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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceaser Sarney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceaser Sarney!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sarney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Sarney has managed to clinch.
Sarney is pushing Hall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Sarney.
Sarney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees to the body from Sarney.
A shot in the inside from Sarney.
Sarney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sarney scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Sarney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Hall is rocked!
It looks like Tony Hall has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarney lands a nice knee to the body.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Sarney pushes Hall against the cage. Sarney is working some dirty boxing. Sarney pushes off with a quick right hook! Hall goes down! Hall tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sarney moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ceaser Sarney!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Nassoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Abdallah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdallah has chosen Tyga - Rack City (feat Wale,Fabolous,Meek Mill,Young Jeezy and T.I) as his entrance music. Mohamed Abdallah will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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240 lbs
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245 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Nassoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohamed Abdallah!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdallah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nassoon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nassoon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abdallah as he avoids it easily.
Abdallah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nassoon counters with a head kick that drops Abdallah to the mat! Abdallah scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdallah tries to clinch up
and Nassoon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Abdallah tries to kick Nassoon off but Nassoon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nassoon prevents Abdallah from improving his position.
Abdallah is looking to escape.
Nassoon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nassoon lands a nice short elbow.
Nassoon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abdallah tries to get to full guard but Nassoon has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Nassoon.
Nassoon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abdallah wants to get back to full guard.
Nassoon is working for a kimura but Abdallah is defending it quite comfortably.
Abdallah is trying to stand back up but Nassoon is controlling him
Abdallah looks gassed!
Nassoon is trying to work for a kimura but Abdallah is defending well.
Nassoon controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Abdallah tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nassoon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Nassoon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waway The Wildman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hurricane. The key to victory for Cael Sanderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waway The Wildman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Wildman throws a combination that misses
and Sanderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanderson.
Sanderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanderson tries to clinch up.
The Wildman throws a series of punches but Sanderson avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Wildman. Sanderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanderson misses with a takedown attempt - The Wildman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Wildman fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Wildman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Wildman throws a head kick that misses
and Sanderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waway The Wildman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Sanderson as he checks the leg kick.
The Wildman throws a sloppy head kick and Sanderson moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanderson misses with a two punch combination.
Sanderson avoids the body shot from The Wildman.
Sanderson tries to clinch but The Wildman moves out of range.
The Wildman throws a leg kick
and Sanderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanderson misses with a few strikes there.
Sanderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Wildman misses with the combination.
The Wildman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sloppy strikes from Sanderson. Those never looked like landing.
The Wildman circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Wildman counters with a one-two to the body.
The Wildman misses with a straight left.
The Wildman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanderson avoids a kick to the body.
The Wildman misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Wildman misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanderson tries to clinch up but The Wildman circles away and keeps his distance.
The Wildman throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanderson counters with a series of strikes. The Wildman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanderson tries to clinch but The Wildman moves out of range.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Wildman defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanderson moves to clinch but The Wildman breaks away
and The Wildman counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Wildman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Wildman throws a right and a left that Sanderson avoids nicely.
A leg kick checked by Sanderson.
The Wildman swinging wildly here.
The Wildman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Wildman throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanderson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Wildman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanderson wants to clinch up but The Wildman keeps it at a distance.
Sanderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Waway The Wildman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sanderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Wildman circles away.
The Wildman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Wildman avoids the head kick by Sanderson.
The Wildman slips a jab and a cross from Sanderson.
Sanderson blocks a head kick by The Wildman.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Wildman. Sanderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Sanderson.
The Wildman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanderson throws a series of punches but The Wildman moves out of range.
The Wildman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Wildman. Sanderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Wildman. Sanderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanderson throws a series of punches but The Wildman moves out of range.
The Wildman throws a sloppy head kick and Sanderson moves out of range easily.
The Wildman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanderson shoots in and drives through. The Wildman sprawls well.
Sanderson checks a low kick from The Wildman.
