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HFC 44 Dropin' Bombs PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Nassoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Cazares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cazares has chosen Regresando Odio as his entrance music. Dino Cazares will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Decent wrestler
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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
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Nassoon!
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, Dino Cazares!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cazares with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nassoon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nassoon.
Nassoon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cazares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nassoon postures up.
Nassoon wants to stand but Cazares has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cazares controls Nassoon momentarily but Nassoon frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dino Cazares.
Nice takedown defense from Nassoon. No joy for Cazares on that attempt.
Cazares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cazares closes the distance and clinches.
Cazares is looking for a takedown.
Jerry Nassoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Cazares.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nassoon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassoon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cazares is pressing down on Nassoon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cazares is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cazares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nassoon tries to free his leg and advance position but Cazares is retaining full guard.
Nassoon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cazares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nassoon controls the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dino Cazares hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nassoon gets caught flat footed, as Cazares shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nassoon keeping moving, preventing Cazares from controlling successfully.
Cazares's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nassoon keeping moving, preventing Cazares from controlling successfully.
Nassoon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nassoon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cazares on the ground.
Nassoon is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cazares trying to control the position from guard on top but Nassoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nassoon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nassoon tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dino Cazares.
Cazares shoots in and drives through. Nassoon sprawls well.
Cazares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nassoon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cazares somewhat.
Nassoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cazares tries to hold on but Nassoon postures up.
Nassoon is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nassoon lands in his opponent's guard.
Nassoon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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!
Nassoon stands and steps away. Cazares gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cazares with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nassoon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cazares won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Nassoon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nassoon tries to clinch up but Cazares circles away and keeps his distance.
Cazares gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nassoon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nassoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cazares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cazares is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nassoon is controlling him.
Nassoon stands and steps away. Cazares gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nassoon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cazares has momentary wrist control but Nassoon slips an elbow through the middle.
Jerry Nassoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cazares is looking to stand up but Nassoon isn't so interested in that idea.
Nassoon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nassoon wants to stand but Cazares has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cazares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cazares is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon is not content to let Cazares control the position.
Nassoon taking some punishment here, with Cazares in his half guard.
Cazares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nassoon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nassoon can't keep his opponent in guard - Cazares advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cazares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nassoon keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cazares passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nassoon!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cazares wants to control the pace but Nassoon is squirming around nicely.
Cazares avoids the attempt from Nassoon to control.
Cazares controlling the pace for now.
Cazares throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cazares trying to control but Nassoon is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cazares cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cazares sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cazares lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cazares tries to control but Nassoon wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dino Cazares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cazares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cazares swats away the attempt to clinch by Nassoon.
Cazares checks a low kick from Nassoon.
Cazares shoots in and gets a takedown into Nassoon's guard.
Nassoon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cazares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nassoon is keeping the position for now.
Nassoon keeping moving, preventing Cazares from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nassoon keeping full guard, as Cazares tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassoon pulls Cazares in to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cazares tries to clinch there but Nassoon circles away.
Nassoon misses with a wild body shot.
Nassoon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nassoon wants to pass to mount but Cazares is defending the position.
Cazares is doing well to control the position and prevent Nassoon from advancing to side control.
Cazares trying to hold on to Nassoon's head to control him but Nassoon postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dino Cazares was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nassoon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cazares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nassoon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cazares throws Nassoon to one side and escapes!
Cazares with a poor takedown
and Nassoon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cazares's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cazares is keeping the position for now.
Cazares is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nassoon wants to pass the guard but Cazares is keeping the position.
Nassoon is looking to stand up but Cazares won't let him.
Cazares keeping moving, preventing Nassoon from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jerry Nassoon.
Cazares is looking to clinch but Nassoon is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon checks a leg kick.
Nassoon drives through and clinches with Cazares against the cage.
Nassoon looking to slow down the pace here.
Cazares has picked Nassoon up - he's going for a ride! Cazares dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nassoon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nassoon.
