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CCF 57: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Busy Signal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tragen Hyabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Signal comes to the cage accompanied by Busy Signal - Smoke Some High Grade. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Busy Signal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tragen Hyabusa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyabusa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hyabusa scores with a one two! Signal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Hyabusa.
Signal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Signal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hyabusa misses with a straight right.
Hyabusa just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyabusa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hyabusa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Hyabusa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hyabusa punishes Signal's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Signal avoids the body shot from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hyabusa throws a hook but Signal blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Signal.
Hyabusa tries to bum rush Signal with a series of wild strikes but Signal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hyabusa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Signal's calf.
Signal tries for a takedown but Hyabusa circles away easily
and Hyabusa counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Busy Signal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyabusa throws a right and a left that Signal avoids nicely.
Hyabusa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Hyabusa.
Hyabusa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hyabusa connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyabusa.
Hyabusa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Signal.
Hyabusa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Signal shoots for a double leg takedown but Hyabusa sprawls well. He's pushed Signal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tragen Hyabusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Signal looking to score a takedown here. Hyabusa is defending well but Signal drives through and ends up in Hyabusa's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signal prevents Hyabusa from getting back to his feet.
Signal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Signal wants to pass the guard but Hyabusa is keeping the position.
Hyabusa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Signal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Signal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hyabusa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signal passes Hyabusa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hyabusa is refusing to be controlled, as Signal sits in half guard.
Signal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Signal wants to work for an arm triangle but Hyabusa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Signal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyabusa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Signal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tragen Hyabusa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hyabusa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Signal.
Hyabusa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Signal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyabusa counters with a series of strikes. Signal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hyabusa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Signal is out of range and Hyabusa settles back down.
Signal slips a jab and a cross from Hyabusa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa is looking to chop away at Signal's legs.
Hyabusa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hyabusa misses with a body shot.
Hyabusa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Signal shoots in looking for a takedown. Hyabusa tries to sprawl out of it but Signal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hyabusa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hyabusa misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyabusa.
Tragen Hyabusa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Signal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa struggling a bit here.
Signal slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Signal advances to full mount.
Hyabusa trying desperately to get to his feet.
Signal looking to finish Hyabusa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hyabusa!
Signal 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Signal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Signal controlling the pace for now.
Signal unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Signal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Signal landing punches.
The referee warns Hyabusa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Signal unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyabusa wants to hold on but Signal pushes him away.
Hyabusa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Signal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hyabusa is desperately trying to improve his position but Signal has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signal jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hyabusa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hyabusa and Signal has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Signal trying to control the position but Hyabusa is working away.
Signal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Signal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyabusa keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyabusa is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busy Signal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Signal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Signal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Signal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Signal punishing his opponent with strikes.
Signal landing punches.
Signal looking to control but Hyabusa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Signal unloading with bombs!
Hyabusa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Signal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Signal tries to control but Hyabusa wriggling away.
Signal throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Signal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Signal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hyabusa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Signal.
Signal with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Signal lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Signal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Signal with the ground and pound from mount.
Signal tries to control but Hyabusa wriggling away.
Signal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hyabusa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hyabusa shrugs it off.
Signal trying to control but Hyabusa is having none of it.
Hyabusa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Signal.
Signal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signal working for a guillotine from mount but Hyabusa is in no mood to give up.
Busy Signal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Signal looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Signal lands with some strikes.
Signal trying to control but Hyabusa is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signal lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tragen Hyabusa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Signal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Hyabusa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Signal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hyabusa?
Signal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Signal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Signal lands a heavy elbow.
Signal landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Busy Signal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Signal 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Busy Signal!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Busy Signal!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Busy Signal!
Busy Signal wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Busy Signal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Gauge has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory Gauge!
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, Sam Rourke!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rourke wants to clinch up but Gauge keeps it at a distance.
Rourke with a nice cross.
Gauge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Gauge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gauge.
Rourke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gauge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gauge throws a hook but Rourke blocks it.
Rourke misses with a few strikes there.
Rourke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rourke misses with a few strikes there.
Rourke fails with a takedown attempt.
Rourke shoots in but no luck this time.
Gauge throws out a powerful jab.
Gauge 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke walks into a straight right hand from Gauge.
Gauge swats away the attempt to clinch by Rourke.
