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UCLA 98 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Varicella Zoster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinto Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Varicella Zoster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinto Connor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Zoster.
Connor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zoster counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Zoster.
Zoster punishes Connor's body with a nice straight punch.
Zoster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zoster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zoster is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Zoster circles away and we're back to standing.
Varicella Zoster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Zoster.
Connor blocks a head kick by Zoster.
Zoster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zoster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connor was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoster.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zoster.
Connor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zoster is looking to get to half guard.
Connor looking to isolate an arm here. Zoster doesn't see it coming and as Connor extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Connor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinto Connor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stars In Their Eyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody Stuart is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stars In Their Eyes!
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, Cody Stuart!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but In Their Eyes checks it well.
In Their Eyes misses with a takedown
and Stuart counters with a nice low kick that buckles In Their Eyes's knee momentarily.
Stuart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
In Their Eyes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stuart was covering up waiting for the punch and In Their Eyes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stuart keeping moving, preventing In Their Eyes from controlling successfully.
In Their Eyes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
In Their Eyes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stuart's guard.
In Their Eyes won't allow Stuart to sweep him here.
In Their Eyes pushing down on Stuart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
In Their Eyes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stuart is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stars In Their Eyes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by Down with the sickness. Shawn Gonzalez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Super Hero's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Super Hero!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hero.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hero on his heels. He'll look to pass Hero's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hero looking for a sweep. Not yet Hero, not yet.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Hero is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hero controlling Gonzalez's posture.
Hero pushes Gonzalez off and gets back to his feet.
Gonzalez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hero pinned against the cage. Hero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shawn Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hero throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Hero keeps it at a distance.
That's two 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.
Hero throws a leg kick that misses.
Hero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gonzalez's knee momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hero. Gonzalez shrugs it off though.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Hero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonzalez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hero, right into the meat.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero lands a nice looking body kick.
Hero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hero scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hero connects with a high kick.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hero scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
Hero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gonzalez will feel that in the morning.
Hero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hero moves into the clinch successfully.
Hero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Hero dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Hero.
Hero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzalez.
Hero looks to land a combination. Gonzalez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gonzalez wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gonzalez's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hero slips a nice elbow through Gonzalez's hands, connecting with Gonzalez's forehead.
Hero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gonzalez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hero thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hero.
Gonzalez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hero.
Hero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hero trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Hero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hero.
Hero with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hero 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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Super Hero hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonzalez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters circling a little - Hero finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gonzalez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hero trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Hero 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hero throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Hero swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzalez.
Hero wants to slow Gonzalez down by chopping away at his legs.
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gonzalez closes the distance but Hero moves to the side
and Hero counters with an inside leg kick.
Gonzalez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzalez somewhat.
Hero lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hero. That's going to slow Gonzalez down.
Hero scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hero misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Hero.
Gonzalez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzalez gets caught napping as Hero dives in and scores a takedown. Gonzalez manages to retain guard.
Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hero.
Hero landing some decent shots from guard.
Hero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero throwing strikes but missing.
Super Hero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hero wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Hero stops Gonzalez from standing up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hero cracks Gonzalez with a solid left hand.
Hero is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Hero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hero slips nicely into half guard.
Gonzalez taking some punishment here, with Hero in his half guard.
Hero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hero there.
Hero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hero content to control rather than advance.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hero.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez taking some punishment here, with Hero in his half guard.
Gonzalez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Hero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Hero!
A less than humble Super Hero misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gogaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gogaga comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - The Ripper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Gogaga!
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, Kenneth Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gogaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rogers has his takedown stuffed
and Gogaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gogaga plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Rogers to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Rogers just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Gogaga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Powerful |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frankie Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Wagner persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. Wagner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barnes's guard now.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wagner on the ground.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Wagner looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barnes trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wagner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barnes is looking to defend but Wagner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barnes! Wagner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barnes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyson Wagner!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Storm Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Eberhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eberhart has chosen South Side as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Storm Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Eberhart!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius dives in and scores a takedown into Eberhart's guard.
Aurelius 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eberhart keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
Aurelius advances to half guard.
