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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales comes to the cage accompanied by Himno Nacional Mexicano. Adams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rihanna - So Hard kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
15 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Adams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzales as he connects with a hook.
Adams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonzales to the mat! Gonzales manages to get full guard.
Gonzales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
Adams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adams wants to get up but he can't break Gonzales's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Gonzales 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.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzales's head.
Adams wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Adams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams is in close to Gonzales's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gonzales throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Gonzales working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily.
Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales 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.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adams throws a big elbow that misses.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonzales avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Adams 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.
Adams gets to his feet - Gonzales follows without any prompting.
Gonzales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams lands a head kick!
Gonzales throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Enrique Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonzales which made him look bad.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Gonzales throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Gonzales lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Gonzales bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gonzales's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adams under the eye.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzales but Gonzales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Enrique Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Adams.
Adams looks gassed!
Gonzales lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams slips a straight right by Gonzales.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Enrique Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzales connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Gonzales cracks Adams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gonzales is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams tries to clinch but Gonzales is having none of it.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Nice body punch from Gonzales.
Gonzales lands with an uppercut that bounces Adams off the cage and back into range.
Gonzales is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonzales, as that shot connected.
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Gonzales lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Gonzales lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzales. That snapped Adams's head back.
Adams is rocked!
Gonzales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzales finish him?
Gonzales steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Adams is out on his feet! Gonzales sets himself and nearly takes Adams's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Enrique Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZPrizzy Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen Deuces as his entrance music. Peter Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ZPrizzy Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
ZPrizzy Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simmons throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Simmons misses with a two punch combination.
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
Simmons is trying to break free.
Simmons tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Simmons wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Simmons sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simmons misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Poor strikes thrown by Simmons there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simmons is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Simmons is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Simmons is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Gracie!
Peter Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Real Fighters Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buckshot Tomilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bubba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buckshot Tomilson's chin.
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255 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Bubba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buckshot Tomilson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubba clinches.
Bubba has clasped his hands together around Tomilson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tomilson is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tomilson wants to get back to full guard.
Tomilson trying to control but Bubba postures up.
It looks like Bubba is going to stand back up.
Bubba has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tomilson wants to hold on but Bubba pushes him away.
Bubba controlling the pace for now.
Bubba connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bubba controlling the pace for now.
Tomilson wants to control but Bubba is having none of it.
Tomilson is looking to get to half guard.
Tomilson tries to improve his position but instead Bubba has taken his back!
Bubba cracks Tomilson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Tomilson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Tomilson breaks Bubba's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson stopping the sweep attempt from Bubba.
Tomilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bubba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bubba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bubba keeping moving, preventing Tomilson from controlling successfully.
Bubba wants to get back to his feet but Tomilson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bubba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba looking to control.
Tomilson trying to control but Bubba is working from the bottom.
Tomilson is stalling in the full guard.
Bubba looking to control.
Tomilson wants to pass the guard but Bubba is keeping the position.
Tomilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Bubba has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tomilson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bubba has his takedown stuffed
and Tomilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bubba looking to score a takedown here. Tomilson is defending well but Bubba drives through and ends up in Tomilson's guard.
Tomilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubba stopping the sweep attempt from Tomilson.
Tomilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Bubba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bubba feints and as Tomilson raises his hands in defense, Bubba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tomilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bubba manages to get himself to full guard.
Tomilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bubba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomilson slips nicely into half guard.
Bubba is controlling Tomilson's trapped leg to prevent Tomilson from advancing to side control.
Tomilson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bubba sees it coming and defends easily.
Tomilson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bubba defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba is refusing to be controlled, as Tomilson sits in half guard.
Bubba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bubba moves into full guard.
Tomilson postures up in Bubba's guard and throws a big left but Bubba blocks it.
Tomilson wants to control from the top but Bubba keeps moving.
Tomilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba keeping moving, preventing Tomilson from controlling successfully.
Tomilson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bubba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tomilson has Bubba in his guard.
Bubba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tomilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bubba is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson is working an open guard so Bubba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tomilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bubba.
Tomilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bubba.
