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Bellum 36: Houle Vs Cohen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corvus Row (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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201 lbs
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Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Jenkins!
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, Corvus Row!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Row tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Row sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Row moves to clinch but Jenkins breaks away
and Jenkins counters with a three punch combo that has Row backing up. Row nods at Jenkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Jenkins looks for a takedown but Row sprawls well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Row enables Jenkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Row manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Row not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Row escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jenkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Row pulls Jenkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Jenkins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Row keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
Jenkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jenkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're going to have a standup here because Bubba Jenkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Row tries to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Row manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jenkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Bubba Jenkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Row pinned against the cage. Row gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Row.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Row.
Row swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corvus Row seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Row manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jenkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Row is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Row closes the distance but Jenkins moves to the side
and Jenkins counters with a three punch combo that has Row backing up. Row nods at Jenkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Jenkins gets a double leg takedown into Row's guard.
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Row is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bubba Jenkins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Row wants to clinch.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Row is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jenkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Row keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Row.
Jenkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Row on his heels. He'll look to pass Row's guard now, I'm sure.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Row is keeping the position.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Row wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
Jenkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bubba Jenkins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Row tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away
and Row takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Row looks to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a three punch combo that has Row backing up. Row nods at Jenkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Row closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Row looking to control.
Jenkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Row thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jenkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jenkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Row's guard.
Jenkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Row on the ground.
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!
Well, if Jenkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jenkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Jenkins there.
Jenkins content to control rather than advance.
Jenkins winds up and cracks Row with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jenkins in particular looking to stall.
Row tries to roll over but Jenkins keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins stalling.
Jenkins lands strikes from half guard.
Jenkins drops an elbow to the side of Row's head.
Jenkins stalling.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but Row dodges it nicely.
Jenkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bubba Jenkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Row will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Row wants to clinch.
Row lands a nice looking body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Row tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Row to the ground. Row escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jenkins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Row tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Row fights it but they end up in guard.
Jenkins is stalling in the full guard.
Jenkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Row is trying to control the position but Jenkins postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bubba Jenkins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Jenkins with that takedown attempt.
Jenkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Row can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Row.
Row closes the distance but Jenkins moves to the side
and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Row won't allow Jenkins to pass to mount.
Jenkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jenkins throwing shots but Row is blocking nicely.
Jenkins is looking to advance position but Row won't allow it.
Jenkins trying to control the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Bubba Jenkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Row tries to clinch up
and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Row looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Jenkins is stalling in the full guard.
Bubba Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Row is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Row takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Row being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bubba Jenkins.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Row as he jumps to the side.
Row doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins dives in and grabs Row's left leg, looking for a takedown. Row pushes down on Jenkins's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jenkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Row tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jenkins is in Row's guard.
Jenkinsis looking to pass into half guard but Row pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Row is in guard.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but Row is having none of it.
Jenkins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bubba Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Jenkins content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Row struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Row is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Corvus Row has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mantis Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Bishop told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mantis Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Bishop!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce misses with the combination.
Bishop looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bishop!
Pierce blocks a jab.
Pierce is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Mantis Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierce looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pierce throws a push kick but Bishop slaps the foot to one side.
Pierce moves into the clinch.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bishop throws an elbow but misses.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but Pierce blocks with his arms.
Pierce is trying to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling him.
Pierce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bishop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pierce avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Bishop has had enough of the clinch but Pierce keeps him there for the moment.
Pierce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pierce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pierce shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pierce not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pierce seems to be working for a kimura but Bishop defends the submission attempt.
Pierce has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bishop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierce throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Pierce lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bishop doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pierce.
Pierce has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Bishop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pierce cracks Bishop with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bishop defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pierce.
Pierce looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce looking to finish Bishop with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bishop!
Pierce looking to finish Bishop with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bishop!
Pierce misses with a head shot.
Pierce connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pierce looking to isolate an arm here. Bishop doesn't see it coming and as Pierce extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Pierce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mantis Pierce!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colby Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Tribbiani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colby Smith!
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, Joey Tribbiani!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tribbiani moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tribbiani circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with the combination.
Tribbiani moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith wants to break free but Tribbiani has control.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Tribbiani slowing the pace effectively.
Tribbiani keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Tribbiani is controlling the position.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tribbiani fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Tribbiani persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tribbiani tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Tribbiani sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribbiani throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard.
Smith pushes Tribbiani off and scrambles back to his feet.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribbiani dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Tribbiani's head and hops out.
Tribbiani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tribbiani somewhat.
Tribbiani fails to land the takedown.
Colby Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Tribbiani.
Tribbiani is looking to clinch.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tribbiani backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Tribbiani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Tribbiani has a takedown stuffed.
Tribbiani tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith works over Tribbiani's head and body with a nice combination.
Tribbiani looks gassed!
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a combination. Tribbiani tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Colby Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tribbiani.
Smith throws a right and a left that Tribbiani avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tribbiani.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Tribbiani throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tribbiani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tribbiani if he has to take too many more of those.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tribbiani.
