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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akeem Mignott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Riggins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob Riggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeem Mignott!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggins forces Mignott back against the cage and clinches.
Riggins lands a damaging elbow.
Riggins with a knee to the head.
It looks like Akeem Mignott has been cut.
Riggins lands an elbow that stopped Mignott in his tracks for a moment.
Mignott takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mignott jumps guard but Riggins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riggins has Mignott pressed against the cage.
Riggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riggins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mignott tries to break free but Riggins pushes him back against the cage.
Riggins digs a right hand underneath Mignott's ribcage. Mignott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggins lands a nice elbow.
Riggins lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Riggins.
Riggins jerks Mignott to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Mignott's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Riggins steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rob Riggins!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Cayro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Cola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Calvin Cayro has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Calvin Cayro seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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137 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Cayro!
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, Greg Cola!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Cayro or perhaps it was just good defense by Cola which made him look bad.
Cayro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cola has a takedown stuffed.
Cayro tries for a takedown but Cola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Cayro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cayro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cola is trying to defend but Cayro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cayro seems to be looking for submissions.
Cayro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cayro.
Cayro wants to work for an arm triangle but Cola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cola tries to get to full guard but Cayro has control of the leg.
Cayro is looking for a kimura here.
Cayro is trying to work for a kimura but Cola is defending well.
Cayro is working for a submission of some sort.
Cayro is thwarting Cola's attempts to control the position.
Cayro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cayro seems to be looking for submissions.
Cayro is trying to work for a kimura but Cola is defending well.
Cola wants to get back to his feet.
Cola is defending against the submission attempts here by Cayro.
Cayro wants to work for an arm triangle but Cola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cayro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cola defends it well.
Cayro 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. Cola tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cayro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calvin Cayro!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Latrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Commando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corbin Latrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francis Commando!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Latrell wants a takedown but no success here.
Commando stalling in the clinch but Latrell improves position.
Latrell tightens his grip and picks Commando up, before dumping him to the ground. Commando manages to land in guard.
Latrell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Commando keeping full guard, as Latrell tries to pass.
Commando is trying to keep Latrell in close.
Latrell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Latrell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Latrell looking to sit in guard and control but Commando gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Latrell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Commando is posturing up here but Latrell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Commando tries to roll out but it's too tight and Commando has to tap! Slick submission there by Latrell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corbin Latrell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Caraan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McZongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caraan's entrance music is TubThumping(I get Knockdown). A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying McZongo's choice of entrance music: Skiltron- Sword and Shield. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Caraan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus McZongo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McZongo throws a sloppy body shot
so Caraan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Caraan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McZongo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Caraan has McZongo in his guard.
McZongo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Caraan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McZongo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McZongo is stalling in the full guard.
Caraan looking for a guillotine here but McZongo defends easily.
McZongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caraan is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caraan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McZongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McZongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McZongo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McZongo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Caraan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McZongo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McZongo trying to control the action but Caraan is working from the bottom.
McZongo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Caraan's shoulder. That is not cool.
McZongo is looking to take a break and control but Caraan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Angus McZongo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Caraan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caraan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McZongo is fending him off so far but Caraan persists. Nope, McZongo circles away and we're back to standing.
Caraan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McZongo throws a right hand that Caraan ducks under and follows up with a left that Caraan also avoids with ease.
Jab by McZongo.
It looks like Cedric Caraan has been cut.
McZongo lands with a straight right. Caraan didn't see that one coming.
Caraan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McZongo.
McZongo dips to his left and cracks Caraan with an uppercut!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McZongo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caraan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McZongo's guard now.
McZongo has control of Caraan's left arm, preventing Caraan from doing any damage.
Caraan got a little sloppy there for a moment and McZongo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caraan has managed to get both his arms back between McZongo's legs - danger averted.
Caraan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McZongo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Caraan, into his guard.
Caraan keeping moving, preventing McZongo from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McZongo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus McZongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Caraan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McZongo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caraan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Angus McZongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caraan with a poor takedown
and McZongo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Caraan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McZongo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caraan has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McZongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from McZongo.
Angus McZongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McZongo lands a nice looking body shot.
McZongo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caraan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McZongo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caraans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McZongo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caraan counters with a low kick, right behind McZongo 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McZongo moves in looking to clinch but Caraan pushes him off.
McZongo looks to land a right hand but Caraan moved out of range.
McZongo thows a body shot but no joy.
McZongo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cedric Caraan's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caraan ducks under a wild hook from McZongo.