Tomilson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tomilson tries to buck Bubba off but Bubba is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bubba is looking to take a break and control but Tomilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bubba controls the position.
Big Bubba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson is looking for a sweep.
Tomilson manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tomilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bubba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tomilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bubba is trying to maintain the position but Tomilson is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bubba is looking to sweep but instead, Tomilson has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Buckshot Tomilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bubba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tomilson throws a series of punches but Bubba moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bubba.
Bubba shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomilson tries to sprawl out of it but Bubba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tomilson tries to keep at a distance but Bubba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tomilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bubba.
Tomilson stalling the fight.
Tomilson misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bubba is trying to trip Tomilson. He has hold of a leg but Tomilson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bubba persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tomilson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bubba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bubba is keen to just control but Tomilson is a slippery customer.
Tomilson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bubba.
Tomilson tries to roll over but Bubba keeps him under control.
It looks like Bubba is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bubba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bubba prevents Tomilson from improving his position.
Tomilson wants to control but Bubba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tomilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bubba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tomilson tries to roll over but Bubba keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomilson keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bubba prevents Tomilson from improving his position.
Bubba has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tomilson is trying desperately to improve position.
Bubba working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bubba looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson is trying desperately to improve position.
Tomilson is squirming around, avoiding Bubba's attempts to control the action.
Tomilson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomilson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bubba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bubba's back!
Tomilson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Big Bubba.
Well Bubba 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Bubba!
A less than humble Big Bubba misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Bertholf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Sendoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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245 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Bertholf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Sendoh!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertholf fails with a takedown attempt.
Sendoh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sendoh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sendoh wants it to stay on the feet.
Sendoh tries a head kick but it misses.
Sendoh throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Bertholf's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Sendoh dives in looking to finish as Bertholf flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Sendoh's strikes! Sendoh is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Bertholf's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Bertholf was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Sendoh!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Szent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camden Brooking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Camden Brooking enters the cage!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Szent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Camden Brooking!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brooking keeping moving, preventing Szent from controlling successfully.
Szent tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooking is retaining full guard.
Brooking looking to control.
Brooking keeping full guard, as Szent tries to pass.
Szent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brooking throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brooking trying to keep a closed guard but Szent is proving a slippery customer.
Szent content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooking keeping moving, preventing Szent from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Billy Szent wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Szent lands a jab to Brooking's midsection.
Szent looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Szent wants to control but Brooking is keeping him busy.
Szent prevents Brooking from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooking actively working from the bottom here.
Szent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Szent is trying to control. Brooking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brooking is looking to improve his position.
Szent is looking to take a break and control but Brooking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szent trying to control from Brooking's half guard. Brooking has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooking keeping moving, preventing Szent from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Billy Szent.
Szent darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Szent wants to free his trapped foot but Brooking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Szent prevents Brooking from improving his position.
Szent trying to mount his opponent but Brooking defends it.
Brooking is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Szent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Szent's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szent is really stuck here.
Brooking is not going to allow Szent to sit and survive in this position.
Brooking sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Szent taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Camden Brooking!
An out of breath and clearly excited Camden Brooking thanked TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Xenakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krackin Yourface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yourface has chosen King of Kings as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Krackin Yourface will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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260 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titus Xenakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krackin Yourface!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xenakis rushes Yourface and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yourface goes for a takedown attempt but Xenakis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xenakis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xenakis fails with a takedown attempt.
Yourface misses with a straight left.
Yourface works over Xenakis's head and body with a nice combination.
Xenakis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yourface manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xenakis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yourface has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xenakis has managed to get both his arms back between Yourface's legs - danger averted.
Xenakis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yourface on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yourface is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenakis keeping moving, preventing Yourface from controlling successfully.
Yourface is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Xenakis pulls Yourface in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yourface wants to control from the top but Xenakis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Titus Xenakis just wasn't active enough.
Yourface lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yourface jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xenakis 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xenakis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xenakis is in close to Yourface's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yourface looking for a guillotine here but Xenakis defends easily.
Xenakis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yourface is rocked!
Xenakis arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Yourface's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Titus Xenakis!
