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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Herdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinola comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Paolo Herdy enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Shinola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paolo Herdy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herdy has Shinola up against the cage in a clinch.
Shinola jumps into guard, dragging Herdy to the mat.
Herdy wants to pass the guard but Shinola is keeping the position.
Herdy is looking to stand up but Shinola won't let him.
Shinola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herdy's guard.
Herdy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shinola is one step ahead there.
Herdy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shinola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shinola cracks Herdy with a solid left hand.
Shinola throws a big right hand that misses.
Shinola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinola works over Herdy with some ground and pound from guard.
Shinola lands a couple of elbows.
Shinola wanted to stand there but Herdy had control of the position.
Herdy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Herdy has momentary wrist control but Shinola slips an elbow through the middle.
Shinola won't allow Herdy to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herdy wants to stand and escape but Shinola is having none of it.
Shinola lands a couple of elbows.
Herdy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shinola is one step ahead there.
Herdy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shinola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shinola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shinola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shinola lands a couple of elbows.
Herdy is looking to stand up but Shinola isn't so interested in that idea.
Shinola postures up and lands a big shot to Herdy's brow.
Shinola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Herdy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shinola manages to get himself to full guard.
Herdy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shinola is keeping the position for now.
Shinola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herdy looking to pass the guard.
Shinola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shinola trying to keep a closed guard but Herdy is proving a slippery customer.
Shinola wriggles free and stands up.
Crunch! Herdy slams his shin into Shinola's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herdy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paolo Herdy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shinola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herdy.
Shinola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herdy.
Herdy throws a sloppy head kick and Shinola moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Herdy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shinola misses with a head kick.
Shinola misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shinola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Herdy throws a sloppy head kick and Shinola moves out of range easily.
Shinola moves out of range of the body kick.
Shinola blocks a head kick by Herdy.
Herdy misses with a looping right.
Shinola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shinola throws a head kick that misses.
Herdy misses with a series of wild punches.
Herdy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shinola to counter with a crisp jab.
Herdy moves in looking to clinch but Shinola pushes him off.
Herdy tries to clinch but Shinola moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinola tries to land a body kick
and Herdy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shinola's knee momentarily.
Herdy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shinola.
Herdy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shinola checks a leg kick.
Shinola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shinola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herdy tries to clinch but Shinola is having none of it.
Herdy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinola scores with a head kick.
Shinola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Herdy. Herdy obviously looking to wear him down.
Herdy misses with a body kick.
Shinola moves out of range as Herdy strikes.
Herdy connects with a high kick.
Herdy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herdy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shinola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Herdy avoids the head kick by Shinola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herdy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herdy.
Herdy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shinola keeps the fight on the outside.
Shinola lands a head kick!
Shinola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Herdy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shinola's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinola swats away the attempt to clinch by Herdy.
Shinola checks a low kick from Herdy.
Shinola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herdy wants to clinch.
Shinola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Herdy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shinola misses with a head kick.
Herdy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shinola blocks a head kick by Herdy.
Herdy throws a nice looking combination but Shinola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herdy gets a clinch.
Herdy tries to break free but Shinola pushes him back against the cage.
Shinola lands an uppercut.
Shinola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herdy backwards.
Nice elbow from Herdy.
Shinola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Herdy tries to land knees in the clinch but Shinola avoids the damage to the body.
Shinola takes a shot to the head.
Shinola blocks the elbow strike.
Herdy misses with a knee strike.
Shinola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinola lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Shinola.
Herdy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shinola avoiding damage as Herdy throws knees to the body.
Shinola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herdy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shinola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Herdy does no damage.
Herdy lunges at Shinola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shinola's hand.
Shinola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herdy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herdy takes one to the side of the head.
Shinola misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herdy misses with a head kick.
Herdy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herdy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shinola is out of range.
Herdy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herdy clinches with his opponent.
Herdy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shinola scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinola scores with a shot to the side of Herdy's head.
