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Bellum 53: Goldson Vs Stanson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curt Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Supranovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warburton comes into the arena with Manowar Die For Metal blaring out of the sound system. Supranovich has chosen None Shall Pass as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Supranovich!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warburton shoots in looking for a takedown. Supranovich tries to sprawl out of it but Warburton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Supranovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Supranovich.
Warburton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Supranovich is fending him off so far but Warburton persists. Nope, Supranovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Curt Warburton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Warburton stops Supranovich from standing up.
Warburton throws a big elbow that misses.
Supranovich is looking to stand up but Warburton isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warburton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Warburton stands up over Supranovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warburton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warburton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warburton chips away with some ground and pound.
Supranovich is looking to stand up but Warburton isn't so interested in that idea.
Warburton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supranovich pushes Warburton off and gets back to his feet.
Warburton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Supranovich pinned against the cage. Supranovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warburton is defended easily by Supranovich.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Supranovich is defended easily by Warburton.
Supranovich with a hook.
Warburton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Supranovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Warburton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Warburton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supranovich is trying to stand.
Supranovich looks gassed!
Supranovich taking some punishment here, with Warburton in his half guard.
Warburton drops an elbow to the side of Supranovich's head.
Ground and pound from Warburton.
Warburton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warburton wants to pass to mount but Supranovich is defending the position.
Warburton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Warburton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Warburton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Supranovich taking some punishment here, with Warburton in his half guard.
Warburton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Warburton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Warburton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warburton working over Supranovich with some ground and pound. Supranovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Warburton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Supranovich is trying to stand back up but Warburton is controlling him
Supranovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Warburton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Warburton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warburton decides to stand and escape the position.
Warburton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Supranovich's waist but Supranovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warburton off to one side.
Warburton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Warburton shoots in and gets a takedown into Supranovich's guard.
Warburton lands a couple of digs.
Warburton distracts Supranovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Warburton lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Warburton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warburton postures up and lands a big shot to Supranovich's brow.
Warburton stands up over Supranovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warburton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Supranovich's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Warburton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Warburton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Warburton with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Supranovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Supranovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Supranovich wants it to stay 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 shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Supranovich pinned against the cage. Supranovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Supranovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Warburton. Warburton gets slowly back to his feet.
Supranovich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Warburton's head.
Supranovich lands with a kick to the temple. Warburton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Supranovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Warburton blocks a head kick by Supranovich.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Supranovich.
Warburton gets the takedown into side control.
Supranovich throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Warburton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Supranovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Supranovich!
Supranovich shoots in but Warburton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Warburton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Warburton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Supranovich pushes Warburton away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supranovich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Warburton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Warburton connects with a couple of short punches.
Warburton postures up and lands a big shot to Supranovich's brow.
Warburton gets to his feet - Supranovich follows without any prompting.
Supranovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Supranovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Warburton dodges the punch combination from Supranovich.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warburton.
Supranovich throws a nice head kick!
Curt Warburton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warburton misses with a takedown attempt - Supranovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Supranovich goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton gets a clinch.
Warburton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Supranovich breaks from the clinch.
Warburton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Warburton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Warburton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Warburton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Warburton lands strikes from half guard.
Warburton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Warburton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Supranovich should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Warburton working Supranovich over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warburton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Warburton lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Warburton lands a nice short elbow.
Warburton lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Warburton lands a nice short elbow.
Supranovich wants to get back to his feet.
Warburton working the head and body with strikes.
Warburton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Supranovich tries to kick Warburton off but Warburton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warburton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Warburton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Warburton working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Warburton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck for Warburton with that takedown attempt.
Supranovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warburton avoids it really well and circles away.
Supranovich throws a good cross that connects.
Horrible takedown by Warburton or perhaps it was just good defense by Supranovich which made him look bad.
Supranovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warburton pinned against the cage. Warburton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Warburton shoots for a takedown but Supranovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Supranovich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warburton circles away.
Supranovich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Warburton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Supranovich avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton looks for a takedown but Supranovich sprawls well.
Supranovich throws a head kick that Warburton semi-blocks.
Warburton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown but Supranovich shows good takedown defense.
Supranovich shoots for a takedown but Warburton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Supranovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Supranovich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Supranovich.
No joy there for Supranovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton misses with a takedown attempt - Supranovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warburton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Supranovich swivels and escapes.
Supranovich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Warburton back to the cage. Supranovich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Warburton scores a takedown into full mount!
Supranovich is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warburton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Warburton raining down shots from the mount!