Gauge lands with a good body shot.
Gauge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rourke under the eye.
Gauge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gauge throws a right and a left that Rourke avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Rourke misses its intended target.
Gauge lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gauge.
Rourke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gauge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sam Rourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rourke shoots in but Gauge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gregory Gauge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rourke.
Rourke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gauge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gauge throws a body punch but Rourke moves out of range.
Gauge misses with a wild body shot.
Gauge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rourke tries to bum rush Gauge with a series of wild strikes but Gauge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rourke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gauge.
Rourke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gauge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rourke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rourke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gauge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rourke scrambles back to his feet.
Gauge is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gauge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rourke is able to avoid easily.
Rourke fails with a takedown attempt.
Gauge is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rourke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge swinging wildly here.
Gauge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gauge lands a jab.
Gauge stuffs the takedown attempt from Rourke. Rourke gets slowly back to his feet.
Gauge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gauge slips a jab and a cross from Rourke.
Gauge misses with a looping right.
Gauge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rourke moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rourke was well out of range. Poor timing from Gauge.
Rourke tries for a takedown but Gauge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rourke slips a straight right by Gauge.
Rourke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rourke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rourke instigates a clinch.
Rourke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rourke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gauge defending well though.
Rourke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke trying to control from half guard but Gauge is working away.
Rourke stops Gauge from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Gauge dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rourke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gauge throws a hook but Rourke avoids it easily.
Rourke throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gauge to counter with a crisp jab.
Rourke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gauge sprawls well initially but Rourke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rourke thows a huge punch but Gauge dodges it nicely.
Rourke is looking to take a break and control but Gauge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rourke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rourke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gauge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke moves into full mount! Gauge won't be happy about that!
Rourke looking to finish Gauge with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gauge!
Rourke throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gauge blocking the ground and pound.
BOOM! Rourke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rourke looking to finish Gauge with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gauge!
Rourke lands a big shot to the head and Gauge winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sam Rourke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lirette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lirette comes to the cage accompanied by Hear Me Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Lirette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cody Stuart!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lirette doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stuart makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stuart darts in and clinches Lirette up against the cage.
Lirette tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stuart just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stuart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lirette backwards.
Stuart trying to land knees to the body.
Lirette jumps guard and drags Stuart to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stuart trying to control the position from guard on top but Lirette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lirette escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stuart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stuart trying to control but Lirette is working from the bottom.
Lirette looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Stuart is defending well. Lirette quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Stuart has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lirette celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Lirette!
Our winner, Travis Lirette, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazer has chosen Major Lazer - Pon De Floor as his entrance music. The key to victory for Samuel Adams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Adams!
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, Major Lazer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams scores with a jab.
Adams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lazer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazer, pushing him back against the cage.
Lazer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adams can't fight it off and eventually Lazer manages to take the fight to the floor. Adams looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lazer throwing strikes but missing.
Lazer is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lazer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lazer throwing strikes from guard but Adams blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams controlling the position.
Lazer controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazer looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lazer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adams's waist but Adams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lazer off to one side.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lazer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lazer looking to finish Adams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adams!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazer has hold of Adams's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Adams manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lazer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lazer lands a big elbow.
Adams working to try and regain half guard.
Lazer controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lazer looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lazer working the ground and pound effectively.
Adams is rocked!
It looks like Samuel Adams has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazer is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Adams goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Lazer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Major Lazer!
Our winner, Major Lazer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erick Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kina Penueta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villar comes to the cage accompanied by Kalamidad. Penueta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Manu Samoa. Erick Villar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Villar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kina Penueta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penueta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Villar avoids it really well and circles away.
Villar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penueta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Villar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Villar lands strikes from half guard.
Villar lands strikes from half guard.
Villar thows a huge punch but Penueta dodges it nicely.
Penueta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Villar.
Ground and pound from Villar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Penueta still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Penueta has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Penueta decides to stand back up.
Penueta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penueta wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Villar.
Villar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Villar lands in his opponent's guard.
Penueta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Villar won't allow Penueta to get back to his feet.
Penueta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penueta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Villar.
Penueta managing to control the position.
Villar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penueta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Villar prevents Penueta from getting back to his feet.
Villar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penueta controlling Villar's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Villar works over Penueta with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar prevents Penueta from getting back to his feet.
