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Bellum 26: Proving Grounds PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes into the arena with Massive Attack - Teardrop blaring out of the sound system. Angle has chosen Medal as his entrance music. James Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Angle!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Angle pushes him off.
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Angle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Angle's guard.
Angle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Angle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Angle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Angle from controlling successfully.
Angle scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Angle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Angle looking to pass the guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Angle from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kurt Angle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Angle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
Angle controlling the position from side mount.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Angle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anderson to his feet.
Anderson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angle swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angle circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson dives in and grabs Angle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Angle pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Angle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Angle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Angle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angle.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Angle from controlling successfully.
Angle tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Angle forces his way into half guard.
Angle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angle wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has his foot on Angle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Angle works his way back into a safe position though.
Angle 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.
Angle throws a big elbow that misses.
Angle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kurt Angle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Angle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson lands with a kick to the temple. Angle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Angle clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson tries to sprawl but Angle drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Angle is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Angle wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Angle is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Angle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Angle is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Angle is controlling well.
Angle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anderson is trying to stand up here but Angle is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson is not content to let Angle control the position.
Angle seems to be looking for submissions.
Angle slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Kurt Angle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Angle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kurt Angle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Angle misses with a kick to the body.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Angle swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Angle keeps the fight on the outside.
Angle misses with a straight right.
James Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Angle.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Angle back into the cage.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Angle walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Angle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Angle swinging wildly here.
Angle takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Angle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Angle misses with a kick to the body.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Angle circles away easily
and Angle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angle controlling the pace.
Angle works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Angle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Angle.
James Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Angle avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Angle counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Angle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Angle's waist but Angle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angle tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Angle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angle has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Angle taking a breather.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Angle to keep the fight standing.
Angle stalls.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Angle smiles and moves away.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Angle fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Angle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Angle wants it to stay on the feet.
Angle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Angle misses with a body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Angle.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Angle has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Angle controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Angle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Angle trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Angle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Angle's attempts to control the action.
Angle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Angle controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
James Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kurt Angle 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kurt Angle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Angle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Angle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Angle!
A very excited looking Kurt Angle rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcellus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen A Kind of Magic as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcellus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Williams lands.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Williams stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Williams jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Johnson's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Williams sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Williams works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
Johnson is rocked!
Jab by Williams.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Marcellus Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams connects with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Williams cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mike Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson walks into a jab.
Williams punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnson tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams with a jab.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams with a jab.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Mike Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Johnson throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marcellus Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Williams!
After winning the bout, Mike Williams 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers comes to the cage accompanied by Show Me The Way. Reilly is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Trouble Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Summers scores with a one two! Reilly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Bobby Reilly has been cut.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Summers sprawls well. Summers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reilly gets slowly back to his feet.
Reilly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Reilly does no damage.
Reilly misses with a double jab.
Summers digs a good hook to Reilly's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Summers.
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!
Summers avoids a punch combination nicely.
A clash of legs there as Summers blocks the low kick.
Summers scores with a jab to the head.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Summers scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Summers.
Reilly looks gassed!
Summers stuns Reilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Summers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Summers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Summers lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers digs a good body shot into Reilly's ribs.
Summers lands with a nice combination. Reilly backs away looking to recover.
Summers is looking to wear down Reilly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Summers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Summers plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Reilly swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Reilly face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nathan Summers!
Nathan Summers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kina Penueta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett's entrance music is Move. A fine choice. Penueta has chosen Manu Samoa as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddy Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kina Penueta!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penueta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Penueta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnett defending well though.
Penueta trying to pass the guard but Barnett defending well.
Penueta is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Penueta!
Barnett looking to finish with strikes here!
Barnett throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barnett punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Kina Penueta has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That has opened up Kina Penueta's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penueta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnett throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Penueta because Barnett loaded up on that one.
Barnett is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Penueta can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Barnett looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barnett 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.
Barnett has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Penueta is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buddy Barnett!
Our winner, Buddy Barnett, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Wecowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wecowski has chosen 4P - Zly Dobry Chlopak as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Greco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamil Wecowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco throws a head kick but Wecowski moves out of range.
Wecowski shoots in and bounces Greco off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wecowski stands and throws Greco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greco tries to escape but Wecowski is in control.
Wecowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wecowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Greco wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wecowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wecowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wecowski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wecowski working for a submission but Greco is keeping him at bay.
Wecowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wecowski looking to isolate an arm here. Greco doesn't see it coming and as Wecowski extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Wecowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamil Wecowski!
Kamil Wecowski is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Kamil Wecowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Rynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Ylven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mats Ylven struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Tyson Rynes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mats Ylven's chin.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Rynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Ylven!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ylven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ylven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ylven backs away from a small jab... but Rynes lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Ylven crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Rynes with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tyson Rynes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fro Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Hovila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fro Rogan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fro Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pasi Hovila!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hovila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rogan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hovila's guard.
Rogan drops back looking for a leg! Hovila is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hovila manages to kick Rogan off! Rogan jumps back into Hovila's guard.
Hovila trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rogan passes into half guard.
Rogan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hovila tries to kick Rogan off but Rogan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hovila is trying to stand.
Hovila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogan is working away from the top position though.
Rogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hovila defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovila looking for submissions off his back.
Rogan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hovila defend it? Rogan steps over the head and cranks it - Hovila is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rogan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fro Rogan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arestotle Santo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santo Montoya comes to the cage accompanied by Theme From Jaws. Richmond has chosen Put Ur Balls On It as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Arestotle Santo Montoya has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arestotle Santo Montoya seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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147 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arestotle Santo Montoya!
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, Josh Richmond!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond has closed the distance and engaged Santo Montoya in a clinch.
Richmond stalling in the clinch.
Santo Montoya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richmond pulls guard.
Santo Montoya wants to control from the top but Richmond keeps moving.
Richmond wants to stand but Santo Montoya is controlling the position.
Santo Montoya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Arestotle Santo Montoya wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Richmond throws a right hand that Santo Montoya ducks under and follows up with a left that Santo Montoya also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santo Montoya dives in and grabs Richmond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richmond pushes down on Santo Montoya's head and hops out.
Josh Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richmond takes the fight into the clinch.
Richmond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richmond is trying to break the clinch but Santo Montoya is controlling him.
Richmond can't break the clinch.
Richmond tries to break free but Santo Montoya pushes him back against the cage.
Richmond is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richmond.
Richmond drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santo Montoya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Montoya controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond stalling the fight.
Santo Montoya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santo Montoya shoots for a takedown but Richmond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arestotle Santo Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santo Montoya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santo Montoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richmond moves into range and clinches up with Santo Montoya.
Richmond can't break the clinch.
Richmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya looking for a takedown.
Santo Montoya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richmond rushes Santo Montoya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richmond content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Richmond lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Richmond is working Santo Montoya over against the cage.
Richmond tries to pull guard but Santo Montoya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Santo Montoya would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya takes a shot to the head.
Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Montoya controls his hands.
Richmond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Richmond gets control of Santo Montoya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Richmond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Santo Montoya passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Santo Montoya happy to just control the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Montoya is putting a hurting on Richmond here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Richmond 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.
Richmond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santo Montoya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richmond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santo Montoya drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santo Montoya cracks Richmond with a big elbow.
Richmond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santo Montoya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richmond is not content to let Santo Montoya control the position.
Richmond tries to escape but Santo Montoya is in control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santo Montoya wants to control but Richmond is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond looking for a sweep but Santo Montoya has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Richmond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richmond in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Richmond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richmond's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Richmond is breathing heavily.
Richmond tries to lock up and control but Santo Montoya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Richmond is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya controlling the position easily from mount.
Santo Montoya's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Santo Montoya seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Richmond for as long as he can get away with.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Santo Montoya scoring with strikes but Richmond is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santo Montoya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Richmond working to try and regain half guard.
Santo Montoya pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Arestotle Santo Montoya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richmond is bucking up trying to escape but Santo Montoya cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Santo Montoya wants to control the pace but Richmond is squirming around nicely.
Santo Montoya controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Richmond is now in Santo Montoya's guard. A big mistake from Santo Montoya there, giving up the dominant position!
Richmond trying to control but Santo Montoya is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richmond postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arestotle Santo Montoya dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Santo Montoya gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richmond misses the body punch
and Santo Montoya counters with a good low kick that Richmond was not able to check.