Nassoon managing to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nassoon trying to keep a closed guard but Cazares is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Nassoon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nassoon 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Nassoon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caitlyn Visocsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam Digger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Body Rott. 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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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
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, Caitlyn Visocsky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visocsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Clam Digger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick but Visocsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clam Digger tries to clinch up.
Visocsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clam Digger counters with a single leg into guard. Visocsky didn't expect that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Clam Digger pushes down on Visocsky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clam Digger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clam Digger working Visocsky over with strikes.
Visocsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clam Digger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Ground and pound from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clam Digger landing punches.
Visocsky is rocked!
The referee warns Visocsky that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Visocsky is still in real trouble! Can Clam Digger finish him?
Clam Digger postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Visocsky is out cold - huge knockout for Clam Digger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Terrance Clam Digger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Yusaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson has chosen Hurricane as his entrance music. 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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185 lbs
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BJJ White 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, Blake Yusaki!
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, Cael Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yusaki but Yusaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Yusaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanderson tries to avoid it but Yusaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanderson to the ground. Sanderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yusaki tries to sprawl but Sanderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yusaki trying to control here.
Sanderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yusaki really is a fat lump.
Yusaki is looking for a sweep. Sanderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yusaki flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sanderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yusaki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Sanderson 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.
Sanderson slips a nice elbow through Yusaki's hands, connecting with Yusaki's forehead.
Sanderson trying to pass the guard but Yusaki defending well.
Yusaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanderson is in close to Yusaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yusaki's head.
Yusaki is striking but Sanderson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Sanderson not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusaki trying to control from the bottom.
Sanderson content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cael Sanderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sanderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yusaki's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanderson looks to land a strike but Yusaki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yusaki keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Sanderson prevents Yusaki from getting back to his feet.
Yusaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanderson working some strikes from top position.
Sanderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yusaki is retaining full guard.
Yusaki looking to control.
Yusaki doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yusaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yusaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanderson controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson passes Yusaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanderson stalling.
Sanderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yusaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yusaki punching from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yusaki wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yusaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanderson clinches up with Yusaki and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanderson has Yusaki pushed against the cage.
Sanderson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sanderson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yusaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Yusaki throws an elbow that misses. Sanderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yusaki's guard. Nice move by Sanderson!
Sanderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yusaki's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanderson trying to control but Yusaki is working from the bottom.
Yusaki trying to control the position.
Sanderson controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cael Sanderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yusaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yusaki wants to get back to full guard.
Yusaki trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cael Sanderson.
Yusaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yusaki is trying to defend but Sanderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yusaki trying to control here.
Yusaki taking some punishment here, with Sanderson in his half guard.
Sanderson content to control rather than advance.
Sanderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yusaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanderson on the ground.
Sanderson controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanderson trying to control the action but Yusaki is working from the bottom.
Sanderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yusaki wants to control but Sanderson is keeping busy.
Sanderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cael Sanderson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Yusaki fails with the takedown
and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Yusaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanderson swivels and escapes.
Sanderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Yusaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yusaki some visible discomfort.
Yusaki is trying to control Sanderson's posture but Sanderson avoids it.
Sanderson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yusaki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yusaki wants to control but Sanderson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanderson is staying tight to Yusaki's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Yusaki is trying to control Sanderson's posture but Sanderson avoids it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yusaki enables Sanderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yusaki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sanderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanderson is pushing down on Yusaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yusaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanderson slips a nice elbow through Yusaki's hands, connecting with Yusaki's forehead.
Yusaki wants to improve his position but Sanderson is controlling well.
Sanderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson trying to pass the guard but Yusaki defending well.
Yusaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanderson is working away from the top position though.
Sanderson trying to control the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cael Sanderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sanderson shoots in and bounces Yusaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson stays in close to Yusaki's body and controls the position.
Yusaki keeping full guard, as Sanderson tries to pass.
Yusaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cael Sanderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Yusaki shoots in for a takedown but Sanderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yusaki is fending him off so far but Sanderson persists. Nope, Yusaki circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Yusaki tries for a takedown but Sanderson circles away easily
and Sanderson counters with a single leg into guard. Yusaki didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Yusaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yusaki controls Sanderson momentarily but Sanderson frees himself.
Cael Sanderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Sanderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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... Cael Sanderson!
Cael Sanderson took some time post fight to say the following; 'You know winnig 4 NCAA Championships is a good thing but not as good as a MMA Championship and i want one bad.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hasse Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansson comes to the cage accompanied by Saliva - Click Click Boom. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ricard's choice of entrance music: Frank The Tank. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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267 lbs
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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
15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hasse Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricard tries for a takedown but Hansson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ricard swinging wildly here.
Ricard drops Hansson with a nice combination! Ricard dives into Hansson's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Hasse Hansson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ricard stands up from Hansson's guard - Ricard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ricard tries to close the distance and clinch but Hansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hansson swinging wildly here.
Ricard tries to clinch but Hansson moves out of range.
Hansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricard misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Ricard misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard throws a series of punches but Hansson avoids them all with ease.
Hansson connects with the punch.
It looks like Frank Ricard has been cut.
Hansson tries to bum rush Ricard with a series of wild strikes but Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricard gets a double leg takedown into Hansson's guard.
Ricard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ricard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hansson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ricard shoots in for a double leg but Hansson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hansson is trying to stand.
Ricard works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ricard working the ground and pound.
Ricard working the ground and pound but Hansson is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Ricard.
Hansson dodges the ground and pound from Ricard.
Ricard cracks Hansson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hansson is rocked!
Ricard scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hansson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ricard can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Ricard!
In his post fight interview, Frank Ricard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Butane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and WIlliam Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob has chosen I got my game on as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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260 lbs
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260 lbs
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Butane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, WIlliam Bob!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Butane throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.
Bob fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Butane, pushing him back against the cage.
Butane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bob.
Bob lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butane backwards.
Bob misses with a knee to the head.
Bob lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butane backwards.
Butane is trying to break the clinch but Bob has him pressed against the cage.
Bob with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bob lands an uppercut.
Bob tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bob avoids a wild elbow strike from Butane.
Butane lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butane misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Bob.
It looks like Jack Butane has been cut.
Bob lands a nice uppercut.
Butane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bob scores with a shot to the side of Butane's head.
Butane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob connects with a knee to the head.
Bob landing knees to the head.
Butane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Bob scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bob prevents the takedown attempt.
Bob lands a right hand.
Bob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bob throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob blocks the elbow strike.
Bob lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bob.
Bob lands a hook that snaps the head of Butane backwards.
Butane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bob pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Butane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bob gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Butane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob lands a left hand.
Butane tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bob lands a nice uppercut.
Butane goes for a takedown attempt but Bob pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bob clinches.
Butane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bob lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Butane has Bob pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bob manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Bob scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bob stops a takedown attempt from Butane.
Still in the clinch, Butane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bob lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Butane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bob gets through Butane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bob lands with a light punch inside.
Bob gets through Butane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butane is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butane wants to get back to striking at distance but Bob won't allow it.
Bob lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butane backwards.
Butane has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Butane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bob lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bob digs a right hand into Butane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Butane's gas tank.
Butane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bob lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butane backwards.
Bob with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Butane is trying to break the clinch but Bob is controlling him.
Bob throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butane blocks it with crossed arms.
Butane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bob lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob dodges an elbow strike from Butane.
Bob lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bob with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bob pushes Butane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob avoids a wild elbow strike from Butane.
Bob with a knee to the head.
Bob prevents a body shot from Butane.
Bob scores with a knee to the head.
Bob lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butane backwards.
Bob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butane backwards.
Bob lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bob creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bob.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Bob.
Butane takes a shot to the head.
Bob lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bob tries a knee to the head but Butane blocks it.
Butane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob blocking some punches.