Shinola looking to throw knees to the head but Herdy is blocking nicely.
Shinola dodges an elbow strike from Herdy.
Herdy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shinola lands with a light punch inside.
Herdy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinola breaks from the clinch.
Herdy misses with a wild body shot.
Shinola throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice defenses there by Shinola.
Shinola checks a leg kick nicely.
Herdy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Herdy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Herdy throws a head kick that misses.
Shinola blocks a head kick by Herdy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herdy.
Herdy tries to clinch up.
Herdy misses with a right hand
and Shinola counters with a straight right hand.
Herdy tries a head kick but it misses.
Herdy misses with a body punch
and Shinola counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinola swats away the attempt to clinch by Herdy.
Paolo Herdy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Herdy tenderised Shinola's leg. Shinola is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paolo Herdy.
I think Herdy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brett Shinola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sal Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Watkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Watkins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sal Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Watkins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly moves to clinch but Watkins breaks away
and Watkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Kelly rushes Watkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Watkins is trying to push Kelly away but Kelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Watkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Watkins!
A bone on bone clash there as Watkins blocks the leg kick.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Watkins shows good takedown defense.
Sal Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watkins dives in and scores a takedown into Kelly's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kelly is on top in guard.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Watkins is retaining full guard.
Watkins wants to get back to his feet but Kelly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly is looking to work some ground and pound but Watkins has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Watkins trying to control the position here.
Watkins wants to stand and escape but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly won't allow Watkins to sweep him here.
Kelly controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watkins.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kelly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watkins's waist but Watkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kelly off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kelly.
Watkins tries to buck Kelly off but Kelly is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kelly is controlling him well.
Kelly tries for a kimura but Watkins is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Watkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watkins wants to get back to his feet.
Watkins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Watkins is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Watkins is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kelly fails with the takedown.
Watkins with a nice cross.
Watkins scores with a head kick.
Watkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Watkins throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly fails with the takedown
and Watkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watkins tries to avoid it but Kelly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watkins to the ground. Watkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Watkins. No joy for Kelly on that attempt.
Watkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watkins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kelly is trying to keep an underhook but Watkins manages to get the takedown into 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!
Watkins trying to control from half guard but Kelly is working away.
Kelly is pressing down on Watkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Watkins wants to stand but Kelly is controlling his posture from full guard.
Watkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelly's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Watkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watkins as he avoids it easily.
Watkins instigates a clinch.
Kelly jumps into guard, dragging Watkins to the mat.
Kelly being controlled here, momentarily.
Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Watkins wants to stand but Kelly is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kelly trying to control the position.
Watkins wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kelly looking for a guillotine here but Watkins defends easily.
Kelly controlling the position.
Kelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watkins's guard.
Watkins wants to stand up but Kelly is controlling him.
Kelly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Watkins gets back to half guard.
Kelly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkins is controlling Kelly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kelly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kelly is looking for a kimura but Watkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kelly to get the leverage.
Watkins trying to control but Kelly postures up.
Sal Kelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watkins is trying to stand back up but Kelly is controlling him
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly is trying to work for a kimura but Watkins is defending well.
Watkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kelly stands up and waves to Watkins to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Watkins!
Kelly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watkins tries to avoid it but Kelly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watkins to the ground. Watkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watkins closes the distance and clinches.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Watkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Watkins is trying to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling him.
Watkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Watkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kelly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but Watkins drags him back down.
Watkins slows the pace down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly stops Watkins from passing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watkins wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Watkins decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Watkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kelly avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Watkins pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Watkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kelly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Watkins has hold of one of Kelly's legs. Kelly is fighting the takedown attempt but Watkins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Watkins from controlling successfully.
Watkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Watkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kelly is proving hard to escape from.
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watkins is aware though and is defending well.
Watkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Watkins trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brandon Watkins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Watkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Watkins.
Kelly clinches.