Colby Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribbiani shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tribbiani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith throws a low kick but Tribbiani moves out of range easily.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith lands a left and a right that send Tribbiani crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tribbiani is rocked!
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!
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tribbiani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tribbiani.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Tribbiani has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tribbiani pulls guard effortlessly.
Tribbiani keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tribbiani can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tribbiani isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Tribbiani on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Smith landing a few strikes.
Tribbiani is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribbiani looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
Smith trying to control but Tribbiani is having none of it.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tribbiani?
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribbiani in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tribbiani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Tribbiani is trying to escape the mount.
Tribbiani is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tribbiani is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Tribbiani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Tribbiani but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Smith lands a big elbow - Tribbiani is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Tribbiani is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Colby Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coco Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Teardrop. James Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Coco Martin's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Anderson!
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, Coco Martin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin dives in and scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Martin trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses.
Martin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Anderson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Martin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Anderson pulls down on the head and he's put Martin to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Anderson!
After the big win, James Anderson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boregone Brath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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250 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boregone Brath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Zero!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brath counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brath is sitting in close to Zero's body. Zero has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Brath is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Brath is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nero Zero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grant Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Grant Bryant has been cut.
Bob throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bob misses with a double jab
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryant misses with a hook
enabling Bob to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob lands a glancing blow to the side of Bryant's head.
Billy Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob cracks Bryant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bob connects with a crisp jab.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Bob counters with a left and a right that stings Bryant.
Good shot there by Bob.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob lands a jab to the head.
Bryant is rocked!
Bob rushes Bryant with punches - Bryant moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Bryant goes down! Bob follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bob!
After the big win, Billy Bob made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Gilop® and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcomn Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hetfield is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by seek & destroy. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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181 lbs
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176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcomn Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hetfield throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Hetfield throws a head kick that misses.
Brown throws a jab when Hetfield was well out of range.
Hetfield throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Hetfield is looking to clinch.
James Hetfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses the jab.
Hetfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hetfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Hetfield's head.
Hetfield swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hetfield.
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Hetfield's guard.
Hetfield keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hetfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hetfield keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Hetfield wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hetfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hetfield's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Hetfield has wrist control.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Hetfield has wrist control.
Brown stands and throws Hetfield's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown tries for a kimura but Hetfield is defending well.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hetfield parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hetfield to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has an Americana. Hetfield didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Brown is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Brown hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Malcomn Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armondo Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez has chosen LOSTPROPHETS - Wake Up (Make A Move) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Armondo Rodriguez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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196 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Axel Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Armondo Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez throws a combination. Edwards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Axel Edwards has been cut.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Edwards.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination. Edwards sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rodriguez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodriguez rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Rodriguez.
Edwards is rocked!
Edwards looks to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards darts in trying to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a left to the body.
Rodriguez connects with a superb combination that knocks Edwards out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Rodriguez before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Armondo Rodriguez!
A less than humble Armondo Rodriguez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skyy John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Skyy John has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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271 lbs
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258 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skyy John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samir Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
John takes the fight into the clinch.
John with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Samir Vasquez has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for John.
Vasquez looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
John connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vasquez's face.
John putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vasquez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
John lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John looking to throw knees to the head but Vasquez is blocking nicely.
John comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasquez takes an elbow to the temple.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasquez goes for a takedown attempt but John pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John gets a clinch.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John misses with a knee to the head.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
John slows down the pace here.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Vasquez blocks with his arms.
John misses with a knee strike.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
John is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
John utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vasquez's face.
That has opened up Samir Vasquez's cut even more.
John is pushing Vasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
John scores with a knee to the head.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John tries a knee to the head but Vasquez blocks it.
John lands an elbow inside that Vasquez shrugs off.
John taking a breather.
John tries a knee to the head but Vasquez blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John with a knee to the head.
John lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from John.
John connects with a knee to the head.
The cut above Samir Vasquez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasquez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasquez is rocked!
John lands a big knee! That's hurt Vasquez! Oh, he's all over the place! John lands another knee that sends Vasquez to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skyy John!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Houle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen comes to the cage accompanied by "Sexin' on the Dance Floor" by Cash Cash. The key to victory for Phil Cohen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Houle!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houle shoots in and bounces Cohen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Houle tries to free his leg and advance position but Cohen is retaining full guard.
Cohen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Houle on the ground.
Houle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cohen pulls Houle in close to prevent any damage.
Houle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cohen trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Phil Cohen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cohen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Houle moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen gets a clinch.
Cohen is trying to break free.
Houle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cohen's efforts to push away.
Houle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cohen wants to stand but Houle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cohen trying to control but Houle is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Houle wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phil Cohen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Houle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Houle tries for a kimura but Cohen is defending well.
Houle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cohen tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houle moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cohen is looking for a sweep.
Houle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Houle is looking to take a break and control but Cohen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen is trying to get back to half guard.
Houle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cohen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Houle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cohen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houle working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cohen turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Houle off and cradles Cohen's limp body as Houle celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Devin Houle!
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