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CCF Midweek Mayhem 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Phantom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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174 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
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160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Washington!
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, Prince Phantom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington.
Phantom shoots in but Washington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phantom.
Phantom closes the distance and clinches up with Washington, looking for a takedown. Phantom pushes Washington against the cage but Washington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Victor Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Phantom.
Washington lands a left and a right that send Phantom crashing to the mat, dazed. Washington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Prince Phantom has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington blocks a head kick by Phantom.
Phantom stalks Washington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Washington's face. Washington staggers backwards, shaken.
Washington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Washington wants it to stay on the feet.
Washington tries to bum rush Phantom with a series of wild strikes but Phantom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phantom swinging wildly here.
Washington looks for a takedown but Phantom sprawls well.
Washington throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Phantom colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Washington as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Phantom is left battered and dazed whilst Washington and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Washington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Crandall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Crandall!
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, Alex Nasri!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crandall tries to clinch up but Nasri circles away and keeps his distance.
Nasri shoots in for a takedown but Crandall shows good takedown defense.
Crandall darts in trying to clinch
and Nasri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nasri stands up and waves to Crandall to follow him.
Nasri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crandall avoids it really well and circles away.
Nasri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nasri counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Crandall!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crandall is squirming around, avoiding Nasri's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nasri landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasri content just to control the position here.
Crandall tries to hold on but Nasri postures up.
Nasri is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Nasri fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crandall to the ground. Nasri is now in Crandall's guard.
Nasri wants to control from the top but Crandall keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri forces his way into half guard.
Crandall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crandall tries to roll over but Nasri keeps him under control.
Nasri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nasri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alex Nasri has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Crandall moves in looking to clinch but Nasri pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri shoots for a takedown but Crandall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ricky Crandall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Nasri.
Horrible takedown by Nasri or perhaps it was just good defense by Crandall which made him look bad.
Crandall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nasri counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Crandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nasri is one step ahead there.
Nasri works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Nasri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Crandall. No joy for Nasri on that attempt.
Nasri looks for a takedown but Crandall sprawls well.
Nasri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ricky Crandall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Nasri.
Crandall tries to clinch but Nasri moves out of range.
Crandall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crandall wants it to stay on the feet.
Crandall wants to clinch but Nasri slips to the side
and Nasri counters with a shoot takedown. Crandall fights it but they end up in guard.
Nasri advances to half guard.
Nasri postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Crandall to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crandall wants to clinch up but Nasri keeps it at a distance.
Nasri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crandall as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crandall wants to clinch
and Nasri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nasri content to control rather than advance.
Crandall tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nasri has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nasri controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasri lands a big elbow.
Nasri controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri lands a nice shot to the head.
Nasri fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Crandall is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nasri tries to control but Crandall wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri controlling his opponent.
Nasri raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crandall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nasri looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Nasri 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.
Crandall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crandall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nasri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crandall tries to sprawl but Nasri drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nasri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nasri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crandall swivels and escapes.
Crandall tries to clinch up
and Nasri counters with a takedown into side control.
Nasri decides to stand up, so the ref orders Crandall to his feet.
Crandall fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nasri is defended easily by Crandall.
Nasri blocks a head kick by Crandall.
Nasri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasri pushes down on Crandall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nasri moves into full mount! Crandall won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crandall?
Nasri has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Crandall's face.
Nasri looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Crandall that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nasri has hold of Crandall's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crandall manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nasri looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crandall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Nasri really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nasri.
Nasri gets a double leg takedown into Crandall's guard.
Crandall keeping moving, preventing Nasri from controlling successfully.
Nasri tries to free his leg and advance position but Crandall is retaining full guard.
Nasri slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Crandall wants to get back to his feet but Nasri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Nasri was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Crandall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nasri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nasri counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Crandall!
Nasri controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crandall tries to lock up and control but Nasri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nasri controlling the pace for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nasri is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Crandall can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasri controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alex Nasri has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nasri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crandall as he avoids it easily.
Nasri gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nasri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crandall keeps working.
Nasri remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Nasri dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nasri shoots in and drives through. Crandall sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Nasri or perhaps it was just good defense by Crandall which made him look bad.
Crandall is looking to clinch but Nasri is avoiding it.
Crandall has closed the distance and engaged Nasri in a clinch.
Nasri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nasri fails to pull guard.
Ricky Crandall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Nasri.
Crandall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nasri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nasri gets control of Crandall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nasri will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crandall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crandall wants it to stay on the feet.
Crandall wants to clinch up but Nasri keeps it at a distance.