Kelly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly shoots in for a double leg but Watkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Watkins forces Kelly back against the cage and clinches.
Kelly drags the fight down to the ground.
Kelly looking to control.
Watkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watkins defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watkins trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brandon Watkins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Watkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Watkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to clinch but Watkins moves out of range.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Watkins pushes him off.
Watkins swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Watkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Watkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandon Watkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Watkins is fending him off so far but Kelly persists. Nope, Watkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Watkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Watkins misses.
Watkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kelly prevents Watkins from moving into mount.
Kelly wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Watkins tries to advance to mount but Kelly denies him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watkins tries to get to his feet but Kelly is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Watkins in his guard.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Watkins from controlling successfully.
Sal Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Watkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Watkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watkins 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Watkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carrington Byndom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Graham (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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148 lbs
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135 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carrington Byndom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Graham!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Byndom.
Graham wants to clinch.
Graham shoots and misses
and Byndom counters with a big head kick but Graham shrugs it off.
Byndom misses with a head kick.
Graham lands a jab to Byndom's midsection.
Graham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Byndom lands a jab to the nose.
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byndom pinned against the cage. Byndom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Graham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graham tries to clinch but Byndom is having none of it.
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byndom pinned against the cage. Byndom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carrington Byndom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Graham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byndom scores with a hook.
Byndom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Byndom throws out a loose jab but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Byndom defends it nicely.
Graham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Byndom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Byndom.
A right-left combo lands from Byndom.
Carrington Byndom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham avoids the body shot from Byndom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byndom throws a low kick but Graham avoids it.
Graham connects with a body shot.
Byndom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham dodges the punch combination from Byndom.
Byndom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Byndom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Graham fails to land the takedown.
Byndom throws a leg kick but Graham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byndom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Graham wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Byndom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graham connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Byndom scrambles back to his feet.
Byndom throws a leg kick that misses.
Graham checks a low kick from Byndom.
Byndom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byndom looks to score with a jab to the body but Graham is just out of range.
Byndom throws a leg kick
and Graham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham avoids a kick to the body.
Byndom jabs Graham right on the nose. Graham blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Byndom misses
and Graham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carrington Byndom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byndom is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Byndom is predictable there
and Graham counters with a series of strikes. Byndom will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byndom.
Byndom misses the body punch
and Graham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Byndom is looking to break free of the clinch but Graham has double underhooks.
Byndom working hard to break the clinch.
Graham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Graham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Graham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham has a closed guard, preventing Byndom from standing up.
Byndom is posturing up here but Graham has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Byndom tries to roll out but it's too tight and Byndom has to tap! Slick submission there by Graham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Graham!
Marcus Graham very nearly forgot to thank Kobra Clothing Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabrizio Torromino (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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200 lbs
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192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Braulio Estima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabrizio Torromino!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torromino misses with a series of wild punches.
Torromino is looking to clinch.
Estima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torromino scores with a body shot.
Torromino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Estima at a distance.
Torromino tries to clinch up.
Estima is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Torromino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torromino doesn't manage to clinch there - Estima circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Torromino. No joy for Estima on that attempt.
Estima is breathing heavily.
Torromino cracks Estima with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Estima looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Torromino finish him?
Estima is rocked!
Torromino lands with a good body shot.
Oh Estima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torromino catches Estima with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Estima forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fabrizio Torromino!
After winning the bout, Fabrizio Torromino 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Vince Brasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mondo Topless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topless has chosen Topless - Breaking Benjamin as his entrance music. Vince Brasil is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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125 lbs
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152 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vince Brasil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mondo Topless!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topless wants to clinch up but Brasil keeps it at a distance.
Brasil swats away the attempt to clinch by Topless.
Brasil swats away the attempt to clinch by Topless.
Brasil keeps the fight on the outside.
Brasil throws an off balance right hand
and Topless counters by moving into the clinch.
Brasil being controlled against the cage.