McZongo slaps away a takedown attempt from Caraan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McZongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McZongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McZongo lands a glancing blow to the side of Caraan's head.
Angus McZongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caraan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Caraan cracks the inside of McZongo's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McZongo connects with the punch.
Cedric Caraan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McZongo tries a low kick but Caraan avoids it.
McZongo misses with the body kick
and Caraan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McZongo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McZongo is looking to get to half guard.
Caraan fails to advance to McZongo's back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McZongo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Caraan is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Caraan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cedric Caraan!
An intense looking Cedric Caraan took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks for the fans in attendance, and the millions watching at their homes. It's an honor for me to fight here in SFC and give you guys fireworks. Hey Goryachev, Hope your watching. Let's do this!!, 3rd Time!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devin Townsend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Jalabert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Townsend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pierre Jalabert!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Townsend stuffs the takedown attempt from Jalabert. Jalabert gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jalabert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Townsend's half guard.
Jalabert is trying to control. Townsend wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Townsend looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Townsend wants to get back to his feet.
Jalabert is keen to just control but Townsend is a slippery customer.
Townsend is looking to escape.
Jalabert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Townsend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jalabert scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Jalabert there.
Jalabert perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Townsend looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalabert is looking to take a break and control but Townsend is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Townsend looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalabert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jalabert thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Townsend's head.
Townsend blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jalabert.
Jalabert drops an elbow to the side of Townsend's head.
Nice strikes from Jalabert there.
Townsend wants to get back to full guard.
Townsend has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jalabert. Oh but Townsend has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jalabert goes limp - he's gone! Townsend jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devin Townsend!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mellendrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Camino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camino has chosen Avicii - Levels in Reverse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mark Mellendrez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Mellendrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, El Camino!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Mellendrez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Camino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mellendrez, pushing him back against the cage.
Mellendrez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mellendrez tries to pull guard but Camino holds him up against the cage and eventually Mellendrez drops back down to his feet.
Mellendrez looking to stall.
Camino lands a knee to the body.
Camino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Camino working Mellendrez over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mellendrez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Camino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mellendrez is defending well for now.
Mellendrez manages to break the clinch.
Camino moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellendrez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mellendrez tries to break free but Camino pushes him back against the cage.
Mellendrez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mellendrez tries to pull guard but Camino won't allow it.
Mellendrez is trying to pull guard but Camino has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Mellendrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mellendrez tries to circle away but Camino has him pinned against the cage.
Mellendrez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Camino prevents it.
Mellendrez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mellendrez looking for a takedown.
Camino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Mark Mellendrez has been cut.
Mellendrez managing to block the knees to the body from Camino.
Mellendrez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Camino prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellendrez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Camino preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mellendrez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mellendrez is trying to keep Camino in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Mellendrez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mellendrez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Camino to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mellendrez wants to sweep here but Camino controlling him for the moment.
Mellendrez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellendrez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Mellendrez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mellendrez drives through with a takedown into Camino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Camino keeping moving, preventing Mellendrez from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mellendrez has gone for a leg lock! Camino slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mellendrez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but El Camino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Mellendrez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mellendrez shoots and misses
and Camino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Camino prevents the takedown attempt.
Mellendrez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mellendrez is trying to force a seperation but Camino has the dominant position.
Camino tries to land knees in the clinch but Mellendrez avoids the damage to the body.
Mellendrez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Camino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mellendrez.
Mellendrez is pressing down on Camino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camino is holding on for now.
Camino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mellendrez is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camino is not content to let Mellendrez control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Mellendrez just wasn't active enough.
Mellendrez misses with a takedown
so Camino counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Mellendrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camino won't allow Mellendrez to sweep him here.
Mellendrez is looking to stand up but Camino isn't so interested in that idea.
Mellendrez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camino trying to control the position from guard on top but Mellendrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. El Camino was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mellendrez wants to clinch.
Camino closes the distance and pushes Mellendrez back into the cage.
Camino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Camino pushes off an throws an elbow but Mellendrez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camino misses with a knee strike.
Mellendrez is trying to pull guard but Camino has him pressed against the cage.
Camino crunches a lovely knee into Mellendrez's ribcage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mellendrez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Camino's brow.
Camino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mellendrez tries for a takedown but Camino manages to get underhooks.
Mellendrez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mellendrez wants to clinch.
Mark Mellendrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camino dodges the punch combination from Mellendrez.
Camino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellendrez trying to control here.
Camino not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Camino dodges the punch combination from Mellendrez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mellendrez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Camino sprawls well. Camino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mellendrez gets slowly back to his feet.
