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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Blackwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Cebulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian Blackwell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adrian Blackwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrzej Cebulak!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwell lands a big head kick that sends Cebulak to the canvas! Blackwell follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Blackwell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simeon Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Drexler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grundy comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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162 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simeon Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Drexler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grundy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grundy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drexler finds it's way round the side to connect with Grundy's head.
Drexler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grundy.
Grundy scores with a nice head shot.
Grundy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drexler.
Drexler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drexler moves in looking to clinch but Grundy pushes him off.
Drexler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drexler cracks Grundy with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy is looking to regain half guard here but Drexler keeps moving and retains side control.
Drexler controlling from side mount.
Drexler lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Drexler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grundy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drexler is trying to get an arm triangle but Grundy is defending well.
Drexler cracks Grundy with a big elbow.
The referee asks Drexler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Drexler prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to improve his position.
Grundy manages to get back to half guard.
Drexler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drexler wants to pass the guard but Grundy is defending well.
Grundy tries to get to full guard but Drexler has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Drexler in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Drexler there.
Drexler controlling the action here.
Drexler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drexler moves nicely into side control.
Drexler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grundy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grundy taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drexler advances to full mount.
Grundy is desperately trying to improve his position but Drexler has a good base and remains in mount.
Drexler looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grundy tries to hold on but Drexler postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Drexler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drexler rushes Grundy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drexler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grundy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grundy lands an elbow inside that Drexler shrugs off.
Grundy prevents the takedown attempt.
Drexler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grundy up against the cage.
Drexler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drexler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grundy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drexler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grundy throws a push kick but Drexler slaps the foot to one side.
Grundy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drexler will feel that in the morning.
Grundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drexler lands a head shot.
Drexler circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy misses with a hook
enabling Drexler to counter with a crisp jab.
Drexler moves into the clinch successfully.
Drexler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grundy has him pressed against the cage.
Grundy is trying to maintain a safe position but Drexler gets an underhook and turns Grundy into the cage.
Grundy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grundy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Drexler's face.
Drexler has Grundy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Drexler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grundy tumbling to the mat - Drexler dives into Grundy's guard.
Grundy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drexler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drexler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grundy being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drexler pushing down on Grundy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drexler slows the pace down in half guard.
Grundy tries to roll over but Drexler keeps him under control.
Drexler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Drexler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drexler drops an elbow to the side of Grundy's head.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Drexler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drexler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Drexler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grundy has hold of Drexler's hands but Drexler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drexler is working for a kimura but Grundy is defending it quite comfortably.
Drexler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drexler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drexler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grundy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Drexler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Grundy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drexler but Drexler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drexler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grundy's half guard.
Still in half guard, Drexler seems content to control.
Drexler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Drexler trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drexler is trying to work for a kimura but Grundy is defending well.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back.
Drexler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grundy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Drexler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grundy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drexler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to get back to his feet.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Drexler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drexler slips a nice elbow through Grundy's hands, connecting with Grundy's forehead.
Drexler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drexler works his way into full mount!
Jon Drexler has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drexler moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grundy has worked his arm free - good work by Grundy!
Grundy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Drexler is concentrating on defense, preventing Grundy from advancing position.
Grundy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grundy blocks the strikes from Drexler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grundy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simeon Grundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drexler manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Drexler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drexler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Drexler!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phil Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asiong Salonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Stewart has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Stewart!
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, Asiong Salonga!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart wants to clinch up but Salonga keeps it at a distance.
Salonga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stewart was covering up waiting for the punch and Salonga finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stewart working for a triangle but Salonga defends it easily.
Salonga lands a couple of digs.
Stewart pulls Salonga in close to his closed guard and prevents Salonga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salonga trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salonga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stewart striking off his back but it's not causing Salonga any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonga being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Salonga. No joy for Stewart on that attempt.
Salonga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Salonga throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stewart to regain full guard.
Stewart has momentary wrist control but Salonga slips an elbow through the middle.
Stewart is trying to keep Salonga in close.
Salonga stays in close to Stewart's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salonga trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stewart trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Asiong Salonga.
Stewart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salonga pinned against the cage. Salonga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Stewart tries to keep at a distance but Salonga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Salonga decides to pull guard.
Salonga has his feet on Stewart's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Salonga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salonga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stewart looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonga with the ground and pound but Stewart regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Salonga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stewart tries to get to full guard but Salonga has control of the leg.