Topless lands an elbow inside that Brasil shrugs off.
Brasil avoids a wild elbow strike from Topless.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brasil working hard to break the clinch.
Brasil blocks the elbow strike.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Topless lands a damaging elbow.
Brasil controlling the action here for a moment.
Topless misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Topless just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brasil's brow.
Brasil manages to break the clinch.
Topless tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brasil counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Topless's guard now.
Brasil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brasil won't allow Topless to get back to his feet.
Brasil drops back looking for a leg! Topless is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Topless manages to kick Brasil off! Brasil jumps back into Topless's guard.
Topless has his feet on Brasil's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Topless closes the distance but Brasil moves to the side
and Brasil counters with a left and a right that stings Topless.
Brasil feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Topless's calf.
Brasil swats away the attempt to clinch by Topless.
Topless tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brasil counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasil misses with a left hand
and Topless counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Topless throws an elbow that misses.
Brasil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Topless.
Brasil blocks an elbow strike from Topless.
Brasil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Topless looks to clinch
and Brasil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Topless has Brasil up against the cage in a clinch.
Brasil tries to break the clinch but Topless is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topless lands a damaging elbow.
Topless on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brasil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brasil blocks an elbow strike.
Brasil blocks an elbow strike from Topless.
Topless misses with a knee to the head.
Brasil blocks an elbow strike.
Topless has Brasil pressed against the cage, preventing Brasil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Topless throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Topless trying to land knees to the body.
Topless pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brasil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mondo Topless dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Topless darts in trying to clinch
letting Brasil counter with a right hand.
Brasil shoots in for a double leg but Topless sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brasil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Topless counters by clinching up.
Brasil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Topless moves into the clinch successfully.
Topless looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brasil takes an elbow to the temple.
Brasil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Topless throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasil blocks an elbow strike.
Brasil dodges an elbow strike from Topless.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brasil takes an elbow to the forehead.
Topless will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brasil up against the cage.
Topless misses with an elbow over the top.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brasil avoiding damage as Topless throws knees to the body.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brasil dodges an elbow strike from Topless.
Topless creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brasil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topless misses with an elbow strike.
Topless misses with an elbow over the top.
Topless managing to block the knees to the body from Brasil.
Brasil tries to land knees in the clinch but Topless avoids the damage to the body.
Topless looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Topless with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brasil managing to block the knees to the body from Topless.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Topless as Brasil tries to tie him up.
Brasil avoiding damage as Topless throws knees to the body.
Topless tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Topless misses with an elbow strike.
Topless pushes off an throws an elbow but Brasil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Topless trying to control the position but instead, Brasil has worked for underhooks and has pushed Topless into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Topless just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brasil's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasil blocks an elbow strike.
Brasil tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Topless taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Topless tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Topless tries to land a knee to the head but Brasil blocks with his arms.
Brasil pushes Topless back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Topless throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brasil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Topless just leaning against Brasil, taking a breather.
Topless throws a knee to the head but misses.
Topless leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Topless throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topless tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brasil avoids it.
Brasil has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Topless is trying to keep an underhook but Brasil manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Brasil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brasil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brasil trying to control from half guard but Topless is working away.
Topless wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Topless keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Topless wants to get back to his feet.
Brasil lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brasil is looking for a kimura but Topless is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brasil to get the leverage.
Topless is not content to let Brasil control the position.
Topless pushes Brasil off looking to stand but Brasil dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mondo Topless 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Topless tries to clinch
enabling Brasil to counter with a crisp jab.
Brasil swats away the attempt to clinch by Topless.
Topless tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Topless tries to clinch up.
Topless darts in trying to clinch
and Brasil counters with a good, hard body kick but Topless shrugs it off.
Brasil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Topless sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brasil somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Brasil. Those never looked like landing.
Mondo Topless is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brasil throws a hook but Topless blocks it.