Camino darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Camino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Mellendrez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mellendrez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camino gets the takedown into side control.
Mellendrez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Camino doesn't have the hooks in and Mellendrez manages to turn into his guard.
Mellendrez trying to move into half guard but instead Camino has managed to sweep!
El Camino has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellendrez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camino defends well.
Mellendrez keeping moving, preventing Camino from controlling successfully.
Mellendrez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camino is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellendrez is trying to keep Camino in close.
Mellendrez is looking to stand back up but Camino counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mellendrez.
Mellendrez trying to hold on to Camino's head to control him but Camino postures up.
Mellendrez tries to get to full guard but Camino has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellendrez is looking to escape.
Camino not doing much here.
El Camino has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mellendrez throws a head kick that misses.
Camino fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mellendrez to the ground. Camino is now in Mellendrez's guard.
Mellendrez trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mellendrez wants to stand and escape but Camino is having none of it.
We're going to have a standup here because Mark Mellendrez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mellendrez enables Camino to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mellendrez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Camino postures up.
Mark Mellendrez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mellendrez throws a sloppy head kick and Camino moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to El Camino.
I've got Camino winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Camino!
An out of breath and clearly excited El Camino thanked Narcissus Unlimited for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zangief Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zangief Zangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Reed!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed clinches up against the cage.
Zangief has Reed pressed against the cage, preventing Reed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zangief can't get the takedown.
Zangief has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zangief is trying to trip Reed. He has hold of a leg but Reed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zangief persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zangief accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zangief with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reed wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zangief is now in half guard.
Zangief is looking for a kimura but Reed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zangief to get the leverage.
Zangief sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reed defending well though.
Zangief stops Reed from getting back to his feet.
Zangief missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Reed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zangief pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zangief trying to control the pace.
Zangief stops Reed from getting back to his feet.
Reed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zangief. 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.
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zangief trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zangief avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Reed has momentary wrist control but Zangief slips an elbow through the middle.
Zangief won't allow Reed to get back to his feet.
Zangief controlling from the top position.
Zangief throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Zangief 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.
Zangief decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reed, up you get!
Reed misses with a head kick.
Luke Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with a double jab.
Zangief misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zangief Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zangief shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reed pinned against the cage. Reed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zangief throws a push kick but Reed slaps the foot to one side.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed clinches up with Zangief and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zangief goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reed prevents it.
Zangief drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed has had enough of the clinch but Zangief keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed stops a takedown attempt from Zangief.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zangief as Reed tries to tie him up.
Reed is looking to break free of the clinch but Zangief has double underhooks.
Reed is trying to break free.
Reed tries to break free but Zangief pushes him back against the cage.
Zangief is working for takedown but Reed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zangief has Reed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zangief pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reed tumbling to the mat - Zangief dives into Reed's guard.
Zangief loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zangief accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zangief wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed can't keep his opponent in guard - Zangief advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zangief lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zangief working Reed over with strikes.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Zangief is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zangief lands a nice short elbow.
Zangief decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luke Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reed is trying to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zangief tries a knee to the head but Reed blocks it.
Zangief gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Zangief thows a huge punch but Reed dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zangief Zangief dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zangief avoids the head kick by Reed.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reed enables Zangief to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reed manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zangief connects with a couple of short punches.
Reed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reed wants to get back to his feet but Zangief is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zangief wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zangief trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zangief Zangief just wasn't active enough.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Zangief shoots in for a double leg but Reed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zangief.
Zangief looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zangief Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed misses with the combination.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zangief's head backwards.
Reed throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Zangief Zangief has been cut.
Reed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reed wants it to stay on the feet.
Reed shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zangief eats them both and turns towards Reed to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zangief takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Zangief moves out of range easily.
Zangief shoots for a takedown but Reed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick
and Zangief counters with a head kick.
Zangief fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luke Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Zangief or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed which made him look bad.
Reed misses with a double jab.
Zangief misses with a takedown attempt - Reed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Zangief keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reed's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Reed looking to control.
Zangief with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zangief trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zangief pushing down on Reed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Reed wants to get back to his feet.
Zangief is trying to work for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
Reed is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zangief 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.
Reed looks like he's trying to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed is refusing to be controlled, as Zangief sits in half guard.
Reed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zangief is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zangief blocks the strikes from Reed.
Reed is trying to stand up here but Zangief is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Reed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zangief Zangief's cut.
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. 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.
Reed has closed the distance and engaged Zangief in a clinch.