Aurelius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eberhart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aurelius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aurelius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eberhart is just riding it out for now. Aurelius eventually gives up the hold.
Eberhart is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aurelius is looking to advance position but Eberhart won't allow it.
Eberhart is defending against the submission attempts here by Aurelius.
Eberhart is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurelius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eberhart defends it well.
Aurelius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eberhart sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart is looking to improve his position.
Aurelius is working for a kimura but Eberhart is defending it quite comfortably.
Eberhart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eberhart actively working from the bottom here.
Aurelius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eberhart sees it coming and defends easily.
Eberhart actively working from the bottom here.
Eberhart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eberhart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eberhart is defending against the submission attempts here by Aurelius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Eberhart actively working from the bottom here.
Eberhart looking for submissions off his back.
Eberhart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aurelius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eberhart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aurelius.
Eberhart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is looking for a kimura but Eberhart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aurelius to get the leverage.
Aurelius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eberhart defends it well.
Eberhart tries to roll over but Aurelius keeps him under control.
Eberhart is trying to control but can't.
Aurelius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eberhart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eberhart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eberhart wants to control but Aurelius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aurelius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eberhart sees it coming and defends easily.
Aurelius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Storm Aurelius dominated that round.
That's time! Aurelius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aurelius gets a double leg takedown into Eberhart's guard.
Aurelius wants to pass the guard but Eberhart is keeping the position.
Eberhart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aurelius defends it easily.
Aurelius advances position into side control!
Eberhart stops Aurelius from passing to mount.
Eberhart struggling a bit here.
Eberhart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aurelius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aurelius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eberhart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eberhart gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aurelius is trying to work for a kimura but Eberhart is defending well.
Eberhart actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eberhart manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eberhart trying to control the position.
Eberhart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aurelius defends it easily.
Eberhart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Storm Aurelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eberhart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aurelius slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eberhart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aurelius.
Eberhart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eberhart keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
Eberhart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aurelius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aurelius advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eberhart is trying to get back to full guard.
Eberhart is trying to maintain the position but Aurelius is very close to passing his half guard.
Eberhart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aurelius pulls his head out easily.
Eberhart is breathing heavily.
Aurelius wants to work for an arm triangle but Eberhart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aurelius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aurelius seems to be working for a kimura but Eberhart defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eberhart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eberhart is trying to control but can't.
Aurelius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eberhart wants to control but Aurelius is keeping busy.
Eberhart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aurelius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aurelius's back!
Eberhart has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Aurelius has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Aurelius wants to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberhart is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Aurelius taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Eberhart.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Eberhart!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Weddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heisenberg comes to the cage accompanied by Merchant of Death. Weddle has chosen remember the name - fort minor as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Heisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wes Weddle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weddle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weddle looks to land a right hand but Heisenberg moved out of range.
Weddle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Heisenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weddle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weddle moves forwards but Heisenberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Wes Weddle has been cut.
Heisenberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Weddle. Weddle gets slowly back to his feet.
Heisenberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weddle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heisenberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heisenberg lands a big head kick that sends Weddle tumbling to the mat! Heisenberg takes a step backwards and waves Weddle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Weddle is rocked!
Heisenberg throws a powerful right kick. Weddle tried to block low but the kick was high! Weddle was taken right off of his feet! Heisenberg jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mitch Heisenberg!
After the fight, Mitch Heisenberg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anuwat Kaewsamri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anuwat Kaewsamri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Rolla!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaewsamri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rolla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaewsamri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaewsamri cracks Rolla with a good jab.
Kaewsamri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaewsamri's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaewsamri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kaewsamri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rolla's head.
Nice body kick from Kaewsamri.
Rolla closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kaewsamri counters with a good, hard body kick but Rolla shrugs it off.
Kaewsamri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rolla has a takedown stuffed.
Kaewsamri keeps Rolla at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Kaewsamri lands a head kick!
Anuwat Kaewsamri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaewsamri lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaewsamri delivers a nice body kick.
Kaewsamri is looking to slow Rolla down with leg kicks.
Rolla throws a leg kick
and Kaewsamri counters with a solid body kick.
Kaewsamri connects with an inside leg kick.