Topless darts in trying to clinch
and Brasil counters with a stiff right hand.
Topless is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Topless wants to clinch.
Topless tries to clinch there but Brasil circles away.
Brasil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vince Brasil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brasil swats away the attempt to clinch by Topless.
Brasil throws a series of punches but Topless moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topless tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brasil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Topless wants to clinch but Brasil slips to the side
and Brasil counters with a left and a right that stings Topless.
Brasil looking to score a takedown here. Topless is defending well but Brasil drives through and ends up in Topless's guard.
Brasil won't allow Topless to get back to his feet.
Brasil landing some decent shots from guard.
Brasil stays in close to Topless's body and controls the position.
Topless is looking to stand up but Brasil isn't so interested in that idea.
Brasil works over Topless with some ground and pound from guard.
Topless wants to get back to his feet but Brasil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brasil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vince Brasil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brasil prevents Topless from getting back to his feet.
Brasil throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Topless keeping moving, preventing Brasil from controlling successfully.
Topless wants to stand up but Brasil is controlling him.
Brasil 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.
Topless is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brasil dives into side control.
Brasil lands a nice forearm strike.
Brasil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Topless keeps working.
Mondo Topless is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brasil is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Brasil showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Topless has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mondo Topless!
Mondo Topless really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kris Kringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Rajamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toni Rajamaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
175 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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31
174 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Kringle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toni Rajamaki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajamaki connects with a high kick.
It looks like Kris Kringle has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Rajamaki has knocked Kringle down with a huge combo! Rajamaki steps away and waves a wobbly Kringle back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kringle is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajamaki throws a head kick but Kringle moves out of range.
Oh Kringle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rajamaki leaves Kringle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rajamaki rushes Kringle and presses him up against the cage.
Rajamaki breaks from the clinch.
Kringle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kringle seems to have got his legs back now.
Kringle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rajamaki tries to avoid it but Kringle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rajamaki to the ground. Rajamaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Kringle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kringle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kringle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kringle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kringle postures up in Rajamaki's guard and throws a big left but Rajamaki blocks it.
Kringle tries to free his leg and advance position but Rajamaki is retaining full guard.
Rajamaki is looking for a triangle but Kringle pushes his legs off easily.
Kringle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle is working Rajamaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kringle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajamaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kringle is working Rajamaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kringle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rajamaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kringle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kringle is looking to work some ground and pound but Rajamaki has wrist control.
Rajamaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kringle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kringle tries to free his leg and advance position but Rajamaki is retaining full guard.
Kringle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rajamaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle wants to control from the top but Rajamaki keeps moving.
Kringle wants to pass the guard but Rajamaki is keeping the position.
Rajamaki looking for a guillotine here but Kringle defends easily.
Kringle is pushing down on Rajamaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rajamaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Kringle has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kringle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rajamaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rajamaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rajamaki.
Rajamaki wants to control the position but Kringle says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle stalling away here and it's allowed Rajamaki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kringle looking to sit in guard and control but Rajamaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kringle keeping moving, preventing Rajamaki from controlling successfully.
Rajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kringle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rajamaki looking to sit in guard and control but Kringle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rajamaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rajamaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Rajamaki, not yet.
Kringle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kringle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rajamaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rajamaki keeping moving, preventing Kringle from controlling successfully.
Rajamaki looking for a guillotine here but Kringle defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Rajamaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kris Kringle's cut.
That's time! Kringle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rajamaki tries to clinch but Kringle moves out of range.
Rajamaki cracks a nice hook into Kringle's ribs.
Kringle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rajamaki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rajamaki regains half guard.
Rajamaki is trying to stand up here but Kringle is controlling him well.
Rajamaki wants to get back to full guard.
Rajamaki gets back to full guard.
Kris Kringle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kringle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajamaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kringle pushing down on Rajamaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajamaki is looking for a sweep. Kringle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kringle working the head and body with strikes.
Kringle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rajamaki!
Kringle is landing with some decent strikes but Rajamaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rajamaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Kringle has a good base and remains in mount.
