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CWFL. LA 13: Return To Ashes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ADRIAN ROBLES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ROBLES is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by THE FINAL COUNT DOWN. Cody Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cody Miller!
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, ADRIAN ROBLES!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller tries to clinch but ROBLES moves out of range.
ROBLES looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller drops ROBLES with a beautiful combination! ROBLES stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Miller is looking for the KO!
It looks like ADRIAN ROBLES has been cut.
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. ROBLES lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
ROBLES takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has ROBLES in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has ROBLES in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. ROBLES lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has ROBLES in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miller.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
ROBLES is rocked!
A knee to the head by Miller.
ROBLES is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller jerks ROBLES's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! ROBLES drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Miller goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Miller because ROBLES was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Cody Miller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Kaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Menjivar (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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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Kaia!
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, Victor Menjivar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menjivar throws a sloppy head kick and Kaia moves out of range easily.
Kaia shoots for a double leg takedown but Menjivar sprawls well. He's pushed Kaia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kaia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Menjivar pushes Kaia off and gets back to his feet.
Kaia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Kaia.
Menjivar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menjivar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Menjivar throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menjivar. Kaia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Menjivar avoids it really well and circles away.
Menjivar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaia is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menjivar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Damian Kaia has been cut.
Menjivar lands a big head kick that sends Kaia tumbling to the mat! Menjivar takes a step backwards and waves Kaia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kaia is rocked!
Menjivar delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Menjivar throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kaia is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Victor Menjivar!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corner Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taurean Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen DRAKE- JOKER as his entrance music. Corner Stone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taurean Johnson's chin.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corner Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taurean Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stone sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stone manages to get to full guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stone's guard.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Johnson wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stone actively working from the bottom here.
Stone is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves into full mount! Stone won't be happy about that!
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnson trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson looking to finish Stone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stone!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Stone is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Stone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stone won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Stone defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson throws a low kick but Stone avoids it.
Stone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson looking to control.
Stone drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Stone postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone preventing the sweep.
Stone drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Stone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Stone keeps moving and retains side control.
Stone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corner Stone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson tries for a takedown but Stone circles away easily
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Corner Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stone postures up.
Stone 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.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Stone isn't so interested in that idea.
Stone drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stone manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stone tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Stone defending well.
Stone actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to advance to full mount but Stone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Stone is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
Stone tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Stone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Stone.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stone has wrist control.
Johnson won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Stone defends it.
Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson passes to side control.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson tries to stand but Stone is controlling his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stone is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Johnson is tapping! Great win for Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Corner Stone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Saurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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161 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Saurus!
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, David Davidson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saurus preventing the sweep.
Davidson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saurus trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson has control of Saurus's left arm, preventing Saurus from doing any damage.
Saurus stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
Saurus is looking to work some ground and pound but Davidson has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurus trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Saurus stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davidson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saurus is trying to control the position but Davidson postures up.
Davidson trying to control but Saurus is working from the bottom.
Davidson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Saurus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davidson working some strikes from top position.
Davidson postures up in Saurus's guard and throws a big left but Saurus blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saurus misses with a double jab.
Saurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saurus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saurus keeps the fight on the outside.
Davidson looks for a takedown but Saurus sprawls well.
Saurus throws a push kick but Davidson slaps the foot to one side.
Saurus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidson scores with a takedown into Saurus's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davidson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davidson throwing strikes from guard but Saurus blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saurus wants to take a breather but Davidson is having none of it.
Davidson tries to get to full guard but Saurus has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davidson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davidson is trying to maintain the position but Saurus is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saurus throwing shots but Davidson is blocking nicely.
Saurus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saurus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davidson keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davidson was well out of range. Poor timing from Saurus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saurus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saurus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Saurus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davidson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saurus is trying to defend but Davidson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davidson connects with a nice short shot to Saurus's temple.
Saurus is looking to improve his position.
Davidson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saurus is not content to let Davidson control the position.
