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UCLA 102 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 Cody Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varicella Zoster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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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 - 4 - 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cody Stuart!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stuart manages to avoid it.
Zoster tries to bum rush Stuart with a series of wild strikes but Stuart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zoster misses with a double jab.
Good work by Stuart as he checks the leg kick.
Zoster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zoster works over Stuart's head and body with a nice combination.
Stuart throws a leg kick which misses Zoster's front leg but catches the back leg as Zoster tries to avoid it.
Zoster throws a hook to the side of Stuart's head but Stuart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zoster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zoster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Zoster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stuart.
Zoster misses the jab.
Zoster throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Zoster.
A solid body kick from Stuart.
Zoster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stuart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoster misses with a double jab.
Zoster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zoster is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stuart thows a body kick. Zoster tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stuart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stuart scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stuart.
Stuart lands a leg kick that knocks Zoster off balance momentarily.
Zoster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stuart.
Zoster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stuart.
Stuart lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zoster takes a step back to recover.
Varicella Zoster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoster misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuart scores with a head kick.
Stuart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zoster sprawls well. Zoster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stuart gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stuart misses with an uppercut.
Zoster misses with a two punch combination.
Zoster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stuart scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stuart lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zoster takes a step back to recover.
Stuart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zoster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stuart.
An inside leg kick lands from Stuart.
Stuart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stuart looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoster is just out of range.
Stuart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stuart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stuart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zoster.
Stuart takes the fight into the clinch.
Stuart can't find room to land a body shot as Zoster controls the action.
A short left from Stuart.
A short right from Stuart.
Stuart misses with a knee strike.
Stuart gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stuart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stuart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuart is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zoster tries to get to full guard but Stuart has control of the leg.
Stuart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuart is working for a kimura but Zoster is defending it quite comfortably.
Stuart stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Stuart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zoster throws a body punch but Stuart moves out of range.
Stuart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Zoster.
Cody Stuart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stuart dodges the punch combination from Zoster.
Zoster feints a jab promting Stuart to slip. Zoster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stuart slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zoster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zoster will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zoster moves out of range as Stuart throws a body kick.
Stuart throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stuart slips a jab and a cross from Zoster.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stuart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zoster's calf.
Zoster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zoster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zoster misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stuart. Stuart obviously looking to wear him down.
Stuart moves out of range of the body kick.
Stuart throws a head kick but Zoster moves out of range.
Stuart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoster was well out of range. Poor timing from Stuart.
Stuart shoots in and bounces Zoster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stuart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stuart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stuart controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuart postures up and lands a big shot to Zoster's brow.
Zoster being controlled here, momentarily.
Zoster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stuart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuart drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Stuart seems to have locked his on tight now - Zoster screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Stuart, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cody Stuart!
A very excited looking Cody Stuart made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Imanari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez has chosen Down with the sickness as his entrance music. Shawn Gonzalez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshihiro Imanari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Imanari, pushing him back against the cage.
Imanari controlling the action here for a moment.
Imanari keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Imanari jumps guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Imanari manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Imanari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Imanari is controlling his posture from full guard.
Imanari wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gonzalez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gonzalez is posturing up here but Imanari has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gonzalez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gonzalez has to tap! Slick submission there by Imanari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshihiro Imanari!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlito Castilho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlito Castilho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Super Hero!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castilho is looking to land body kicks.
Castilho connects with a solid leg kick.
Castilho scores with a body shot.
Castilho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hero thows a leg kick but Castilho checks it
and Castilho counters with a nice body kick.
Hero misses with a body kick.
Hero misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero moves out of range of the body kick from Castilho.
Castilho moves out of range of the body kick.
Castilho throws a head kick that misses.
Castilho blocks a head kick by Hero.
Castilho lands a body shot.
Hero throws a low kick but Castilho avoids it.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Castilho moves out of range easily.
Castilho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Super Hero has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castilho pushes Hero away with a front kick.
Hero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castilho lands with a nice body punch.
Hero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castilho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Castilho throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Castilho throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castilho moves out of range of the body kick from Hero.
Hero moves out of range of the body kick.
Castilho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hero throws a wild body kick that Castilho sees coming a mile off.
Hero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castilho. Castilho obviously looking to wear him down.
Castilho lands a body shot.
