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VFC 21: Nancy vs. Rojas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley comes into the arena with Rule Britannia blaring out of the sound system. Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ballroom Blitz. Paul Bradley had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Bradley throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Bradley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bradley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Bradley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bradley connects with a looping right hand.
Bradley tries a head kick but it misses.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Paul Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bradley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Bradley lands with an overhand left.
Bradley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Williams to the ground. Bradley is now in Williams's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bradley stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Bradley trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bradley is defending well. Williams quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bradley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Williams celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Williams!
An out of breath Jeff Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - Beware. James Tony has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mickey Davis's chin.
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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
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Tony!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tony blocks a jab.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tony circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick there by Davis.
Tony checks a leg kick.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Tony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Tony.
Davis throws a leg kick but Tony moved away.
Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tony tries to clinch up
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Tony walks forward, straight into a front kick from Davis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tony throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Davis throws a head kick that Tony semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Tony off the cage and back into range.
Davis scores with a jab. Tony acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davis slips a straight right by Tony.
Tony throws a sloppy head kick
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tony looks gassed!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Davis slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis passes to side control.
Davis wants to take a breather but Tony manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Davis.
Davis advances position into side control!
Davis advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling from mount.
Tony is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Davis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tony is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Tony tries to lock up and control but Davis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tony is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tony really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tony is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tony tries to hold on but Davis postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davis wants to control the pace but Tony is squirming around nicely.
Tony is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tony is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
Davis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Davis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tony tries to reverse the position but Davis maintains control.
Davis trying to control but Tony is having none of it.
Davis content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tony keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Davis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davis avoids the head kick by Tony.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Tony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tony counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tony loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Tony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Tony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Tony lands but Davis takes it in his stride.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tony as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tony forces Davis back against the cage and clinches.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Tony putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tony successfully pulls guard.
Tony trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
Tony wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis trying to control but Tony is working from the bottom.
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tony has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Tony's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis wants to control from the top but Tony keeps moving.
Davis pushes down on Tony's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tony tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Davis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tony does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tony gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tony escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis postures up.
Tony is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tony is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Tony is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tony wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Tony escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tony wants to sweep but no luck.
Tony wants to control but Davis passes easily into half guard.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tony keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tony does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Tony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Tony ducks down to avoid it.
Tony is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis jabs Tony right on the nose. Tony blinks but takes it well.
Davis with a hook.
Tony clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage.
Tony is struggling to control the position.
Tony goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James Tony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis scores with a shot to the body.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Tony counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Tony. Tony maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tony has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davis after a bit of a struggle.
Davis is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tony prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tony has Davis pressed against the cage.
Tony misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tony changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Mickey Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tony.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Tony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tony throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Davis was covering up waiting for the punch and Tony finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tony takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tony wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to stand up but Tony isn't so interested in that idea.
Davis keeping full guard, as Tony tries to pass.
Tony lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tony throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tony throws an elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tony's guard. Nice move by Davis!
Tony manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.
Tony looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tony is looking for a triangle here but Davis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Davis takes a little break here. Tony wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tony tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Tony.
I think Tony 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Tony!
Our winner, James Tony, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jebidiah Tayber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebediah Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tayber comes into the arena with Terravita - Adult Robot Kung Fu blaring out of the sound system. Stewart has chosen Momma Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jebidiah Tayber has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jebidiah Tayber seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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168 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jebidiah Tayber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jebediah Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart closes the distance but Tayber moves to the side
and Tayber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart closes the distance but Tayber moves to the side
and Tayber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tayber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart darts in trying to clinch
and Tayber counters with an inside leg kick.
Tayber throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tayber.
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tayber circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Tayber counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jebediah Stewart has been cut.
Stewart wants to clinch
and Tayber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stewart is looking to clinch.
Stewart tries to clinch
and Tayber counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart looks to clinch
enabling Tayber to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart wants to clinch
and Tayber counters by clinching up.
Stewart throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tayber blocks it with crossed arms.
Tayber lands with a light punch inside.
Tayber stalling the fight.
Stewart misses with a knee to the head.
Tayber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tayber keeps the fight on the outside.