Saurus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saurus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davidson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saurus's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davidson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saurus has his takedown stuffed
and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saurus won't be happy with that.
Davidson wants to take a breather but Saurus manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Davidson.
Davidson throws a strike but Saurus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davidson is trying to keep Saurus in close.
Davidson pulls Saurus in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to control the position but Saurus postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saurus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davidson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saurus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saurus postures up.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Saurus from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saurus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davidson counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davidson is struggling to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Davidson stalling.
Davidson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saurus's elbow.
Saurus struggles to land a body shot inside as Davidson controls his hands.
Davidson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davidson is pushing Saurus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Davidson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saurus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saurus tries to clinch but Davidson is having none of it.
Frank Saurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davidson.
Saurus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davidson thows a body shot but no joy.
Saurus moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Davidson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Davidson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davidson misses with the head strike.
Davidson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Davidson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Saurus forces Davidson back against the cage and clinches.
Davidson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davidson is trying to force a seperation but Saurus has the dominant position.
Saurus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davidson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saurus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davidson's efforts to push away.
Saurus prevents a body shot from Davidson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson stalling in the clinch but Saurus improves position.
Davidson prevents the takedown attempt.
Saurus trying to stall but Davidson improves his position.
Davidson slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davidson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saurus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saurus tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Saurus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saurus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davidson is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Davidson.
Saurus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saurus keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Davidson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davidson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saurus trying to control the position.
Saurus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davidson.
Saurus trying to keep a closed guard but Davidson is proving a slippery customer.
Saurus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davidson.
Davidson tries to free his leg and advance position but Saurus is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davidson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davidson tries to clinch but Saurus is having none of it.
Davidson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saurus.
Davidson closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurus missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Davidson.
Saurus struggles to land a body shot inside as Davidson controls his hands.
Davidson misses with a punch to the body.
Saurus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Saurus controls the action.
Davidson is trying to stall.
Davidson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Davidson is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Davidson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davidson goes for a takedown attempt but Saurus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Davidson.
Davidson throws a lazy right hand but Saurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Saurus misses.
Saurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Davidson.
Saurus gets the takedown into side control.
Saurus trying to control the action but Davidson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davidson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Davidson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with If you smell what the rock is cookin'... 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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203 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Johnson!
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, TJ Waters!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Waters gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
Waters has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson is trying to keep Waters in close.
Waters tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Waters lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Waters decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson leaves Waters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters gets the takedown into side control.
Waters with the ground and pound but Johnson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Waters trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Waters there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Waters trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Waters lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Waters.
Waters wants to stand but Johnson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Waters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson clinches but Waters breaks the clinch
and Waters moves into the clinch.
Waters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Waters counters with a takedown into side control.
Waters is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waters has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Waters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Waters decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Waters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Waters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Waters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Waters is aware though and is defending well.
Waters trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
TJ Waters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Waters decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
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.
Waters shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson clinches but Waters breaks the clinch
and Waters holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Waters has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Waters manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Waters seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Waters trying to control the pace.
Waters is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Waters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Waters counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Waters.
Waters is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson pulls guard.
Waters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Waters stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Waters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Waters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Waters gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Waters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Waters back into the cage.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Waters fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Waters counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Waters decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Waters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee asks Waters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Waters prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Waters stands up and beckons Johnson to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waters tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to drag Waters to the mat but Waters just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Waters pulls guard successfully.
Johnson stops Waters from standing up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Waters keeps moving.
Dwayne Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TJ Waters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Waters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Waters 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Waters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herman Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rain Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 3 Stars and a Sun by Francis M. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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21
201 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herman Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rain Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Lang is looking to clinch.
Lang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Lang shoots in.
Hernandez clinches.
Lang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Hernandez as the two fighters clinch.
Hernandez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lang.
A short right from Hernandez on the inside.
