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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Miller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Derek Ramsey's chin.
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Ramsey is looking to clinch.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Ramsey sprawls well.
Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Ramsey is defending well.
Ramsey trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ramsey is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsey manages to get to full guard.
Ramsey keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Ramsey is working from the bottom.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramsey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Miller might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan Miller.
Miller is looking to clinch but Ramsey is avoiding it.
Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ramsey is trying to improve his position.
Ramsey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey looking to break Miller's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Miller remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ramsey will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Miller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Miller looks gassed!
Miller is trying to stand.
Ramsey is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Ramsey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Ramsey's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to reverse the position but Ramsey maintains control.
Ramsey stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ramsey tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Ramsey gets caught napping as Miller dives in and scores a takedown. Ramsey manages to retain guard.
Ramsey has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
Miller stays in close to Ramsey's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramsey is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramsey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ramsey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Ramsey from controlling successfully.
Ramsey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller has his foot on Ramsey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramsey works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Miller will probably get the nod.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramsey is defended easily by Miller.
Miller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ramsey's guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramsey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Miller flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Miller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miller trying to control but Ramsey is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller pushing down on Ramsey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Ramsey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Ramsey actively working from the bottom here.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramsey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramsey tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Ramsey has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miller uses his free foot to push down on Ramsey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ramsey.
Miller controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller with good strikes from the mount here!
Ramsey looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Miller lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ramsey can't escape the position.
Miller is looking to control Ramsey but Ramsey is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey turns into Miller and is now in his guard.
Ramsey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramsey postures up.
Ramsey wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ramsey postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Miller was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ramsey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Ramsey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramsey tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramsey tries to clinch up.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramsey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miller on his heels. He'll look to pass Miller's guard now, I'm sure.
Ramsey gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramsey swivels and escapes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ramsey.
Ryan Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramsey is defended easily by Miller.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Ramsey, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Ramsey against the cage but Ramsey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramsey has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller looking to stall.
Ramsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramsey wants a takedown.
Ramsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramsey shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Ramsey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Ramsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Ramsey on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Ramsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Ramsey avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller swings for the body but Ramsey moves out of range.
Ramsey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ramsey has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramsey controlling from the top position.
Ramsey wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Derek Ramsey wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ramsey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramsey.
Ramsey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramsey works to advance to full mount. Miller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Miller wants to hold on but Ramsey pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miller tries to hold on but Ramsey pushes him away.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller is bucking up trying to escape but Ramsey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ramsey lands a nice shot to the head.
Ramsey trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey landing shots from mount.
Derek Ramsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramsey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miller?
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Ramsey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Miller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skip Lakp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitrius Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov has chosen Gin & Juice - Snoop Dogg as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Skip Lakp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dimitrius Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Lakp circles away and keeps his distance.
Kozlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kozlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Lakp.
Lakp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Dimitrius Kozlov has been cut.
Kozlov slips a jab and a cross from Lakp.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches up with Lakp, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes Lakp against the cage but Lakp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lakp lands a jab.
Lakp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skip Lakp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Lakp coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kozlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lakp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov misses with a double jab
and Lakp counters with a one-two to the body.
Lakp lands with a straight right. Kozlov didn't see that one coming.
Kozlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lakp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kozlov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that Lakp avoids nicely.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Lakp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skip Lakp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrius Kozlov.
Lakp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lakp scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakp feints a jab promting Kozlov to slip. Lakp then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kozlov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lakp misses with a double jab.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Lakp moves out of range.
Lakp throws a low kick but Kozlov avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Lakp. Those never looked like landing.
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Lakp moves out of range.
Lakp throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
A cross from Lakp lands.
A jab lands there for Lakp.
Kozlov has closed the distance and engaged Lakp in a clinch.
Kozlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lakp pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lakp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lakp lands with a right hand.
Kozlov slips a jab and a cross from Lakp.
A punch combination from Lakp misses.
Lakp misses with a series of wild punches.