Rolla shoots in for a takedown but Kaewsamri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anuwat Kaewsamri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaewsamri pinned against the cage. Kaewsamri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anuwat Kaewsamri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Rolla.
Kaewsamri has Rolla up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaewsamri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaewsamri stalling in the clinch.
Rolla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaewsamri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Kaewsamri scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolla can't break the clinch.
Rolla is looking for a takedown.
Kaewsamri breaks the clinch.
Kaewsamri clinches up against the cage.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaewsamri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaewsamri digs a right hand underneath Rolla's ribcage. Rolla let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaewsamri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaewsamri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rolla up against the cage.
Kaewsamri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaewsamri breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Kaewsamri.
Rolla has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kaewsamri.
Rolla tries to clinch up
and Kaewsamri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaewsamri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kaewsamri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaewsamri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaewsamri managing to block the knees to the body from Rolla.
Kaewsamri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rollas head.
Kaewsamri is stalling here.
Rolla has had enough of the clinch but Kaewsamri keeps him there for the moment.
Rolla letting Kaewsamri take a breather here.
Rolla takes a shot to the head.
Kaewsamri lands an elbow that stopped Rolla in his tracks for a moment.
Kaewsamri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rolla backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Rolla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rolla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kaewsamri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla has Kaewsamri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaewsamri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kaewsamri is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kaewsamri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaewsamri lands with a slapping head kick.
Kaewsamri scores with a kick to the body.
Kaewsamri scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaewsamri.
Rolla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaewsamri scores with a spinning back kick!
Kaewsamri lands a jab-cross combination.
Kaewsamri pushes Rolla away with a front kick.
Rolla throws a sloppy head kick and Kaewsamri moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rolla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaewsamri counters with a nice body kick.
Rolla is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kaewsamri is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rolla.
Rolla looks gassed!
Kaewsamri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kaewsamri throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anuwat Kaewsamri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kaewsamri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rolla.
Rolla shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaewsamri tries to sprawl out of it but Rolla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaewsamri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rolla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaewsamri's waist but Kaewsamri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolla off to one side.
Kaewsamri pushes Rolla away with a front kick.
Rolla moves forwards but Kaewsamri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rolla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaewsamri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaewsamri connects with an inside leg kick.
Kaewsamri connects with a high kick.
That kick from Kaewsamri tenderised Rolla's leg. Rolla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rolla tries to clinch up but Kaewsamri circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anuwat Kaewsamri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Rolla.
Kaewsamri scores with a push kick.
Rolla doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaewsamri circles away.
Nice shot by Kaewsamri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kaewsamri connects with a high kick.
Kaewsamri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crunch! Kaewsamri slams his shin into Rolla's torso.
Kaewsamri closes the distance and clinches.
Kaewsamri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaewsamri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaewsamri.
Rolla is rocked!
Rolla's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kaewsamri breaks the clinch.
Rolla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaewsamri. Kaewsamri obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaewsamri avoids the head kick by Rolla.
Kaewsamri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kaewsamri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rolla's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaewsamri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rolla is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaewsamri finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolla is breathing heavily.
Kaewsamri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kaewsamri lands with a hook. Rolla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaewsamri lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Kaewsamri does it's job there.
Rolla takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rolla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaewsamri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kaewsamri delivers a nice body kick.
Kaewsamri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rolla tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaewsamri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rolla seems to have recovered his senses.
Rolla is trying to pull guard but Kaewsamri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kaewsamri holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kaewsamri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolla can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolla tries to stall but Kaewsamri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kaewsamri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaewsamri.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rolla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters circling a little - Kaewsamri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rolla looks for a takedown but Kaewsamri sprawls well.
Kaewsamri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaewsamri lands the left hand.
Kaewsamri fakes the leg kick and cracks Rolla in the body.
Kaewsamri thuds a left hand into Rolla's body.
Kaewsamri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaewsamri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaewsamri just leaning against Rolla, taking a breather.
Rolla tries to circle away but Kaewsamri has him pinned against the cage.
Rolla misses with some punches.
Kaewsamri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaewsamri closes the distance and clinches.
Kaewsamri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaewsamri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kaewsamri staying out of range there.