Crandall tries to clinch up but Nasri circles away and keeps his distance.
Nasri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crandall tries to avoid it but Nasri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crandall to the ground. Crandall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nasri is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Crandall throws a head kick that misses.
Nasri shoots in for a takedown but Crandall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crandall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nasri counters with a shoot takedown. Crandall fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasri stops Crandall from standing up.
Crandall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nasri 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crandall throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Nasri or perhaps it was just good defense by Crandall which made him look bad.
Crandall wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crandall leaves Nasri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crandall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nasri.
Crandall tries to clinch
and Nasri counters with a single leg into guard. Crandall didn't expect that.
Nasri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nasri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Crandall will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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!
Alex Nasri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nasri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Alex Nasri!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Alex Nasri!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Alex Nasri!
Alex Nasri wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between MC Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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151 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MC Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hammer!
It looks like Brett Johnson has been cut.
Hammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.
Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson 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.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Hammer's guard.
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammer is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Hammer's guard.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Hammer had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson 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.
Hammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hammer's guard.
Johnson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hammer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brett Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jober Jobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Womack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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246 lbs
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265 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jober Jobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Womack!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobson loads up on a big right hand but Womack slips the punch.
Jobson with a poor takedown
and Womack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Womack stands up from Jobson's guard - Womack perhaps looking for a knockout.
Womack throws a series of punches but Jobson avoids them all with ease.
Jobson shoots and misses
and Womack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jobson won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womack creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Womack lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Womack connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jobson some visible discomfort.
Womack scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jobson to see if he's OK.
Womack in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jobson is looking to regain half guard here but Womack keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womack has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Womack ducks under a wild hook from Jobson.
Womack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jobson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jobson dodges the punch combination from Womack.
Womack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Womack is pushing down on Jobson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jobson is fighting to maintain full guard but Womack has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jobson.
Womack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Womack distracts Jobson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Womack gets to his feet. Jobson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Womack has Jobson up against the cage in a clinch.
Womack gets control of Jobson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Womack will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jobson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Womack looks gassed!
Womack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Womack holds on and takes a little breather.
Jobson postures up in Womack's guard and throws a big left but Womack blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobson stands up over Womack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Womack is on top in guard.
Womack wants to pass the guard but Jobson is keeping the position.
Womack pushing down on Jobson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Womack works his foot free and advances to mount.
Womack prevents Jobson from getting the reversal.
Womack takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Womack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jobson?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack has control of Jobson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jobson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Womack fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Womack working for a guillotine from mount but Jobson is in no mood to give up.
Womack punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Womack controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Womack dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Womack shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jobson's guard.
Womack is working Jobson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Womack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Womack stands and steps away. Jobson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jobson looks to score with a jab to the body but Womack is just out of range.
Womack misses the shot to the body.
Tommy Womack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jobson gets caught napping as Womack dives in and scores a takedown. Jobson manages to retain guard.
Womack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tommy Womack hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Womack shoots in and bounces Jobson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Womack is breathing heavily.
Womack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Womack distracts Jobson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Womack 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.
Jobson trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobson controls Womack momentarily but Womack frees himself.
Womack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jobson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jobson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Womack advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womack looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jobson 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Womack works his foot free and advances to mount.
Womack is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jobson is surviving well by controlling Womack's body position as best he can.
Womack controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Womack connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Womack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Womack scoring with strikes but Jobson is staying in there.
Womack landing strikes, looking to finish!
Womack content just to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Jobson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Womack landing strikes from the mount.
Womack landing punches.
Womack punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Womack 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.
Jobson tries to keep at a distance but Womack has taken the fight into the clinch.
Womack manages to pull guard.
Womack can't keep his opponent in guard - Jobson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jobson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Womack on the ground.
Jobson looks to land a strike but Womack avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jobson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jobson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Womack managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Womack is on top in guard.
Womack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jobson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack pushes down on Jobson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Womack sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jobson taking some punishment here, with Womack in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack prevents Jobson from standing back up.
Womack 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.
Womack controlling the action here.
Womack is looking for a kimura but Jobson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Womack to get the leverage.
Womack is looking for a kimura here.
Womack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womack slows the pace down in half guard.
Womack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Womack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jobson's head.
Womack wants to work for an arm triangle but Jobson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Womack decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Womack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Womack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jobson trying to control from the bottom.
Womack working the head and body with strikes.
Womack decides to return to a standing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jobson misses with an uppercut.
Womack misses with a few strikes there.
Jobson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Womack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Womack really 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.
