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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Hernandez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roberto Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez scores with a punch to the head.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rivera's half guard.
Rivera keeping control of the position.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hernandez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hernandez is thwarting Rivera's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Hernandez is going to stand back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roberto Hernandez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Rivera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernandez did well to prevent Rivera getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with Rivera in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Rivera is pressing down on Hernandez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hernandez is holding on for now.
Hernandez is staying active underneath Rivera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rivera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rivera lands with some strikes.
Rivera cracks Hernandez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rivera cracks Hernandez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rivera swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominic Rivera!
Dominic Rivera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Diamond Eyes. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Timmons !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Timmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Bill Timmons has been cut.
Timmons misses with an uppercut.
Timmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Timmons does no damage.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Timmons 's head.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Timmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Samuel Jackson has been cut.
Timmons stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Timmons misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Timmons moved out of range.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Timmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timmons defends it nicely.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timmons tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timmons to the ground. Timmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Timmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Timmons backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Timmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Timmons counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Timmons to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Timmons does no damage.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Timmons misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Timmons throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Timmons thinking.
Timmons lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Timmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timmons .
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Timmons lands with a right hand.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Timmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Timmons forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Timmons as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Timmons wants the takedown. Jackson is fighting it off but Timmons persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jackson's guard against the cage.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson working for a triangle but Timmons defends it easily.
Timmons trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timmons .
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson has his foot on Timmons 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Timmons works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Samuel Jackson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Timmons misses with a double jab.
Timmons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Samuel Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmons has managed to clinch.
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!
Timmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmons .
Timmons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Timmons .
Jackson tries to stall but Timmons uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Timmons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Timmons on the inside.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Timmons keeps him there for the moment.
Timmons is working Jackson over against the cage.
Timmons has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Timmons lands with a left to the head.
Timmons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Timmons wants the takedown. Jackson is fighting it off but Timmons persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jackson's guard against the cage.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Timmons wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Timmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Timmons defends well.
Timmons controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timmons is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Timmons from controlling successfully.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Timmons is controlling him.
Timmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Timmons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Timmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmons works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Timmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Timmons dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Timmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Timmons advances position into side control!
Timmons landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Timmons lands a decent elbow from side control.
Timmons has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Timmons with a couple of short strikes.
Timmons has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson taking shots to the head.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Timmons isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmons drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is not content to let Timmons control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Timmons wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Timmons wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Timmons is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson trying to control here.
Timmons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Timmons .
Timmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Timmons blocks the strikes from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to roll over but Timmons keeps him under control.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Timmons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Timmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson is looking to sweep but instead, Timmons has passed into half guard.
Timmons working Jackson over with strikes.
Timmons lands with a punch from half guard.
Timmons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Timmons 's guard.
Jackson pushing down on Timmons 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmons is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Timmons sees it coming and defends easily.
Timmons is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Timmons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timmons wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Timmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Timmons 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Timmons !
A very excited looking Bill Timmons 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Guillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Condit kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pride FC. This should be fireworks!
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Condit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Guillard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guillard scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Guillard.
Nice straight punches there by Guillard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guillard.
Guillard stuns Condit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Condit misses the shot to the body.
Guillard lands with a nice body punch.
Guillard throws a body punch but Condit moves out of range.
A big right from Guillard misses.
Condit just misses with a punch to the body.
Condit scores with a body shot.
Condit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Condit thows a body shot but no joy.
Condit throws a body punch but Guillard moves out of range.
Guillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Condit.
Condit throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Guillard counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Condit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guillard moves away.
Condit misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Guillard finds it's way through Condit's defenses.
Condit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guillard moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Condit.
Condit misses with a wild body shot.
Guillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guillard misses with a two punch combination.
Condit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guillard doesn't seem bothered though.
Condit looks to score with a jab to the body but Guillard is just out of range.
Guillard throws a shot to the body.
Guillard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guillard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guillard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Condit misses with a looping right.
Guillard throws a hook to the side of Condit's head but Condit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guillard lands a glancing blow to the side of Condit's head.
Condit misses the shot to the body.
Condit is looking to wear down Guillard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Condit connects with a body shot.
Condit just misses with a punch to the body.
Condit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guillard swings for the body but Condit moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillard defending well as Condit loads up on a big left hand.
Condit misses the body punch
and Guillard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guillard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guillard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guillard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Condit.
Condit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guillard manages to avoid it.
Condit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guillard lands a nice hook to Condit's body. Condit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Guillard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Condit. Condit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for Condit.