Lakp jabs at Kozlov's body.
Lakp misses with a low kick.
Lakp misses with a two punch combination.
Kozlov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lakp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Lakp circles away and keeps his distance.
Lakp lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That has opened up Dimitrius Kozlov's cut even more.
Kozlov swinging wildly here.
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!
Lakp lands an overhand right.
Lakp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lakp works the jab nicely.
Kozlov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lakp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kozlov looks gassed!
Lakp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Lakp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dimitrius Kozlov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.
Lakp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lakp throws a series of punches but Kozlov avoids them all with ease.
Lakp throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Lakp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kozlov back to the cage. Lakp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kozlov darts in trying to clinch
and Lakp counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lakp lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lakp throws a series of punches but Kozlov avoids them all with ease.
Kozlov wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The cut above Dimitrius Kozlov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lakp tries a head kick but it misses.
Lakp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlov can do to turn this around?
Kozlov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lakp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lakp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lakp works the jab nicely.
Skip Lakp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lakp works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Lakp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakp's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lakp duly obliges.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lakp finish him?
Lakp is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lakp works over Kozlov's head and body with a nice combination.
Dimitrius Kozlov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lakp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lakp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lakp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses.
Lakp looks to land a combination. Kozlov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kozlov moves in looking to clinch but Lakp pushes him off.
Lakp blocks the body kick.
Lakp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dimitrius Kozlov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Skip Lakp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza's entrance music is i am #1. A fine choice. Ag is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iron Lion Zion. Mr Ag has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ag!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza fails with the takedown
so Ag counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Souza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Ag from controlling successfully.
Souza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ag is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Souza.
Ag lands an elbow.
Ag lands a nice forearm strike.
Souza parries the strikes from Ag easily there. Ag is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Souza to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza wants to control but Ag postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza manages to get back to half guard.
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Ag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ag pulls his head out easily.
Souza is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Souza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ag.
Ag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Souza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ag.
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Ag is trying to control. Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ag looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ag not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ag pulls his head out easily.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Ag slows the pace down in half guard.
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Souza has hold of Ag's hands but Ag slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ag drops an elbow to the side of Souza's head.
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ag pulls his head out easily.
Ag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ag is nestled in close to Souza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ag trying to control from half guard but Souza is working away.
Ag passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Souza!
Ag connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Souza is working to get back to half guard.
Ag goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Souza turns into him and now he's in Ag's guard.
Ag keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Ag is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ag is on top in guard.
Ag got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ag has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ag trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza has his foot on Ag's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ag works his way back into a safe position though.
Ag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ag frees his head nicely. Oh but Souza has switched to an armbar! Ag is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Leon Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Leon Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lump Beefrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beefrock's entrance music is Extinction Mantra. A fine choice. Goldberg has chosen GOLDBERG as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bill Goldberg enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lump Beefrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beefrock pushes Goldberg away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goldberg gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Goldberg working away.
Beefrock is looking for a sweep.
Beefrock pushes Goldberg away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goldberg gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Goldberg stands up and beckons Beefrock to his feet.
Goldberg wants to clinch.
Beefrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Beefrock.
Goldberg scores with a head kick. Beefrock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Lump Beefrock has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beefrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Goldberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beefrock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beefrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beefrock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goldberg's brow.
Still in the clinch, Beefrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beefrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldberg avoids it.
Beefrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Beefrock.
Sloppy strikes from Beefrock. Those never looked like landing.
Beefrock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beefrock throws an overhand right that lands on Goldberg's shoulder, as Goldberg tries to avoid the shot.
Beefrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Beefrock.
Goldberg clinches.
Beefrock working hard to break the clinch.
Beefrock is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefrock is trying to push Goldberg away but Goldberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beefrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldberg stalling against the cage.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Beefrock throws an elbow but misses.
Beefrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg manages to break the clinch.
Beefrock throws a lazy right hand but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goldberg.
