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LA Combat 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Hamilton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamilton is defended easily by Koch.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koch wants it to stay on the feet.
Eric Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hamilton.
Koch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamilton.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koch scores with a head kick.
Koch has closed the distance and engaged Hamilton in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hamilton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Nice elbow from Koch.
It looks like Ryan Hamilton has been cut.
Hamilton tries to work over Koch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch misses with an elbow over the top.
Koch stops a takedown attempt from Hamilton.
Koch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Koch scores with a knee to the head.
Hamilton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hamilton trying to stall but Koch improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koch.
Hamilton is rocked!
Koch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hamilton is still on wobbly legs! Can Koch finish him?
Koch lands a nice elbow.
Koch has Hamilton pushed against the cage.
Hamilton wants to take the fight to the mat but Koch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hamilton looks gassed!
Koch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Koch dips a shoulder and cracks Hamilton with a mighty uppercut! Hamilton falls back against the cage and Koch unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hamilton is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Koch screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Koch!
A victorious Eric Koch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mac Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sisi Taille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Danzig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sisi Taille!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danzig manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Taille on his heels. He'll look to pass Taille's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Taille keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Danzig looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taille is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danzig defends well.
Danzig passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Taille's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taille manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Taille slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taille is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danzig wants to pass the guard but Taille is keeping the position.
Danzig trying to control but Taille is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taille is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danzig trying to control the position from guard on top but Taille is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taille manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taille working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Taille looking to land elbow strikes but Danzig uses the position to regain half guard.
Danzig gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taille passes Danzig's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Danzig wants to get back to his feet.
Danzig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taille looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taille connects with a nice short shot to Danzig's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taille is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danzig pushes Taille off looking to stand but Taille dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taille sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Danzig defending well though.
Taille is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Danzig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taille.
Taille seems to be looking for submissions.
Taille is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taille is looking to take a break and control but Danzig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taille is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Danzig doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taille.
Danzig tries to kick Taille off but Taille keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taille is working for a submission of some sort.
Taille lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisi Taille dominated that round.
That's time! Danzig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Danzig blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Danzig misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Danzig.
Danzig trying to control the action but Taille is working from the bottom.
Danzig tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Taille avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Danzig.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taille sneaks back into half guard.
Taille looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taille is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danzig pulls his head out easily.
Taille actively working from the bottom here.
Taille looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Danzig content to control rather than advance.
Danzig wants to take a breather but Taille is having none of it.
Danzig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taille defending well though.
Danzig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taille keeps working.
Taille flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taille flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Taille has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taille moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taille looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Danzig has picked Taille up and slammed him! Taille can't keep hold of the triangle and Danzig manages to pass to side control!
Danzig has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Taille!
Danzig misses with a head shot.
Danzig is trying to control here but Taille has managed to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danzig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taille flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Danzig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Danzig moves nicely into side control.
Danzig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taille on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taille is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Danzig off and has taken his back!
Danzig is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Taille tries to keep control of the position but Danzig is staying busy.
Danzig is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Danzig trying to control the hands but Taille breaks the grip.
Taille is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Danzig has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Taille has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Danzig taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Taille doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sisi Taille!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andres Katipunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andres Katipunan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Katipunan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Shields!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields lands a nice leg kick that just misses Katipunan's sensitive parts.
Katipunan misses with a low kick as Shields jumps back.
Katipunan throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Katipunan.
Shields manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Katipunan on his heels. He'll look to pass Katipunan's guard now, I'm sure.
Shields postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Katipunan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Katipunan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katipunan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shields defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katipunan keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shields landing with the ground and pound.
Katipunan working for a triangle but Shields defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shields is working Katipunan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Katipunan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shields is aware though and is defending well.
Katipunan is breathing heavily.
Shields working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shields chips away with some ground and pound.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shields not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Katipunan can't keep his opponent in guard - Shields advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shields keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields moves nicely into side control.
Shields lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Katipunan down.
Katipunan is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields cracks Katipunan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Katipunan is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katipunan taking a bit of punishment here - Shields scoring with strikes.
Shields working the ground and pound from side control.
Shields working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shields lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Katipunan down.
Shields lands an elbow.
Katipunan is rocked!
Shields lands a strong strike to the head of Katipunan. That's dazed him! Shields looking to finish here. Katipunan is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Shields lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Shields!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Benard (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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180 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anzor Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Benard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown but Benard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greene fails with the takedown.
Benard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Benard. No joy for Greene on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzor Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benard sprawls well. Benard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
Benard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greene sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greene swivels and escapes.
Greene closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benard circles away.