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!
Villar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Villar 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.
Penueta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penueta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Villar is one step ahead there.
Penueta is looking to stand up but Villar isn't so interested in that idea.
Villar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penueta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Villar is one step ahead there.
Penueta working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penueta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Villar manages to get himself to full guard.
Villar keeping full guard, as Penueta tries to pass.
Penueta stands up from Villar's guard - Penueta perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Villar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villar fails to land with a series of punches.
Penueta misses with a low kick as Villar jumps back.
Penueta throws a leg kick but Villar checks it.
Penueta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penueta scores with a jab. Villar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Villar shoots for a takedown but Penueta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erick Villar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penueta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penueta wants it to stay on the feet.
Villar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penueta.
Penueta shoots in and drives through. Villar sprawls well.
Villar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Villar throws a head kick that misses.
Villar throws a sloppy head kick and Penueta moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penueta manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Villar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Villar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Penueta to the ground. Villar is now in Penueta's guard.
Villar postures up.
Villar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Villar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Penueta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Penueta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Villar throws a leg kick but Penueta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Villar avoids the body shot from Penueta.
Villar shoots in looking for a takedown. Penueta tries to sprawl out of it but Villar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penueta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A clash of legs there as Penueta blocks the low kick.
Penueta blocks a head kick by Villar.
Penueta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penueta swings for the body but Villar moves out of range.
Erick Villar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villar shoots in but Penueta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penueta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Villar misses with a two punch combination.
Penueta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Villar quickly recovers to half guard.
Penueta stalling away here and it's allowed Villar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penueta is stalling in the full guard.
Penueta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Villar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penueta.
Villar pushes Penueta off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Villar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penueta circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erick Villar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Penueta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Villar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penueta sprawls well. Penueta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Villar gets slowly back to his feet.
Penueta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penueta dives in and grabs Villar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Villar pushes down on Penueta's head and hops out.
Villar tries a head kick but it misses.
Penueta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Villar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Villar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Villar with the ground and pound but Penueta regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Villar is looking for a kimura but Penueta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Villar to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Penueta wants to improve his position but Villar is controlling well.
Villar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Villar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penueta's head.
Villar is working for a submission of some sort.
Penueta is looking to improve his position.
Penueta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Villar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penueta wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penueta trying to control here.
Penueta wants to get back to his feet.
Villar thows a huge punch but Penueta dodges it nicely.
Villar 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.
Penueta wants to get back to full guard.
Villar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Villar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Penueta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Villar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penueta tries to roll over but Villar keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villar seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Penueta is trying to maintain the position but Villar is very close to passing his half guard.
Villar throwing shots but Penueta is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Erick Villar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Villar closes the distance and clinches up with Penueta, looking for a takedown. Villar pushes Penueta against the cage but Penueta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Villar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Kina Penueta has been cut.
Villar shoots in looking for a takedown but Penueta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Villar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Villar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penueta circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erick Villar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villar just misses with a punch to the body.
Penueta thows a body shot but no joy.
Villar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penueta misses with a takedown attempt - Villar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penueta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Villar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Villar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Penueta. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Penueta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penueta, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penueta as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penueta is defended easily by Villar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penueta shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab by Penueta.
Penueta walks into a stiff left hand from Villar.
Penueta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Villar was well out of range. Poor timing from Penueta.
Penueta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Penueta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Villar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Villar throws a hook but Penueta avoids it easily.
Villar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penueta.
Penueta just misses with a punch to the body.
Penueta moves out of range of the leg kick from Villar.
Penueta misses with a low kick.
Villar throws a head kick but Penueta moves out of range.
Villar throws a lazy right hand but Penueta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penueta shoots in but Villar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Villar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Penueta's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penueta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Villar is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Penueta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Penueta has escaped and now he's on top!
Penueta with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penueta looking to pass the guard.
Penueta throws an elbow that misses. Villar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penueta's guard. Nice move by Villar!
Villar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Villar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Erick Villar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Villar tries for a kimura but Penueta is defending well.
Penueta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Villar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Penueta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Villar but great work by Penueta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penueta stands up and beckons Villar to his feet.
Villar misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villar.
Villar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penueta finds it's way round the side to connect with Villar's head.
Villar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Penueta's 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!