A right-left combo lands from Richmond.
Richmond fails to land the takedown.
Richmond instigates a clinch.
Richmond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richmond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Richmond gets underhooks to prevent Santo Montoya's takedown attempt.
Santo Montoya has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Richmond uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santo Montoya is keeping the position for now.
Richmond seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Richmond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richmond wants to control from the top but Santo Montoya keeps moving.
Richmond tries to stand but Santo Montoya is controlling from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Santo Montoya managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Richmond was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Richmond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santo Montoya, pushing him back against the cage.
Richmond tries to break free but Santo Montoya pushes him back against the cage.
Santo Montoya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Richmond looking to stall.
Richmond fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santo Montoya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Richmond is keeping busy.
Santo Montoya keeps control of Richmond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richmond lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya stalling in the clinch but Richmond improves position.
Richmond gets through Santo Montoya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santo Montoya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richmond is struggling to control the position.
Santo Montoya tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arestotle Santo Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richmond wants a takedown but no success here.
Santo Montoya trying to stall but Richmond improves his position.
Josh Richmond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Santo Montoya tries to pull guard but Richmond forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santo Montoya pressing his opponent against the cage.
Richmond prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richmond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Richmond.
Richmond fails to pull guard.
Richmond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santo Montoya is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richmond to keep the fight standing.
Richmond is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richmond is trying to break the clinch but Santo Montoya is controlling him.
Santo Montoya wants to take the fight to the mat but Richmond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Santo Montoya tries to pull guard but Richmond won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Richmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richmond has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Richmond!
Josh Richmond took some time post fight to say the following; 'Where's my trust fund N bombs?'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Leca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Da Rockwilder by Redman & Method Man. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aziz Leca!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leca tries to clinch up
and Hatton counters with a single leg into guard. Leca didn't expect that.
Hatton wants to pass the guard but Leca is keeping the position.
Hatton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hatton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leca is keeping the position for now.
Leca keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
Hatton tries to free his leg and advance position but Leca is retaining full guard.
Hatton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeff Hatton.
Leca fails with a takedown attempt.
Leca shoots in for a takedown but Hatton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leca shoots and misses
and Hatton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jeff Hatton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aziz Leca.
Hatton blocks the strikes from Leca.
Hatton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leca knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leca wants to control but Hatton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Hatton there.
Hatton wants to take a breather but Leca is having none of it.
Hatton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leca with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hatton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leca defending well though.
Leca is in trouble now - Hatton has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leca defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hatton.
Hatton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leca wants to control but Hatton is having none of it.
Leca sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Leca trying to control from the bottom.
Hatton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hatton tries to control but Leca wriggling away.
Hatton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leca on the ground.
Hatton is trying to control here but Leca has managed to regain half guard.
Hatton wants to control but Leca is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leca looks gassed!
Hatton lands a couple of elbows.
Hatton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leca is keeping the position for now.
Leca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatton is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hatton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leca taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hatton decides to stand back up. Hatton steps back and let's Leca get back to his feet.
Leca misses with a takedown
and Hatton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leca has momentary wrist control but Hatton slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatton pushing down on Leca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hatton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leca is just riding it out for now. Hatton eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton wants to pass the guard but Leca is defending well.
Hatton gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hatton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hatton drops an elbow to the side of Leca's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leca is trying to stand.
Hatton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Leca!
Leca tries to hold on but Hatton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hatton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hatton.
Leca wants to control but Hatton postures up.
Hatton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hatton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hatton showed some decent athleticism there.
Leca trying to control here.
Hatton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leca is refusing to be controlled, as Hatton sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hatton connects with a nice short shot to Leca's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leca wants to control but Hatton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leca is breathing heavily.
Leca is looking to control Hatton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leca avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hatton uses his free foot to push down on Leca's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leca.
Hatton scoring with strikes but Leca is staying in there.
Hatton avoids the attempt from Leca to control.
Hatton lands a heavy elbow.
Hatton avoids the attempt from Leca to control.
Hatton is landing with some decent strikes but Leca is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hatton is landing with some decent strikes but Leca is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Leca is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Hatton.
Leca is still in real trouble! Can Hatton finish him?
Hatton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hatton postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Leca is out cold - huge knockout for Hatton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeff Hatton!
Jeff Hatton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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