Reed has had enough of the clinch but Zangief keeps him there for the moment.
Reed wants to get back to striking at distance but Zangief won't allow it.
Reed is looking to break free of the clinch but Zangief has double underhooks.
Reed wants to get back to striking at distance but Zangief won't allow it.
Zangief is working for takedown but Reed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zangief has Reed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zangief lands with a right to the head.
Zangief lands a takedown into guard.
Zangief is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zangief.
Reed pulls Zangief in close to prevent any damage.
Zangief throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zangief lands a couple of digs.
Reed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Zangief missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zangief works over Reed with some ground and pound from guard.
Reed will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zangief stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Reed has momentary wrist control but Zangief slips an elbow through the middle.
Zangief Zangief overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zangief not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zangief throws a big right hand that misses.
Zangief postures up in Reed's guard and throws a big left but Reed blocks it.
Zangief postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
Zangief with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zangief's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zangief throws a big right hand that misses.
Zangief is pushing down on Reed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reed is fighting to maintain full guard but Zangief has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zangief is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zangief prevents Reed from standing back up.
Zangief seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zangief is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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. Zangief connects with a nice short shot to Reed's temple.
Zangief is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief is trying to control the action in half guard but Reed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zangief not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zangief has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Reed defend it? Zangief steps over the head and cranks it - Reed is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Zangief!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zangief Zangief!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Elder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Lee Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elder comes into the arena with THats how we roll blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Duane Lee Chapman enters the cage!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xander Elder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duane Lee Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elder tries to clinch but Chapman moves away
and Chapman counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Xander Elder has been cut.
Elder tries to clinch up
and Chapman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elder staying out of range there.
Elder is looking to clinch but Chapman is avoiding it.
Elder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elder is looking to clinch.
Elder tries to clinch but Chapman moves out of range.
Elder looks to clinch
and Elder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chapman swinging wildly here.
Chapman swats away the attempt to clinch by Elder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elder tries to clinch but Chapman is having none of it.
Elder tries to clinch but Chapman moves out of range.
Elder slaps away a takedown attempt from Chapman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xander Elder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Chapman misses the target.
Chapman throws a hook to the side of Elder's head but Elder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elder moves into range and clinches up with Chapman.
Elder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elder throws an elbow that misses.
Elder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Elder misses with an elbow strike.
Elder misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chapman's defenses.
Chapman avoids a wild elbow strike from Elder.
Elder misses with an elbow strike.
Chapman takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Duane Lee Chapman has been cut.
Chapman avoids a wild elbow strike from Elder.
Elder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elder throws an elbow but it misses.
Elder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chapman's brow.
Elder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Elder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapman avoids a wild elbow strike from Elder.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elder throws an elbow but misses.
Chapman dodges an elbow strike from Elder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chapman's brow.
Elder misses with an elbow strike.
Elder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chapman.
Chapman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Xander Elder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duane Lee Chapman.
Elder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elder throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chapman's brow.
Elder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elder lands a nice elbow.
Elder misses with an elbow over the top.
Elder throws an elbow but it misses.
Elder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elder throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chapman's brow.
Elder throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Elder.
Chapman blocks an elbow strike from Elder.
Elder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elder misses with an elbow strike.
Elder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chapman blocks an elbow strike.
Elder stops a takedown attempt from Chapman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chapman blocks the elbow strike.
Chapman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elder is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elder pushes off an throws an elbow but Chapman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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 Xander Elder will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chapman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chapman working over Elder with some ground and pound. Elder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chapman thows a huge punch but Elder dodges it nicely.
Chapman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chapman.
Elder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Elder tries to get out of the position.
Chapman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Elder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chapman.
Chapman thows a huge punch but Elder dodges it nicely.
Chapman winds up and cracks Elder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chapman misses with a head shot. Elder uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chapman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chapman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chapman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapman chips away with some ground and pound.
Elder is rocked!
Chapman loads up on a big left hand. Elder felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Chapman looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Elder can't hide his disappointment, as Chapman celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Lee Chapman!
Duane Lee Chapman is the new super heavyweight champion!
Duane Lee Chapman 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 lbs
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell has a takedown stuffed.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Campbell misses its intended target.
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Campbell to the ground. Silva is now in Campbell's guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva wanted to stand there but Campbell had control of the position.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva stands and throws Campbell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Campbell looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Campbell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Campbell lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Campbell tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Campbell avoids it.
Campbell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Campbell looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva wants to stand but Campbell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Campbell is trying to keep Silva in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Campbell's guard.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Campbell dives on top into guard.