Penueta pushes Villar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Villar wants to slow Penueta down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Villar throws a hook but Penueta avoids it easily.
Villar misses with an uppercut
and Penueta counters with a right hand to the body.
Villar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Villar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Villar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Erick Villar!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Erick Villar!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Erick Villar!
Erick Villar wins by unanimous decision!
Erick Villar 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Trainor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Eberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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135 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Trainor!
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, Robert Eberson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trainor.
Nice sprawl there from Eberson as Trainor shoots in.
Trainor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eberson.
Eberson misses with a low kick.
Trainor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eberson throws a lazy uppercut
and Trainor moves into the clinch.
Eberson tries for a takedown but Trainor manages to get underhooks.
Trainor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eberson blocks it with crossed arms.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Eberson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor drags the fight down to the ground.
Eberson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eberson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eberson is in close to Trainor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Trainor is trying to keep Eberson in close.
Trainor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eberson throws a big right hand that misses.
Eberson connects with a couple of short punches.
Trainor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eberson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trainor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trainor is trying to keep Eberson in close.
Eberson throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eberson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trainor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trainor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trainor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eberson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eberson preventing the sweep.
Trainor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trainor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Eberson!
Trainor trying to control but Eberson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberson holds on to Trainor around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Eberson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eberson trying to control from the bottom.
Eberson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Eberson trying to hold on to Trainor's head to control him but Trainor postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trainor landing with the ground and pound.
Trainor trying to control the position from guard on top but Eberson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trainor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eberson is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eberson is striking but Trainor is not phased and passes to half guard.
Eberson striking from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Eberson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Trainor has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Trainor.
Trainor landing knees to the body.
Trainor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trainor has hold of one of Eberson's legs. Eberson is fighting the takedown attempt but Trainor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Eberson tries to strike from the bottom.
Eberson looking for a sweep. Not yet Eberson, not yet.
Eberson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trainor's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eberson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trainor is trying to control the position but Eberson postures up.
Eberson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Trainor is looking for a triangle but Eberson pushes his legs off easily.
Robert Eberson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberson is in close to Trainor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eberson landing with the ground and pound.
Eberson preventing the sweep.
Trainor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eberson preventing the sweep.
Trainor wants to get back to his feet but Eberson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eberson with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eberson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trainor keeping moving, preventing Eberson from controlling successfully.
Trainor is pulling down on Eberson's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Eberson throws a big elbow that misses.
Trainor pulls Eberson in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence Trainor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Trainor tries to close the distance and clinch but Eberson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trainor doesn't manage to clinch there - Eberson circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eberson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eberson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trainor tries to clinch but Eberson is having none of it.
Lawrence Trainor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eberson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trainor was well out of range. Poor timing from Eberson.
Eberson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trainor pushes Eberson up against the cage in a clinch.
Trainor missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainor lands a knee to the body.
Trainor looking to throw knees to the head but Eberson is blocking nicely.
Trainor successfully pulls guard.
Trainor trying to keep a closed guard but Eberson is proving a slippery customer.
Trainor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trainor trying to control the position.
Eberson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eberson throwing strikes from guard but Trainor blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eberson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trainor's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lawrence Trainor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Trainor shoots in looking for a takedown but Eberson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trainor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eberson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trainor moves in looking to clinch but Eberson pushes him off.
Eberson swats away the attempt to clinch by Trainor.
Eberson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eberson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trainor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trainor looking to throw knees to the head but Eberson is blocking nicely.
Trainor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eberson.
Eberson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trainor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Eberson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trainor's head.
Eberson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eberson won't allow Trainor to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trainor is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainor is fighting to break Eberson's control of his arms but Eberson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eberson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Eberson trying to strike off his back.
Eberson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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!
Eberson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Eberson trying to keep a closed guard but Trainor is proving a slippery customer.
Eberson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eberson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eberson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainor wants to control from the top but Eberson keeps moving.
Eberson looking to control.
Eberson keeping full guard, as Trainor tries to pass.
Trainor wants to stand but Eberson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Eberson wants to hit a switch here but Trainor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Eberson there!
Eberson tries to lock up and control but Trainor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainor unloading with bombs!
Trainor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trainor prevents Eberson from getting the reversal.
Trainor trying to control but Eberson is having none of it.
