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LA Combat 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sisi Taille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Lobster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lobster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Final Sacrifice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sisi Taille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Lobster!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taille fails with a takedown attempt.
Lobster misses with a hook. Taille ducked under it nicely.
Lobster throws a right and a left that Taille avoids nicely.
Taille fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taille tries for a takedown but Lobster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisi Taille. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taille tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lobster swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Lobster. No joy for Taille on that attempt.
Lobster tries a head kick but it misses.
Taille fails to land the takedown.
Lobster throws a jab when Taille was well out of range.
Taille moves out of range as Lobster throws a body kick.
Rock Lobster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taille fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lobster.
Taille on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taille is breathing heavily.
Lobster moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lobster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lobster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobster wants to get back to his feet but Taille is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lobster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lobster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taille postures up.
Lobster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lobster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taille throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lobster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taille drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taille jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lobster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Taille escapes and throws Lobster's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Taille is trying to get an arm triangle but Lobster is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taille is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lobster knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Lobster is trying to improve his position.
Lobster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taille. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taille tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taille has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taille staying calm.
Taille looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lobster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lobster wants to get back to his feet but Taille drags him back down.
Taille wants to control but Lobster is keeping him busy.
Taille controls the position.
Taille trying to control the position but Lobster is working away.
Lobster is looking for a sweep.
Taille tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taille has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taille lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lobster down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taille scoring with punches from side control.
Lobster is looking to reverse the position.
Lobster takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Taille is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lobster has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taille trying to control the position but Lobster is working away.
Lobster is trying to control Taille's posture but Taille avoids it.
Taille decides to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lobster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taille.
Lobster feints and as Taille raises his hands in defense, Lobster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lobster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taille is keeping the position for now.
Taille is looking for a triangle but Lobster pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisi Taille dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lobster drives through with a takedown into Taille's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Taille is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lobster frees his head nicely. Oh but Taille has switched to an armbar! Lobster is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sisi Taille!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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222 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rousimar Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Bastos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Bastos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Bastos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bastos thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Bastos had a free shot at his head there.
Bastos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastos 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bastos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Bastos sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Bastos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rousimar Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastos scores with a nice head shot.
Bastos stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastos defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bastos moves into the clinch successfully.
Bastos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bastos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bastos throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses
and Bastos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bastos looking to finish with strikes here!
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Bastos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie wants to hold on but Bastos pushes him away.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Bastos avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Bastos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastos thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastos avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastos is stalling here but it's allowed Gracie to get half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Bastos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Bastos is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bastos throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bastos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie trying to strike off his back.
Gracie seems keen to control Bastos's posture.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Bastos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Bastos.
Bastos scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bastos as he jumps to the side.
Bastos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Bastos as Gracie shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rousimar Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Rafael Bastos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bastos can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastos sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Bastos is a slippery customer.
Bastos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bastos defending well though.
Bastos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bastos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastos is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie wants to stand but Bastos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastos is retaining full guard.
Bastos trying to control the position.
Bastos can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastos clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Bastos breaks the clinch.
Bastos scores with a body shot.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Bastos.
Bastos connects with a jab.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bastos is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Bastos circles away and we're back to standing.
Bastos jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Gracie shoots in but Bastos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bastos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Bastos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bastos slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Bastos sprawls well.
Gracie tries to sprawl but Bastos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie trying to control here.
Bastos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Bastos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bastos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Bastos controlling him for the moment.
Bastos throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bastos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bastos passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie tries to kick Bastos off but Bastos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastos.
Bastos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bastos wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bastos stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bastos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gracie is avoiding damage well.
Bastos is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Bastos flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Gracie is trying to defend against the choke here but Bastos has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bastos Tightens the hold and Gracie taps out furiously! Bastos displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Bastos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gendut Babi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Marino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marino has chosen Most Exalted Potentate of Love-QOTSA as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gendut Babi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Marino!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Babi.
Babi misses the body punch
and Marino counters with a right hand to the body.
Babi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marino.
Babi misses with a lunging right hand
and Marino counters with a series of strikes. Babi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marino throws a right and a left that Babi avoids nicely.
Babi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marino.
Marino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Babi counter with a right hand.
Marino moves out of range of the strikes.