Hernandez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Lang tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lang lands with a straight right. Hernandez didn't see that one coming.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang darts in trying to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez.
Lang tries to clinch
and Hernandez counters by clinching up.
Lang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hernandez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hernandez has Lang up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hernandez lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hernandez scores with a three punch combo!
Lang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lang thinking.
Lang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown. Lang fights it but they end up in guard.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Lang won't let him.
Hernandez stands up and waves to Lang to follow him.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Hernandez looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lang off and has taken his back!
Lang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lang is squirming around, avoiding Hernandez's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lang is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rain Hernandez 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.
Lang wants to clinch
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lang with a poor takedown
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a good low kick that Lang was not able to check.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang stalks Hernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hernandez's face. Hernandez staggers backwards, shaken.
Lang shoots and misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang is trying to control but can't.
Lang is looking to escape.
Lang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez decides to return to a standing position.
Lang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hernandez counters with a series of strikes. Lang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Lang avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the temple. Lang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Hernandez.
Lang misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lang has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Lang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lang, pushing him back against the cage.
Hernandez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Lang tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Lang moves out of range.
Lang has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Hernandez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez controlling from mount.
Lang is trying desperately to improve position.
Hernandez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hernandez avoids the attempt from Lang to control.
Hernandez is trying to control here but Lang has managed to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.
Lang actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rain Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Lang avoids it well.
Hernandez punishes Lang's body with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez scores with a three punch combo!
Herman Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a combination
and Lang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hernandez won't be happy with that.
Lang trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away.
Hernandez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernandez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lang's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Lang decides to stand and escape the position.
Lang has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez counters with a big head kick but Lang shrugs it off.
Lang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a combination
and Lang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hernandez's guard now.
Hernandez managing to control the position.
Hernandez is trying to keep Lang in close.
Lang tries to stand but Hernandez is controlling from the bottom.
Herman Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rain Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez pushes Lang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lang on the side of the head.
Lang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang takes one to the chin there.
Lang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hernandez.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rain Hernandez.
Well Hernandez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rain Hernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cujo Levelside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hetfield comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Battery kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
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201 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cujo Levelside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield fails to land the takedown.
Hetfield is looking to land body kicks.
Hetfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Levelside is trying to defend but Hetfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Levelside pushes Hetfield off looking to stand but Hetfield dives back in and keeps control.
Hetfield is looking to advance position but Levelside won't allow it.
Levelside manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hetfield drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hetfield is pushing down on Levelside's leg trying to pass to half guard. Levelside is fighting to maintain full guard but Hetfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hetfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Levelside with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hetfield is looking to take a break and control but Levelside is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levelside is defending against the submission attempts here by Hetfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levelside is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hetfield pulls his head out easily.
Levelside is breathing heavily.
Hetfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Levelside does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hetfield seems to be looking for submissions.
Hetfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Levelside tries to roll over but Hetfield keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hetfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hetfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hetfield misses with a wild combination.
Hetfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Hetfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hetfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Levelside shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cujo Levelside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Hetfield.
Levelside taking a breather.
Hetfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Levelside gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Levelside drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hetfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Levelside obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield pulls Levelside into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hetfield holds on and takes a little breather.
Hetfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levelside keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hetfield's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levelside has gone for a leg lock! Hetfield slips out almost immediately though and dives into Levelside's guard.
Hetfield stops Levelside from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levelside keeping moving, preventing Hetfield from controlling successfully.
Hetfield controlling from the top position.
Hetfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Levelside is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hetfield not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hetfield decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Levelside, up you get!
Hetfield moves into range and clinches up with Levelside.
Hetfield breaks from the clinch.
Levelside with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hetfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Levelside's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Levelside fails with the takedown
and Hetfield counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hetfield.
Hetfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Levelside's head.
Hetfield wants to control from the top but Levelside keeps moving.
Hetfield lands a couple of digs.
Levelside wants to get back to his feet but Hetfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hetfield working some strikes from top position.
James Hetfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hetfield decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Levelside, up you get!
Cujo Levelside is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Levelside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Levelside gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield gets to his feet. Levelside looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hetfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Levelside sprawls well initially but Hetfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hetfield is pressing down on Levelside's thigh, looking to free his foot. Levelside is holding on for now.
Levelside pushes Hetfield off and gets back to his feet.
Hetfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Levelside is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hetfield.
Hetfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Levelside shoots in looking for a takedown. Hetfield tries to sprawl out of it but Levelside keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hetfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cujo Levelside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hetfield throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Levelside was covering up waiting for the punch and Hetfield finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield won't allow Levelside to get back to his feet.
Levelside keeping moving, preventing Hetfield from controlling successfully.
Levelside has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hetfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hetfield is standing up over Levelside. Levelside looks to escape but Hetfield dives into side control.
Levelside is pushing Hetfield's head away, looking to escape. Hetfield manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield looks up at the clock and then as Levelside takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hetfield smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hetfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Levelside is not content to let Hetfield control the position.
Hetfield working the ground and pound.
Hetfield tries for a kimura but Levelside is defending well.
Hetfield prevents Levelside from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hetfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levelside keeps working.
Hetfield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Levelside kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hetfield fails to land a wild elbow strike.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hetfield shoots in for a double leg but Levelside sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Levelside with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hetfield counters by moving into the clinch.
Levelside looking to throw knees to the head but Hetfield is blocking nicely.
Hetfield scores with a hook to the body.
Hetfield is working for takedown but Levelside is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Levelside is defended easily by Hetfield.
Levelside avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Hetfield both land. Nice combination.
Hetfield clinches.
Hetfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hetfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Levelside fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hetfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hetfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levelside with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hetfield has Levelside pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hetfield pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Levelside tumbling to the mat - Hetfield dives into Levelside's guard.
Hetfield trying to control but Levelside is working from the bottom.
Hetfield is working Levelside over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hetfield wants to control from the top but Levelside keeps moving.
Hetfield passes Levelside's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hetfield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hetfield.
Hetfield moves nicely into side control.
Hetfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hetfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Levelside is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hetfield moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Levelside takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield cracks Levelside with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee asks Hetfield politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hetfield prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hetfield cracks Levelside with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hetfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levelside keeps working.
Hetfield prevents Levelside from escaping the position.
Hetfield landing a few strikes.
Hetfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Levelside pushes Hetfield away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hetfield gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Levelside misses with a takedown
and Hetfield counters with a shoot takedown. Levelside fights it but they end up in guard.
Cujo Levelside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hetfield stands up and waves to Levelside to follow him.
Hetfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Levelside. Levelside gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cujo Levelside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levelside looks to clinch
and Hetfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Levelside's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield is pushing down on Levelside's leg trying to pass to half guard. Levelside is fighting to maintain full guard but Hetfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hetfield is looking for a kimura but Levelside is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hetfield to get the leverage.
James Hetfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hetfield lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hetfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hetfield 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hetfield!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reece Edward Duenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ukkonen Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duenas comes to the cage accompanied by California Gurls. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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181 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reece Edward Duenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ukkonen Vasara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duenas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vasara was covering up waiting for the punch and Duenas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Duenas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vasara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasara has Duenas pulled in close to control his posture.
Vasara wants to sweep here but Duenas controlling him for the moment.
Duenas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duenas pushes down on Vasara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Duenas prevents Vasara from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duenas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vasara is trying to stand back up but Duenas is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duenas wants to control but Vasara is keeping him busy.
Duenas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Duenas stops Vasara from getting back to his feet.
Duenas controlling the action here.
Duenas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasara keeps working.
Duenas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vasara tries to kick Duenas off but Duenas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vasara tries to roll over but Duenas keeps him under control.
Duenas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vasara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Duenas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duenas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasara.