Eberson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Trainor. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eberson is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Trainor turns him over and now has his back.
Eberson wants to control his opponent's hands but Trainor gets his hands free.
Eberson tries to escape the 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 Lawrence Trainor.
I think Trainor 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Lawrence Trainor!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Robert Eberson!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Robert Eberson!
Robert Eberson wins by split decision!
Robert Eberson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gully God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederic Bastiat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think God might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mavado - Gangsta Nuh Play. Bastiat has chosen Superstition as his entrance music. Frederic Bastiat is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gully God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederic Bastiat!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastiat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but God moves away.
Bastiat fails with a takedown attempt.
Frederic Bastiat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
God closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Frederic Bastiat has been cut.
God pushes Bastiat away with a front kick.
God throws a combination. Bastiat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastiat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and God counters with a nice right hand that sends Bastiat toppling to the canvas! Bastiat scrambles and gets back to his feet - can God finish him?!
Bastiat is rocked!
BOOM! God lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bastiat. Bastiat tries to recover but God is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bastiat lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gully God!
Gully God thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kegon Saratuwari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Millen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saratuwari's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Houki Boushi. Kegon Saratuwari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kegon Saratuwari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Millen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saratuwari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Millen is fending him off so far but Saratuwari persists. Nope, Millen circles away and we're back to standing.
Saratuwari takes one to the side of the head.
Millen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Millen lands a leg kick that knocks Saratuwari off balance momentarily.
A jab from Millen misses.
Millen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Millen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saratuwari swings wildly with an uppercut but Millen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saratuwari tries to work over Millen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saratuwari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Millen takes a shot to the head.
Millen lands an elbow just above Saratuwari 's eye.
Saratuwari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Millen backwards.
Millen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saratuwari struggles to land a body shot inside as Millen controls his hands.
Millen missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saratuwari struggles to land a body shot inside as Millen controls his hands.
Millen misses with a punch on the inside.
Millen blocks a body shot from Saratuwari.
Millen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Millen stalling.
Saratuwari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saratuwari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Millen's elbow.
Saratuwari tries to throw a body punch but Millen avoids it by throwing Saratuwari back against the cage.
Millen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saratuwari is defending well for now.
Saratuwari taking a breather.
Millen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saratuwari struggles to land a body shot inside as Millen controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Millen with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kegon Saratuwari has been cut.
Millen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saratuwari misses with a punch to the body.
Saratuwari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saratuwari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Millen.
Millen looking to stall.
Saratuwari avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Millen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Millen blocks an uppercut.
Saratuwari misses with a body punch.
Millen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Millen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saratuwari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Millen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Millen looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari working aggressively here.
Saratuwari lands with a light punch inside.
Saratuwari struggles to land a body shot inside as Millen controls his hands.
Millen blocks a body shot from Saratuwari.
A short right from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saratuwari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Millen's elbow.
Millen prevents a body shot from Saratuwari.
Millen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saratuwari up against the cage.
Saratuwari tries to work over Millen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Millen tries to land knees in the clinch but Saratuwari avoids the damage to the body.
Millen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saratuwari.
Millen prevents a body shot from Saratuwari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari tries to throw a body punch but Millen avoids it by throwing Saratuwari back against the cage.
Saratuwari prevents a body shot from Millen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Millen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saratuwari.
A short right from Saratuwari on the inside.
Saratuwari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saratuwari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saratuwari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Millen is rocked!
Millen lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari misses with a punch to the body.
Saratuwari scores with a shoulder strike.
Millen is still on wobbly legs! Can Saratuwari finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saratuwari can't find room to land a body shot as Millen controls the action.
Saratuwari digs a right hand underneath Millen's ribcage. Millen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Millen seems to have recovered his senses.
Saratuwari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saratuwari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Millen's elbow.
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 Kegon Saratuwari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kegon Saratuwari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Millen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saratuwari.
Colin Millen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saratuwari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Millen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saratuwari checks a leg kick.
Millen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saratuwari.
Saratuwari closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saratuwari lands in his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Millen looking for a sweep. Not yet Millen, not yet.
Saratuwari trying to control but Millen is working from the bottom.
Saratuwari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saratuwari passes Millen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saratuwari seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Millen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kegon Saratuwari!
An out of breath Kegon Saratuwari 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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