Hero throws a push kick but Castilho slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero blocks a head kick by Castilho.
Castilho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Castilho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Castilho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hero looks to throw a body kick
and Castilho counters with a nice body kick.
Castilho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castilho throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlito Castilho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Hero's cut.
That's time! Castilho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Castilho lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hero will feel that in the morning.
Carlito Castilho is winning the standup battle so far.
Hero thows a leg kick but Castilho checks it
and Castilho counters with a thumping low kick.
Castilho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Castilho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hero tries to bum rush Castilho with a series of wild strikes but Castilho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hero avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castilho keeps Hero at a distance using the push kick.
Castilho throws the kick towards the body but Hero avoids it.
Hero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hero throws a leg kick
and Castilho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castilho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castilho scoring well with a low kick there.
Hero is breathing heavily.
Castilho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Castilho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castilho bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Castilho thuds his shin into the meat of Hero's side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Castilho. Hero shrugs it off though.
Hero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Castilho.
Nice straight punches there by Castilho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castilho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castilho.
Castilho throws a body kick that misses.
Castilho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Castilho.
Hero is rocked!
Castilho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castilho lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castilho scores with a push kick.
Castilho lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Castilho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castilho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hero. Hero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hero is still on wobbly legs! Can Castilho finish him?
Castilho delivers a nice body kick.
Hero seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Castilho.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Castilho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlito Castilho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Super Hero's cut.
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!
Castilho scores with a nice body kick.
Castilho scores with a kick to the body.
Castilho throws a head kick that misses.
Hero doesn't manage to clinch there - Castilho circles away.
Castilho lands with a shot to the body.
Castilho lands a big head kick that sends Hero tumbling to the mat! Castilho takes a step backwards and waves Hero back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hero 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Super Hero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero throws a head kick but Castilho moves out of range.
Hero throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Castilho.
Hero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That has opened up Super Hero's cut even more.
Hero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Castilho.
Castilho lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Castilho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Castilho is looking to wear down Hero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A thudding body kick lands there by Castilho!
Castilho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hero takes a step back to recover.
Castilho feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Hero collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlito Castilho!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Byron Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Weddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Archie Eversole - We Ready. Weddle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by remember the name - fort minor. Wes Weddle has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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148 lbs
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28
150 lbs
15 - 18 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Byron Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wes Weddle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weddle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson lands a head kick. Weddle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nelson thows a body kick. Weddle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Weddle throws a body kick the misses
and Nelson counters with a good, hard body kick but Weddle shrugs it off.
Weddle throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Weddle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weddle.
Wes Weddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
Weddle darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
Weddle can't get the takedown.
Weddle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nelson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weddle has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Nelson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Wes Weddle has been cut.
Weddle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nelson lands with a left to the head.
Nelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weddle gets underhooks to prevent Nelson's takedown attempt.
Nelson lands an elbow inside that Weddle shrugs off.
Weddle takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body.
Weddle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Byron Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Weddle.
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Weddle gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nelson wants to control but Weddle is keeping busy.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weddle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson content to control rather than advance.
Weddle tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
Weddle manages to get to full guard.
Nelson won't allow Weddle to sweep him here.
Weddle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weddle keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Weddle trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Weddle keeps moving.
Weddle being controlled here, momentarily.
Byron Nelson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Weddle swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a nice leg kick.
Nelson jabs at Weddle's body.
Weddle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson lands a jab to the head.
Weddle moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weddle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a shot to the body.
Weddle looks gassed!
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!
Nelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weddles head.
Weddle is working for takedown but Nelson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Weddle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Weddle.
Nelson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Weddle sees it coming and defends easily.
Nelson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Weddle!
Weddle defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nelson.
Nelson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Weddle to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Weddle shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wes Weddle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nelson slips under a jab from Weddle.
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.
Nelson tries to keep at a distance but Weddle has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nelson throws an elbow but misses.
Weddle is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Weddle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Weddle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
Weddle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nelson controlling Weddle's posture.
Weddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weddle won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weddle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Nelson 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.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Weddle postures up.
Weddle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Byron Nelson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Nelson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Weddle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nelson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weddle if he has to take too many more of those.
Weddle ducks right into an uppercut from Nelson.
Weddle is rocked!
Nelson seems to be stalking Weddle here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Weddle drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Byron Nelson!