A very excited looking Titus Xenakis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gene St Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Piper comes to the cage accompanied by In The Morning. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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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
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene St Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Silver!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Piper slips a jab from Silver.
St Piper misses with a looping left.
Gene St Piper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St Piper as he avoids it easily.
St Piper gets tackled into the cage by Silver. Silver maintains the clinch.
St Piper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Piper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Piper misses with a body punch.
St Piper tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Piper misses with a punch to the body.
St Piper misses with a punch to the body.
Silver can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silver.
A shot in the inside from St Piper.
St Piper lands with a light punch inside.
St Piper lands with a right to the head.
St Piper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Piper just leaning against Silver, taking a breather.
St Piper lands an uppercut.
St Piper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Piper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Piper scores with a nice hook to the head.
St Piper has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver wants a takedown but no success here.
St Piper misses with a punch to the body.
St Piper tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing St Piper back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from St Piper fails to land.
St Piper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Piper misses with some punches.
Silver prevents a body shot from St Piper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Piper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver slips under a jab.
Gene St Piper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Piper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silver holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. St Piper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gene St Piper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Silver.
Silver throws a head kick but St Piper moves out of range.
St Piper throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
St Piper looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
St Piper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from St Piper.
Silver wants to clinch.
Silver moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by St Piper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Piper.
Silver throws a nice looking combination but St Piper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silver clinches with his opponent.
St Piper tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
St Piper cracks Silver with a nice body shot.
St Piper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St Piper lands a body punch.
St Piper misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Piper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silver avoiding damage as St Piper throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Piper tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Piper misses with a punch to the body.
St Piper struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Piper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Piper stalling the fight.
St Piper misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Piper scores with a shot to the side of Silver's head.
St Piper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
St Piper tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
A right hand to the body from St Piper.
Nice body punch from St Piper.
St Piper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Piper lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver looks to land a left hand but St Piper moved out of range nicely.
St Piper swings for the body but Silver moves out of range.
St Piper rushes Silver and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene St Piper dominated that round.
That's time! St Piper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silver misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silver swings for the body but St Piper moves out of range.
Nice body punch from St Piper.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Piper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
St Piper throws a right and a left that Silver avoids nicely.
St Piper throws a right hand that misses
and Silver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Piper misses the jab.
Silver defending well as St Piper loads up on a big left hand.
Silver closes the distance and clinches.
Silver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Piper blocks it with crossed arms.
St Piper gets through Silver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Piper tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing St Piper back against the cage.
St Piper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silver breaks from the clinch.
St Piper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from St Piper misses.
Silver throws a hook but St Piper avoids it easily.
St Piper looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range.
St Piper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
St Piper is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Silver's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Silver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silver looks to land a body kick but St Piper moved away.
St Piper scores with a hook.
St Piper misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Piper walks into a stiff left hand from Silver.
St Piper misses the shot to the body.
St Piper keeps the fight on the outside.
St Piper misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silver slips a jab and a cross from St Piper.
Silver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St Piper momentarily.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Piper throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Piper was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
St Piper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silver fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Piper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
St Piper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Piper misses the shot to the body.
St Piper throws a sloppy head kick
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Piper misses the jab.
St Piper tries to clinch there but Silver circles away.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from St Piper.
St Piper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silver misses with a wild combination.
St Piper punishes Silver's body with a nice straight punch.
Silver cracks St Piper with a good jab.
St Piper moves in looking to clinch but Silver pushes him off.
St Piper closes the distance and clinches.
St Piper's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gene St Piper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St Piper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Piper struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
St Piper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Piper.
St Piper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Silver blocks a body shot from St Piper.
Silver is trying to pull guard but St Piper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
St Piper taking a breather.
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!
Silver prevents a body shot from St Piper.
St Piper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St Piper can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Piper misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Piper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silver has St Piper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. St Piper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene St Piper dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
St Piper throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver.
St Piper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
Silver misses with a two punch combination.
St Piper missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silver misses with a head kick.
St Piper misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Silver avoids the body shot from St Piper.
St Piper throws a sloppy head kick and Silver moves out of range easily.
Silver is looking to clinch.