Beefrock misses with a lunging right hand
and Goldberg counters with a head kick that drops Beefrock to the mat! Beefrock scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Goldberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Beefrock tries to work over Goldberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg manages to pull guard.
Goldberg is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Beefrock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Goldberg can't get the takedown.
Beefrock is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldberg has double underhooks.
Goldberg is looking to control Beefrock's arms but Beefrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goldberg has his back to the cage.
Goldberg blocks an uppercut.
Goldberg is trying to break the clinch but Beefrock has him pressed against the cage.
Goldberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beefrock throws a lazy right hand but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg shoots for a takedown but Beefrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lump Beefrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Nice takedown defense from Beefrock. No joy for Goldberg on that attempt.
Beefrock swinging wildly here.
Lump Beefrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Beefrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beefrock swivels and escapes.
Goldberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beefrock.
Goldberg looks for a takedown but Beefrock sprawls well.
Beefrock misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beefrock misses with an uppercut. Goldberg saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg fails with the takedown
and Beefrock counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lump Beefrock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Goldberg finds it's way through Beefrock's defenses.
Goldberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beefrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldberg.
Beefrock wants to clinch up but Goldberg keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Beefrock misses.
Goldberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beefrock.
Beefrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beefrock misses with a straight left.
Beefrock swings widly with a right hand
and Goldberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beefrock's guard.
Beefrock wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Beefrock is trying to keep Goldberg in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beefrock wants to stand and escape but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lump Beefrock wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Goldberg slips under a jab from Beefrock.
Beefrock shoots in and gets a takedown into Goldberg's guard.
Beefrock throwing strikes from guard but Goldberg blocks nicely.
Goldberg keeping full guard, as Beefrock tries to pass.
Goldberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefrock trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Goldberg keeping full guard, as Beefrock tries to pass.
Beefrock throwing strikes from guard but Goldberg blocks nicely.
Beefrock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beefrock throwing strikes but missing.
Beefrock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goldberg wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beefrock throws a right hand that misses
and Goldberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goldberg.
Beefrock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldberg is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beefrock is looking to stand up but Goldberg isn't so interested in that idea.
Beefrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beefrock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldberg is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Beefrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beefrock. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beefrock throws a sloppy body shot
and Goldberg counters with a series of strikes. Beefrock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Goldberg.
Goldberg works Beefrock's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Goldberg.
Goldberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beefrock circles away.
Beefrock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beefrock keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goldberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lump Beefrock'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. And we move into the final round!
Beefrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goldberg lands a big head kick that sends Beefrock tumbling to the mat! Goldberg takes a step backwards and waves Beefrock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Goldberg blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Beefrock.
Beefrock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goldberg manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beefrock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beefrock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beefrock trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Beefrock throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Beefrock is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Goldberg.
Goldberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Beefrock is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beefrock wants to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away.
Oh Beefrock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Goldberg! Beefrock is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Jetson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Escobedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Escobedo's choice of entrance music: TURN MY SWAG ON. Elroy Jetson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elroy Jetson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Escobedo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Escobedo scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Elroy Jetson has been cut.
Escobedo feints a jab promting Jetson to slip. Escobedo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jetson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Escobedo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jetson avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobedo. That's going to slow Jetson down.
Escobedo lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobedo misses the shot to the body.
Escobedo misses with a body shot.
Jetson throws a hook but Escobedo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobedo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jetson misses with a body shot
enabling Escobedo to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobedo connects with a leg kick. Jetson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Escobedo lands a nice shot that snaps Jetson's head back.
Escobedo darts in trying to clinch
and Jetson counters with a left to the body.
Escobedo wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Jetson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jetson moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobedo throws a body kick the misses
and Jetson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jetson scores with a shot to the body.
Jetson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobedo scores with a nice head shot.
Escobedo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jetson circles away quickly and effectively.
Escobedo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobedo misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Escobedo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobedo scores with a nice body kick.
Escobedo throws a head kick but Jetson moves out of range.
Jetson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Escobedo.
Escobedo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobedo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jetson circles away.
Escobedo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jetson is just out of range.