An out of breath Byron Nelson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Eberhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eberhart's entrance music is South Side. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
155 lbs
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26
145 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Eberhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Alves!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberhart throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eberhart is in Alves's guard.
Eberhart trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberhart sitting in guard here, content to control.
Eberhart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alves has escaped and now he's on top!
Eberhart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eberhart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alves defends it easily.
Eberhart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eberhart working a defensive guard here.
Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eberhart working for submissions but it's allowed Alves to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alves pulls his head out easily.
Eberhart is looking to escape.
Eberhart looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Alves pushes past his half guard into mount!
Alves controlling from the full mount.
Eberhart tries to reverse the position but Alves maintains control.
Eberhart is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eberhart can't escape the position.
Alves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eberhart wants to hold on but Alves pushes him away.
Eberhart is looking to get to half guard.
Eberhart tries to hold on but Alves postures up.
Eberhart is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eberhart tries to lock up and control but Alves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Alves might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eberhart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Eberhart 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.
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Eberhart is just out of range.
Hector Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eberhart dives in and grabs Alves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes down on Eberhart's head and hops out.
Alves throws out a leg kick but Eberhart moves out of range and Alves only half commits.
Eberhart swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Eberhart shoots in but Alves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hector Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves wants to clinch up but Eberhart keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart shoots and misses
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Eberhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eberhart is able to avoid easily.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves throws a big shot that misses.
Eberhart throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eberhart tries for a takedown but Alves circles away easily
and Alves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alves wants to control but Eberhart is keeping him busy.
Eberhart can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart is looking to regain half guard here but Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Alves trying to control the position but Eberhart is working away.
You can see the frustration on Eberhart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alves trying to control the position but Eberhart is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart struggling a bit here.
Andrew Eberhart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alves stuffs the takedown.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves scores with a kick to the midsection.
Eberhart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot by Alves.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Eberhart moves out of range easily.
Alves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alves manages to break the clinch.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eberhart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alves as he jumps to the side.
Eberhart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Eberhart misses with a takedown attempt - Alves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eberhart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alves throws a lazy right hand but Eberhart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alves misses with a body kick.
Alves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eberhart counters with a single leg into guard. Alves didn't expect that.
Eberhart drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alves looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alves looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alves!
Eberhart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart struggling a bit here.
Eberhart regains half guard.
Alves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Eberhart is trying to control but Alves manages to pass to mount!
Eberhart is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves controlling the pace for now.
Eberhart tries to lock up and control but Alves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alves stalling.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alves throws a leg kick but Eberhart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eberhart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Eberhart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eberhart looks for a takedown but Alves sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Eberhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves throws a looping overhand right but Eberhart ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Eberhart is out of range.
Eberhart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alves!
Alves is squirming around, avoiding Eberhart's attempts to control the action.
Alves is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Eberhart swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alves is now in Eberhart's guard. A big mistake from Eberhart there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eberhart is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Eberhart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eberhart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Eberhart!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Higgs Boson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigg Hugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All Right Now. Bigg Hugg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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23
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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24
300 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Higgs Boson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bigg Hugg!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Boson.
Boson lands a left and a right that sends Hugg crashing to the canvas! Boson dives into mount looking to finish!
Hugg is rocked!
It looks like Bigg Hugg has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boson postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Hugg is out cold - huge knockout for Boson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Higgs Boson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hatsu Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripley has chosen The Talented Mr. Ripley - Tu Vuo' Fa l'Americano as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
182 lbs
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225 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ripley!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Ripley.
Ishikawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ripley.
Ishikawa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ripley. That did some damage!
Ripley walks into a straight right hand from Ishikawa.
Ripley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ishikawa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ishikawa connects with a nice looking jab.
Ripley throws a right and a left that Ishikawa avoids nicely.
Ishikawa thuds his shin into the meat of Ripley's side.
Ripley swats away the attempt to clinch by Ishikawa.
Ripley tries to land a front kick but Ishikawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ishikawa connects with a leg kick. Ripley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ishikawa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ishikawa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ripley's head.
Ishikawa slips a straight right by Ripley.
Ripley fails with a takedown attempt.
Ripley throws a body kick the misses
and Ishikawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mr Ripley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishikawa closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa lands a shoulder strike.