Warburton punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton with shots to the head and body - Supranovich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Warburton landing strikes from the mount and Supranovich is in trouble!
Supranovich is in a horrible position here. Warburton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Warburton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Warburton with the ground and pound from mount.
Warburton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warburton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Supranovich is rocked!
Warburton landing shots from mount.
Supranovich is still in real trouble! Can Warburton finish him?
Warburton with a couple of short strikes.
Warburton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Warburton landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warburton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Warburton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Warburton! Supranovich is hurt baaadly! Warburton is firing away with more strikes - Supranovich is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curt Warburton!
Curt Warburton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nutron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nutron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutron shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Nutron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nutron fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Nutron has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Nutron won't allow it.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Nutron tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nutron.
Nutron is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Nutron or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Nutron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nutron is rocked!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Nutron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Nutron.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Nutron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Jose Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nutron avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Nutron crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Crump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Le Doux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Crump!
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, Lucas Le Doux!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Doux throws a right hand that Crump ducks under and follows up with a left that Crump also avoids with ease.
Le Doux missing with a left hand there. Crump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Doux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crump on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Le Doux. Le Doux obviously looking to wear him down.
Le Doux tries to clinch but Crump is having none of it.
Le Doux tries to clinch up but Crump circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Doux shoots in and gets a takedown into Crump's guard.
Crump is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Le Doux defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crump wants to sweep here but Le Doux controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crump looking for a triangle here. Le Doux is fighting it but it looks tight! Crump pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Le Doux is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Crump!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Omi Shuai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo SIlva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai comes to the cage accompanied by Xiaolin Showdown. Paulo SIlva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omi Shuai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo SIlva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SIlva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shuai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten SIlva somewhat.
SIlva looks to clinch
and Shuai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shuai stops a takedown attempt from SIlva.
SIlva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shuai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Omi Shuai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo SIlva.
SIlva shoots in and bounces Shuai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shuai working for a triangle but SIlva defends it easily.
SIlva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shuai is trying to keep SIlva in close.
SIlva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
SIlva drops back looking for a leg! Shuai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shuai manages to kick SIlva off! SIlva jumps back into Shuai's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SIlva 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.
Shuai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
SIlva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and SIlva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
SIlva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
SIlva is working for a submission of some sort.
Shuai looking for submissions off his back.
Shuai is defending against the submission attempts here by SIlva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIlva maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shuai could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but SIlva has cracked it and Shuai is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by SIlva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo SIlva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Leno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Leno has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Leno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Zero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leno quickly recovers to half guard.
Zero controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero seems to be working for a kimura but Leno defends the submission attempt.
Zero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zero is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Leno is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nero Zero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shika Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Gutierrez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shika Li!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez misses with a straight right.
Li drives through with a takedown into Gutierrez 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Li wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gutierrez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Li is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gutierrez looking for a guillotine here but Li defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutierrez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gutierrez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Li is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutierrez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Li is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Gutierrez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Gutierrez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gutierrez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Li working some strikes from top position.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gutierrez 's head.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Li works over Gutierrez with some ground and pound from guard.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gutierrez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Gutierrez blocks nicely.
Gutierrez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li distracts Gutierrez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li stands up over Gutierrez , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li passes into half guard.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gutierrez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gutierrez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Li is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gutierrez taking some punishment here, with Li in his half guard.
Li drops an elbow to the side of Gutierrez 's head.
Gutierrez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gutierrez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Li drops an elbow to the side of Gutierrez 's head.
Gutierrez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Li pulls his head out easily.
Li is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gutierrez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Li looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Li drops an elbow to the side of Gutierrez 's head.
Gutierrez is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Li is tapping! Great win for Gutierrez !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Gutierrez !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilford Pure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Rickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilford Pure has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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262 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilford Pure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Rickson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pure misses with a looping left.
Pure throws a right hand that Rickson ducks under and follows up with a left that Rickson also avoids with ease.
Pure cracks Rickson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rickson throws a low kick but Pure moves out of range easily.
Pure stuns Rickson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Pure.
Rickson misses with a low kick.
A combination from Pure does no damage.
Rickson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rickson motions for Pure to come forward. Rickson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rickson throws a push kick but Pure slaps the foot to one side.
Rickson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pure checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pure lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rickson.
Rickson avoids a kick to the body.
Pure keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rickson ducks under a wild hook from Pure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickson blocks a head kick by Pure.
An inside leg kick lands from Rickson.
Pure tests Rickson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pure checks a low kick from Rickson.