Duenas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vasara did well to prevent Duenas getting side control.
Vasara gets back to full guard.
Vasara keeping moving, preventing Duenas from controlling successfully.
Vasara 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.
Duenas is in close to Vasara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vasara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duenas forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duenas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Duenas trying to mount his opponent but Vasara defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duenas wants to take a breather but Vasara is having none of it.
Duenas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vasara is trying to stand.
Duenas is looking to advance position but Vasara won't allow it.
Vasara trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Duenas connects with a nice short shot to Vasara's temple.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Duenas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Duenas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasara keeps working.
The ground and pound from Duenas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Duenas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vasara is pushing Duenas's head away, looking to escape. Duenas manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasara tries to improve position but can't.
Vasara looks gassed!
Duenas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vasara tries to bench press Duenas off him but Duenas keeps the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Duenas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vasara did well to prevent Duenas getting side control.
Duenas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vasara is trying to stand back up but Duenas is controlling him
Duenas is trying to control. Vasara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vasara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duenas.
Duenas tries to pass to full mount but Vasara defends it.
Vasara holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Edward Duenas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duenas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vasara did well to prevent Duenas getting side control.
Vasara trying to control but Duenas postures up.
Duenas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vasara wants to get back to full guard.
Duenas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vasara is trying to control but can't.
Duenas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vasara trying to control here.
Duenas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vasara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duenas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duenas is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Duenas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vasara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vasara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duenas counters with a single leg into guard. Vasara didn't expect that.
Vasara is breathing heavily.
Duenas trying to control but Vasara is working from the bottom.
Duenas content to stall in guard here.
Vasara is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duenas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duenas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasara tries for a takedown but Duenas circles away easily
and Duenas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vasara trying to keep a closed guard but Duenas is proving a slippery customer.
Duenas passes Vasara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duenas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duenas prevents Vasara from standing back up.
Duenas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vasara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duenas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Reece Edward Duenas just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Duenas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Duenas prevents Vasara from getting back to his feet.
Duenas trying to control but Vasara is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasara is looking to stand up but Duenas isn't so interested in that idea.
Duenas pushes down on Vasara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Duenas controlling the pace.
Duenas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Duenas 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.
Duenas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vasara for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Edward Duenas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Duenas wants to clinch up but Vasara keeps it at a distance.
Duenas forces Vasara back against the cage and clinches.
Duenas breaks the clinch.
Vasara gets caught flat footed, as Duenas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vasara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duenas is one step ahead there.
Vasara looking for a guillotine here but Duenas defends easily.
Duenas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vasara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duenas trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara working a defensive guard here.
Duenas wants to pass the guard but Vasara is keeping the position.
Duenas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vasara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vasara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duenas swings for the body but Vasara moves out of range.
Duenas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duenas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vasara wants to stand but Duenas is controlling the position.
Duenas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasara is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duenas wants to control from the top but Vasara keeps moving.
Vasara looking to control.
Duenas stays in close to Vasara's body and controls the position.
Duenas wants to pass the guard but Vasara is keeping the position.
Vasara keeping moving, preventing Duenas from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Duenas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duenas tries to clinch but Vasara moves out of range.
Duenas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vasara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Duenas wants to pass the guard but Vasara is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duenas wants to control from the top but Vasara keeps moving.
Duenas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vasara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vasara has his feet on Duenas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vasara gets the takedown into side control.
Vasara tries for a kimura but Duenas is defending well.
Vasara misses with the ground and pound.
Duenas can't do much from the bottom here.
Duenas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vasara wants to get back to his feet.
Reece Edward Duenas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duenas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Duenas here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Duenas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Duenas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Duenas stops Vasara from getting back to his feet.
Duenas controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Edward Duenas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duenas 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Edward Duenas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Reginald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hardy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Divide. Sir Reginald has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Hardy's chin.
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179 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sir Reginald!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reginald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardy slips a jab from Reginald.