Escobedo avoids the body shot from Jetson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jetson misses with a looping left.
Escobedo misses with a takedown
and Jetson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Jetson.
Elroy Jetson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobedo lands with a shot to the body.
Jetson throws the left hand but Escobedo avoids the punch easily.
Escobedo throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobedo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jetson blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Escobedo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elroy Jetson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Escobedo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobedo lands a body shot.
Jetson moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Escobedo.
Escobedo swinging wildly here.
Escobedo closes the distance and clinches.
Jetson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Escobedo digs a right hand into Jetson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jetson's gas tank.
Escobedo prevents the takedown attempt.
Jetson wants to break free but Escobedo has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobedo lands a knee to the body.
Escobedo has Jetson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Escobedo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jetson tumbling to the mat - Escobedo dives into Jetson's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Escobedo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jetson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobedo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jetson's guard.
Jetson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobedo wants to control from the top but Jetson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Escobedo.
Escobedo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Escobedo defending well as Jetson loads up on a big left hand.
Escobedo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Jetson.
Escobedo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobedo throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobedo walks into a jab.
A shot to the liver by Escobedo. Beautiful body shot.
Escobedo 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo misses with a few strikes there.
Escobedo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Escobedo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobedo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jetson but Jetson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Escobedo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jetson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobedo.
Escobedo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jetson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Jetson misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo tries to clinch up but Jetson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jetson misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobedo. That's going to slow Jetson down.
Some wild striking there from Escobedo.
Jetson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jetson avoids the head kick by Escobedo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Jetson misses.
Escobedo looks to land a combination. Jetson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Escobedo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elroy Jetson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Escobedo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Escobedo duly obliges.
Jetson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheers as Escobedo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jetson doesn't seem phased though.
Escobedo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jetson avoids a kick to the body.
Escobedo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jetson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobedo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jetson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jetson throws a right hand that misses
and Escobedo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobedo throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobedo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Escobedo or perhaps it was just good defense by Jetson which made him look bad.
Escobedo avoids the body shot from Jetson.
Escobedo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jetson.
An inside leg kick lands from Escobedo.
Escobedo misses with a body punch
and Jetson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Escobedo. Those never looked like landing.
Jetson scores with a sloppy right hand. Escobedo should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobedo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jetson's head backwards.
Escobedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jetson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobedo.
Escobedo is looking to land body kicks.
David Escobedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobedo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jetson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobedo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobedo moves out of range as Jetson strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetson checks a leg kick nicely.
Escobedo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jetson throws out the jab.
David Escobedo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jetson throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobedo.
Escobedo connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobedo swings for the body but Jetson moves out of range.
Jetson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Jetson misses
and Escobedo counters with a nice uppercut.
David Escobedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobedo misses with a body shot.
Escobedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jetson as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jetson lands with a shot to the body.
Escobedo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jetson takes a step back to recover.
Escobedo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jetson blocks a leg kick.
Jetson misses with an uppercut. Escobedo saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobedo thows a body shot but no joy.
Elroy Jetson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobedo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Escobedo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobedo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Escobedo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stabler has chosen Grown Men Don't Cry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Elliot Stabler struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Duddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stabler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duddy jumps guard but Stabler stands there with Duddy around his waist. Duddy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stabler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stabler manages to break the clinch.
Elliot Stabler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duddy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duddy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stabler defends it easily.
Stabler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duddy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stabler defends it easily.
Duddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stabler lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy trying to control the position.
Stabler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stabler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duddy controls Stabler momentarily but Stabler frees himself.
Duddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duddy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stabler is working Duddy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stabler throwing strikes from guard but Duddy blocks nicely.
Duddy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stabler has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabler throws a strike but Duddy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stabler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stabler advances to half guard.
Stabler is keen to just control but Duddy is a slippery customer.
Duddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stabler pulls his head out easily.
Duddy looking for submissions off his back.
Stabler is trying to control the action in half guard but Duddy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stabler throwing shots but Duddy is blocking nicely.
