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Travis Beauvais.
No luck for Beauvais with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko is looking to clinch but Beauvais is avoiding it.
Jewtuszko is breathing heavily.
Beauvais keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Beauvais with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Jewtuszko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jewtuszko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beauvais counters by clinching up.
Beauvais gets control of Jewtuszko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beauvais will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jewtuszko advances to half guard.
Beauvais keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jewtuszko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beauvais does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beauvais's head.
Jewtuszko is working for a kimura here but Beauvais manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jewtuszko's guard.
Jewtuszko working a defensive guard but Beauvais manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jewtuszko tries to control but Beauvais manages to take his back.
Beauvais is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beauvais wants to control but Jewtuszko is keeping busy.
Jewtuszko looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Beauvais keeps control of the position as Jewtuszko tries to break free.
Jewtuszko has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jewtuszko hold on?
Beauvais tries to keep control of the position but Jewtuszko is staying busy.
Beauvais has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jewtuszko's body.
Jewtuszko avoids the strikes from Beauvais.
Beauvais lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beauvais controls the action.
Beauvais lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jewtuszko wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais is riding his opponent, not letting Jewtuszko buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beauvais trying to control.
Jewtuszko takes a big shot 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!
Beauvais controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Beauvais dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Beauvais's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Beauvais circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beauvais moves into the clinch.
Jewtuszko scores with a knee to the head.
Jewtuszko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beauvais avoids it.
Jewtuszko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beauvais has him pressed against the cage.
Beauvais blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jewtuszko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jewtuszko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jewtuszko tries to pull guard but Beauvais forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jewtuszko slows down the pace here.
Beauvais wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauvais drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jewtuszko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jewtuszko is looking to clinch.
Maciej Jewtuszko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beauvais is defended easily by Jewtuszko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Beauvais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jewtuszko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beauvais avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jewtuszko is looking to clinch but Beauvais is avoiding it.
No luck for Beauvais with that takedown attempt.
Jewtuszko looks to clinch
and Beauvais counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jewtuszko avoids it really well and circles away.
Beauvais shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jewtuszko pinned against the cage. Jewtuszko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beauvais rushes Jewtuszko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beauvais breaks from the clinch.
Travis Beauvais is winning the standup battle so far.
Beauvais shoots in and drives through. Jewtuszko sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jewtuszko misses with a double jab.
Beauvais looks for a takedown but Jewtuszko sprawls well.
Beauvais looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jewtuszko. Beauvais shrugs it off though.
A combination from Jewtuszko does no damage.
Beauvais doesn't manage to clinch there - Jewtuszko circles away.
Beauvais scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beauvais shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jewtuszko pinned against the cage. Jewtuszko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beauvais drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beauvais sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beauvais prevents Jewtuszko from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais passes into half guard.
Beauvais trying to control the action but Jewtuszko is working from the bottom.
Jewtuszko wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Beauvais there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beauvais with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maciej Jewtuszko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Travis Beauvais is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beauvais uses his free foot to push down on Jewtuszko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jewtuszko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Beauvais showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beauvais, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Beauvais!
Travis Beauvais very nearly forgot to thank Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Owen Camas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peko Talalelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DSVDcw6iW8. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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27
151 lbs
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26
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Owen Camas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peko Talalelei!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talalelei closes the distance and pushes Camas back into the cage.
Talalelei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camas prevents a body shot from Talalelei.
Camas blocks a body shot from Talalelei.
Still in the clinch, Talalelei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Talalelei lands a body shot.
Talalelei stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Talalelei.
Talalelei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Talalelei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Talalelei misses with a body punch.
A short right from Talalelei.
Talalelei gets through Camas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camas jumps guard but Talalelei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Talalelei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Camas is working for takedown but Talalelei is calmly controlling the position for now.
Talalelei lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Talalelei.
Camas tries to pull guard but Talalelei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Camas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Talalelei.