Campbell passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Campbell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
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 Selby Campbell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Campbell in a clinch.
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Campbell passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Campbell is looking to stall here but Silva recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell landing with the ground and pound.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Campbell is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Silva gets to his feet. Campbell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Selby Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up.
Silva advances position into side control!
Campbell defending against the ground and pound.
Campbell tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Campbell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Campbell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Silva lands a few punches from side control.
Silva tries to advance to mount but Campbell denies him.
Campbell gets back to half guard.
Campbell wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gregory Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Campbell lands with a nice body punch.
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Campbell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Campbell is looking to reverse the position.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Campbell, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Campbell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Campbell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Campbell is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campbell avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Campbell.
Campbell is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campbell avoid being mounted?
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Campbell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Campbell?
It looks like Selby Campbell has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Campbell tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Silva throwing strikes here but Campbell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Campbell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva unloading with bombs!
Campbell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Campbell's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Campbell?
Campbell tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Campbell bucks and avoids them well.
Campbell tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva trying to control but Campbell is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Silva!
Gregory Silva gave a mention to Real Fighters Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Lirette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lirette has chosen Hear Me Now as his entrance music. Rafael Rua has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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32
177 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Lirette!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lirette tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lirette has closed the distance and engaged Rua in a clinch.
Rua has Lirette pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rua pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lirette tumbling to the mat - Rua dives into Lirette's guard.
Rua 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.
Lirette has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Lirette keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
Rua stands and throws Lirette's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rua is trying to get an arm triangle but Lirette is defending well.
Lirette tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lirette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lirette regains half guard.
Lirette makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lirette.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lirette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lirette looking to control.
Lirette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rua passes Lirette's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rua passes to side control.
Rua tries for a kimura but Lirette is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lirette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lirette is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lirette has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lirette is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
Lirette regains half guard.
Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Lirette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lirette defends it well.
Rua is working for a submission of some sort.
Lirette trying to control here.
Rua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rua is trying to work for a kimura but Lirette is defending well.
Rua seems to be working for a kimura but Lirette defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lirette looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lirette looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lirette is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
Rua is working for a submission of some sort.
Rua is working for a submission of some sort.
Lirette wants to control but Rua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Rua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lirette tries to close the distance and clinch but Rua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lirette avoids a kick to the body.
Lirette is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lirette.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lirette was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Lirette avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lirette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Lirette looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lirette with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rua throws a nice looking combination but Lirette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rafael Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lirette.
Rua misses with a wild combination.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Lirette moves out of range easily.
Lirette shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rua but Rua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rafael Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Lirette.
Rua misses with a hook to the body
and Lirette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lirette will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lirette manages to avoid it.
Lirette looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Lirette is breathing heavily.
Rua misses with a wild combination.
Lirette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lirette tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rua just misses with a punch to the body.
Lirette shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rua pinned against the cage. Rua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lirette shoots and misses
and Rua counters with a series of strikes. Lirette will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua cracks Lirette with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rua.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws out a leg kick but Lirette moves out of range and Rua only half commits.
Rafael Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lirette avoids the body shot from Rua.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rua.
Lirette wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
Lirette wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
Rua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lirette to score with a decent uppercut.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Lirette scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Lirette is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lirette pulls his head out easily.
Lirette is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rua defends it well.
Rafael Rua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua actively working from the bottom here.
Lirette is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lirette wants to work for an arm triangle but Rua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Rua dominated that second round.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lirette misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Rua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lirette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Rua misses with a head kick.
No luck for Lirette with that takedown attempt.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lirette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lirette shoots in looking for a takedown but Rua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lirette's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rafael Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Lirette.
Rua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lirette shoots in but no luck this time.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lirette was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Lirette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Lirette does no damage.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Lirette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Rua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rua wants it to stay on the feet.
Lirette misses with a takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a leg kick.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lirette slips under a jab.
Lirette shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lirette at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a push kick but Lirette slaps the foot to one side.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Lirette.
Rua throws a nice looking combination but Lirette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Rua misses.
Rua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rua misses with a wild combination.
Lirette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rua swivels and escapes.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lirette dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Lirette's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rua throws a hook but Lirette avoids it easily.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Lirette misses with a few strikes there.
Travis Lirette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Lirette's shoulder, as Lirette tries to avoid the shot.
Lirette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rua misses with a body shot.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Lirette fails with the takedown.
Lirette has Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua has hold of one of Lirette's legs. Lirette is fighting the takedown attempt but Rua gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lirette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua pushing down on Lirette's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lirette has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Rua!
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