Benard shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Benard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greene sprawls well. Greene wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benard gets slowly back to his feet.
Greene shoots in for a double leg but Benard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greene scores with a hook to the body. Benard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greene but Greene pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greene shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Benard looks gassed!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Greene with the ground and pound but Benard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Greene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greene wanted to stand there but Benard had control of the position.
Greene with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greene throws an elbow that misses. Benard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greene's guard. Nice move by Benard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene seems keen to control Benard's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene is trying to control the position but Benard postures up.
Greene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benard on the ground.
Greene wants to get back to his feet but Benard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Greene is looking to sweep but instead, Benard has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene has hold of Benard's hands but Benard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greene keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Greene is looking to escape.
Greene is trying to get back to full guard.
Greene regains full guard. Nicely done.
Benard throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benard is controlling him.
Greene on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greene tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Greene wants to hit a switch here but Benard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Greene there!
Benard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Greene's face.
Benard landing shots from mount.
Benard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Greene's face.
Benard avoids the attempt from Greene to control.
Benard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene is working to get back to half guard.
Benard unloading with bombs!
Benard looking to secure an arm triangle but Greene defends it well.
Greene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Benard.
Greene is trying desperately to improve position.
Benard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Greene is desperately trying to improve his position but Benard has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Greene swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Greene is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Benard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benard dominating with strikes here.
Benard is working for a guillotine from mount but Greene frees his head quite easily.
Greene wants to control but Benard is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Benard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Benard.
Benard shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greene tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benard swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Benard. No joy for Greene on that attempt.
Benard shoots in looking for a takedown but Greene manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greene throws a right hand that Benard ducks under and follows up with a left that Benard also avoids with ease.
Michael Benard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Greene shoots in and drives through. Benard sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzor Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greene throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greene is in Benard's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greene wants to stand and escape but instead Benard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benard wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Greene working a defensive guard here.
Michael Benard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benard wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Benard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greene is trying to keep Benard in close.
Greene is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Benard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benard shoots in and drives through. Greene sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a series of strikes that have Benard backpedaling.
Greene fails with the takedown.
Benard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Greene manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greene closes the distance and clinches up with Benard, looking for a takedown. Greene pushes Benard against the cage but Benard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greene misses with the combination.
Greene dives in and grabs Benard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benard pushes down on Greene's head and hops out.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
Anzor Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benard is pushing down on Greene's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greene is fighting to maintain full guard but Benard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking for a sweep. Benard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benard moves nicely into side control.
Benard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Greene is looking to reverse the position.
Greene takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Greene is trying to control Benard's posture but Benard avoids it.
Greene stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Greene is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Benard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene wants to control but Benard postures up.
Greene takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Greene throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Greene is trying to buck Benard off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Benard keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benard lands a few punches from side control.
Greene is looking to reverse the position.
Benard tries for a kimura but Greene is defending well.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Benard keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Benard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Greene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Greene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greene tries to avoid it but Benard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greene to the ground. Greene escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Greene.
Greene shoots in but no luck this time.
Benard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Greene shoots in for a double leg but Benard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzor Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greene's waist but Greene gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benard off to one side.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greene tries to bum rush Benard with a series of wild strikes but Benard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benard somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene leaves Benard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Benard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benard shoots in but no luck this time.
Benard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Greene with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greene throws a strike but Benard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Benard throwing strikes from guard but Greene blocks nicely.
Anzor Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benard is aware though and is defending well.
Benard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benard being controlled here momentarily.
Benard trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene is looking to stand up but Benard isn't so interested in that idea.
Greene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benard cracks Greene with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benard prevents Greene from getting back to his feet.
Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greene controls Benard momentarily but Benard frees himself.
Benard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greene wants to stand up but Benard is controlling him.
Benard works over Greene with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greene wants to stand up but Benard is controlling him.
Greene wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Benard stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anzor Greene just wasn't active enough.
Greene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benard doesn't seem bothered though.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Benard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benard has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Benard shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greene stalks Benard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benard's face. Benard staggers backwards, shaken.
Benard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Michael Benard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anzor Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Benard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misicavi Bebster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Misicavi Bebster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bebster avoids it really well and circles away.
Bebster throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Bebster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bebster somewhat.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Bebster fails to land with a series of punches.
Bebster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
A punch combination from Bebster misses.
Bebster works over Martin's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Bebster does no damage.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Bebster feints a jab promting Martin to slip. Bebster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Martin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bebster swinging wildly here.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bebster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Bebster lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Bebster.