Kringle working Rajamaki over with strikes here.
Kringle controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle is landing with some decent strikes but Rajamaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kringle misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kringle with shots to the head and body - Rajamaki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kringle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rajamaki gets back to half guard.
Rajamaki is trying to control but can't.
Kringle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rajamaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kringle with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle trying to move into half guard but instead Rajamaki has managed to sweep!
Rajamaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kringle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rajamaki throws a strike but Kringle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kringle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajamaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rajamaki is looking for a triangle but Kringle pushes his legs off easily.
Kringle trying to control but Rajamaki is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kringle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rajamaki looking for a guillotine here but Kringle defends easily.
Rajamaki working for a triangle but Kringle defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kringle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kris Kringle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kris Kringle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kringle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kringle is trying to drag Rajamaki to the mat but Rajamaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kringle as Rajamaki tries to tie him up.
Rajamaki can't break the clinch.
Kringle working hard to break the clinch.
Kringle manages to break the clinch.
Rajamaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kris Kringle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rajamaki moves into the clinch.
Kringle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rajamaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Kringle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rajamaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajamaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kringle moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kringle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rajamaki gets underhooks to prevent Kringle's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Rajamaki.
Rajamaki is trying to pull guard but Kringle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rajamaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kringle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Kringle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajamaki lands a big head kick that sends Kringle tumbling to the mat! Rajamaki takes a step backwards and waves Kringle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajamaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rajamaki tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Kringle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kringle wants to clinch up but Rajamaki keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki throws a leg kick but Kringle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kringle blocks a head kick by Rajamaki.
Kringle tries for a takedown but Rajamaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kringle looks for a takedown but Rajamaki sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kringle tries to clinch up.
Kringle shoots in and drives through. Rajamaki sprawls well.
Kringle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kringle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rajamaki tries to buck Kringle off but he can't manage it.
Kringle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rajamaki has worked his arm free - good work by Rajamaki!
Rajamaki striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rajamaki sneaks back into half guard.
Rajamaki is looking to improve his position.
Kringle throwing shots but Rajamaki is blocking nicely.
Kringle works his way into side control.
Kringle working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle working the strikes but Rajamaki uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rajamaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rajamaki wants to get back to his feet.
Kringle is thwarting Rajamaki's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rajamaki actively working from the bottom here.
Rajamaki is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kringle is tapping! Great win for Rajamaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Toni Rajamaki!
Toni Rajamaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kappi Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 20th century boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
148 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kappi Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Putin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bateman doesn't seem bothered though.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
Bateman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bateman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Putin lunges at Bateman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bateman's hand.
Bateman throws a right and a left that Putin avoids nicely.
Bateman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Putin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bateman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bateman closes the distance but Putin moves to the side
and Putin counters with a nice body shot.
Putin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bateman pinned against the cage. Bateman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bateman rushes Putin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Putin - that landed with a thud.
Putin breaks the clinch.
Bateman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bateman tries to clinch
and Putin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin swinging wildly here.
Kappi Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bateman is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman wants to clinch but Putin slips to the side
and Putin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putin misses with a lunging right hand
and Bateman counters by moving into the clinch.
Putin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bateman regains guard immediately.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bateman wants to get back to his feet but Putin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bateman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Putin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on Bateman's shoulder, as Bateman tries to avoid the shot.
Bateman wants to clinch
and Putin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bateman's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bateman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Putin stops Bateman from standing up.
Bateman has his feet on Putin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bateman darts in trying to clinch
and Putin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bateman darts in and clinches Putin up against the cage.
Putin wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Putin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Putin loads up on a big right hand but Bateman slips the punch.
Putin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Bateman.
Putin throws a lazy uppercut
and Bateman counters with a nice uppercut.
Bateman tries to clinch up
and Putin counters with a straight right hand.
Bateman is rocked!