Salonga is trying to control. Stewart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Salonga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stewart's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Asiong Salonga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Salonga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stewart is fending him off so far but Salonga persists. Nope, Stewart circles away and we're back to standing.
Stewart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Salonga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salonga dives in and scores a takedown into Stewart's guard.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Salonga trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salonga lands a couple of digs.
Salonga throwing strikes from guard but Stewart blocks nicely.
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!
Stewart keeping full guard, as Salonga tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Salonga is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asiong Salonga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stewart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salonga defends it nicely.
Asiong Salonga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salonga connects with a single shot there.
Salonga is looking to clinch.
Salonga misses with a takedown attempt - Stewart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salonga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stewart is trying to control but Salonga manages to pass to mount!
Salonga breaks from Stewart's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stewart regains half guard.
Salonga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonga is keen to just control but Stewart is a slippery customer.
Salonga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stewart's head.
Salonga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stewart throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Salonga seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salonga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salonga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stewart trying to control but Salonga postures up.
Stewart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is refusing to be controlled, as Salonga sits in half guard.
Salonga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stewart taking some punishment here, with Salonga in his half guard.
Salonga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salonga seems to be looking for submissions.
Stewart kicks Salonga off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salonga shoots in but Stewart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salonga shoots in looking for a takedown. Stewart tries to sprawl out of it but Salonga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stewart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phil Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asiong Salonga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart shoots in but no luck this time.
Salonga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salonga manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stewart on his heels. He'll look to pass Stewart's guard now, I'm sure.
Asiong Salonga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salonga drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stewart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salonga has Stewart in his guard.
Salonga being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Salonga keeps moving.
Salonga can't keep his opponent in guard - Stewart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Salonga tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salonga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asiong Salonga 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. This is the final round!
Stewart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salonga's waist but Salonga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stewart off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Stewart or perhaps it was just good defense by Salonga which made him look bad.
Stewart rushes Salonga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stewart missing with knees to the body.
Stewart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salonga shoots in but no luck this time.
Salonga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stewart wants to control but Salonga postures up.
Stewart is working to avoid the ground and pound but Salonga connects with a decent elbow.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard.
Salonga working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stewart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salonga happy to just control the position for now.
Salonga lands a decent elbow from side control.
Salonga stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Salonga looks to land a combination but Stewart avoids it well.
Stewart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salonga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stewart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salonga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Salonga gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stewart regains guard.
Salonga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salonga manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salonga controls Stewart momentarily but Stewart frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throwing strikes but missing.
Salonga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salonga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Salonga keeps moving.
Salonga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stewart is aware though and is defending well.
Stewart wants to stand but Salonga has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salonga trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Salonga tries to bum rush Stewart with a series of wild strikes but Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stewart instigates a clinch.
Salonga is pressed up against the cage. Stewart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salonga down to the mat. Salonga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Stewart. No joy for Salonga on that attempt.
Salonga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stewart sprawls well initially but Salonga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salonga throwing shots but Stewart is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stewart manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Phil Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asiong Salonga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salonga trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asiong Salonga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salonga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asiong Salonga!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Herdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stpehan White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stpehan White looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Herdy!
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, Stpehan White!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herdy pinned against the cage. Herdy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Herdy takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White misses with a takedown attempt
and Herdy counters with a nice double leg into side control. White won't be happy with that.
Herdy has hold of White's arm. He's looking for a kimura. White seems comfortable defending it but Herdy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! White is real pain and he's forced to tap out! White is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Herdy couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Herdy!
An out of breath Joao Herdy 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lesnar McNutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barti Fat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNutt comes to the cage accompanied by Face to the Floor. Fat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6oAFlPLGA8. Lesnar McNutt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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24
137 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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25
132 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lesnar McNutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barti Fat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNutt fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNutt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fat counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McNutt!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McNutt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fat tries to control but McNutt wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fat looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Fat connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fat landing punches.
McNutt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fat landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fat trying to control but McNutt is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNutt taking shots to the head.
Fat landing strikes from the mount and McNutt is in trouble!
Fat looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fat raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNutt working to try and regain half guard.
McNutt is bucking up trying to escape but Fat cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McNutt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fat with the ground and pound from mount.
Fat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNutt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fat.