Talalelei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camas prevents a body shot from Talalelei.
Camas tries to pull guard but Talalelei holds him up against the cage and eventually Camas drops back down to his feet.
Talalelei struggles to land a body shot inside as Camas controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Talalelei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Talalelei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Owen Camas has been cut.
A hook to the body from Talalelei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camas jumps guard but Talalelei stands there with Camas around his waist. Camas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Camas tries for a takedown but Talalelei manages to get underhooks.
Camas prevents a body shot from Talalelei.
Stalling in the clinch from Camas.
Talalelei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Talalelei walks away with a smile on his face. Camas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talalelei closes the distance and clinches.
Talalelei struggles to land a body shot inside as Camas controls his hands.
A short right from Talalelei.
Talalelei is leaning against Camas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Talalelei.
Camas taking a breather.
Talalelei works on Camas's body with a couple of short punches.
Camas is breathing heavily.
Talalelei has Camas pressed against the cage.
Talalelei pushes Camas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Talalelei just stands there and leans against the cage.
Talalelei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Talalelei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camas backwards.
Camas is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talalelei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oh Camas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Talalelei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camas backwards.
Talalelei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Camas backwards.
Talalelei lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Camas to his knees! Talalelei keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peko Talalelei!
Peko Talalelei took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Vahaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vahaber has chosen Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre as his entrance music. Ara Vahaber has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Santiago Da Silva's chin.
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31
288 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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32
270 lbs
22 - 9 - 1 |
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ara Vahaber!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vahaber scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Vahaber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Vahaber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Vahaber. Vahaber maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vahaber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Vahaber.
Vahaber tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
Vahaber lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Santiago Da Silva has been cut.
Vahaber taking a breather.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Vahaber blocks with his arms.
Da Silva has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vahaber is trying to keep an underhook but Da Silva manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vahaber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Silva's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Da Silva as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Vahaber!
Da Silva can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vahaber has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Vahaber scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
What can Da Silva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vahaber working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vahaber's guard. Nice work there by Da Silva.
Vahaber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vahaber looking for a sweep. Not yet Vahaber, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber working a defensive guard here.
Vahaber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vahaber is on top in guard.
Vahaber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva has his hands on Vahaber's head, controlling the position.
Da Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vahaber stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva is trying to keep Vahaber in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vahaber trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vahaber throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely.
Da Silva controls Vahaber momentarily but Vahaber frees himself.
Vahaber throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vahaber's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Vahaber is keeping the position.
Vahaber has control of Da Silva's left arm, preventing Da Silva from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva won't allow Vahaber to sweep him here.
Vahaber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vahaber is trying to control the position but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vahaber is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vahaber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Da Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vahaber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Silva's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vahaber softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Vahaber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Da Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vahaber walks into a straight right hand from Da Silva.
Vahaber throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Vahaber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Vahaber as Da Silva shoots in.
Vahaber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vahaber. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vahaber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vahaber has time to react.
Da Silva looks to throw a body kick
and Vahaber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vahaber looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Vahaber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vahaber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber cracks Da Silva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vahaber has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Da Silva to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vahaber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vahaber misses the shot to the body.
Vahaber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vahaber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber lands a big right hand that sends Da Silva crashing to the mat! Vahaber stays standing though and waves Da Silva back to his feet!
Da Silva is rocked!
Vahaber throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Da Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vahaber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Vahaber.
Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vahaber is out of range.
Santiago Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vahaber blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
Vahaber misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that Vahaber avoids nicely.
Vahaber swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Vahaber lands a big right hand that sends Da Silva crashing to the mat! Vahaber stays standing though and waves Da Silva back to his feet!
Santiago Da Silva's cut is getting worse.
Vahaber cracks Da Silva with a hook to the temple - Da Silva is on wobbly legs here! Vahaber swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Da Silva falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vahaber wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ara Vahaber!