Guillard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Condit moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Condit. Those never looked like landing.
Condit throws a hook but Guillard blocks it.
Condit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Condit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guillard swings for the body but Condit moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Condit misses with a hook. Guillard ducked under it nicely.
Guillard lands a nice hook to Condit's body. Condit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Condit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Guillard scores with a sloppy right hand. Condit should have avoided that one.
Condit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guillard.
Condit misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Condit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Guillard tries to score with a low kick but Condit moves his leg out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Guillard as he connects with a hook.
Condit checks a leg kick.
Guillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Condit scores with a punch to the head.
Guillard throws a shot to the body.
Condit walks into a left hand.
Guillard slips a straight right by Condit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Condit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guillard manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Guillard.
Guillard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guillard throws an overhand right that lands on Condit's shoulder, as Condit tries to avoid the shot.
Condit throws a big shot that misses.
Guillard throws an overhand right that lands on Condit's shoulder, as Condit tries to avoid the shot.
Condit looks to throw the jab but Guillard is out of range.
Condit just misses with a punch to the body.
Guillard just misses with a punch to the body.
Guillard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Condit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guillard manages to avoid it.
Guillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Condit.
Guillard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Guillard. That snapped Condit's head back.
Condit scores with a hook to the body. Guillard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guillard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Condit lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Guillard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Condit misses with a wild body shot.
Condit misses with a straight left.
Condit misses the body punch
and Guillard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Condit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Condit moves away from the strike by Guillard.
Condit takes a swing at Guillard's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Condit does no damage.
Condit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Condit misses.
Guillard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guillard fails to land with a series of punches.
Condit missing with a left hand there. Guillard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Condit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Guillards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Condit looks to score with a jab to the body but Guillard is just out of range.
Guillard catches Condit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Condit misses with a wild body shot.
Condit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guillard moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillard scores with a hook.
Condit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guillard lunges at Condit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Condit's hand.
Guillard throws an overhand right that lands on Condit's shoulder, as Condit tries to avoid the shot.
Condit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guillard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guillard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Condit avoids the body shot from Guillard.
Guillard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Condit on the side of the head.
Condit slips under a jab.
Guillard scores with a hook.
Condit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guillard.
A punch combination from Condit misses.
Guillard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Condit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guillard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guillard misses with a body kick.
Guillard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Condit backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guillard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Condit.
Guillard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Condit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Guillard misses with a straight left.
Condit thows a body shot but no joy.
Guillard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Condit moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Guillard!
Condit misses with an uppercut. Guillard saw that one coming.
Condit takes a swing at Guillard's ribcage but misses.
Guillard lands with an uppercut that bounces Condit off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Condit.
Condit scores with a body shot.
Guillard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Condit loads up on a big right hand but Guillard slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guillard ducks under a wild hook from Condit.
Guillard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Condit's calf.
Guillard lands a jab to Condit's midsection.
Guillard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Condit swings for the body but Guillard moves out of range.
Guillard throws a shot to the body.
Condit misses the shot to the body.
Guillard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guillard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Condit throws a big shot that misses.
Guillard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Guillard lands a nice shot to the body.
Guillard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Condit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guillard.
Condit takes one on the button.
Condit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guillard lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Condit thows a body shot but no joy.
Guillard looks to land a right hand but Condit moved out of range.
Guillard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Condit misses the target.
Condit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guillard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Condit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guillard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guillard lands with a good body shot.
Guillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Condit.
Guillard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Condit swings for the body but Guillard moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Condit misses with a left hand
and Guillard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Condit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guillard moves away.
Guillard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Condit's hands.
Guillard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Guillard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Guillard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Guillard does it's job there.
Condit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Condit misses with a hook.
Guillard stuns Condit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guillard misses with a wild body shot.
Guillard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Condit.
Guillard walks into a jab.
Condit throws a body punch but Guillard moves out of range.
Guillard digs a good body shot into Condit's ribs.
Condit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guillard to score with a decent uppercut.
Condit misses with a looping right.
Guillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Condit.
Guillard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guillard lands with a straight right. Condit didn't see that one coming.
Condit misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Guillard misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guillard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Condit.
Guillard lands a jab to the head.
Guillard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guillard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Condit misses with a wild body shot.
Guillard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Condit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guillard.
Condit misses with a body shot.
Guillard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Condit missing with a left hand there. Guillard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Guillard as he connects with a hook.
Guillard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Condit.
Condit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Condit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Condit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Condit misses with an uppercut. Guillard saw that one coming.