Misicavi Bebster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bebster looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
Bebster throws a combination. Martin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bebster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bebster has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Bebster stalling in the clinch.
Bebster misses with a body punch.
Martin wants to break free but Bebster has control.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martin blocks a body shot from Bebster.
Martin tries to score a body lock takedown but Bebster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bebster breaks from the clinch.
Bebster throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bebster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Bebster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bebster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bebster gets slowly back to his feet.
Bebster shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Bebster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bebster as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Bebster as Martin shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bebster misses with a few strikes there.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bebster.
Bebster is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Bebster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bebster sprawls well. Bebster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bebster. No joy for Martin on that attempt.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Bebster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin moves out of range of the body kick from Bebster.
Nice sprawl there from Bebster as Martin shoots in.
Bebster closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.
Bebster taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bebster tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Bebster back against the cage.
Martin wants to get back to striking at distance but Bebster won't allow it.
Bebster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bebster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martin.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bebster after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bebster tries to break the clinch but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bebster.
Bebster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martin can't get the takedown.
Bebster misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bebster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
Bebster is trying to break the clinch but Martin is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bebster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martin.
Bebster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bebster wants to break free but Martin has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misicavi Bebster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bebster shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bebster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bebster feints and as Martin raises his hands in defense, Bebster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bebster off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Henry Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bebster as he avoids it easily.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bebster.
Bebster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bebster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Bebster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bebster tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Bebster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebster misses with a low kick.
Bebster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henry Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misicavi Bebster.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Bebster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bebster somewhat.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bebster tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bebster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bebster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Bebster.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Bebster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bebster's guard now.
Martin won't allow Bebster to get back to his feet.
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!
Bebster keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Bebster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bebster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bebster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bebster misses with a wild combination.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bebster swivels and escapes.
Bebster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebster throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Bebster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bebster tries to work over Martin's front leg with a kick but Martin checks it.
Martin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bebster tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Martin lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bebster's head.
Martin controls the position.
Martin avoiding Bebster 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebster is trying to stand back up.
Martin lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Martin lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bebster's head.
Martin is punishing Bebster with some ground and pound.
Martin trying to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Martin scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Martin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Martin closes the distance and clinches up with Bebster, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes Bebster against the cage but Bebster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bebster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bebster misses with a few strikes there.
Martin stuffs the takedown.
Bebster misses with a body kick.
Misicavi Bebster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bebster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bebster off to one side.
Martin tries for a takedown but Bebster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bebster throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Bebster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bebster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martin back to the cage. Bebster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bebster tries a low kick but Martin avoids it.
Martin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bebster checks it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Bebster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Bebster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebster throws a combination. Martin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bebster throws a combination that misses
and Martin counters with a single leg into guard. Bebster didn't expect that.
Martin wants to control from the top but Bebster keeps moving.
Bebster wants to stand up but Martin is controlling him.
Martin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bebster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bebster wants to get back to his feet but Martin passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin wants to free his trapped foot but Bebster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bebster defending well though.
Martin working the head and body with strikes.
Bebster tries to kick Martin off but Martin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martin content to control rather than advance.
Bebster has hold of Martin's hands but Martin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bebster is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
Bebster wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Martin seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebster is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bebster avoid being mounted?
Martin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Martin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Martin controlling the position easily from mount.
Bebster throwing hammer fists to the chest of Martin. What's that going to do exactly?
Martin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bebster taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to control but Bebster wriggling away.
Martin landing strikes from the mount and Bebster is in trouble!
Martin trying to control but Bebster is having none of it.
Martin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bebster hang on?
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!
Martin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Martin wants to control the pace but Bebster is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bebster throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martin 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Martin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Another Specialist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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19
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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29
169 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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, Another Specialist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Arcinas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcinas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Specialist counters with a shoot takedown. Arcinas fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Specialist tries to stand but Arcinas is controlling from the bottom.
Arcinas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Specialist should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Arcinas has tightened it up now! Specialist should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gino Arcinas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Block (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rafael Bastos enters the cage!
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27
209 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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21
222 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Block!
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, Rafael Bastos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Block looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Block wants to get back to full guard.
Block blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastos.
Block looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Block looking for subs from the bottom but Bastos mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastos prevents Block from getting the reversal.
Block in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Christian Block has been cut.
Bastos drops a big elbow. That's hurt Block! More shots from Bastos and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Bastos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gendut Babi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex has chosen Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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140 lbs
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139 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gendut Babi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Babi.
A telegraphed right hand from Babi misses the target.
Babi throws a shot to the body.
Complex misses with a looping left.
Complex missing with a left hand there. Babi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babi misses with a body shot.
