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Bellum 42: John Vs Dunn PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curt Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Nova Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warburton's entrance music is Manowar Die For Metal. A fine choice. Nova Terra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Super Duper Love. This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Curt Warburton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Nova Terra!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova Terra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Warburton.
Nova Terra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Warburton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Warburton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nova Terra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warburton misses with a takedown
and Nova Terra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warburton shoots in and gets a takedown into Nova Terra's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nova Terra holds on and takes a little breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warburton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nova Terra is trying to keep Warburton in close.
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Nova Terra has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton throws a big elbow that misses.
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Nova Terra blocks nicely.
Warburton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nova Terra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warburton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nova Terra is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warburton, into his guard.
Nova Terra advances position into side control!
Warburton is pushing Nova Terra's head away, looking to escape. Nova Terra manages to hold on to the position though.
Warburton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Warburton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nova Terra is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova Terra works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Warburton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warburton tries to get out of the position.
Warburton is trying to get back to his feet.
Warburton is breathing heavily.
Nova Terra trying to control the action but Warburton is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nova Terra tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nova Terra has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nova Terra looking to finish Warburton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Warburton!
Nova Terra with shots to the head and body - Warburton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Warburton tries to buck Nova Terra off but he can't manage it.
Warburton 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Nova Terra tries to control but Warburton wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nova Terra lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Warburton hang on?
Warburton wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nova Terra landing punches.
Nova Terra trying to control but Warburton is having none of it.
Warburton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nova Terra controlling from mount.
Warburton's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nova Terra landing strikes from the mount and Warburton is in trouble!
Warburton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova Terra with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warburton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nova Terra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nova Terra working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nova Terra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Warburton's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nova Terra scoring with strikes but Warburton is staying in there.
Nova Terra tries to control but Warburton wriggling away.
Nova Terra content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Nova Terra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nova Terra misses with a body shot.
Nova Terra digs a good body shot into Warburton's ribs.
Warburton shoots and misses
and Nova Terra counters with a left to the body.
Warburton scores a takedown into full mount!
Warburton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nova Terra is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nova Terra just holding on.
Nova Terra wants to hold on but Warburton pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova Terra in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Warburton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nova Terra is now in Warburton's guard. A big mistake from Warburton there, giving up the dominant position!
Nova Terra tries to free his leg and advance position but Warburton is retaining full guard.
Nova Terra decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Warburton fails with the takedown
and Nova Terra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warburton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warburton shoots for a double leg takedown but Nova Terra sprawls well. He's pushed Warburton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton misses with a takedown
and Nova Terra counters with a straight right hand.
Nova Terra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Warburton rather than just go for the knockout.
Warburton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nova Terra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Curt Warburton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nova Terra has closed the distance and engaged Warburton in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warburton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nova Terra to keep the fight standing.
Nova Terra tries to break the clinch but Warburton is controlling the position.
Warburton stalling the fight.
Warburton wants a takedown but no success here.
Nova Terra tries to break free but Warburton pushes him back against the cage.
Nova Terra is looking to break free of the clinch but Warburton has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nova Terra walks away with a smile on his face. Warburton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Warburton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nova Terra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warburton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nova Terra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Warburton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nova Terra lands a jab to Warburton's midsection.
Curt Warburton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nova Terra lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova Terra lands with a good body shot.
Ricardo Nova Terra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nova Terra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warburton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warburton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nova Terra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warburton misses with a takedown attempt
and Nova Terra counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova Terra jabs at Warburton's body.
Nova Terra digs a good hook to Warburton's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nova Terra jabs at Warburton's body.
Nova Terra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warburton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Nova Terra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Warburton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nova Terra cracks a nice hook into Warburton's ribs.
Warburton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nova Terra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nova Terra jabs Warburton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Warburton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nova Terra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nova Terra as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warburton takes one to the chin there.
Warburton is rocked!
Warburton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Warburton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Nova Terra. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova Terra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warburton at a distance.
Nova Terra throws an overhand right that drops Warburton like a sack of potatoes! Nova Terra dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Nova Terra!
After the fight, Ricardo Nova Terra was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boregone Brath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serious Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black has chosen Megadeth Public Enemy No.1 as his entrance music. Boregone Brath could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Serious Black's chin.
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28
265 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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267 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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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 - 5 - 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serious Black!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots and misses
and Brath counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brath is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brath lands with a punch from half guard.
Black is rocked!