Stabler working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Duddy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stabler.
Duddy wants to sweep here but Stabler controlling him for the moment.
Stabler chips away with some ground and pound.
Stabler won't allow Duddy to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duddy working a defensive guard here.
Stabler distracts Duddy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stabler wants to control from the top but Duddy keeps moving.
Stabler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duddy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duddy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duddy's head.
Stabler throwing strikes from guard but Duddy blocks nicely.
Stabler lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Stabler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stabler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stabler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stabler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duddy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Stabler has his hands clasped together but Duddy extends an breaks Stabler's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Duddy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Duddy!
In his post fight interview, John Duddy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Khasm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Slob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khasm comes to the cage accompanied by Kickstart My Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
270 lbs
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28
329 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Khasm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Biggie Slob!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khasm looks for a takedown but Slob sprawls well.
Kevin Khasm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Slob with that takedown attempt.
Khasm shoots for a double leg takedown but Slob sprawls well. He's pushed Khasm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khasm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khasm thuds his right hand into Slob's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slob tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khasm swivels and escapes.
Khasm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slob fails to land the takedown.
Kevin Khasm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Slob.
Slob shoots in looking for a takedown. Khasm tries to sprawl out of it but Slob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khasm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slob looks gassed!
Khasm misses with a takedown attempt - Slob sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khasm drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Khasm passes into half guard.
Khasm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slob has hold of Khasm's hands but Khasm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasm 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khasm 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.
Khasm lands strikes from half guard.
Khasm working over Slob with some ground and pound. Slob looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khasm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khasm pulls his head out easily.
Khasm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slob has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Khasm.
Slob on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slob looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khasm working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khasm seems to be working for a kimura but Slob defends the submission attempt.
Khasm lands strikes from half guard.
Khasm lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Slob! More strikes land and this one is all over! Khasm jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Khasm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larry Luutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Eberhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luutch comes to the cage accompanied by job2 do - doo doo doo. Eberhart has chosen South Side as his entrance music. Larry Luutch has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Luutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Eberhart!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luutch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Luutch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Luutch is trying to take his opponent's back.
Luutch working for a submission but Eberhart is keeping him at bay.
Eberhart tries to hold on but Luutch postures up.
Luutch has hold of Eberhart's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Eberhart manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Luutch is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Eberhart to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Eberhart shrugs it off.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eberhart tries to lock up and control but Luutch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Eberhart regains half guard.
Luutch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eberhart defends it well.
Eberhart is trying to maintain the position but Luutch is very close to passing his half guard.
Luutch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eberhart is just riding it out for now. Luutch eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luutch 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.
Eberhart looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luutch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eberhart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eberhart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eberhart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luutch pulls his head out easily.
Eberhart wants to get back to full guard.
Luutch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eberhart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luutch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eberhart moves into full guard.
Luutch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Eberhart is proving hard to escape from.
Eberhart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eberhart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eberhart is looking for a triangle but Luutch pushes his legs off easily.
Luutch drops back looking for a leg! Eberhart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eberhart manages to kick Luutch off! Luutch jumps back into Eberhart's guard.
Eberhart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luutch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Luutch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Luutch has Eberhart up against the cage in a clinch.
Eberhart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luutch prevents it.
Eberhart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luutch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luutch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luutch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Luutch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luutch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eberhart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luutch defends well.
Luutch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Eberhart's guard.
Eberhart controls Luutch momentarily but Luutch frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luutch wants to get up but he can't break Eberhart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Eberhart looking for a guillotine here but Luutch defends easily.
Luutch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luutch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 Larry Luutch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eberhart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luutch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Eberhart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luutch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Eberhart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luutch doesn't manage to clinch there - Eberhart circles away.
Luutch tries to clinch there but Eberhart circles away.
Eberhart misses with a body shot.
Luutch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luutch tries to land knees in the clinch but Eberhart avoids the damage to the body.