The Wildman misses with the combination.
Sanderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Wildman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanderson.
The Wildman throws a wild body kick that Sanderson sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Wildman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Wildman.
The Wildman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanderson wants to clinch up but The Wildman keeps it at a distance.
The Wildman misses with a kick to the body.
The Wildman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waway The Wildman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Wildman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Wildman misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman throws a lazy head kick
and Sanderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanderson feints a jab promting The Wildman to slip. Sanderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Wildman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sanderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Wildman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from The Wildman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sanderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Wildman tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanderson tries to break the clinch but The Wildman is controlling the position.
Sanderson breaks from the clinch.
The Wildman throws a series of punches but Sanderson avoids them all with ease.
Sanderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson throws a nice head kick!
The Wildman throws a right and a left that Sanderson avoids nicely.
The Wildman throws a head kick that misses
and Sanderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Wildman is pulling down on Sanderson's head to control his posture.
Sanderson trying to control but The Wildman is working from the bottom.
Sanderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanderson gets to his feet. The Wildman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The Wildman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick by The Wildman misses
and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Wildman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The Wildman is trying to stand up here but Sanderson is controlling him well.
The Wildman manages to get to full guard.
The Wildman pulls Sanderson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Wildman trying to keep a closed guard but Sanderson is proving a slippery customer.
Sanderson looking to pass the guard.
Sanderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Wildman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanderson trying to control but The Wildman is working from the bottom.
The Wildman seems keen to control Sanderson's posture.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but The Wildman keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Wildman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Wildman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Wildman throws a lazy head kick
and Sanderson counters with a two punch combo.
Waway The Wildman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Wildman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanderson checks it well.
The Wildman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Wildman counters with a head kick. That will keep Sanderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The Wildman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanderson checks it well.
The Wildman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanderson connects with a crisp jab.
Sanderson blocks the body kick.
The Wildman throws a series of punches but Sanderson avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanderson shoots in for a double leg but The Wildman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanderson avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanderson. That's going to slow The Wildman down.
Sanderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The Wildman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanderson off and has taken his back!
The Wildman is punishing Sanderson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Sanderson is trying to get back to his feet but The Wildman has full control of the position and if anything, Sanderson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The Wildman has got one arm under Sanderson's chin. This could be trouble... Sanderson trying to control the other hand but The Wildman gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Sanderson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Waway The Wildman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Risky Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Studebaker Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamble comes to the cage accompanied by Rick Ross ft Weezy - I'm a G. Hawk has chosen silver hawk as his entrance music. Risky Gamble has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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194 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Risky Gamble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Studebaker Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hawk to the ground. Gamble is now in Hawk's guard.
Gamble passes into half guard.
Gamble is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
Hawk is trying to maintain the position but Gamble is very close to passing his half guard.
Hawk wants to improve his position but Gamble is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamble controlling the action here.
Gamble wants to take a breather but Hawk is having none of it.
Risky Gamble has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gamble slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gamble throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble punishes Hawk's body with a nice straight punch.
Gamble scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gamble throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches up with Gamble, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes Gamble against the cage but Gamble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gamble throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Studebaker Hawk has been cut.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt.
Risky Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Studebaker Hawk.
Hawk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gamble fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamble loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gamble counters with a body kick.
Gamble scores with a body shot.
Hawk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Gamble.
Gamble throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gamble lands a left and a right that send Hawk crashing to the mat, dazed. Gamble thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gamble to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hawk is still in real trouble! Can Gamble finish him?
Gamble content to stall in guard here.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble stands and throws Hawk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gamble is staying tight to Hawk's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gamble moves into full mount!
Gamble controlling from mount.
Hawk is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble looking to control but Hawk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gamble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hawk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamble controlling from mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Risky Gamble just wasn't active enough.
Gamble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gamble connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risky Gamble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Studebaker Hawk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gamble darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gamble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gamble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawk on the ground.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
Gamble trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Gamble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Gamble slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Risky Gamble.