Bateman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bateman wants it to stay on the feet.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bateman moves out of range as Putin strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman forces Putin back against the cage and clinches.
Bateman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bateman stalling in the clinch but Putin improves position.
Putin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bateman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bateman is stalling here.
Putin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Putin avoiding damage as Bateman throws knees to the body.
Putin breaks the clinch.
Kappi Bateman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bateman defending well as Putin loads up on a big left hand.
Bateman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bateman.
Putin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bateman moves away.
Bateman doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
Bateman darts in and clinches Putin up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bateman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Putin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Putin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bateman or not.
Bateman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bateman's elbow.
Bateman taking a breather.
Bateman is stalling here.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Bateman misses with a knee to the head.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bateman effectively controlling the action here.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman leaning against his opponent.
Bateman prevents a body shot from Putin.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bateman stalls.
Bateman stalling in the clinch but Putin improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kappi Bateman.
Putin misses with a wild combination.
Putin tries for a takedown but Bateman circles away easily
and Bateman counters with a low kick, right behind Putin 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman moves to clinch but Putin breaks away
and Putin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bateman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bateman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bateman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bateman dodges the punch combination from Putin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kappi Bateman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bateman.
Bateman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bateman wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Putin if he has to take too many more of those.
Putin misses with an uppercut. Bateman saw that one coming.
Bateman is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bateman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kappi Bateman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bateman's waist but Bateman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Putin off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bateman moves to clinch but Putin breaks away
and Putin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bateman doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
Bateman lands a leg kick that knocks Putin off balance momentarily.
Bateman slips a jab and a cross from Putin.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Bateman.
Bateman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bateman closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Putin lands a body shot.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Bateman.
Bateman slows down the pace here.
Putin is working for takedown but Bateman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman blocks a body shot from Putin.
Bateman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Putin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bateman is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is looking to clinch.
Bateman darts in trying to clinch
and Putin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman lands a high kick!
Bateman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Putin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman clinches up with Putin and pushes him back against the cage.
Putin working aggressively here.
Putin tries for a takedown but Bateman manages to get underhooks.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bateman has Putin pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putin.
Putin has had enough of the clinch but Bateman keeps him there for the moment.
Putin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bateman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Putin is keeping busy.
Putin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bateman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bateman trying to control the position but instead, Putin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bateman into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bateman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kappi Bateman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bateman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kappi Bateman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel BloodWing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Parker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
205 lbs
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215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel BloodWing!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sean Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BloodWing fails with an attempt to clinch.
BloodWing works Parker's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for BloodWing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BloodWing connects with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Parker or perhaps it was just good defense by BloodWing which made him look bad.
Parker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and BloodWing makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Parker is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from BloodWing.
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!
Parker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
BloodWing manages to get to full guard.
BloodWing pushes Parker off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BloodWing scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parker doesn't seem bothered though.
Parker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before BloodWing can pounce on him.
BloodWing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
BloodWing throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Sean Parker has been cut.
Parker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. BloodWing did well to prevent Parker getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BloodWing makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
BloodWing moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Angel BloodWing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BloodWing moves into the clinch successfully.
Parker wants a takedown.
Parker is pressed up against the cage. BloodWing has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parker down to the mat. Parker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BloodWing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker throws a lazy head kick
and BloodWing counters with a straight right hand.
Parker clinches up with BloodWing and pushes him back against the cage.
Parker goes for a takedown in the clinch but BloodWing prevents it.
BloodWing manages to break the clinch.
BloodWing fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parker on the side of the head.
Parker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Parker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BloodWing but BloodWing pushes him off and we're back to square one.
BloodWing has managed to clinch.
BloodWing turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
BloodWing stands up and we're back to a striking position.
BloodWing throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BloodWing closes the distance and clinches.
BloodWing is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Parker wants to get back to striking at distance but BloodWing won't allow it.
Parker is looking to take this one to the mat.