Bob tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
WIlliam Bob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Butane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Butane scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like WIlliam Bob has been cut.
Bob gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bob lands a nice elbow.
Bob gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Butane.
Bob lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butane blocks it with crossed arms.
Butane misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bob blocks an uppercut.
Bob pushes Butane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bob connects with a nasty looking knee right to Butane's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butane.
A right hand to the body from Bob.
Bob lands an uppercut.
Bob misses with a knee strike.
Bob misses with a knee to the head.
Bob lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Bob on the inside.
Bob softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bob as Butane tries to tie him up.
Butane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butanes head.
Butane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Butane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bob fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Butane looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
Butane misses with a combination
and Bob counters with a nice body shot.
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Butane misses with a combination
and Bob counters by moving into the clinch.
Butane has Bob pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bob manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Butane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bob fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Butane keeps the fight on the outside.
Bob moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Butane throws a combination that misses
and Bob holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bob creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bob works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Bob.
Bob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butane backwards.
WIlliam Bob seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bob gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Butane.
Bob lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butane tries for a takedown but Bob manages to get underhooks.
Bob scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butane wants a takedown but no success here.
Bob lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bob lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bob lands with a left to the head.
Butane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bob after a bit of a struggle.
Bob lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Butane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bob lands a nice uppercut.
Bob gets through Butane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bob connects with a nasty looking knee right to Butane's face.
Butane is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob connects with a nasty looking knee right to Butane's face.
Oh Butane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bob lands with a short shot to the head.
Bob prevents the takedown attempt.
Butane takes a shot to the head.
Bob with a knee to the head.
Bob drops Butane with a big knee straight up the middle! Butane is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Butane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bob.
Bob instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob lands a big knee! That's hurt Butane! Oh, he's all over the place! Bob lands another knee that sends Butane to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). WIlliam Bob!
WIlliam Bob made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm putting in work! Putting it down for the Let'er Buck Fight team. We are the best. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kabuko Nabakenya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azrael Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabakenya comes into the arena with Stand up and shout (Steel Dragon) blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabuko Nabakenya!
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, Azrael Young!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabakenya looks to land a combination but Young avoids it well.
Nabakenya digs a good body shot into Young's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Nabakenya.
Young shoots in and drives through. Nabakenya sprawls well.
Nabakenya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nabakenya throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Nabakenya.
Young staying out of range there.
Nabakenya cracks Young with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nabakenya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young circles away quickly and effectively.
Young slips under a jab.
Nabakenya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Young has his takedown stuffed
and Nabakenya counters with a left and a right that hurts Young! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Nabakenya jumps into full mount!
Young is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nabakenya get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabakenya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Young's head backwards.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nabakenya scores with a punch to the head.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Nabakenya finish him?
Nabakenya connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Nabakenya. Those never looked like landing.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
Nabakenya throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Young looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nabakenya!
Young looking to control but Nabakenya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Young throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Young avoids the attempt from Nabakenya to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nabakenya to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nabakenya shrugs it off.
Young is working for a guillotine from mount but Nabakenya frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nabakenya is looking to escape.
Young throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nabakenya because Young loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nabakenya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Young thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Young misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nabakenya blocking the ground and pound.
Young looking to finish Nabakenya with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nabakenya!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabuko Nabakenya dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Young misses with a takedown attempt
and Nabakenya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Young thinking.
Nabakenya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks.
Nabakenya misses with a looping left.
Young shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nabakenya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nabakenya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Young fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nabakenya avoids it really well and circles away.
Kabuko Nabakenya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azrael Young.
Young blocks a jab.
Young looks for a takedown but Nabakenya sprawls well.
Young changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nabakenya tries to avoid it but Young manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nabakenya to the ground. Nabakenya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nabakenya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
Nabakenya is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabakenya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck for Young with that takedown attempt.
Young is breathing heavily.
Nabakenya works Young's body with a nice hook.
Nabakenya lands a two punch combo.