An inside leg kick lands from Rickson.
Pure misses with the combination.
Rickson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pure misses with a double jab.
Rickson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pure if he has to take too many more of those.
Rickson slips a jab and a cross from Pure.
Carl Rickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pure tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rickson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pure is breathing heavily.
Pure looks to score with a jab to the body but Rickson is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rickson thumps Pure with a low kick.
Rickson tries a low kick but Pure avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Rickson misses.
Rickson scoring well with a low kick there.
Rickson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rickson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No joy there for Pure, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crunch! Rickson slams his shin into Pure's torso.
Rickson misses with a low kick.
Rickson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rickson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pure checks a leg kick.
Rickson thows a leg kick but Pure checks it
and Rickson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickson throws a low kick but Pure avoids it.
Rickson lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Wilford Pure has been cut.
Pure throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rickson throws a head kick that half lands.
Rickson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pure throws a hook but Rickson blocks it.
Pure misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rickson. That's going to slow Pure down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickson scoring well with a low kick there.
Rickson lands a high kick!
Rickson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rickson scores with a kick to the body.
Rickson throws a leg kick which misses Pure's front leg but catches the back leg as Pure tries to avoid it.
Rickson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pure if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pure on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rickson. Rickson obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pure checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rickson.
Rickson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rickson lands a head kick. Pure smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pure takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wilford Pure's cut is getting worse.
Pure has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rickson.
Pure checks a leg kick nicely.
Pure throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rickson feints and then cracks Pure's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pure down.
Rickson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pure's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rickson moves out of range as Pure strikes.
Pure on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rickson. Rickson obviously looking to wear him down.
Rickson tries to score with a low kick but Pure moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Rickson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilford Pure's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rickson lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilford Pure's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pure misses with an uppercut.
Pure avoids the head kick by Rickson.
Rickson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pure. That did some damage!
Rickson misses with a low kick.
Rickson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rickson slips a jab and a cross from Pure.
A big left from Pure misses.
No joy there for Pure, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pure takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pure swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rickson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rickson scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rickson connects with an inside leg kick.
Rickson feints and then cracks Pure's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pure down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickson lands a front kick.
Rickson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pure on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rickson. Rickson obviously looking to wear him down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pure might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pure misses with a wild body shot.
Wilford Pure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rickson.
Rickson scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rickson.
Rickson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rickson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pure is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pure takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pure takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rickson throws a head kick that Pure semi-blocks.
Pure chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rickson can pounce on him.
That kick from Rickson tenderised Pure's leg. Pure is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pure stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rickson.
Nice body kick there by Rickson.
Rickson connects with a leg kick. Pure looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rickson is looking to score with low kicks.
Rickson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rickson is looking to slow Pure down with leg kicks.
Rickson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pure's calf.
Rickson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pure. That did some damage!
A big right from Pure misses.
Rickson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rickson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pure. That did some damage!
Pure takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Rickson tenderised Pure's leg. Pure is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rickson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pure's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pure avoids the head kick by Rickson.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rickson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rickson. That's going to slow Pure down.
Pure stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rickson.
Rickson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rickson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rickson scoring well with a low kick there.
Rickson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rickson.
Sloppy strikes from Pure. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Rickson tenderised Pure's leg. Pure is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rickson throws a leg kick which misses Pure's front leg but catches the back leg as Pure tries to avoid it.
Rickson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pure checks a leg kick.
Rickson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rickson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rickson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rickson throws a front kick aimed at Pure's knee but Pure avoids it well.
Rickson delivers a nice body kick.
Rickson misses with a looping right.
Rickson throws a head kick that Pure semi-blocks.
Jeez, Wilford Pure's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wilford Pure's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carl Rickson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomek Maksymilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by The Breaks. 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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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hunt!
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, Tomek Maksymilian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Maksymilian blocks the leg kick.
Maksymilian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maksymilian lands a two punch combo.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Maksymilian finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Maksymilian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maksymilian throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Maksymilian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt tries to clinch but Maksymilian is having none of it.
Maksymilian throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maksymilian moves away.
Maksymilian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maksymilian misses with a straight right.
Maksymilian slips under a jab from Hunt.
Maksymilian swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maksymilian.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Maksymilian swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Maksymilian jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maksymilian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Maksymilian down.
Hunt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hunt is looking to slow Maksymilian down with leg kicks.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Maksymilian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Maksymilian avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Hunt.
Hunt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hunt is looking to control Maksymilian's arms but Maksymilian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunt has his back to the cage.