It looks like Serious Black has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brath is working for a kimura but Black is defending it quite comfortably.
Black is still in real trouble! Can Brath finish him?
Brath scores with a big shot! Black's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Black! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boregone Brath!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Santiago (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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196 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago throws a head kick that Edwards semi-blocks.
Edwards thows a body kick. Santiago tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Santiago looks gassed!
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards throws a right and a left that Santiago avoids nicely.
Santiago throws a wild hook but Edwards just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Santiago gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Edwards raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Edwards!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fransuave Doobney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doobney kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is L_TIz# . Nero Zero will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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234 lbs
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250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fransuave Doobney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Zero!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Doobney gets back to half guard.
Zero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doobney defends it well.
Doobney trying to control but Zero postures up.
Zero trying to control the pace.
Zero trying to control from Doobney's half guard. Doobney has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Doobney lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero trying to control the position from guard on top but Doobney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zero 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.
Doobney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Doobney has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zero has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Doobney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doobney keeps working.
Doobney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doobney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zero just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doobney looks to move to half guard but instead Zero has passed into mount! Damn!
Zero controlling from mount.
Doobney wants to hold on but Zero pushes him away.
Zero wants to control the pace but Doobney is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doobney is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zero goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Doobney turns into him and now he's in Zero's guard.
Zero keeping full guard, as Doobney tries to pass.
Zero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Zero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zero has his takedown stuffed
and Doobney counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Doobney.
Doobney trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zero is on top in guard.
Zero won't allow Doobney to sweep him here.
Doobney looking for a guillotine here but Zero defends easily.
Doobney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doobney has his foot on Zero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zero works his way back into a safe position though.
Doobney keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero looking to sit in guard and control but Doobney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doobney trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doobney trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Doobney throwing strikes but missing.
Doobney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zero on the ground.
Doobney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Doobney wants to control from the top but Zero keeps moving.
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 Fransuave Doobney.
Zero scores a takedown into full mount!
Zero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doobney is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zero wants to control the pace but Doobney is squirming around nicely.
Doobney tries to hold on but Zero postures up.
Doobney has given up his back here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero looking to break Doobney's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Doobney remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zero will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Zero wants to control the position but Doobney frees himself and scrambles - Zero manages to regain control in side control.
Zero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doobney wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doobney tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nero Zero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doobney.
Zero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doobney circles away.
Zero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zero shoots and misses
and Doobney counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fransuave Doobney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nero Zero.
Doobney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doobney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doobney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zero is concentrating on defense, preventing Doobney from advancing position.
Doobney wants to take a breather but Zero is having none of it.
Zero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doobney pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doobney working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zero's thigh. Zero counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zero is working an open guard so Doobney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Doobney shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Doobney looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Doobney is looking to take a break and control but Zero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doobney with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fransuave Doobney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zero keeping moving, preventing Doobney from controlling successfully.
Doobney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fransuave Doobney has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Doobney tries to clinch up.
Doobney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zero avoids it really well and circles away.
Doobney looks for a takedown but Zero sprawls well.
Fransuave Doobney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doobney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Doobney counters with a takedown into side control.
Doobney misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doobney off and has taken his back!
Doobney is really stuck here.
Zero is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero not allowing Doobney to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero tries to get the hooks in deep but Doobney pushed the leg off.
Zero has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Doobney is in real trouble here. Zero gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Doobney is tapping out! Zero wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nero Zero!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Facada Nobuxo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Gladys Knight - Midnight train to Georgia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Facada Nobuxo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobuxo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nobuxo fails with the takedown
and Jefferson counters by clinching up.
Nobuxo is trying to drag Jefferson to the mat but Jefferson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michael Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Facada Nobuxo.
Nobuxo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nobuxo misses with a takedown attempt
and Jefferson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nobuxo misses with a takedown attempt
and Jefferson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nobuxo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jefferson - just one landing.
Nobuxo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nobuxo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nobuxo with a poor takedown
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson instigates a clinch.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson with a nice cross.
Nobuxo misses with a takedown
and Jefferson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nobuxo tries for a takedown but Jefferson circles away easily
and Jefferson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson connects with a right hand. Nobuxo shakes it off.
A punch combination from Jefferson misses.
Michael Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jefferson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson lands with a left to the head.
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jefferson connects with a right hand. Nobuxo shakes it off.
Nobuxo misses with a takedown attempt
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
A combination from Jefferson does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nobuxo fails with the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nobuxo tries for a takedown but Jefferson circles away easily
and Jefferson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nobuxo shoots and misses
and Jefferson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jefferson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nobuxo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Jefferson.