St Piper misses with a wild body shot.
St Piper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silver walks into a stiff left hand from St Piper.
Silver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Piper.
St Piper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver avoids the body shot from St Piper.
St Piper misses with the combination.
St Piper throws an overhand right that lands on Silver's shoulder, as Silver tries to avoid the shot.
St Piper moves out of range of the strikes.
Silver shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
St Piper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silver.
Silver moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from St Piper.
Silver trying to control the position but St Piper is working away.
Gene St Piper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silver lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear St Piper down.
St Piper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silver lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
St Piper dodges the ground and pound from Silver.
Silver wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by St Piper, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Silver tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
St Piper struggling a bit here.
Silver wants to control but St Piper is keeping him busy.
Silver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St Piper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Piper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Piper trying to control the action but Silver is working from the bottom.
St Piper prevents Silver from improving his position.
St Piper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Piper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silver keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Silver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think St Piper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene St Piper!
Gene St Piper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavo comes to the cage accompanied by Rico Sauva by Girardo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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224 lbs
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Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Chavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walt Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chavo was covering up waiting for the punch and Heisenberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Heisenberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chavo keeping moving, preventing Heisenberg from controlling successfully.
Heisenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Chavo.
Heisenberg is pushing down on Chavo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chavo is fighting to maintain full guard but Heisenberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Heisenberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heisenberg tries to pass to full mount but Chavo defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg is controlling the pace.
Chavo is controlling Heisenberg's trapped leg to prevent Heisenberg from advancing to side control.
Heisenberg is pressing down on Chavo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavo is holding on for now.
Heisenberg passes to side control.
Heisenberg staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavo wants to get back to his feet but Heisenberg drags him back down.
Chavo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chavo tries to get out of the position.
Heisenberg moves into full mount!
Heisenberg wants to control the pace but Chavo is squirming around nicely.
Heisenberg sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Chavo can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chavo because Heisenberg loaded up on that one.
Heisenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Heisenberg thowing shots but they're missing.
Heisenberg controlling from mount.
Heisenberg trying to control but Chavo is having none of it.
Heisenberg controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chavo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heisenberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Heisenberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good exchange - Heisenberg coming out on top.
Chavo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heisenberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heisenberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chavo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavo misses the target.
Chavo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chavo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heisenberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Chavo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavo misses with a double jab
letting Heisenberg counter with a right hand.
Chavo misses with a combination
and Heisenberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Heisenberg lands with a cross.
Chavo tries to move into range but Heisenberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chavo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chavo fails with the takedown
and Heisenberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chavo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg drops back looking for a leg! Chavo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chavo manages to kick Heisenberg off! Heisenberg jumps back into Chavo's guard.
Heisenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Heisenberg trying to control but Chavo is working from the bottom.
Heisenberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chavo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Heisenberg, not yet.
Chavo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chavo scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heisenberg is on top in guard.
Walt Heisenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heisenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavo is looking to stand back up but Heisenberg counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chavo.
Heisenberg working Chavo over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Heisenberg throwing shots but Chavo is blocking nicely.
Heisenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heisenberg slips a nice elbow through Chavo's hands, connecting with Chavo's forehead.
Heisenberg wants to take a breather but Chavo is having none of it.
Chavo has hold of Heisenberg's hands but Heisenberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Heisenberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Heisenberg working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heisenberg breaks from Chavo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Chavo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chavo is in a horrible position here. Heisenberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Heisenberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chavo looks a forlorn figure.
Chavo wants to control but Heisenberg is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heisenberg trying to control but Chavo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Heisenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chavo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chavo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heisenberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Heisenberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Heisenberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Heisenberg cracks Chavo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chavo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chavo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavo trying to pass the guard but Heisenberg defending well.
Heisenberg is trying is best to control the position here.
Chavo is thwarting Heisenberg's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Heisenberg tries to roll over but Chavo keeps him under control.
Heisenberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heisenberg is pressing down on Chavo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Heisenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heisenberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chavo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Heisenberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Chavo wants to clinch.
Chavo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heisenberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chavo scrambles back to his feet.