Womack has closed the distance and engaged Jobson in a clinch.
Womack is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jobson can't fight it off and eventually Womack manages to take the fight to the floor. Jobson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jobson looking to control.
Womack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jobson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Womack scoring with punches to the head and body.
Womack advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Womack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Womack prevents Jobson from escaping the position.
Womack decides to stand back up.
Jober Jobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jobson misses with an uppercut
and Womack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Womack moves into the clinch.
Womack pulls guard successfully.
Womack pulls Jobson in close to prevent any damage.
Womack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Womack is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womack wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Womack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jobson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Womack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Womack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jobson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jobson wants to stand and escape but Womack is having none of it.
Jobson trying to control the position.
Womack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Womack was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Womack bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Womack controls the position from side control.
Womack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Womack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jobson looks to move to half guard but instead Womack has passed into mount! Damn!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Womack controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Womack dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Womack throws a solid leg kick but Jobson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Womack.
Jobson avoids the head kick by Womack.
Womack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jobson's head backwards.
Womack slips a straight right by Jobson.
Womack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jobson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jobson misses with a hook.
Womack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jobson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jobson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Womack.
Womack has control of an arm but Jobson manages to advance to Womack's back!
Jobson doesn't have the hooks in and Womack manages to turn into his guard.
Womack is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Womack 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobson wants to sweep here but Womack controlling him for the moment.
Womack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Womack was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jobson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Womack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Womack to work.
Womack jumps guard and drags Jobson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack has Jobson pulled in close to control his posture.
Womack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jobson is refusing to be controlled, as Womack sits in half guard.
Jobson tries to roll over but Womack keeps him under control.
Womack lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womack is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jobson!
Jobson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Womack lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jobson hang on?
Womack landing punches.
Jobson is bucking up trying to escape but Womack cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Womack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jobson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Womack landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack content just to control the position here.
Womack in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Womack working the ground and pound effectively.
Jober Jobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Womack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womack controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Womack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Womack 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tommy Womack!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tommy Womack!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tommy Womack!
Tommy Womack wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ong Bak!
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, Ken Bates!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak lands a head kick!
Bak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bates defends it nicely.
Bates closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bates trying to control the position but Bak is working away.
Bates lands a nice forearm strike.
Bates is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bak is trying to escape and Bates transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bak is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bates! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Bates!
A victorious Ken Bates thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahj Princeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Princeton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gods Gonna Cut yYou Down. Rahj Princeton has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight 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, James Benson!
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, Rahj Princeton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Princeton closes the distance but Benson moves to the side
letting Benson counter with a right hand.
Benson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benson trying to control but Princeton is having none of it.
Benson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Rahj Princeton has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson wants to control the pace but Princeton is squirming around nicely.
Princeton'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.
Benson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Benson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Princeton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson content just to control the position here.
Benson wants to finish this one by submission but Princeton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Benson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Benson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Benson is working for a guillotine from mount but Princeton frees his head quite easily.
Benson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Princeton is rocked!
That has opened up Rahj Princeton's cut even more.
Benson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Princeton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Princeton!
Princeton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Princeton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Benson successfully pulls guard.
Princeton wanted to stand there but Benson had control of the position.
Benson is working an open guard so Princeton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Benson swats away the attempt to clinch by Princeton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princeton staying out of range there.
Princeton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Princeton closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rahj Princeton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Princeton tries to clinch up but Benson circles away and keeps his distance.
Benson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Princeton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princeton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princeton closes the distance and clinches up with Benson, looking for a takedown. Princeton pushes Benson against the cage but Benson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Princeton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Princeton wants it to stay on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benson checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Princeton. No joy for Benson on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Princeton tries to clinch but Benson moves out of range.
Princeton has Benson up against the cage in a clinch.
Benson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson stops a takedown attempt from Princeton.
Princeton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Benson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Princeton to the mat. Princeton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Princeton wants to stand but Benson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princeton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Princeton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Princeton wants to get back to his feet but Benson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Princeton is keeping the position for now.
Benson stops Princeton from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James Benson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Princeton has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Benson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rahj Princeton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Princeton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Benson trying to control from half guard but Princeton is working away.
Benson wants to pass to mount but Princeton is defending the position.
Princeton is trying to stand back up but Benson is controlling him
Benson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Benson working over Princeton with some ground and pound. Princeton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Benson wants to pass to mount but Princeton is defending the position.
Benson working over Princeton with some ground and pound. Princeton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Benson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benson is stalling here. Princeton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Benson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Princeton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Princeton wants to stand but Benson is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson is trying to control Princeton's posture but Princeton avoids it.