Condit looks to land a right hand but Guillard moved out of range.
Guillard punishes Condit's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Guillard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Condit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guillard.
Condit throws a series of punches but Guillard avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guillard scores with a hook.
Guillard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Guillard throws a looping overhand right but Condit ducks down to avoid it.
Condit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melvin Guillard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Condit works Guillard's body with a nice hook.
Guillard digs a good body shot into Condit's ribs.
Guillard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Condit misses its intended target.
Melvin Guillard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Condit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guillard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit lands a body shot.
Guillard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Condit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Condit misses with a hook to the body
and Guillard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guillard lands with a hook. Condit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guillard misses with a few strikes there.
Guillard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Guillard.
Condit lands a jab to the head.
Condit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guillard was well out of range. Poor timing from Condit.
Guillard lands a nice looking body shot.
Condit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Condit just misses with a punch to the body.
Guillard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guillard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guillard throws a body punch but Condit moves out of range.
Guillard throws a hook but Condit avoids it easily.
Condit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guillard.
Guillard slips under a jab from Condit.
Condit swings for the body but Guillard moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Condit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guillard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Condit misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guillard avoids the body shot from Condit.
Condit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Condit misses the shot to the body.
Condit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Condit misses with a body shot.
Carl Condit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guillard throws a series of punches but Condit avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Guillard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guillard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Guillard!
Melvin Guillard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Wheaton (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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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Wheaton!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheaton misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz cracks the inside of Wheaton's front leg.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Wheaton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Wheaton moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wheaton scores with a punch to the head.
Wheaton avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Wheaton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Horrible takedown by Wheaton or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz which made him look bad.
Wheaton throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a right hand that Wheaton ducks under and follows up with a left that Wheaton also avoids with ease.
Wheaton throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz tries to bum rush Wheaton with a series of wild strikes but Wheaton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wheaton gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wheaton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wheaton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheaton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wheaton controlling the action here.
Wheaton is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wheaton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wheaton's back!
Diaz is working for a rear naked choke. Wheaton is not defending it well and Diaz has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Wheaton refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Wheaton's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares comes to the cage accompanied by Armin van Buuren - Sail. Gino Arcinas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Patricio Tavares's chin.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patricio Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Arcinas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcinas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcinas shoots in for a takedown but Tavares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tavares lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arcinas misses with a head kick.
Arcinas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arcinas tries to keep at a distance but Tavares has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arcinas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tavares pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arcinas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arcinas jumps guard and drags Tavares to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Arcinas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tavares passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Arcinas clinches.
Arcinas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patricio Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Arcinas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tavares.
Arcinas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Tavares forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tavares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tavares throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tavares with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tavares lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tavares with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tavares is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tavares gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arcinas.
Arcinas is trying to pull guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Tavares forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tavares lands a knee to the head.
Tavares scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Tavares to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcinas blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavares throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tavares lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Tavares forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tavares will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arcinas up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tavares for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tavares connects with a knee to the head.
Tavares connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arcinas's face.
Tavares connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arcinas's face.
Tavares misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavares is breathing heavily.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arcinas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Tavares - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tavares looking to throw knees to the head but Arcinas is blocking nicely.
Tavares tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tavares pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Tavares forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arcinas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavares walks away with a smile on his face. Arcinas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tavares clinches with his opponent.
Arcinas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tavares uses from the top position.
Arcinas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arcinas has his foot on Tavares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tavares works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tavares wants to get up but he can't break Arcinas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas looking for subs off his back but Tavares has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tavares pulls his head out easily.
Arcinas looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tavares pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patricio Tavares 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.
Arcinas keeps the fight on the outside.
Tavares has managed to clinch.
Arcinas is trying to pull guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Patricio Tavares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tavares throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tavares is stalling here.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Tavares won't allow it.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavares just stands there and leans against the cage.
Patricio Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Arcinas.
Tavares tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arcinas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arcinas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arcinas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tavares connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arcinas's face.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Tavares won't allow it.
Arcinas is breathing heavily.
Tavares misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares with a knee to the head.
Tavares stalling against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavares just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arcinas jumps guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Tavares forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tavares connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arcinas's face.
Tavares scores with a knee to the head.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Tavares holds him up against the cage and eventually Arcinas drops back down to his feet.
Tavares tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arcinas stalling against the cage.
Arcinas throws a head punch that misses.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Tavares won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tavares prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Tavares.
Tavares tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tavares connects with a knee to the head.