Stewart closes the distance but Tayber moves to the side
and Tayber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jebediah Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart tries to clinch
and Tayber counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stewart won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tayber is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stewart's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tayber sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stewart is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stewart is not content to let Tayber control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stewart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tayber controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tayber scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stewart to see if he's OK.
Tayber wants to control but Stewart is keeping him busy.
Tayber is working to tighten is grip on Stewart's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Stewart has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tayber is really squeezing tight and eventually Stewart passes out! Tayber breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jebidiah Tayber!
Jebidiah Tayber retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Jebidiah Tayber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Djimon Mahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Djimon Mahama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emilio Stark's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djimon Mahama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emilio Stark!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mahama is working to get back to half guard.
Stark controlling the pace for now.
Mahama tries to reverse the position but Stark maintains control.
Stark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mahama wants to get back to his feet.
Stark controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahama is trying to escape the mount.
Mahama is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Mahama is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark controlling the position easily from mount.
Mahama sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stark 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.
Mahama looking for subs from the bottom but Stark mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark controlling from mount.
Mahama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stark controlling from the full mount.
Stark wants to control the pace but Mahama is squirming around nicely.
Stark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mahama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahama regains half guard.
Stark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mahama is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Stark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mahama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mahama is looking for a sweep.
Mahama seems a little lost for a moment, as Stark dominates the positioning.
Mahama is looking for a sweep.
Stark content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mahama looking for subs from the bottom but Stark mounts him!
Stark controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahama is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Mahama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stark controlling from mount.
Mahama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mahama is working hard here to advance position.
Stark controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahama really wants to buck Stark off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stark goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mahama is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark has control of Mahama's left arm, preventing Mahama from doing any damage.
Stark controls Mahama momentarily but Mahama frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Emilio Stark wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stark stuffs the takedown attempt from Mahama. Mahama gets slowly back to his feet.
Mahama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djimon Mahama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mahama!
Mahama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahama is looking to get to 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!
Stark controlling from the full mount.
Mahama is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mahama on his heels. He'll look to pass Mahama's guard now, I'm sure.
Stark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mahama has an active guard here but Stark has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stark in particular looking to stall.
Stark trying to control from half guard but Mahama is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mahama!
Mahama is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Stark controlling the position easily from mount.
Mahama is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Mahama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mahama gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
Mahama is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mahama looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stark is looking for a kimura but Mahama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Stark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Djimon Mahama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahama landing rabbit punches to the side of Stark's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stark moves nicely into side control.
Mahama bucks up and tries to throw Stark off but instead Stark has got his back!
Stark biding his time, looking for the opening.
Emilio Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahama is trying to get back to his feet but Stark has full control of the position and if anything, Mahama has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stark 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Stark!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopo has chosen Bodies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hessu Hopo enters the cage!
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275 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryce Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tanner was covering up waiting for the punch and Hopo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hopo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tanner keeping full guard, as Hopo tries to pass.
Hopo throws a big right hand that misses.
Hopo throws a big right hand that misses.
Hopo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanner is retaining full guard.
Hopo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopo throws a big elbow that misses.
Tanner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hopo.
Hopo distracts Tanner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tanner pushes Hopo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tanner drives through with a takedown into Hopo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hopo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tanner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hopo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tanner has managed to get both his arms back between Hopo's legs - danger averted.
Hopo controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanner is aware though and is defending well.
Hopo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hopo is trying to control the position but Tanner postures up.
Hopo has his foot on Tanner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tanner works his way back into a safe position though.
Hopo working for a triangle but Tanner defends it easily.
Hopo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tanner defends well.
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!
Hopo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tanner stands up over Hopo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tanner works over Hopo with some ground and pound from guard.
Hopo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hopo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tanner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hopo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopo scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Tanner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hopo's head.
Tanner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tanner works over Hopo with some ground and pound from guard.
Tanner postures up in Hopo's guard and throws a big left but Hopo blocks it.
Hopo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tanner manages to get himself to full guard.
Tanner wants to stand up but Hopo is controlling him.
Tanner trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopo forces his way into half guard.
Hopo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tanner wants to stand back up but Hopo manages to pass into side control.
Tanner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hopo is controlling him well.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Hopo working the body and head with strikes.
Hopo prevents Tanner from escaping the position.
Hopo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tanner, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hopo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hopo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tanner has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopo connects with a decent elbow.
Hopo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hopo working the ground and pound.