Complex misses with a hook. Babi ducked under it nicely.
Babi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Complex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babi throws a combination that misses
and Complex counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Babi!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babi taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babi can't escape the position.
Babi is working hard here to advance position.
Complex breaks from Babi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Complex controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babi can't escape the position.
Complex with shots to the head and body - Babi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Complex landing strikes, looking to finish!
Complex lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Babi hang on?
Complex lands a heavy elbow.
Babi tries to reverse the position but Complex maintains control.
Complex scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Babi?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex controlling the position easily from mount.
Babi is desperately trying to improve his position but Complex has a good base and remains in mount.
Complex trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babi is desperately trying to improve his position but Complex has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Babi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Complex lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Complex punishing his opponent with strikes.
Complex lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Babi hang on?
Complex controlling his opponent.
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!
Complex looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Complex trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Babi is bucking up trying to escape but Complex cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Complex punishing his opponent with strikes.
Complex landing strikes, looking to finish!
Babi is in a horrible position here. Complex smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Complex cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Complex trying to control but Babi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Complex dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Complex lands a nice shot to the body.
Complex connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Complex slips a straight right by Babi.
Babi throws a hook but Complex avoids it easily.
Complex connects with a single shot there.
Complex comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Complex fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Complex looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Complex scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Complex seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babi actively working from the bottom here.
Babi wants to get back to full guard but Complex has passed into side control.
Babi is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Babi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Babi some visible discomfort.
Babi tries to bench press Complex off him but Complex keeps the position.
Complex wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babi keeps working.
Complex cracks Babi with a big elbow.
Babi is looking for a sweep.
Babi is not content to let Complex control the position.
Complex lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Babi tries to improve position but can't.
Complex trying to control the position but Babi is working away.
Complex lands a few punches from side control.
Complex lands a few punches from side control.
Complex working the ground and pound from side control.
Complex creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Complex gets to mount! Babi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Babi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babi is desperately trying to improve his position but Complex has a good base and remains in mount.
Napoleon Complex has got the better of the ground game so far.
Complex lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Complex with good strikes from the mount here!
Babi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Complex with good strikes from the mount here!
Babi is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Complex postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Babi looks a forlorn figure.
Complex putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Complex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Babi misses.
A jab from Babi misses.
Babi scores with a nice head shot.
Babi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Babi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Babi swings widly with a right hand
and Babi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Complex feints a jab promting Babi to slip. Complex then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Babi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Babi is rocked!
Complex pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Complex thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Babi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babi moves out of range as Complex strikes.
Complex dodges the punch combination from Babi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Complex misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Babi misses.
Complex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babi throws an overhand right that lands on Complex's shoulder, as Complex tries to avoid the shot.
Babi connects with a body shot.
Babi misses with a takedown attempt - Complex sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Babi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babi looks to land a right hand but Complex moved out of range.
Complex closes the distance and clinches up with Babi, looking for a takedown. Complex pushes Babi against the cage but Babi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gendut Babi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Complex misses with a straight right.
Complex waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babi.
Babi has his takedown stuffed
and Complex counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babi thinking.
Babi has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gendut Babi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Complex scores with the left hand. Babi knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Complex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babi missing with a left hand there. Complex was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babi shoots in looking for a takedown but Complex manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Babi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Complex avoids the body shot from Babi.
A jab from Babi misses.
Complex takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Babi lands a nice hook to Complex's body. Complex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Complex with a hook.
Complex ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Babi moves out of range as Complex strikes.
A slow jab from Babi misses its intended target.
Napoleon Complex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Complex misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Babi.
Babi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Babi misses with a hook. Complex ducked under it nicely.
Complex misses with a looping right.
Complex throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Complex moves away from the strike by Babi.
Complex throws a jab but it's blocked by Babi.
Complex scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babi doesn't seem bothered though.
Babi throws a body punch but Complex moves out of range.
Complex throws a lazy right hand but Babi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Complex throws out a loose jab but Babi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Complex.
Babi slips a jab from Complex.
Complex misses with a straight left.
Babi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Complex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Babi misses.
Babi looks to score with a jab to the body but Complex is just out of range.
Complex throws an overhand right that lands on Babi's shoulder, as Babi tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Complex throws an overhand right that lands on Babi's shoulder, as Babi tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Complex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Complex.
Sloppy strikes from Babi. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Complex really 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.
Complex sizes up Babi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Babi lands a slapping body shot.
Babi walks into a straight right hand from Complex.
Complex defending well as Babi loads up on a big left hand.