Maksymilian is trying to break free.
Maksymilian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunt scores with a knee to the head.
Maksymilian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maksymilian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt stalling in the clinch but Maksymilian improves position.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maksymilian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maksymilian is stalling here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maksymilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maksymilian lands a body shot.
Hunt crunches a lovely knee into Maksymilian's ribcage.
Maksymilian tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maksymilian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maksymilian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maksymilian avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Hunt scores with a knee to the head.
Maksymilian throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Maksymilian breaks from the clinch.
Maksymilian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Maksymilian misses.
Maksymilian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt takes a swing at Maksymilian's ribcage but misses.
Hunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maksymilian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maksymilian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Maksymilian is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt tries to stall but Maksymilian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maksymilian stalls.
Maksymilian trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Maksymilian to work.
Maksymilian lands an uppercut.
Maksymilian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maksymilian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomek Maksymilian will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maksymilian lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Maksymilian looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt tries to score with a low kick but Maksymilian moves his leg out of the way.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt tries to clinch but Maksymilian moves out of range.
Maksymilian misses with a straight left.
Maksymilian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Hunt defending well as Maksymilian loads up on a big left hand.
Tomek Maksymilian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maksymilian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crunch! Hunt slams his shin into Maksymilian's torso.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maksymilian misses with a two punch combination.
Maksymilian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomek Maksymilian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maksymilian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maksymilian throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Maksymilian only half commits.
Maksymilian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maksymilian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Maksymilian does no damage.
Maksymilian fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Maksymilian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maksymilian.
Nice shot by Maksymilian.
Maksymilian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maksymilian is out of range.
Maksymilian cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maksymilian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maksymilian blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Maksymilian throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maksymilian checks a low kick from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maksymilian swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Maksymilian blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Maksymilian down.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maksymilian lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maksymilian swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maksymilian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Maksymilian finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Maksymilian scores with a punch to the head.
Maksymilian swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Maksymilian lands a head shot.
Maksymilian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maksymilian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Maksymilian throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt thuds his shin into the meat of Maksymilian's side.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maksymilian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maksymilian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maksymilian.
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maksymilian's waist but Maksymilian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maksymilian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maksymilian connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Maksymilian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Maksymilian sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maksymilian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maksymilian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maksymilian scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Maksymilian circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Maksymilian misses with an uppercut.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maksymilian swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Maksymilian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maksymilian clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomek Maksymilian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maksymilian throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maksymilian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maksymilian checks the leg kick.
Maksymilian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maksymilian throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
A left and a right from Maksymilian both land. Nice combination.
The fighters circling - Maksymilian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Maksymilian blocks the low kick.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Maksymilian moved away.
A left lands for Maksymilian.
Maksymilian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Maksymilian is out of range.
Maksymilian tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt throws a head kick but Maksymilian moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Maksymilian.
Maksymilian misses with a straight left.
Maksymilian misses with a two punch combination.
Maksymilian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Maksymilian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt throws a head kick but Maksymilian moves out of range.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Maksymilian throws a body kick the misses
and Hunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maksymilian's knee momentarily.
A combination from Maksymilian does no damage.
Maksymilian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maksymilian tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Maksymilian checks a low kick from Hunt.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Maksymilian is avoiding it.
Maksymilian misses with a straight right.
Maksymilian throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maksymilian dodges an elbow strike from Hunt.
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Maksymilian is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maksymilian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt jumps guard but Maksymilian stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Maksymilian is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maksymilian throws an elbow but misses.
Mike Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maksymilian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Stalling in the clinch from Maksymilian.
Hunt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
Maksymilian has Hunt pushed against the cage.
Maksymilian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
Tomek Maksymilian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maksymilian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maksymilian dodges an elbow strike from Hunt.
Come on Maksymilian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maksymilian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maksymilian is struggling to control the position.
Maksymilian breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maksymilian lands with an overhand left.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Maksymilian jumps back.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomek Maksymilian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maksymilian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomek Maksymilian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Navaro Goldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stanson's choice of entrance music: Until The End. Brian Stanson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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182 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Navaro Goldson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stanson lands a head shot.
Stanson throws a hook but Goldson avoids it easily.
Goldson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanson.
Goldson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goldson takes one to the chin there.
Stanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldson.
Goldson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Goldson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stanson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goldson backs up against the cage.
Goldson is looking to land body kicks.
Goldson shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Stanson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldson walks into a left hand.
Goldson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stanson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Goldson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stanson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldson has wrist control.