Nabakenya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nabakenya misses with a few strikes there.
Kabuko Nabakenya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nabakenya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kabuko Nabakenya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young takes one to the chin there.
Nabakenya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nabakenya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Young walks into a straight right hand from Nabakenya.
Nabakenya lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Nabakenya there.
Young with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nabakenya to score with a decent uppercut.
Nabakenya throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Nabakenya scores with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Nabakenya as he connects with a hook.
Young moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nabakenya stuffs the takedown attempt from Young. Young gets slowly back to his feet.
Nabakenya works the jab nicely.
Nabakenya drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Young right on the button. Young goes down! Nabakenya follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nabakenya gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabuko Nabakenya!
In his post fight interview, Kabuko Nabakenya gave a big smile as he said 'Dont give up on me! I'm here and I want to stay. please step behind me and support this under dog. Let Er Buck thanks guys and Steel bends it dont break. Wanna say thanks to my team at Let'er Buck'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Cyran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Head is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Walk. Rock Head has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dominik Cyran's chin.
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200 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominik Cyran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Head!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head misses with a low kick as Cyran jumps back.
Head shoots in and bounces Cyran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Head missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Head is looking to work some ground and pound but Cyran has wrist control.
Head wants to control from the top but Cyran keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cyran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Head throws an elbow that misses. Cyran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Head's guard. Nice move by Cyran!
Head is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cyran is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head wants to sweep but no luck.
Head is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cyran defends well.
Cyran stopping the sweep attempt from Head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cyran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Head on the ground.
Head is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cyran is aware though and is defending well.
Cyran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Head escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cyran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cyran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Head has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cyran has managed to get both his arms back between Head's legs - danger averted.
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!
Cyran gets to his feet - Head follows without any prompting.
Head fails with a takedown attempt.
Cyran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyran throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Head shoots for a double leg takedown but Cyran sprawls well. He's pushed Head's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cyran goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice takedown defense from Cyran. No joy for Head on that attempt.
Dominik Cyran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Head.
Cyran circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Head drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Cyran follows Head to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Cyran!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kovacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Neely!
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, Takeshi Kovacks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neely swings for the body but Kovacks moves out of range.
A slow jab from Neely misses its intended target.
Neely ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Neely misses with a wild body shot.
Neely fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kovacks to the ground. Neely is now in Kovacks's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kovacks keeping full guard, as Neely tries to pass.
Kovacks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neely is one step ahead there.
Neely postures up in Kovacks's guard and throws a big left but Kovacks blocks it.
Kovacks controls Neely momentarily but Neely frees himself.
Neely pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovacks is keeping the position for now.
Neely throwing strikes but missing.
Kovacks trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovacks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovacks looking for a guillotine here but Neely defends easily.
Kovacks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neely got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kovacks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neely has managed to get both his arms back between Kovacks's legs - danger averted.
Kovacks has his foot on Neely's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neely works his way back into a safe position though.
Neely working some strikes from top position.
Neely landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neely is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kovacks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neely's guard.
Kovacks wants to pass the guard but Neely is keeping the position.
Kovacks slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kovacks tries to pass to full mount but Neely defends it.
Kovacks lands strikes from half guard.
Kovacks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neely is looking for a sweep. Kovacks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neely makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Neely.
Kovacks stands and throws Neely's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Neely tries to bench press Kovacks off him but Kovacks keeps the position.
Neely sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kovacks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neely knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neely tries to roll over but Kovacks keeps him under control.
Neely wants to control but Kovacks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neely is looking to improve his position.
Kovacks works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacks with shots to the head and body - Neely looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Jack Neely has been cut.
Kovacks landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jack Neely's cut is getting worse.
Neely is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kovacks landing punches.
Jack Neely's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Neely's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Takeshi Kovacks! Takeshi Kovacks retains his super heavyweight title!
Takeshi Kovacks gave a mention to West Coast Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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