Marino looks to land a combination but Babi avoids it well.
Babi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marino.
Marino lands a nice shot to the body.
Babi shoots in looking for a takedown but Marino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Babi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Babi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marino misses with a double jab.
Marino connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babi throws a hook but Marino avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marino avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gendut Babi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marino.
Dennis Marino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Babi misses.
Babi misses with a hook to the body
and Marino counters with a one-two to the body.
Marino staying out of range there.
Marino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marino moves out of range as Babi strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babi shoots for a takedown but Marino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Babi misses with a left hand
and Marino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marino.
Babi lands with a left to the head.
Babi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babi throws a body punch but Marino moves out of range.
Babi shoots in but Marino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marino has closed the distance and engaged Babi in a clinch.
Marino turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marino manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marino tries to stand but Babi is controlling his head.
Babi manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Babi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Marino rolls with it to try and escape but Babi cranks on the arm and Marino is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gendut Babi!
Our winner, Gendut Babi, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgar Davids!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davids tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McFadden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davids tries to close the distance and clinch but McFadden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFadden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Davids misses.
McFadden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davids swivels and escapes.
McFadden fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy McFadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davids gets a clinch.
Davids is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice elbow from Davids.
McFadden is trying to pull guard but Davids turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Davids pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davids tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davids clinches up against the cage.
Davids connects with a nasty looking knee right to McFadden's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Davids.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davids gets underhooks to prevent McFadden's takedown attempt.
McFadden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davids breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davids looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McFadden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davids counters with a low kick, right behind McFadden 's knee.
McFadden is breathing heavily.
Davids dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McFadden. That did some damage!
Davids gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFadden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davids's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for McFadden with that takedown attempt.
Davids lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McFadden at a distance.
McFadden swats away the attempt to clinch by Davids.
McFadden avoids the head kick by Davids.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFadden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davids closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davids.
McFadden looking to slow down the pace here.
Davids with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davids landing knees to the head.
Davids scores a nice knee to the body.
Davids manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Davids's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davids moves in looking to clinch but McFadden pushes him off.
Davids is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick from Davids lands but McFadden takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden closes the distance and pushes Davids back into the cage.
Davids lands an elbow inside that McFadden shrugs off.
McFadden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Davids leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Davids's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McFadden wants to stall.
Davids pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Davids lands but McFadden takes it in his stride.
McFadden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McFadden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McFadden stops Davids from getting back to his feet.
McFadden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
McFadden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McFadden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davids avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFadden.
McFadden 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davids kicks McFadden off and gets back to his feet.
Davids circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Davids dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Davids takes the fight into the clinch.
McFadden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Davids gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Davids lands an elbow inside.
Davids landing knees to the head.
McFadden working hard to break the clinch.
Davids manages to break the clinch.
Davids scores with a head kick. McFadden tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Andy McFadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFadden tries for a takedown but Davids circles away easily
and Davids counters with a head kick.
McFadden walks forward, straight into a front kick from Davids.
Davids tries to clinch there but McFadden circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davids clinches.
McFadden jumps guard but Davids stands there with McFadden around his waist. McFadden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davids breaks the clinch.
Edgar Davids seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Davids enables McFadden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Davids manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFadden wants to pass the guard but Davids is keeping the position.
McFadden throws a big right hand that misses.
McFadden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McFadden is looking to work some ground and pound but Davids has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFadden throwing strikes from guard but Davids blocks nicely.
McFadden throws a strike but Davids rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFadden has his foot on Davids's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davids works his way back into a safe position though.
McFadden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McFadden wants to sweep here but Davids controlling him for the moment.
Davids wants to control from the top but McFadden keeps moving.
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!
McFadden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davids doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McFadden is tightening it up a little... Davids has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Davids reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Davids taps out! Nice BJJ there by McFadden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andy McFadden!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Benard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Benard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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24
175 lbs
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21
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Benard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diaz gets full guard.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Benard rolls with it to try and escape but Diaz cranks on the arm and Benard is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Diaz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Lazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Oh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonas Lazar!
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, Steve Oh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Oh does no damage.
Oh lands a left and a right that send Lazar crashing to the mat, dazed. Oh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jonas Lazar has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazar throws a right hand that Oh ducks under and follows up with a left that Oh also avoids with ease.