Chavo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Heisenberg. That snapped Chavo's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walt Heisenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heisenberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eddie Chavo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavo throws a right hand that Heisenberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Heisenberg also avoids with ease.
Heisenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heisenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Heisenberg connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavo wants to clinch up but Heisenberg keeps it at a distance.
Chavo takes one on the button.
Heisenberg lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Chavo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Heisenberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chavo in his tracks.
Heisenberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Heisenberg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chavo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Heisenberg's guard! Nice work there by Chavo!
Heisenberg working for submissions but it's allowed Chavo to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is looking for a sweep. Chavo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heisenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chavo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chavo's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Heisenberg's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Heisenberg has his opponent's back but Chavo is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Heisenberg.
Eddie Chavo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chavo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chavo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heisenberg on the ground.
Chavo is squirming around, avoiding Heisenberg's attempts to control the action.
Heisenberg with shots to the head and body - Chavo looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Chavo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chavo is bucking up trying to escape but Heisenberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heisenberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walt Heisenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heisenberg 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walt Heisenberg!
A relieved looking Walt Heisenberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roll Right. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Bickle !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson instigates a clinch.
Bickle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bickle stops a takedown attempt from Watson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bickle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bickle pushes Watson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bickle lands an uppercut.
Bickle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson is trying to push Bickle away but Bickle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Bickle has him pressed against the cage.
Bickle lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye.
Watson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Bickle counters by clinching up.
Bickle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Brian Watson has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bickle .
A left hand lands to the body for Bickle .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is trying to pull guard but Bickle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bickle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bickle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Watson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Bickle .
Bickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watson misses with a wild combination.
Bickle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watson avoiding damage as Bickle throws knees to the body.
Bickle pushes Watson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bickle prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Watson is working for takedown but Bickle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bickle keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bickle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Bickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bickle .
Watson breaks from the clinch.
Watson walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson misses with a head kick.
Bickle drives through and clinches with Watson against the cage.
Watson working hard to break the clinch.
Bickle landing knees to the body.
Bickle lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Bickle .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle .
Watson wants to break free but Bickle has control.
Watson working hard to break the clinch.
Bickle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Watson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bickle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Bickle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bickle lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bickle obliges.
Bickle lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye.
Bickle lands with a short shot to the head.
Watson wants a takedown.
Bickle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Watson's defenses.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Watson can't break the clinch.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Bickle is controlling him.
Watson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watson wants to break free but Bickle has control.
Bickle works on Watson's body with a couple of short punches.
Watson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brian Watson's cut is getting worse.
Watson prevents a body shot from Bickle .
Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Watson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bickle after a bit of a struggle.
Bickle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watson's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Watson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brian Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Watson.
Watson throws a leg kick
and Bickle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Watson is breathing heavily.
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!
Bickle throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bickle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bickle lands a nice looking body shot.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bickle tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bickle to the ground. Bickle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bickle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Watson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bickle counters with a good low kick that Watson was not able to check.
Bickle is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bickle tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bickle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bickle .
Bickle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That kick from Bickle tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bickle checks a leg kick.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Bickle moves into the clinch.
Bickle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bickle .
Bickle lands an elbow inside that Watson shrugs off.
Watson can't break the clinch.
Bickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bickle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bickle prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bickle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bickle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bickle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watson or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bickle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Watson wants to take the fight to the mat but Bickle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Watson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bickle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bickle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bickle lands a nice elbow.
Brian Watson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bickle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bickle lands a nice elbow.
Watson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bickle keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bickle smiles and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bickle - that will leave a mark!
Bickle tries to clinch there but Watson circles away.
Bickle moves into range and clinches up with Watson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle lands a good knee to the midsection. Watson won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Bickle .
Bickle lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye.
Bickle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watson.
Bickle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeez, Brian Watson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bickle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bickle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watson is rocked!
Bickle digs a right hand into Watson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watson's gas tank.
Oh Watson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watson prevents a body shot from Bickle .
Watson seems to have got his legs back now.
Watson wants to take the fight to the mat but Bickle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bickle lands an elbow that stopped Watson in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brian Watson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Travis Bickle !
An out of breath Travis Bickle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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