BloodWing is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Parker can't fight it off and eventually BloodWing manages to take the fight to the floor. Parker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
BloodWing throwing strikes but missing.
BloodWing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BloodWing gets to his feet - Parker follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. BloodWing catches Parker right on the button with a cross.
Parker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and BloodWing counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BloodWing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parker, pushing him back against the cage.
BloodWing has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Parker regains guard immediately.
BloodWing tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BloodWing advances position into side control!
BloodWing trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel BloodWing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Parker's cut.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts BloodWing as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from BloodWing as Parker shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BloodWing misses with a double jab.
BloodWing defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parker.
Sean Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker is trying hard to land a takedown here. BloodWing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
BloodWing lands with a nice combination. Parker backs away looking to recover.
Angel BloodWing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BloodWing doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BloodWing scores with a jab to the head.
BloodWing shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Parker eats them both and turns towards BloodWing to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
BloodWing connects with a solid leg kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from BloodWing! Parker is out on his feet! BloodWing rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Parker is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Parker is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel BloodWing!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Angel BloodWing waved his t-shirt featuring Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between D C Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dima Huxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Real American. Dima Huxley has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D C Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dima Huxley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a body punch but Huxley moves out of range.
Huxley tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Huxley connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like D C Jackson has been cut.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
It looks like Dima Huxley has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson 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.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Huxley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Huxley misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Huxley. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Huxley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Huxley thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Huxley tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Huxley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley staying out of range there.
Huxley throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Huxley is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Huxley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Huxley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huxley throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Huxley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Huxley.
Huxley misses with a wild combination.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huxley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Huxley moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Huxley.
Huxley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson digs a good hook to Huxley's body.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huxley moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Huxley - that will leave a mark!
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Huxley counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Dima Huxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huxley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dima Huxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huxley moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick from Huxley.
Huxley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Huxley tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Huxley.
Nice body kick from Huxley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huxley cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huxley clinches.
Huxley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Huxley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huxley scores with a knee to the head.
Huxley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson is rocked!
Huxley lands a knee to the head.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huxley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huxley.
Huxley working the clinch nicely. Jackson is working for position but Huxley cracks him with a big knee to the head! Jackson crumples up against the cage and Huxley lands two more shots before the ref can save Jackson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Dima Huxley!
Dima Huxley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Brasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shachlo Popyachtsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popyachtsa has chosen Upyachka Dance as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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202 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Brasky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shachlo Popyachtsa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasky drops his hands momentarily and Popyachtsa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brasky is looking to score with low kicks.
Brasky throws out a powerful jab.
Popyachtsa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brasky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Popyachtsa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brasky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brasky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Brasky.
Brasky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popyachtsa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brasky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Popyachtsa's calf.
Popyachtsa moves out of range as Brasky throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Popyachtsa. That snapped Brasky's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasky throws a hook but Popyachtsa blocks it.
Brasky swinging wildly here.
Brasky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brasky ducks under a wild hook from Popyachtsa.
Brasky throws a nice looking combination but Popyachtsa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brasky misses with a combination
and Popyachtsa counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Brasky.
Brasky feints and then cracks Popyachtsa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Popyachtsa down.
A punch combination from Brasky misses.
Popyachtsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brasky moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa misses with a double jab
and Brasky counters with a low kick, right behind Popyachtsa 's knee.
Popyachtsa missing with a left hand there. Brasky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Popyachtsa.
Brasky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popyachtsa.
Bill Brasky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Brasky.
Brasky throws a leg kick
and Popyachtsa counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brasky misses with a low kick.
Popyachtsa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Popyachtsa looks to throw the jab but Brasky is out of range.
Popyachtsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasky thows a body shot but no joy.
Brasky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popyachtsa moves away.
Popyachtsa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brasky is rocked!
Brasky switches off momentarily and Popyachtsa cracks him with a monster right hand! Brasky topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Popyachtsa dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Popyachtsa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shachlo Popyachtsa!
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