Luutch is trying to trip Eberhart. He has hold of a leg but Eberhart is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Luutch persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Luutch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eberhart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luutch has managed to get both his arms back between Eberhart's legs - danger averted.
Luutch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eberhart working for a triangle but Luutch defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luutch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Eberhart's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luutch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eberhart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eberhart has a closed guard, preventing Luutch from standing up.
Eberhart trying to control the position.
Eberhart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luutch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Luutch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eberhart controls Luutch momentarily but Luutch frees himself.
Eberhart keeping full guard, as Luutch tries to pass.
Eberhart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luutch is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eberhart is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eberhart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luutch is aware though and is defending well.
Eberhart keeping full guard, as Luutch tries to pass.
Luutch stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Luutch throws a nice looking combination but Eberhart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luutch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Eberhart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luutch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eberhart tries to keep at a distance but Luutch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Luutch trying to land knees to the body.
Luutch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eberhart avoids it.
Luutch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eberhart avoids it.
Luutch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eberhart is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luutch after a bit of a struggle.
Luutch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eberhart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Luutch.
Eberhart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eberhart blocking some punches.
Eberhart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luutch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Larry Luutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Eberhart.
Luutch misses with a knee strike.
Luutch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eberhart avoids it.
Luutch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eberhart walks away with a smile on his face. Luutch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eberhart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luutch defending against the ground and pound.
Luutch regains half guard.
Eberhart is keen to just control but Luutch is a slippery customer.
Luutch trying to control here.
Luutch wants to get back to full guard.
Luutch is staying active underneath Eberhart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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!
Eberhart wants to work for an arm triangle but Luutch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luutch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luutch is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Eberhart jumps into side control!
Eberhart is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Luutch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew Eberhart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Luutch tries to clinch
and Eberhart counters with a shoot takedown. Luutch fights it but they end up in guard.
Luutch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eberhart passes into half guard.
Luutch tries to get to full guard but Eberhart has control of the leg.
Luutch is defending against the submission attempts here by Eberhart.
Eberhart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luutch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eberhart maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Luutch could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Eberhart has cracked it and Luutch is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Eberhart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Eberhart!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atilla Da (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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25
210 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atilla Da!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evander Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Da misses the target.
Hollyfield throws a nice looking combination but Da bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da misses with a low kick.
Da with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hollyfield counters with a big head kick but Da shrugs it off.
Da shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hollyfield as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atilla Da. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da closes the distance and clinches.
Hollyfield jumps guard but Da turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Da is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hollyfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Da can't get the takedown.
Hollyfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Da to keep the fight standing.
Hollyfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Da avoids the damage to the body.
Da has Hollyfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hollyfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hollyfield misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield misses with a knee strike.
Da has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hollyfield clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Da missing with punches from the back.
Hollyfield is trying to stand back up.
Da struggling to keep hold of the position.
Da controlling from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield covers up after that shot from Da.
Da lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da has good solid back control here.
Hollyfield trying to get back to his feet but Da is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hollyfield holding both Da 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield avoids the strikes from Da.
Even with his hooks in, Da manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Da is looking to control Hollyfield but Hollyfield is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Da missing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollyfield is trying to get back to his feet but Da has full control of the position and if anything, Hollyfield has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hollyfield controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Da connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hollyfield to escape the position.
Da is riding his opponent, not letting Hollyfield buck him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can Hollyfield hold on?! Da is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da scores with punches to the body.
Hollyfield covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hollyfield prevents Da from getting a body triangle.
Hollyfield takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Da misses with an elbow to the head.
Da is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hollyfield defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Da controlling the position well here. Hollyfield rolled but Da kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Da.
Da thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Da scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hollyfield is looking for a way out.
Hollyfield staying busy and making it hard for Da to control.
Da throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hollyfield!
Da is punishing Hollyfield with some ground and pound.
Da is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Da gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Da gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Da apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Da swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hollyfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da as he jumps to the side.
Da looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hollyfield is fending him off so far but Da persists. Nope, Hollyfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Hollyfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Da. Da gets slowly back to his feet.