Ishikawa can't find room to land a body shot as Ripley controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Ishikawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ripley avoids it.
Ripley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ishikawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ripley misses with a few strikes there.
Ishikawa moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Ishikawa.
Ripley breaks from the clinch.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up but Ripley circles away and keeps his distance.
Ripley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ishikawa's waist but Ishikawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ripley off to one side.
Hatsu Ishikawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ripley.
Ishikawa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ripley looks to land a combination but Ishikawa avoids it well.
Ripley pushes Ishikawa up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripley is trying to pull guard but Ishikawa has him pressed against the cage.
Ishikawa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ishikawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ripley defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ishikawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ishikawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ishikawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ripley's head.
Ripley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ripley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ripley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ishikawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ishikawa thows a huge punch but Ripley dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ishikawa wants to control but Ripley is keeping him busy.
Ripley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ishikawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ripley keeps working.
Ishikawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ripley wants to improve his position but Ishikawa is controlling well.
Ishikawa slips a nice elbow through Ripley's hands, connecting with Ripley's forehead.
Ishikawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ishikawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ripley defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa drops an elbow to the side of Ripley's head.
Ishikawa is working for a kimura but Ripley is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripley tries to get to full guard but Ishikawa has control of the leg.
Ishikawa stops Ripley from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishikawa working the head and body with strikes.
Ripley is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Ishikawa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ripley takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ishikawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ripley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ishikawa to keep the fight standing.
Ishikawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripley's efforts to push away.
Ishikawa lands with a left to the head.
Ishikawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ishikawa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ishikawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ishikawa lands an uppercut.
Ishikawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripley's elbow.
Ripley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ripley tries to pull guard but Ishikawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Ripley drops back down to his feet.
Hatsu Ishikawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ripley.
Ishikawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ishikawa is working Ripley over against the cage.
Ishikawa scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ripley regains guard immediately.
Ishikawa cracks Ripley with a solid left hand.
Ripley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripley keeping moving, preventing Ishikawa from controlling successfully.
Ishikawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ishikawa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ripley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ripley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ishikawa lands a couple of elbows.
Ishikawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Ripley has wrist control.
Ishikawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ishikawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ripley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ishikawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa landing some decent shots from guard.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ripley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ishikawa throwing strikes from guard but Ripley blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishikawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Ishikawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ishikawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ishikawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ripley is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ishikawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Ripley has wrist control.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishikawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ishikawa throwing strikes from guard but Ripley blocks nicely.
Ishikawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ishikawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ripley looking for a sweep. Not yet Ripley, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ishikawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ripley keeps working.
Ishikawa working over Ripley with some ground and pound. Ripley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ishikawa seems to be working for a kimura but Ripley defends the submission attempt.
Ishikawa not doing much here.
Ishikawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ripley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ishikawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Ishikawa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ishikawa scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ripley is defended easily by Ishikawa.
Ripley clinches.
Ripley jumps guard but Ishikawa stands there with Ripley around his waist. Ripley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ishikawa works on Ripley's body with a couple of short punches.
Ishikawa pushes Ripley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ripley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Ishikawa.
Ishikawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ishikawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hatsu Ishikawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ripley is trying to push Ishikawa away but Ishikawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ishikawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ishikawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ripley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hatsu Ishikawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ripley.
Ishikawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ripleys head.
Ishikawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ishikawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ishikawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ishikawa works on Ripley's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa digs a right hand into Ripley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ripley's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishikawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ripley takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Ishikawa - that landed with a thud.
Ripley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ishikawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Ripley avoids the damage to the body.
Ishikawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ripley backwards.
Ishikawa scores with a shot to the side of Ripley's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ripley is rocked!
Ishikawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ripley backwards.
Ripley is still on wobbly legs! Can Ishikawa finish him?
Ishikawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ripley or not.
Ishikawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ishikawa digs a right hand underneath Ripley's ribcage. Ripley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ishikawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ishikawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ishikawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ishikawa unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ripley! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ishikawa is unloading with more strikes now! Ripley drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hatsu Ishikawa!