Lazar misses with a few strikes there.
Oh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lazar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oh.
Lazar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lazar is breathing heavily.
Oh throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Lazar stumbling backwards into the cage! Lazar bounces back off the cage towards Oh, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Oh lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Oh celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steve Oh!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Moneymaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Hayfore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Hayfore is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 10 - 1 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Moneymaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Hayfore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moneymaker blocks a head kick by Hayfore.
Moneymaker tries to bum rush Hayfore with a series of wild strikes but Hayfore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayfore.
Hayfore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hayfore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayfore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hayfore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moneymaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Hayfore misses with a kick to the body.
Moneymaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayfore.
Hayfore looks to land a body kick but Moneymaker moved away.
Moneymaker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hayfore is looking to land body kicks.
Hayfore throws the kick towards the body but Moneymaker avoids it.
Moneymaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayfore throws a leg kick
enabling Moneymaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayfore delivers a nice body kick.
Hayfore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayfore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moneymaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hayfore throws a push kick but Moneymaker slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneymaker looking to score a takedown here. Hayfore is defending well but Moneymaker drives through and ends up in Hayfore's guard.
Hayfore looks gassed!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hayfore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Moneymaker postures up in Hayfore's guard and throws a big left but Hayfore blocks it.
Moneymaker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayfore on the ground.
Moneymaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moneymaker works over Hayfore with some ground and pound from guard.
Hayfore has his foot on Moneymaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moneymaker works his way back into a safe position though.
Moneymaker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hayfore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hayfore has escaped and now he's on top!
Hayfore looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayfore preventing the sweep.
Hayfore trying to control the position from guard on top but Moneymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayfore looking to pass the guard.
Hayfore wants to control from the top but Moneymaker keeps moving.
Moneymaker wants to stand and escape but Hayfore is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker keeping full guard, as Hayfore tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brad Hayfore.
Hayfore misses with a body kick.
Hayfore throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Moneymaker.
Hayfore throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Moneymaker misses.
Moneymaker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hayfore manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hayfore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moneymaker manages to get himself to full guard.
Moneymaker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moneymaker tries to get out of the position.
Moneymaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moneymaker has a closed guard, preventing Hayfore from standing up.
Hayfore prevents Moneymaker from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayfore's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayfore trying to control the position from guard on top but Moneymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Hayfore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Moneymaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hayfore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hayfore cracks the inside of Moneymaker's front leg.
Hayfore avoids the head kick by Moneymaker.
Hayfore throws a wild body kick that Moneymaker sees coming a mile off.
Moneymaker misses with a looping right.
Hayfore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayfore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Moneymaker blocks a head kick by Hayfore.
Moneymaker misses with a straight right.
Hayfore lands a big head kick that sends Moneymaker tumbling to the mat! Hayfore takes a step backwards and waves Moneymaker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Moneymaker is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayfore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Moneymaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hayfore! Moneymaker is out on his feet! Hayfore rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Moneymaker is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Moneymaker is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Hayfore!
Brad Hayfore is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around. Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Already There. Tom Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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19
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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22
134 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex misses with a looping left.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Complex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Complex.
Complex lands a head shot.
Complex ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Complex takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a push kick but Complex slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Complex lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Johnson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Complex dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Napoleon Complex!
Napoleon Complex is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Napoleon Complex thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Block (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Block has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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27
209 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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23
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Block!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Block with that takedown attempt.
Block shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liddell throws a one two combo.
It looks like Christian Block has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Block or perhaps it was just good defense by Liddell which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Block. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell lands with an overhand left.
Block fails to land the takedown.
Liddell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Liddell. No joy for Block on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Block.
Christian Block seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Liddell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Block dives in and grabs Liddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liddell pushes down on Block's head and hops out.
Block will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liddell throws a low kick, looking for Block's leg but Block calmly moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Block or perhaps it was just good defense by Liddell which made him look bad.
Block fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Block moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liddell.
Block is breathing heavily.
Liddell throws a leg kick which misses Block's front leg but catches the back leg as Block tries to avoid it.
Block checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Liddell throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Block's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Liddell lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Chuck Liddell!
Chuck Liddell is the new light heavyweight champion!
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