A very excited looking Ara Vahaber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lik Pasmaters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Strykzilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strykzilla has chosen A Certain Death - Misery Signals as his entrance music. Lik Pasmaters has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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264 lbs
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260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lik Pasmaters!
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, Rampage Strykzilla!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strykzilla looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pasmaters trying to control here.
Pasmaters is trying to get back to full guard.
Strykzilla is trying for a kimura here. Pasmaters looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Strykzilla wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rampage Strykzilla!
After the big win, Rampage Strykzilla made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Travis Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kappi Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman has chosen 20th century boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kappi Bateman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Travis Hunter's chin.
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26
141 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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24
145 lbs
6 - 7 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kappi Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Bateman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bateman wants to clinch
and Hunter counters with a shoot takedown. Bateman fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hunter stops Bateman from standing up.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bateman is keeping the position for now.
Bateman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunter is controlling him.
Hunter lands a couple of digs.
Bateman wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman walks into a left hand.
Bateman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hunter throws a series of punches but Bateman moves out of range.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Bateman tries to sprawl out of it but Hunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bateman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunter throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Travis Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hunter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bateman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunter, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Hunter moves into range and clinches up with Bateman.
Hunter pushes Bateman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bateman being controlled against the cage.
Bateman can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bateman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bateman is trying to push Hunter away but Hunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bateman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bateman slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Hunter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter throws a jab when Bateman was well out of range.
Bateman tries to clinch up.
Bateman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bateman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunter finds it's way round the side to connect with Bateman's head.
Hunter instigates a clinch.
Hunter prevents Bateman from breaking the clinch.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bateman prevents it.
Bateman breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bateman, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bateman's elbow.
Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter throws a right hand that Bateman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bateman also avoids with ease.
Hunter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bateman slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Bateman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
Bateman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bateman breaks from the clinch.
Bateman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Bateman. Those never looked like landing.
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 Travis Hunter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bateman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bateman.
Hunter works over Bateman's head and body with a nice combination.
Bateman slips under a jab.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Bateman.
Bateman tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
Hunter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Bateman breaks from the clinch.
Bateman wants to clinch.
Hunter misses with a lunging right hand
and Bateman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Bateman.
Bateman tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman is looking to clinch.
Hunter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman wants to get back to his feet.
Bateman is breathing heavily.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bateman is trying to stand back up but Hunter is controlling him
Hunter trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Bateman defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter prevents Bateman from standing back up.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bateman is trying to stand up here but Hunter is controlling him well.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Bateman dodges it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice strikes from Hunter there.
Ground and pound from Hunter.
Hunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bateman kicks Hunter off and gets back to his feet.
Hunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunter won't allow it.
Bateman breaks the clinch.
Bateman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Travis Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bateman tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Bateman tries to circle away but Hunter has him pinned against the cage.
Bateman breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Bateman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunter prevents Bateman from breaking the clinch.
Hunter tries to work over Bateman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman breaks from the clinch.
Bateman wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bateman wants to clinch but Hunter slips to the side
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunter scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bateman.
Bateman wants to clinch.
Bateman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Bateman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Hunter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Hunter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bateman working hard to break the clinch.
Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bateman counters with a head kick. That will keep Hunter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Bateman doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Hunter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bateman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bateman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bateman darts in trying to clinch
and Hunter moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman working hard to break the clinch.
Hunter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bateman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Bateman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter rushes Bateman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bateman breaks the clinch.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Bateman.
Kappi Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to land body kicks.
Bateman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Hunter finds it's target.
Bateman fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Hunter shoots for a double leg takedown but Bateman sprawls well. He's pushed Hunter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bateman clinches up with Hunter and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hunter throwing shots but Bateman is blocking nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunter stops Bateman from getting back to his feet.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bateman tries to kick Hunter off but Hunter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bateman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Travis Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hunter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Travis Hunter has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Bateman throws a nice head kick!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bateman tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Bateman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bateman missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Travis Hunter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Hunter!
A victorious Travis Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
70% |
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