Babi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babi throws an overhand right that lands on Complex's shoulder, as Complex tries to avoid the shot.
Babi throws an overhand right that lands on Complex's shoulder, as Complex tries to avoid the shot.
Babi tries for a takedown but Complex circles away easily
and Complex counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babi thinking.
Babi avoids the body shot from Complex.
Babi scores with a hook.
Complex lands a nice looking body shot.
Babi slips under a jab from Complex.
Babi lands the left hand.
Babi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex slips under a jab.
Babi fails with a takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Complex scores with a body shot.
Babi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babi. Complex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Complex fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Babi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Complex thuds a left hand into Babi's body.
Babi throws a right and a left that Complex avoids nicely.
Complex takes one on the button.
Complex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babi thuds a left hand into Complex's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex misses with a double jab.
Babi ducks under a wild hook from Complex.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babi shoots in for a double leg but Complex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gendut Babi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complex connects with a single shot there.
Complex with a nice cross.
Babi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Complex lands a glancing blow to the side of Babi's head.
Complex scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babi in his tracks.
Oh Babi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Complex fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Complex uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babi.
A telegraphed right hand from Babi misses the target.
Complex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babi.
Complex scores with a sloppy right hand. Babi should have avoided that one.
Babi moves forwards but Complex connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Complex jabs at Babi's body.
Nice defenses there by Babi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex blocks a jab.
Complex is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Babi like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Babi from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Napoleon Complex! Napoleon Complex retains his bantamweight title!
Napoleon Complex decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryson Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flex Nuisance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Bully by Shinedown. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nuisance's choice of entrance music: High Hopes by Frank Sinatra. Flex Nuisance has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryson Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flex Nuisance!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuisance lands with a hook. Khan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nuisance with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nuisance blocks a head kick by Khan.
Nice defenses there by Nuisance.
Nuisance gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Khan.
Nuisance with a hook.
It looks like Bryson Khan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan is looking to clinch but Nuisance is avoiding it.
Nuisance dodges the punch combination from Khan.
Khan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nuisance scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nuisance moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuisance is just out of range.
Nuisance has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.
Khan wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuisance won't allow it.
Khan stalling in the clinch but Nuisance improves position.
Nuisance works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Khan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuisance postures up in Khan's guard and throws a big left but Khan blocks it.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Nuisance from controlling successfully.
Nuisance landing some decent shots from guard.
Khan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuisance is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuisance wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuisance is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Nuisance from controlling successfully.
Khan wants to sweep here but Nuisance controlling him for the moment.
Nuisance content to stall in guard here.
Khan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nuisance with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khan is trying to control the position but Nuisance postures up.
Nuisance trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuisance lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuisance trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan working a defensive guard here.
Nuisance wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Khan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khan 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nuisance controls the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nuisance digs a good body shot into Khan's ribs.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nuisance to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Nuisance scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Nuisance scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nuisance.
Nuisance digs a good body shot into Khan's ribs.
Nuisance closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nuisance's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Nuisance.
Still in the clinch, Nuisance scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nuisance content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nuisance softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nuisance stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nuisance lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuisance is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flex Nuisance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryson Khan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nuisance has managed to clinch.
Nuisance dodges an elbow strike from Khan.
A body shot lands from Nuisance.
Khan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nuisance lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nuisance is defending well.
Khan is trying to push Nuisance away but Nuisance has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nuisance stalling.
Nuisance lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
A short right from Nuisance on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nuisance's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nuisance drops Khan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Khan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Khan is rocked!
Nuisance has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuisance breaks the clinch.
Nuisance clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nuisance has picked Khan up - he's going for a ride! Nuisance dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nuisance looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nuisance winds up and cracks Khan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khan wants to improve his position but Nuisance is controlling well.
Nuisance scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Khan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuisance lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Khan! More strikes land and this one is all over! Nuisance jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flex Nuisance!
A pretty intense looking Flex Nuisance took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Macmillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macmillan has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Macmillan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
Henderson jabs Macmillan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Macmillan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.
Macmillan misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Macmillan walks into a straight right hand from Henderson.
Henderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Macmillan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Henderson clinches up with Macmillan and pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson stalling.
Macmillan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Macmillan.
Macmillan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henderson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Henderson.
A short right from Henderson.
Macmillan tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Henderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henderson lands an uppercut.
Macmillan is rocked!
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Macmillan is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Dan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macmillan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henderson connects with a combination that backs up Macmillan into the cage. Henderson lands a flurry of punches that gets past Macmillan's guard. Macmillan is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Henderson bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Henderson!
Dan Henderson retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Dan Henderson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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