Hollyfield stuffs the takedown.
Da looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da wants to land a leg kick but Hollyfield is out of range.
Hollyfield looks to land a combination but Da avoids it well.
Da will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hollyfield tries a head kick but it misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield shoots in and drives through. Da sprawls well.
Da blocks a head kick by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield gets caught flat footed, as Da shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Da throwing strikes from guard but Hollyfield blocks nicely.
Da trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da throws a strike but Hollyfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hollyfield wants to stand but Da has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Da has control of Hollyfield's left arm, preventing Hollyfield from doing any damage.
Hollyfield trying to control but Da is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Da working for a triangle but Hollyfield defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atilla Da dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Da throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hollyfield.
Da closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hollyfield circles away.
Da shoots in for a double leg but Hollyfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da tries for a takedown but Hollyfield circles away easily
and Hollyfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atilla Da. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollyfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da.
Da thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hollyfield if he has to take too many more of those.
Da with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hollyfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hollyfield gets caught flat footed, as Da shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da throwing strikes but missing.
Hollyfield is looking to stand up but Da isn't so interested in that idea.
Da is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Da stops Hollyfield from standing up.
Atilla Da overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hollyfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hollyfield wants to get back to his feet but Da is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da landing some decent shots from guard.
Da trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Atilla Da just wasn't active enough.
Hollyfield tries to bum rush Da with a series of wild strikes but Da uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollyfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Hollyfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Da.
A head kick misses from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollyfield moves out of range of the body kick from Da.
Da shoots for a double leg takedown but Hollyfield sprawls well. He's pushed Da's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hollyfield closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Da did well to prevent Hollyfield getting side control.
Da is controlling Hollyfield's trapped leg to prevent Hollyfield from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da is looking to control Hollyfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Atilla Da has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Da looks to land a left hand but Hollyfield moved out of range nicely.
Da fails with a takedown attempt.
Hollyfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Da looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hollyfield is fending him off so far but Da persists. Nope, Hollyfield circles away and we're back to standing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hollyfield's waist but Hollyfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da off to one side.
Hollyfield shoots in but Da avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Da wants to clinch up but Hollyfield keeps it at a distance.
Da attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Atilla Da is winning the standup battle so far.
Da throws a low kick but Hollyfield avoids it.
Da misses with a low kick as Hollyfield jumps back.
Da shoots in but Hollyfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Da closes the distance and clinches up with Hollyfield, looking for a takedown. Da pushes Hollyfield against the cage but Hollyfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Da tried to score with a low kick but Hollyfield checks it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Da walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hollyfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horrible takedown by Da or perhaps it was just good defense by Hollyfield which made him look bad.
Hollyfield throws a head kick but Da moves out of range.
Da throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hollyfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da. That did some damage!
Hollyfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hollyfield misses with a head kick.
Hollyfield misses with a head kick.
Hollyfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Da clinches.
Da has Hollyfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hollyfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Da drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hollyfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Da is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollyfield can do to turn this around?
Da is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hollyfield has had enough of the clinch but Da keeps him there for the moment.
Da avoiding damage as Hollyfield throws knees to the body.
Hollyfield gets underhooks to prevent Da's takedown attempt.
Hollyfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hollyfield is trying to push Da away but Da has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da has Hollyfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hollyfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Da tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield is trying to force a seperation but Da has the dominant position.
Hollyfield is trying to break the clinch but Da has him pressed against the cage.
Hollyfield tries to land a knee to the head but Da blocks with his arms.
Hollyfield gets underhooks to prevent Da's takedown attempt.
Hollyfield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hollyfield trying to land knees to the body.
Da is looking for a takedown.
Hollyfield trying to stall but Da improves his position.
Hollyfield is trying to break free.
Hollyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Da has double underhooks.
Hollyfield tries to break free but Da pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da is trying to trip Hollyfield. He has hold of a leg but Hollyfield is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Da persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Da throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hollyfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hollyfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da is controlling him.