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!
Fat content just to control the position here.
McNutt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fat on the ground.
McNutt tries to lock up and control but Fat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McNutt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McNutt is breathing heavily.
Fat looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns McNutt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fat wants to control the pace but McNutt is squirming around nicely.
Fat controlling his opponent.
Fat looking to finish McNutt with some ground and pound. This is bad for McNutt!
Fat lands with some strikes.
Fat postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McNutt looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Fat.
Fat cracks McNutt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McNutt tries to hold on but Fat postures up.
Fat lands a big elbow.
McNutt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fat is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McNutt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McNutt shrugs it off.
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.
McNutt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fat landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barti Fat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McNutt is looking to clinch but Fat is avoiding it.
Fat misses with a series of wild punches.
Fat shoots in looking for a takedown. McNutt tries to sprawl out of it but Fat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McNutt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnar McNutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNutt fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fat shoots in looking for a takedown. McNutt tries to sprawl out of it but Fat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McNutt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McNutt shoots in looking for a takedown but Fat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McNutt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNutt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McNutt moves into the clinch.
Fat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McNutt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lesnar McNutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barti Fat.
McNutt tightens his grip and picks Fat up, before dumping him to the ground. Fat manages to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fat is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McNutt frees his head nicely. Oh but Fat has switched to an armbar! McNutt is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Barti Fat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Rynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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20
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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20
145 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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, Tyson Rynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries to clinch
and Rynes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rynes managing to block the knees to the body from Daniels.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Rynes goes for a takedown attempt but Daniels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rynes swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Rynes on that attempt.
Daniels tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rynes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daniels tries to clinch but Rynes moves away
and Rynes counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rynes counters with a one-two to the body.
Daniels tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rynes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniels wants to clinch but Rynes slips to the side
enabling Rynes to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels tries to clinch but Rynes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels looks to clinch
and Rynes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daniels looks to clinch
and Rynes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniels tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rynes counters with a right hand to the body.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rynes works over Daniels's head and body with a nice combination.
Daniels is rocked!
Rynes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Rynes persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Rynes finish him?
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Rynes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels moves to clinch but Rynes breaks away
and Rynes counters by clinching up.
Rynes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daniels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Rynes uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Rynes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels seems to have recovered his senses.
Daniels is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Daniels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rynes blocks an uppercut.
Rynes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rynes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daniels pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daniels wants to clinch
and Rynes counters with a nice body shot.
Daniels tries to clinch up
and Rynes counters with a left and a right that stings Daniels.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniels wants to clinch up but Rynes keeps it at a distance.
Daniels tries to clinch
and Rynes counters with a three punch combo that has Daniels backing up. Daniels nods at Rynes to acknowledge the strikes.
Daniels wants to clinch
and Rynes counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Daniels! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Rynes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keaton Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keaton Bullard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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166 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Van Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keaton Bullard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Van Dam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Dam staying out of range there.
Van Dam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bullard's guard.
Van Dam tries to free his leg and advance position but Bullard is retaining full guard.
Bullard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Dam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bullard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Dam is one step ahead there.
Van Dam stays in close to Bullard's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Dam looking to pass the guard.
Van Dam controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Van Dam throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard dives in and grabs Van Dam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Dam pushes down on Bullard's head and hops out.
Van Dam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bullard takes the fight into the clinch.
Bullard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van Dam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bullard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Dam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bullard walks away with a smile on his face. Van Dam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Dam misses with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Dam.
Van Dam trying to control the position but Bullard is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam blocks the strikes from Bullard.
Bullard tries to buck Van Dam off but Van Dam is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Van Dam working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dam controlling the position.
Bullard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullard is not content to let Van Dam control the position.
Van Dam has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Van Dam with a couple of short strikes.
Van Dam raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bullard is rocked!
A big strike lands for Van Dam! That's really hurt Bullard and he's turned his back - Van Dam keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Van Dam jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Van Dam!
Jean Van Dam gave a mention to Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber comes to the cage accompanied by California Love. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
130 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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26
135 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Urijah Faber!
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, Kees Flodder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flodder shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Faber eats them both and turns towards Flodder to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Flodder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flodder lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Faber goes down and covers up as Flodder starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kees Flodder! Kees Flodder retains his bantamweight title!
After the big win, Kees Flodder made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 5th Round Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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