Arcinas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tavares scores with a knee to the head.
Arcinas wants to take the fight to the mat but Tavares manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tavares lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcinas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arcinas is trying to break the clinch but Tavares is controlling him.
Arcinas fails to pull guard.
Tavares scores with a knee to the head.
Tavares connects with a knee to the head.
Tavares lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Tavares won't allow it.
Arcinas trying to control the position but instead, Tavares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arcinas into the cage.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Tavares won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares slows down the pace here.
Tavares misses with a knee strike.
Tavares misses with a knee strike.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but Arcinas blocks with his arms.
Arcinas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavares walks away with a smile on his face. Arcinas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arcinas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavares, pushing him back against the cage.
Arcinas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arcinas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavares walks away with a smile on his face. Arcinas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arcinas moves into the clinch.
Tavares lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tavares misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tavares pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tavares misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares tries a knee to the head but Arcinas blocks it.
Arcinas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arcinas jumps guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tavares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcinas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arcinas jumps guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavares just stands there and leans against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Tavares forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arcinas throws an elbow but it misses.
Tavares connects with a knee to the head.
Tavares dodges an elbow strike from Arcinas.
Tavares tries a knee to the head but Arcinas blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arcinas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tavares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tavares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patricio Tavares dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Arcinas shoots for a takedown but Tavares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tavares lands with a kick to the ribs.
Arcinas tries to keep at a distance but Tavares has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tavares lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tavares looking to throw knees to the head but Arcinas is blocking nicely.
Tavares lands a knee to the head.
Arcinas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arcinas looking for subs off his back but Tavares has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tavares moves nicely into side control.
Arcinas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arcinas is trying to get back to half guard.
Tavares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arcinas on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares takes a little break here. Arcinas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Arcinas regains half guard.
Tavares passes to full mount!
Tavares looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tavares is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Arcinas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arcinas is trying to reverse the position but instead Tavares has taken his back - oops!
Gino Arcinas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arcinas is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tavares controlling the positon.
Arcinas is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Arcinas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Arcinas can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Arcinas tries to roll but Tavares sticks to his back.
Arcinas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcinas looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tavares passes into side control!
Arcinas stops Tavares from passing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavares gets to mount! Arcinas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patricio Tavares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tavares, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patricio Tavares!
A victorious Patricio Tavares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeon Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones. Grundy has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Dan Benson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simeon Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simeon Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grundy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benson.
Grundy wants to stall.
Benson is working for takedown but Grundy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benson can't get the takedown.
Benson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Benson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Benson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benson controlling the pace.
Grundy is looking to control Benson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grundy avoid being mounted?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Dan Benson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simeon Grundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benson.
Grundy throws a right hand that Benson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benson also avoids with ease.
Grundy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Benson shoots in for a double leg but Grundy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grundy looks to land a body kick but Benson moved away.
A head kick misses from Grundy.
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Grundy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benson avoids a wild elbow strike from Grundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy throws an elbow that misses.
Grundy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benson looking for a takedown.
Grundy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benson prevents it.
Grundy can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benson as Grundy tries to tie him up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundy is looking to break free of the clinch but Benson has double underhooks.
Grundy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grundy throws an elbow that misses.
Grundy misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grundy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benson's defenses.
Benson avoids a wild elbow strike from Grundy.
Benson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grundy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grundy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benson.
Grundy tries a knee to the head but Benson blocks it.
Grundy throws an elbow that misses.
Grundy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grundy pulls guard effortlessly.
Benson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grundy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benson has managed to get both his arms back between Grundy's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundy throws a shot from downtown. Benson moves away and avoids it.
Benson tries to move into range but Grundy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simeon Grundy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grundy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dan Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benson slips a jab and a cross from Grundy.
Grundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grundy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benson slips a jab and a cross from Grundy.
Grundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses.
Grundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Benson.
Grundy misses with the combination.
Grundy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benson moves away from the strike by Grundy.
A jab from Grundy misses.
Benson rushes Grundy and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grundy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benson avoids a wild elbow strike from Grundy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grundy throws an elbow but misses.
Benson prevents Grundy from breaking the clinch.
Grundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson is looking for a takedown.
Grundy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benson is defending well for now.
Grundy throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grundy tries to break the clinch but Benson is controlling the position.
Benson can't get the takedown.
Grundy throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grundy throws an elbow but misses.
Grundy is looking to control Benson's arms but Benson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grundy has his back to the cage.
Benson wants to take the fight to the mat but Grundy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grundy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grundy misses with a knee to the head.