Kaewsamri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kaewsamri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaewsamri scores with a hook to the body. Rolla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaewsamri stuffs the takedown.
Kaewsamri scores with a spinning back kick!
Rolla tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaewsamri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anuwat Kaewsamri dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Rolla doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaewsamri circles away.
Kaewsamri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaewsamri lands a head kick!
Kaewsamri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rolla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rolla misses with a series of wild punches.
Rolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaewsamri lands a head kick!
Anuwat Kaewsamri is winning the standup battle so far.
Rolla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaewsamri tries to avoid it but Rolla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaewsamri to the ground. Kaewsamri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaewsamri thumps Rolla with a low kick.
Rolla throws a leg kick
and Kaewsamri counters with a solid body kick.
Rolla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaewsamri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rolla's knee momentarily.
Rolla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaewsamri scores with a spinning back kick!
Rolla takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaewsamri pushes Rolla up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kaewsamri.
Kaewsamri scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaewsamri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rolla backwards.
Kaewsamri lands with a left to the head.
Rolla takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kaewsamri.
Kaewsamri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rolla shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaewsamri tries to sprawl out of it but Rolla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaewsamri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anuwat Kaewsamri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Rolla.
Good shot there by Kaewsamri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolla has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaewsamri.
Kaewsamri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaewsamri connects with a single shot there.
Kaewsamri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rolla looks to land a right hand but Kaewsamri moved out of range.
Kaewsamri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rolla momentarily.
Kaewsamri has closed the distance and engaged Rolla in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaewsamri.
Rolla can't get the takedown.
Kaewsamri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anuwat Kaewsamri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaewsamri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rolla backwards.
Kaewsamri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rolla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaewsamri blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaewsamri lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rolla to his knees! Kaewsamri keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anuwat Kaewsamri!
Anuwat Kaewsamri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hatsu Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gold Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hatsu Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gold Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan blocks the body kick.
A jab from Ishikawa misses.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Ishikawa tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ishikawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Ishikawa drives through and clinches with Ryan against the cage.
Ryan wants to take the fight to the mat but Ishikawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ishikawa cracks Ryan with a nice body shot.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Hatsu Ishikawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gold Ryan.
Ishikawa tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ishikawa stalling against the cage.
Ryan is working for takedown but Ishikawa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ishikawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa has Ryan pressed against the cage.
Ishikawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ishikawa lands a right hand.
Ryan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ishikawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ishikawa lands with a nice body kick.
Ishikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Ishikawa as he checks the leg kick.
Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Ishikawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ishikawa lands a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ishikawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Ishikawa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishikawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ishikawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ishikawa throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely.
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ishikawa is aware though and is defending well.
Ryan controls Ishikawa momentarily but Ishikawa frees himself.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Ishikawa from controlling successfully.
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ishikawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ishikawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan looks gassed!
Ishikawa working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ishikawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Ishikawa is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishikawa landing some decent shots from guard.
Ishikawa controlling from the top position.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ishikawa working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa stands up over Ryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Ishikawa throws a big right hand that misses.
Ishikawa is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ishikawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ishikawa landing with the ground and pound.
Ishikawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ishikawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Ishikawa tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan has momentary wrist control but Ishikawa slips an elbow through the middle.
Ishikawa trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Ishikawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ishikawa throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ishikawa circles away.
Ryan moves out of range as Ishikawa throws a body kick.
Gold Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa connects with the punch.
Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Ishikawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryan wants to take the fight to the mat but Ishikawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Ishikawa on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ishikawa has picked Ryan up - he's going for a ride! Ishikawa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ishikawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan is rocked!
Ishikawa 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hatsu Ishikawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ryan is still in real trouble! Can Ishikawa finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Ishikawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ishikawa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ishikawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ishikawa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Ishikawa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ryan is bucking up trying to escape but Ishikawa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishikawa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ishikawa loads up with a big shot that hurts Ryan! He's pulled Ishikawa in close but Ishikawa has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Ryan survive? More strikes from Ishikawa and Ryan is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hatsu Ishikawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Hatsu Ishikawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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