Hopo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hopo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tanner is avoiding damage well.
Tanner is trying to get back to his feet.
Tanner taking a bit of punishment here - Hopo scoring with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopo trying to control the action but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Hopo lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo dominated that round.
That's time! Tanner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hopo lands with a nice body punch.
Hopo throws a low kick but Tanner avoids it.
Tanner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopo struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hopo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tanner is working away from the top position though.
Tanner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopo on the ground.
Hopo gets back to full guard.
Hopo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tanner frees his head nicely. Oh but Hopo has switched to an armbar! Tanner is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hessu Hopo!
After the big win, Hessu Hopo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kennedy Embers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Embers comes to the cage accompanied by Settle For Nothing by RATM. The key to victory for Kennedy Embers has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kennedy Embers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Embers connects with a crisp jab.
Shields tries for a takedown but Embers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shields moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shields tries to pull guard but Embers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shields misses with a short punch on the inside.
Embers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Embers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Embers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shields closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields clinches up with Embers and pushes him back against the cage.
Embers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shields looking to slow down the pace here.
Embers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Embers lands a nice looking body shot.
Shields looks gassed!
Embers scores with a shot to the body.
Embers moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embers breaks the clinch.
Embers lands a jab to the head.
Embers lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Shields can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Embers and Shields drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Embers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kennedy Embers!
A relieved looking Kennedy Embers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coby Skrilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley comes into the arena with AC/DC - Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. Skrilla is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: J.Cole - Rise and Shine. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Wesley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Coby Skrilla!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan Wesley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrilla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skrilla thuds his right hand into Wesley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wesley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick by Wesley misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wesley is breathing heavily.
Wesley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesley fails to land with a series of punches.
Skrilla moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Skrilla connects with the punch.
It looks like Ryan Wesley has been cut.
Skrilla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skrilla drops Wesley with a beautiful combination! Wesley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skrilla is looking for the KO!
A head kick by Wesley misses
and Skrilla counters with an inside leg kick.
Wesley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skrilla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wesley scrambles back to his feet.
Wesley is rocked!
Crack! Skrilla connects with the perfect overhand right and Wesley falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Skrilla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Coby Skrilla!
Coby Skrilla was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fancy Nancy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas has chosen Boom - Snoop Dogg as his entrance music. Fancy Nancy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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259 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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270 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fancy Nancy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas misses with a body kick.
Rojas lunges at Nancy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nancy's hand.
Nancy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rojas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the liver by Nancy. Beautiful body shot.
Nancy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Nancy blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Rojas moves out of range as Nancy strikes.
Nancy misses with a body shot.
Nancy avoids a kick to the body.
Rojas misses with a body kick.
Rojas slips a straight right by Nancy.
Rojas misses with a body kick.
Nancy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
Rojas misses with a body kick.
Rojas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nancy connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nancy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rojas tries to break the clinch but Nancy is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nancy can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Nancy.
Nancy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nancy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rojas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nancy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nancy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Nancy avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Nancy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Nancy moved out of range nicely.
Rojas scores with a nice strike.
Nancy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rojas is out of range.
Nancy throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Nancy throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nancy slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Nancy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nancy throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nancy drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nancy looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Nancy misses with a body shot.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nancy takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nancy.
Nancy drives through and clinches with Rojas against the cage.
Nancy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
Nancy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nancy lands a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nancy.
Nancy scores with a hook to the body.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nancy keeps control of Rojas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nancy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rojas up against the cage.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Nancy controls his hands.
Nancy prevents Rojas from breaking the clinch.
Nancy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rojas looks gassed!
Nancy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Nancy - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nancy digs a right hand into Rojas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rojas's gas tank.
Nancy can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Nancy.
Nancy scores with a hook to the body.
Nancy tries to work over Rojas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nancy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nancy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nancy digs a good body shot into Rojas's ribs.
Nancy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nancy looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well.
Nancy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nancy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Dominic Rojas has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nancy.
Nancy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rojas eats them both and turns towards Nancy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nancy lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nancy.
Nancy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nancy lands a lovely overhand right.
Rojas takes one to the side of the head.
Rojas is rocked!
Nancy drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rojas right on the button. Rojas goes down! Nancy follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nancy gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fancy Nancy!
Fancy Nancy retains his heavyweight title!
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