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HFC 65 Dead End PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Saadulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Saadulaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saadulaev misses with a wild body shot.
Rolla moves forwards but Saadulaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saadulaev connects with the punch.
Rolla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saadulaev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rolla being controlled here momentarily.
Saadulaev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Saadulaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saadulaev wants to take a breather but Rolla is having none of it.
Rolla is trying to maintain the position but Saadulaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Saadulaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saadulaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rolla on the ground.
Saadulaev is looking to stall here but Rolla recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolla wants to stand up but Saadulaev is controlling him.
Saadulaev working some strikes from top position.
Saadulaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Saadulaev from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saadulaev postures up in Rolla's guard and throws a big left but Rolla blocks it.
Saadulaev is in close to Rolla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saadulaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Rolla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saadulaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rolla has momentary wrist control but Saadulaev slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rolla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Saadulaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Rolla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saadulaev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saadulaev wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.
Saadulaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rolla pushes Saadulaev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rolla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saadulaev scores with a takedown into Rolla's guard.
Rolla throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Saadulaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Saadulaev from controlling successfully.
Saadulaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saadulaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saadulaev is really struggling to control Rolla but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saadulaev postures up in Rolla's guard and throws a big left but Rolla blocks it.
Saadulaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rolla's head.
Rolla working for a triangle but Saadulaev defends it easily.
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!
Saadulaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rolla's head.
Rolla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saadulaev lands a couple of elbows.
Saadulaev throws a strike but Rolla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Saadulaev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Saadulaev dominated that round.
That's time! Saadulaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saadulaev misses with the combination.
Saadulaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saadulaev lands with an overhand left.
Rolla shoots in for a takedown but Saadulaev shows good takedown defense.
Rolla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saadulaev pinned against the cage. Saadulaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mike Rolla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Saadulaev. No joy for Rolla on that attempt.
Ivan Saadulaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Rolla.
Saadulaev cracks Rolla with a good jab.
Saadulaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saadulaev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saadulaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saadulaev sprawls well. Saadulaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rolla gets slowly back to his feet.
Rolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saadulaev.
Saadulaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Saadulaev lands a body shot.
Rolla on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saadulaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saadulaev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rolla backs up against the cage.
Saadulaev throws a right and a left that Rolla avoids nicely.
Saadulaev lands with a right hand.
Saadulaev lands a nice hook to Rolla's body. Rolla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rolla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saadulaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rolla.
Rolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saadulaev.
Rolla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rolla shoots in for a double leg but Saadulaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saadulaev throws a looping overhand right but Rolla ducks down to avoid it.
Saadulaev connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saadulaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolla.
Rolla tries for a takedown but Saadulaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saadulaev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rolla's guard.
Rolla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saadulaev is aware though and is defending well.
Rolla is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Saadulaev has his hands clasped together but Rolla extends an breaks Saadulaev's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rolla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Rolla!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Slob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wonder Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Biggie Slob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wonder Boy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Boy. Beautiful body shot.
Slob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slob scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Slob 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.
Boy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slob.
Slob missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slob not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slob thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slob scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slob throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slob thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boy's head.
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. Slob connects with a nice short shot to Boy's temple.
Slob lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slob prevents Boy from standing back up.
Slob scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Slob there.
Slob seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy has hold of Slob's hands but Slob slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boy looks gassed!
Slob scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boy is rocked!
Boy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slob working Boy over with strikes.
Boy is still in real trouble! Can Slob finish him?
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!
Ground and pound from Slob.
Slob takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slob creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Boy is out cold and this one is all over! Slob climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Biggie Slob!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Butane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradford Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manning has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
7 - 13 - 0 |
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250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Butane!
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, Bradford Manning!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning swinging wildly here.
Manning tries to clinch but Butane is having none of it.
Butane swinging wildly here.
Manning dives in and scores a takedown into Butane's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Manning working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Butane's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Butane trying to keep a closed guard but Manning is proving a slippery customer.
Manning looking to pass the guard.
Manning is looking to work some ground and pound but Butane has wrist control.
Butane keeping full guard, as Manning tries to pass.
Manning trying to control but Butane is working from the bottom.
Manning throwing strikes from guard but Butane blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butane is keeping the position for now.
Manning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Butane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Butane is looking for a triangle but Manning pushes his legs off easily.
Butane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Butane tries to get out of the position.
Butane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manning wants to stand but Butane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Butane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butane has his foot on Manning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manning works his way back into a safe position though.
Butane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Butane trying to keep a closed guard but Manning is proving a slippery customer.
Butane keeping full guard, as Manning tries to pass.
Manning has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Butane scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Manning tries to score a power double leg takedown but Butane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manning somewhat.
Butane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Bradford Manning has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning slips a jab and a cross from Butane.
Butane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manning circles away quickly and effectively.
Butane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Butane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manning - that will leave a mark!
Manning looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Butane throws a nice looking combination but Manning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manning has a takedown stuffed.
Manning looks gassed!
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Manning.
Butane drops Manning with a beautiful combination! Manning stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Butane is looking for the KO!
Jack Butane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manning throws a head kick but Butane moves out of range.
Butane misses with a series of wild punches.
Manning slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Butane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning slips a jab and a cross from Butane.