Da with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Da throws an elbow that misses. Hollyfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Da's guard. Nice move by Hollyfield!
Hollyfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da 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.
Da looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollyfield gets to his feet - Da follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atilla Da dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hollyfield leaves Da with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da throws a head kick but Hollyfield moves out of range.
Hollyfield throws a right hand that Da ducks under and follows up with a left that Da also avoids with ease.
Da ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollyfield moves away.
Hollyfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Hollyfield does no damage.
Hollyfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Da or perhaps it was just good defense by Hollyfield which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Hollyfield misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da throws a leg kick
enabling Hollyfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Hollyfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Da. Da gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atilla Da. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hollyfield misses with a wild combination.
Da throws the kick towards the body but Hollyfield avoids it.
Da misses with a kick to the body.
Hollyfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Da misses with a body kick.
Hollyfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Hollyfield throws a head kick that misses
and Da counters with a body kick that stops Hollyfield in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da tries to land a body kick
and Hollyfield counters with a good low kick that Da was not able to check.
Da motions for Hollyfield to come forward. Da throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hollyfield misses with a body kick.
Da connects with an inside leg kick.
Da throws a push kick but Hollyfield slaps the foot to one side.
Hollyfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Da goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollyfield throws a series of punches but Da moves out of range.
Da avoids the head kick by Hollyfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da.
A head kick misses from Hollyfield.
Atilla Da seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollyfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollyfield leaves Da with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hollyfield. No joy for Da on that attempt.
Da fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hollyfield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da tries to clinch up.
Da tries for a takedown but Hollyfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Da keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da dives in and grabs Hollyfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hollyfield pushes down on Da's head and hops out.
Da uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield throws a series of punches but Da avoids them all with ease.
Hollyfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hollyfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Da misses with a takedown attempt
and Da takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hollyfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Da rather than just go for the knockout.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollyfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da as he jumps to the side.
Hollyfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Hollyfield misses with a kick to the body.
Da looking to score a takedown here. Hollyfield is defending well but Da drives through and ends up in Hollyfield's guard.
Da prevents Hollyfield from getting back to his feet.
Hollyfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Da's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Da passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield wants to get back to his feet.
Da throwing shots but Hollyfield is blocking nicely.
Da lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Hollyfield wants to get back to his feet.
Da lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hollyfield is not content to let Da control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Da 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.
Hollyfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Da scores with a couple of nice shots.
Da is trying to control. Hollyfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hollyfield tries to kick Da off but Da keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hollyfield is not content to let Da control the position.
Da has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Da working the ground and pound effectively.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Da punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da looking to control but Hollyfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hollyfield is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Da lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Da connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hollyfield is rocked!
Hollyfield wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hollyfield is still in real trouble! Can Da finish him?
Da drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hollyfield! More shots from Da and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atilla Da!
Atilla Da retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Dawkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Sato!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Sato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dawkins sizes up Sato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dawkins looks to land a body kick but Sato moved away.
Dawkins throws a wild body kick that Sato sees coming a mile off.
Sato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dawkins is looking to slow Sato down with leg kicks.
Sato scores with a shot to the body.
Dawkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sato's calf.
Dawkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Sato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dawkins looks to land a body kick but Sato moved away.
Richard Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Sato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dawkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dawkins connects with a body shot that sends Sato's belly button to the back.
Dawkins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dawkins throws a head kick that half lands.
Sato throws a chopping leg kick but Dawkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dawkins scores with a jab to the body.
Sato throws the left hand but Dawkins avoids the punch easily.
Dawkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins misses with a body shot
and Sato counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dawkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dawkins.
Sato passes into half guard.
Dawkins is positioning himself well to prevent Sato advancing to mount.
Sato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawkins is staying active underneath Sato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dawkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sato's back!
Sato is trying to defend against the choke here but Dawkins has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Dawkins Tightens the hold and Sato taps out furiously! Dawkins displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Dawkins!
Richard Dawkins retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Richard Dawkins made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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