Hawk swings for the body but Gamble moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Gamble.
Hawk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gamble lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gamble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Gamble.
Risky Gamble is winning the standup battle so far.
Gamble misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Risky Gamble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gamble gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Gamble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gamble's guard.
Hawk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gamble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawk.
Gamble gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Gamble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gamble manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Gamble's guard.
Gamble manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gamble content just to control the position here.
Hawk regains half guard.
Gamble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hawk is not content to let Gamble control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gamble is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Risky Gamble just wasn't active enough.
Gamble lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gamble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gamble is looking to wear down Hawk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawk shoots in and bounces Gamble off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gamble working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamble has his feet on Hawk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risky Gamble dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Studebaker Hawk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hawk fails with the takedown.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gamble but Gamble pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hawk gets caught napping as Gamble dives in and scores a takedown. Hawk manages to retain guard.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Gamble stands up from Hawk's guard - Gamble perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gamble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gamble sprawls well. Gamble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet.
Risky Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Studebaker Hawk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gamble throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
Risky Gamble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamble leaves Hawk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Gamble circles away easily
and Gamble counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches up with Gamble, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes Gamble against the cage but Gamble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gamble throws a right and a left that Hawk avoids nicely.
Gamble with a jab.
Gamble lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble connects with a looping right hand.
Gamble closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gamble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamble throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
Gamble lands a jab to the head.
Gamble changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hawk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gamble decides to stand back up.
Hawk dives in and grabs Gamble's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gamble pushes down on Hawk's head and hops out.
Hawk shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Gamble as Hawk shoots in.
Gamble lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Gamble as he connects with a hook.
Oooooh!!! Gamble has knocked Hawk down with a huge combo! Gamble steps away and waves a wobbly Hawk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk shoots for a double leg takedown but Gamble sprawls well. He's pushed Hawk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawk gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gamble gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hawk is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Risky Gamble!
After the fight, Risky Gamble was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hasse Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ja Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansson comes to the cage accompanied by Saliva - Click Click Boom. The crowd seem to be enjoying Masterson's choice of entrance music: Hyena -by- Rancid. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
269 lbs
17 - 18 - 1 |
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29
255 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hasse Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Hasse Hansson has been cut.
Masterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hansson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hansson tries to clinch up but Masterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Masterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hansson throws a series of punches but Masterson avoids them all with ease.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Masterson.
Masterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Masterson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson is trying to buck Masterson off.
Masterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hansson, who protects the arm well.
Masterson is trying to get an arm triangle but Hansson is defending well.
Masterson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hansson's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hansson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Masterson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hansson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Masterson but great work by Hansson.
Hansson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Masterson to his feet.
Hansson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hansson swivels and escapes.
Masterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson is trying to break the clinch but Masterson is controlling him.
Masterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasse Hansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masterson tries to break free but Hansson pushes him back against the cage.
Hansson blocks a body shot from Masterson.
A frustrated look appears on Hansson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hansson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Masterson prevents Hansson from breaking the clinch.
Hansson is trying to break free.
Masterson breaks from the clinch.
Hansson leaves Masterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masterson rushes Hansson and presses him up against the cage.
Hansson has Masterson pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Hansson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hansson manages to break the clinch.
Masterson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hansson right on the button. Hansson goes down! Masterson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Masterson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ja Masterson!
Ja Masterson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monroe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
185 lbs
13 - 18 - 0 |
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30
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monroe Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Martin lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Martin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
A shot to the liver by Martin. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Martin tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Martin throws a nice head kick!
Jackson throws a wild hook but Martin just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Jackson gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Martin raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Martin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haka Maka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Island Music. Haka Maka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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30
196 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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29
181 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haka Maka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Phillips!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Phillips!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maka goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Phillips is on top in guard.
Maka trying to control the position.
Maka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maka wants to sweep here but Phillips controlling him for the moment.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Maka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phillips defends it easily.