Manning is trying hard to land a takedown here. Butane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Butane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradford Manning.
Butane throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Butane does no damage.
Butane dodges the punch combination from Manning.
Butane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manning loses concentration momentarily and Butane pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Manning crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Butane finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Butane!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saymon Saymon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murat Shokhzodayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shokhzodayev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: russian song. Saymon Saymon looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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298 lbs
2 - 9 - 0 |
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good low kicks
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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
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saymon Saymon!
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, Murat Shokhzodayev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shokhzodayev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saymon sprawls well. Saymon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shokhzodayev gets slowly back to his feet.
Saymon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Shokhzodayev shoots in looking for a takedown but Saymon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shokhzodayev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shokhzodayev fails with the takedown
and Saymon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saymon Saymon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murat Shokhzodayev.
Shokhzodayev moves into full guard.
Shokhzodayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saymon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Shokhzodayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saymon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saymon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saymon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shokhzodayev on the ground.
Shokhzodayev keeping full guard, as Saymon tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saymon trying to control but Shokhzodayev is working from the bottom.
Saymon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saymon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shokhzodayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saymon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saymon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed 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.
Shokhzodayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saymon throws a big elbow that misses.
Saymon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shokhzodayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shokhzodayev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saymon defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saymon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shokhzodayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saymon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shokhzodayev is tightening it up a little... Saymon has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Saymon reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Saymon taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shokhzodayev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Murat Shokhzodayev!
Murat Shokhzodayev took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarkis Terteryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terteryan has chosen Röyksopp - The Fear as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sarkis Terteryan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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32
205 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
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225 lbs
17 - 21 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sarkis Terteryan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terteryan drops Morales with a left and a right! Oh, Morales is hurt - Terteryan dives into side control looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Morales regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terteryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Morales is rocked!
Terteryan working Morales over with strikes.
Oh Morales is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Terteryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Morales is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morales is looking for a sweep. Terteryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Terteryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morales doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Terteryan.
Terteryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Terteryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morales seems to have got his legs back now.
Morales is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Terteryan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Terteryan trying to control the pace.
Terteryan is pressing down on Morales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morales is holding on for now.
Terteryan trying to control from half guard but Morales is working away.
Morales 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 Terteryan. Oh but Morales has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Terteryan goes limp - he's gone! Morales jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Morales!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Matic's chin.
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149 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Matic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao lands a jab to the nose.
Matic tries to clinch up.
Matic misses with an uppercut
and Pacquiao counters with an outside leg kick.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Matic.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Matic.
Matic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pacquiao moves away from the strike by Matic.
Matic tries to clinch
and Matic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacquiao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matic wants to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Pacquiao there.
Matic throws a sloppy head kick
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body kick.
Matic throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a thumping low kick.
Matic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacquiao connects with a nice looking jab.
Matic misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Matic throws a big shot that misses.
Pacquiao pushes Matic away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pacquiao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Matic. Those never looked like landing.
Pacquiao tests Matic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pacquiao connects with an inside leg kick.
Matic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Matic.
Matic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacquiao lands a head kick. Matic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matic throws a poor cross that misses
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick misses from Matic.
Matic looks gassed!
A nice leg kick lands there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pacquiao can pounce on him.
Pacquiao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Matic could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pacquiao has cracked it and Matic is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pacquiao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manny Pacquiao!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares has chosen TOQUINHO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Jensen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Palhares.
Jensen misses with an uppercut
and Palhares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pluto Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares lands a nice hook to Jensen's body. Jensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Palhares.
A punch combination from Palhares misses.
Palhares scores with a head kick. Jensen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Palhares scores with a jab. Jensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Palhares jabs Jensen right on the nose. Jensen blinks but takes it well.
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!
Palhares gets in close and tags Jensen with a short punch that almost sends Jensen to the mat! Oh Jensen is in big trouble! He turns his back on Palhares, trying to create some distance but Palhares rushes him, striking wildly and Jensen goes down! The referee tackles Palhares into the cage to end the fight! Palhares is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pluto Palhares! Pluto Palhares retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cranzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cranzinski comes to the cage accompanied by Aenima. Stabler has chosen Grown Men Don't Cry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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33
200 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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32
226 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Cranzinski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stabler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cranzinski but Cranzinski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stabler avoids the head kick by Cranzinski.
Stabler tries for a takedown but Cranzinski circles away easily
and Cranzinski counters with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Cranzinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stabler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cranzinski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Elliot Stabler has been cut.
Cranzinski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stabler.
Steve Cranzinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Stabler.
Stabler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cranzinski counters with a head kick. That will keep Stabler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Elliot Stabler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Cranzinski scores with a takedown into Stabler's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stabler wants to sweep but no luck.
Cranzinski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cranzinski distracts Stabler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranzinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Stabler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stabler has momentary wrist control but Cranzinski slips an elbow through the middle.
Stabler scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stabler misses with a takedown
and Cranzinski counters with a good low kick that Stabler was not able to check.
Stabler looks gassed!
Stabler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stabler finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Cranzinski's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Stabler falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cranzinski!
Steve Cranzinski retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Steve Cranzinski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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