Stanson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stanson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stanson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goldson working for a triangle but Stanson defends it easily.
Stanson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Stanson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Stanson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A head kick misses from Goldson.
Stanson lands a leg kick that knocks Goldson off balance momentarily.
Stanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldson.
Goldson lands a head kick. Stanson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Brian Stanson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanson lands with a nice body punch.
Stanson checks a leg kick.
Goldson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Stanson blocks the leg kick.
Stanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goldson ducks right into an uppercut from Stanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldson throws a sloppy head kick and Stanson moves out of range easily.
Stanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldson on the side of the head.
Stanson misses with a low kick.
Goldson keeps Stanson at a distance using the push kick.
Goldson shoots in for a double leg but Stanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goldson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanson feints and then cracks Goldson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goldson down.
Stanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanson lands with a hook. Goldson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stanson looking to score a takedown here. Goldson is defending well but Stanson drives through and ends up in Goldson's guard.
Stanson gets to his feet. Goldson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brian Stanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Stanson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stanson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Goldson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stanson with a hook.
Goldson throws a head kick that misses.
Goldson misses with a leg kick.
Stanson lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanson. Goldson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldson throws a head kick but Stanson moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Goldson
enabling Stanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Stanson throws a jab when Goldson was well out of range.
Goldson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stanson's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanson tries to bum rush Goldson with a series of wild strikes but Goldson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanson misses with a kick to the body.
Stanson blocks a head kick by Goldson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Stanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Stanson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldson is just out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stanson!
Goldson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goldson throws a head kick but Stanson moves out of range.
Goldson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goldson's knee momentarily.
Stanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanson throws a hook to the side of Goldson's head but Goldson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stanson throws a good cross that connects.
Goldson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldson looking to control.
Stanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldson has momentary wrist control but Stanson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson postures up and lands a big shot to Goldson's brow.
Stanson postures up.
Stanson stands and steps away. Goldson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brian Stanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldson shoots for a takedown but Stanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stanson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goldson to the mat! Goldson manages to get full guard.
Stanson gets to his feet. Goldson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Goldson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Navaro Goldson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stanson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldson throws a head kick but Stanson moves out of range.
A big right from Stanson misses.
Stanson avoids a kick to the body.
Stanson cracks Goldson with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goldson checks a leg kick nicely.
Goldson shoots in for a takedown but Stanson shows good takedown defense.
Goldson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldson somewhat.
Stanson gets the takedown into side control.
Goldson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stanson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Goldson to stand up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanson. Goldson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldson misses with a body kick.
Goldson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goldson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stanson works over Goldson's head and body with a nice combination.
Goldson is looking to chop away at Stanson's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick misses from Goldson.
Stanson scores with a jab to the body.
Stanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goldson checks it well.
Stanson punishes Goldson's body with a nice straight punch.
Goldson lands with a kick to the temple. Stanson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stanson is fending him off so far but Goldson persists. Nope, Stanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldson looks for the body kick but Stanson saw that one coming.
Stanson lands a jab to the nose.
Stanson sizes up Goldson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goldson moves out of range of the strikes.
Goldson walks into a stiff left hand from Stanson.
Goldson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Stanson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stanson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goldson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stanson.
Stanson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stanson motions for Goldson to come forward. Stanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goldson scores with a head kick. Stanson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Goldson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stanson counters with a straight right hand.
Stanson lands a leg kick that knocks Goldson off balance momentarily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Goldson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice shot by Stanson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stanson showed some decent athleticism there.
Oh Goldson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in half guard, Stanson seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Stanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Stanson's cut.
That's time! Goldson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldson.
Goldson seems to have got his legs back now.
Stanson scores with a body shot.
Goldson thows a leg kick but Stanson checks it
and Stanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goldson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goldson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goldson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stanson throws a head kick that misses.
Goldson misses with a kick to the body
and Stanson counters with a straight right hand.
Stanson motions for Goldson to come forward. Stanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goldson with a poor takedown
and Stanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldson wants to clinch.
Goldson throws a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldson throws the kick towards the body but Stanson avoids it.
Goldson throws a series of punches but Stanson moves out of range.
Stanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanson throws a front kick aimed at Goldson's knee but Goldson avoids it well.
Goldson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Goldson.
Stanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanson.
Goldson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stanson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Goldson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stanson landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Stanson! Goldson is hurt baaadly! Stanson is firing away with more strikes - Goldson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Stanson!
Brian Stanson is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Brian Stanson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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