It looks like Facada Nobuxo has been cut.
Jefferson has hold of one of Nobuxo's legs. Nobuxo is fighting the takedown attempt but Jefferson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jefferson with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jefferson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jefferson throwing strikes but missing.
Jefferson trying to control but Nobuxo is working from the bottom.
Jefferson is working Nobuxo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jefferson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nobuxo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nobuxo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nobuxo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jefferson stands up over Nobuxo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jefferson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nobuxo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jefferson has managed to get both his arms back between Nobuxo's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jefferson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Facada Nobuxo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nobuxo has his takedown stuffed
and Jefferson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Facada Nobuxo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nobuxo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nobuxo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jefferson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nobuxo backwards.
Jefferson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nobuxo is rocked!
Jefferson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jefferson connects with a nice short shot to Nobuxo's temple.
Jefferson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobuxo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jefferson.
Nice strikes from Jefferson there.
Jefferson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nobuxo trying to control here.
Jefferson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Jefferson.
Ground and pound from Jefferson.
Jefferson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nobuxo is still in real trouble! Can Jefferson finish him?
Jefferson is trying to control. Nobuxo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Jefferson there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jefferson is looking to advance position but Nobuxo won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson works his way into side control.
Nobuxo seems to have recovered his senses.
Jefferson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jefferson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jefferson working the ground and pound.
Jefferson misses with the ground and pound.
Jefferson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nobuxo down.
Jefferson cracks Nobuxo with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jefferson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Nobuxo is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jefferson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jefferson!
A very excited looking Michael Jefferson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard's entrance music is superman theme. A fine choice. John Bone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
258 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Bone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Howard jabs at Bone's body.
Howard tries to clinch but Bone moves out of range.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bone moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Howard.
It looks like John Bone has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bone throws an elbow but misses.
Howard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bone looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard presses Bone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Howard slowing the pace effectively.
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Bone thows a body shot but no joy.
Howard has Bone up against the cage in a clinch.
Howard lands a body shot.
Howard leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard lands a shot to the body.
Howard scores a nice knee to the body.
Howard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Howard pushes Bone up against the cage in a clinch.
Howard landing knees to the body.
Howard lands a knee to the body.
Howard has hold of one of Bone's legs. Bone is fighting the takedown attempt but Howard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Howard cracks Bone with a solid left hand.
Bone can't keep his opponent in guard - Howard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Howard winds up and cracks Bone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bone has hold of Howard's hands but Howard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Howard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bone defend it? Howard steps over the head and cranks it - Bone is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Howard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dwight Howard!
Dwight Howard gave a mention to KINGDOM in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skyy John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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271 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
6 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
Dunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John has managed to clinch.
John landing knees to the head.
It looks like Alex Dunn has been cut.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
John keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunn's efforts to push away.
Dunn can't break the clinch.
Dunn letting John take a breather here.
Dunn working hard to break the clinch.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dunn blocks it with crossed arms.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
John has Dunn pressed against the cage.
Dunn tries to break the clinch but John is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn is trying to force a seperation but John has the dominant position.
John tries a knee to the head but Dunn blocks it.
Knees to the body from John.
Dunn looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John misses with a knee strike.
John looking to throw knees to the head but Dunn is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but John has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from John.
John keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunn's efforts to push away.
John lands an elbow that stopped Dunn in his tracks for a moment.
John looking to throw knees to the head but Dunn is blocking nicely.
John's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
John misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
John's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dunn is looking to break free of the clinch but John has double underhooks.
John tries a knee to the head but Dunn blocks it.
John lands a knee to the body.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
John slows down the pace here.
Dunn takes a knee to the side of the body.
John dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John looking to throw knees to the head but Dunn is blocking nicely.
John misses with a knee to the head.
John is stalling here.
John keeps control of Dunn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
John misses with a knee strike.
John misses with a knee strike.
John prevents Dunn from breaking the clinch.
John tries a knee to the head but Dunn blocks it.
John looking to throw knees to the head but Dunn is blocking nicely.
Dunn is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from John.
Dunn takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dunn up against the cage.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by John.
Dunn is trying to push John away but John has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
John misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from John.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
John drops Dunn with a big knee straight up the middle! Dunn is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Dunn is rocked!
BAM! John delivers a spinning backfist that drops Dunn like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Skyy John!
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