A victorious Hatsu Ishikawa 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Sessions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Dawkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Sessions!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sessions swings for the body but Dawkins moves out of range.
Sessions scores with a sloppy right hand. Dawkins should have avoided that one.
Manny Sessions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dawkins throws the left hand but Sessions avoids the punch easily.
Dawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sessions lands a jab to Dawkins's midsection.
Dawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sessions.
Sessions moves out of range as Dawkins strikes.
Sessions checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawkins. Sessions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sessions tries a low kick but Dawkins avoids it.
Dawkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Sessions counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dawkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sessions stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sessions stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sessions wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Dawkins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sessions misses with a kick to the body.
Sessions lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sessions throws a body punch but Dawkins moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Dawkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sessions throws a push kick but Dawkins slaps the foot to one side.
Sessions gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dawkins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sessions really felt that one!
Good standup being displayed there by Sessions as he connects with a hook.
Dawkins lands a nice looking body kick.
Sessions digs a good body shot into Dawkins's ribs.
Dawkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dawkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dawkins ducks under a wild hook from Sessions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sessions misses with a kick to the body.
Sessions scores with a three punch combo!
Sessions lands a slapping body shot.
Dawkins scores with a jab to the body.
Dawkins misses with a body shot.
Sessions lands with a hook. Dawkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dawkins misses with a body kick.
Sessions takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sessions takes a swing at Dawkins's ribcage but misses.
Dawkins tests Sessions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dawkins scores with a jab to the body.
Dawkins misses with a hook. Sessions ducked under it nicely.
Dawkins moves out of range of the body kick from Sessions.
Sessions scores with a jab to the body.
Sessions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sessions was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawkins.
Dawkins misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sessions.
Dawkins is looking to wear down Sessions with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sessions throws a body punch but Dawkins moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sessions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sessions misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dawkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sessions takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sessions, right into the meat.
Sessions misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sessions stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Sessions moves out of range easily.
A big left from Sessions misses.
Nice defenses there by Sessions.
Sessions ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sessions looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dawkins drops his hands momentarily and Sessions takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dawkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sessions.
Dawkins misses with a looping right.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sessions throws a wild body kick that Dawkins sees coming a mile off.
Dawkins cracks Sessions with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sessions is looking to land body kicks.
Sessions misses with a hook
and Dawkins counters with a head kick.
Dawkins throws a push kick but Sessions slaps the foot to one side.
Dawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sessions manages to avoid it.
Sessions throws a series of punches but Dawkins avoids them all with ease.
Sessions throws a body punch but Dawkins moves out of range.
Crunch! Sessions slams his shin into Dawkins's torso.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Sessions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawkins scores with a nice body kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dawkins moves out of range as Sessions throws a body kick.
Dawkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sessions.
Dawkins scores with a leg kick.
Sessions throws a hook but Dawkins blocks it.
Dawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sessions.
Dawkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sessions throws the kick towards the body but Dawkins avoids it.
Sessions lands a body shot.
Sessions loads up on a big right hand but Dawkins slips the punch.
Sessions throws a head kick that misses
and Dawkins counters with a head kick. That will keep Sessions thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Dawkins defending well as Sessions loads up on a big left hand.
Sessions has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sessions there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sessions misses with a body shot
and Dawkins counters with a nice body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Sessions
and Dawkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Sessions shrugs it off.
Sessions looks gassed!
A shot to the body from Sessions misses
and Dawkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dawkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dawkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dawkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sessions has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dawkins lands a jab to the nose.
Dawkins lands a high kick to the side of Sessions's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Dawkins dives into guard, looking to finish.
Sessions is rocked!
Dawkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sessions is still in real trouble! Can Dawkins finish him?
Dawkins works to advance to full mount. Sessions defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sessions seems to have recovered his senses.
Dawkins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dawkins with the ground and pound from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawkins avoids the attempt from Sessions to control.
Sessions takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dawkins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sessions looks a forlorn figure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sessions can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dawkins landing strikes from the mount.
Dawkins looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Sessions covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Dawkins!
Richard Dawkins retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Richard Dawkins gave a big smile as he said 'With the best training partners in MMA, and Convicted Inc management standing behind me, I will be the greatest pound for pound fighter in the world. Eberhart, wrong place at the wrong time. You had what was rightfully mine, so I took it back.'.
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