Hardy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hardy shoots in and bounces Reginald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reginald keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Reginald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reginald can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hardy throws and elbow that misses. Reginald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hardy's guard. Nice move by Reginald!
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reginald is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reginald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reginald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hardy is proving hard to escape from.
Hardy is pulling down on Reginald's head to control his posture.
Reginald wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Reginald does no damage.
Hardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reginald is trying to escape back to his feet but Hardy uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy working the ground and pound but Reginald is defending the strikes.
Hardy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reginald seems a little lost for a moment, as Hardy dominates the positioning.
Hardy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hardy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hardy staying calm.
Hardy landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy prevents Reginald from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Reginald takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hardy cracks Reginald with a big right hand but Reginald just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hardy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hardy in side control, throwing shots but Reginald defends.
Hardy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reginald is being controlled here.
Hardy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reginald is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reginald takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hardy misses with the ground and pound.
Hardy trying to control the position but Reginald is working away.
Reginald is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hardy throws an elbow but Reginald slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hardy working the ground and pound.
Hardy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Reginald tries to escape but Hardy is in control.
The strikes coming from Hardy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Reginald is looking to get back to his feet here but Hardy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Reginald's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No joy there for Reginald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reginald throws a combination. Hardy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.
Reginald cracks Hardy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardy shoots for a takedown but Reginald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hardy landing a few strikes.
Hardy controls the position.
Hardy advances nicely into full mount.
Reginald is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
Reginald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy landing strikes from the mount and Reginald is in trouble!
Hardy with a couple of short strikes.
Hardy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hardy working Reginald over with strikes here.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Reginald wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hardy trying to control but Reginald is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy controlling the pace for now.
Reginald wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Reginald takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hardy controlling his opponent.
Reginald is bucking up trying to escape but Hardy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy controlling the pace for now.
Hardy breaks from Reginald's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Hardy.
Hardy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reginald looks a forlorn figure.
Hardy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hardy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hardy trying to control but Reginald is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy landing strikes from the mount.
Hardy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reginald?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy landing shots from mount.
Reginald is bucking up trying to escape but Hardy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Reginald is bucking up trying to escape but Hardy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Reginald is breathing heavily.
Hardy dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy landing strikes from the mount.
Hardy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hardy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Reginald hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hardy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hardy swings for the body but Reginald moves out of range.
Hardy connects with a body shot.
Reginald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reginald throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Reginald connects with the punch.
Reginald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reginald can do to turn this around?
Reginald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reginald as he avoids it easily.
Hardy gets a takedown into half guard.
Reginald looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reginald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.
Hardy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Reginald dodges it nicely.
Reginald is in trouble now - Hardy has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dan Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reginald looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Reginald that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Reginald in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hardy landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hardy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Hardy.
Hardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hardy working the ground and pound effectively.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reginald is looking to escape.
Reginald taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reginald is in a horrible position here. Hardy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hardy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Reginald really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Hardy.
Reginald is bucking up trying to escape but Hardy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hardy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sir Reginald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Hardy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney comes to the cage accompanied by Mercy is for the Weak. Ward has chosen Why can't we be friend? as his entrance music. James Toney could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abe Ward's chin.
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224 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Toney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abe Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ward sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toney throws a nice looking combination but Ward bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toney cracks Ward with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Toney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James Toney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toney fails to land with a series of punches.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toney manages to avoid it.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toney as he avoids it easily.
Toney connects with the punch.
Toney misses the shot to the body.
Toney scores with a jab. Ward acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toney stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
James Toney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Ward.
Toney throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Ward defending well as Toney loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward moves out of range as Toney strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward cracks Toney with a good jab.
Toney throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Ward.
Ward looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Toney.
Toney lands a body shot.
Toney closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James Toney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toney scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toney works over Ward's head and body with a nice combination.
Toney throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Toney throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Ward colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Toney as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Ward is left battered and dazed whilst Toney and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Toney!
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