Benson regains half guard.
Princeton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Benson controls his leg.
Benson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Princeton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Benson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Princeton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benson counters with a good low kick that Princeton was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princeton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Princeton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Benson wants to stand but Princeton is controlling the position.
Princeton won't allow Benson to sweep him here.
Princeton wants to stand but Benson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princeton won't allow Benson to sweep him here.
Benson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Princeton is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Benson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Princeton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Princeton!
Princeton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princeton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Benson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rahj Princeton's cut.
That's time! Benson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benson feints and as Princeton raises his hands in defense, Benson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Benson passes Princeton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benson trying to mount his opponent but Princeton defends it.
Benson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Princeton pushes Benson off looking to stand but Benson dives back in and keeps control.
Benson decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson keeps the fight on the outside.
Princeton wants to clinch.
Princeton wants to clinch up but Benson keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benson swats away the attempt to clinch by Princeton.
Benson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Princeton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson fails to land the takedown.
Benson misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Princeton tries to clinch up but Benson circles away and keeps his distance.
Benson jabs Princeton right on the nose. Princeton blinks but takes it well.
Benson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Benson had his way with Rahj Princeton in that round.
The cut man is working on Rahj Princeton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Benson misses with a takedown attempt - Princeton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Princeton avoids the body shot from Benson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson shoots in and gets a takedown into Princeton's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princeton keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully.
Benson is standing up over Princeton. Princeton looks to escape but Benson dives into side control.
Benson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Princeton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Benson but great work by Princeton.
Benson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Benson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Princeton gets to his feet - Benson follows without any prompting.
Princeton tries to close the distance and clinch but Benson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Princeton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benson lands a really nice looking cross but Princeton seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princeton wants to clinch.
Benson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Princeton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Benson is in Princeton's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Princeton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Princeton wants to stand up but Benson is controlling him.
Benson wants to pass the guard but Princeton is keeping the position.
Rahj Princeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Princeton is keeping the position for now.
Princeton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for James Benson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for James Benson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for James Benson!
James Benson wins by unanimous decision!
James Benson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Romero has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Pain's chin.
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161 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
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170 lbs
4 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Romero!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Pain is out of range.
Romero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pain.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Pain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pain 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.
Romero has his foot on Pain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pain works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Pain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
Pain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romero on the ground.
Pain passes Romero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Romero is trying to stand up here but Pain is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain misses with a head shot. Romero uses the momentum to regain guard.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Romero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pain stays in close to Romero's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Pain controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Pain wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Romero trying to control the position.
Pain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pain trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Pain connects with a couple of short punches.
Pain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Romero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pain defends it easily.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero being controlled here, momentarily.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Pain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Romero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Romero is not content to let Pain control the position.
Romero wants to control but Pain postures up.
Pain looks up at the clock and then as Romero takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pain smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Pain drags him back down.
Pain working away.
Romero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pain off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Romero working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Pain is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Romero has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Pain taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Victor Romero!
A relieved looking Victor Romero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lennox Victory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lennox Victory!
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, Cole Phelps!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Phelps.
It looks like Lennox Victory has been cut.
Phelps pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Victory shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phelps looks to land a combination but Victory avoids it well.
Phelps moves into the clinch successfully.
Phelps lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phelps's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phelps misses with a two punch combination.
Phelps lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Phelps.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Victory.
Victory gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phelps counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennox Victory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phelps is struggling to control the position.
Phelps breaks the clinch.
Phelps cracks Victory's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Victory slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Phelps can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Phelps!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Angero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ascension Bjj Expert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Steven Angero!
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, Ascension Bjj Expert!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjj Expert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Angero avoids it really well and circles away.
Bjj Expert shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Angero is defending against the submission attempts here by Bjj Expert.
Angero wants to improve his position but Bjj Expert is controlling well.
Bjj Expert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Angero is just riding it out for now. Bjj Expert eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjj Expert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Angero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Angero is trying to stand up here but Bjj Expert is controlling him well.
Angero really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bjj Expert is looking for a kimura but Angero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bjj Expert to get the leverage.
Angero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjj Expert pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angero tries to get to full guard but Bjj Expert has control of the leg.
Bjj Expert wants to work for an arm triangle but Angero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Angero gets back to full guard.
Angero can't keep his opponent in guard - Bjj Expert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjj Expert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Angero sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjj Expert passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angero is looking to reverse the position.
Bjj Expert has an Americana. Angero didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bjj Expert is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bjj Expert hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ascension Bjj Expert!
Ascension Bjj Expert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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