Phillips in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maka is trying to keep Phillips in close.
Maka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phillips.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Maka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Maka has locked up a guillotine! Maka's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Phillips is holding on here and Maka must be using up a lot of energy. Phillips has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Maka gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Haka Maka!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Haka Maka waved his t-shirt featuring Das Labor's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mayor Hammertown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammertown comes to the cage accompanied by mama said knock u out. Rasputin has chosen TURISAS - Rasputin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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27
271 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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31
302 lbs
18 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mayor Hammertown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin wants to clinch
enabling Hammertown to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
Hammertown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasputin circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Hammertown misses.
Hammertown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammertown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rasputin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammertown sprawls well. Hammertown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasputin gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasputin closes the distance and clinches.
Rasputin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammertown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammertown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land.
Hammertown tries to break the clinch but Rasputin is controlling the position.
Hammertown breaks the clinch.
Hammertown misses with a lunging right hand
and Rasputin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammertown's guard.
Rasputin 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.
Hammertown is working an open guard so Rasputin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Hammertown misses.
Rasputin moves away from the strike by Hammertown.
Hammertown stalks Rasputin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rasputin's face. Rasputin staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin slips a jab and a cross from Hammertown.
Hammertown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayor Hammertown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Hammertown.
Hammertown throws a series of punches but Rasputin avoids them all with ease.
Hammertown throws a lazy uppercut
and Rasputin counters by moving into the clinch.
Hammertown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasputin shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammertown sprawls well. He's pushed Rasputin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mayor Hammertown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin.
Rasputin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rasputin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammertown.
Hammertown misses with a hook.
Rasputin shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammertown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rasputin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rasputin walks into a stiff left hand from Hammertown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammertown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rasputin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammertown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rasputin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammertown.
Hammertown lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Rasputin can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Hammertown and Rasputin drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Hammertown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mayor Hammertown!
Mayor Hammertown decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ted Coke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Scotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cocaine. Ted Coke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leopold Scotch's chin.
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23
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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32
157 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Coke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leopold Scotch!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coke.
Horrible takedown by Coke or perhaps it was just good defense by Scotch which made him look bad.
Coke tries to clinch up.
Scotch slips a jab and a cross from Coke.
Coke instigates a clinch.
Scotch turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Coke regains half guard.
Scotch trying to pass the guard but Coke defending well.
Coke wants to get back to his feet.
Scotch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coke has hold of Scotch's hands but Scotch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Scotch connects with a nice short shot to Coke's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scotch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Coke!
Scotch landing punches.
Scotch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coke?
Scotch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Scotch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Coke is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scotch loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Coke scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Scotch land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Scotch stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leopold Scotch! Leopold Scotch retains his featherweight title!
Leopold Scotch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Kovacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai has chosen Deadly Muay Thai Skills as his entrance music. Muay Thai is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
280 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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31
300 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Kovacks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai tries to clinch but Kovacks is having none of it.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovacks just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thai wants to clinch
and Kovacks counters with a straight right hand.
Thai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kovacks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai blocks a head kick by Kovacks.
Kovacks scores with a head kick. Thai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thai avoids the body shot from Kovacks.
Thai tries to clinch up
and Kovacks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thai is looking to improve his position.
Thai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kovacks looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Kovacks from controlling successfully.
Thai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kovacks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thai keeping full guard, as Kovacks tries to pass.
Kovacks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kovacks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kovacks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacks throws a strike but Thai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kovacks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kovacks looking for a sweep. Not yet Kovacks, not yet.
Kovacks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kovacks's guard.
Kovacks looking for a sweep. Not yet Kovacks, not yet.
Thai has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kovacks to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thai is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kovacks pulls down on the head and he's put Thai to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takeshi Kovacks!
Takeshi Kovacks retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Takeshi Kovacks thanked West Coast Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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