Benson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benson avoids a wild elbow strike from Grundy.
Grundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benson's elbow.
Grundy controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grundy pushes off an throws an elbow but Benson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grundy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benson blocks it with crossed arms.
Grundy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benson shoots in for a takedown but Grundy shows good takedown defense.
Benson tries to bum rush Grundy with a series of wild strikes but Grundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benson tries to clinch up.
Grundy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Grundy finds it's target.
Grundy throws a looping overhand right but Benson ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy swinging wildly here.
Grundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grundy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benson under the eye.
Grundy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benson at a distance.
Grundy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grundy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grundy throws a shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Grundy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Grundy tries to clinch up
so Benson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Benson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeon Grundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Benson avoids the head kick by Grundy.
Grundy scores with a decent looking hook.
Simeon Grundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grundy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benson throws a nice looking combination but Grundy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grundy misses with a right hand
and Benson counters by clinching up.
Benson is trying to drag Grundy to the mat but Grundy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grundy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grundy punishes Benson's body with a nice straight punch.
Benson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grundy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy throws a series of punches but Benson moves out of range.
Grundy thows a body kick. Benson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grundy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benson takes one to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Grundy. Those never looked like landing.
Grundy tries to clinch but Benson is having none of it.
Grundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benson tries to clinch but Grundy is having none of it.
Benson misses with a head kick.
Benson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson tries to clinch up.
Grundy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benson.
A left and a right from Grundy both land. Nice combination.
Grundy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grundy misses with a looping left.
Grundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Grundy misses.
A punch combination from Grundy misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Benson.
Grundy scores with a one two! Benson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grundy lands a two punch combo.
Benson scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson with shots to the head and body - Grundy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Benson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Benson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Benson controlling from the full mount.
Simeon Grundy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grundy for as long as he can get away with.
Dan Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to lock up and control but Benson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benson with a couple of short strikes.
Benson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Benson.
I think Grundy 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simeon Grundy!
Simeon Grundy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Water Sedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Church comes to the cage accompanied by Come To Life. Water Sedes told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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20
200 lbs
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28
192 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Water Sedes!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sedes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Church.
Hector Church seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sedes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sedes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Church.
Sedes has Church up against the cage in a clinch.
Church is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sedes is defending well.
Church is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Church. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Church tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sedes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Church can't fight it off and eventually Sedes manages to take the fight to the floor. Church looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sedes trying to control but Church is working from the bottom.
Church working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church has Sedes pulled in close to control his posture.
Church looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sedes passes into side control.
Church tries to improve position but can't.
Sedes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Church gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sedes wants to control the pace but Church is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sedes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sedes prevents Church from getting the reversal.
Sedes content just to control the position here.
Church tries to control the position but Sedes now has his back.
Sedes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Church manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sedes's guard. Nice work there by Church.
Church stopping the sweep attempt from Sedes.
Sedes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Church doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Church manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Church slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Church trying to mount his opponent but Sedes defends it.
Church prevents Sedes from improving his position.
Church is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sedes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Church.
Sedes manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Water Sedes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Sedes.
Sedes fails with a takedown attempt.
Church fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Church throws a hook but Sedes blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sedes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Church won't be happy with that.
Sedes gets to mount! Church was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sedes controlling from the full mount.
Water Sedes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sedes unloading with bombs!
Sedes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sedes controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church is working to get back to half guard.
Sedes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Church can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sedes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Church is squirming around, avoiding Sedes's attempts to control the action.
Church is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church tries to lock up and control but Sedes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Sedes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Church is looking to improve his position but Sedes isn't that keen on the idea.
Sedes cracks Church with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Church is looking to improve his position but Sedes isn't that keen on the idea.
Sedes won't let Church get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sedes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sedes tries to control but Church wriggling away.
Church is looking to improve his position but Sedes isn't that keen on the idea.
Sedes scoring with strikes but Church is staying in there.
Church is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sedes trying to control but Church is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Church wants to control but Sedes is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Water Sedes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sedes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Church is trying to defend but Sedes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Church tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sedes has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sedes controlling from the full mount.
Church in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church is trying desperately to improve position.
Sedes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Church to take his back!
Church tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sedes wants to finish this one by submission but Church is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sedes.
Church has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Sedes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedes lands a shot to the body.
Sedes is controlling the position but Church somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Sedes wants to free his trapped foot but Church is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Church moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Church looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sedes passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sedes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Church is trying to control but can't.
Sedes is trying to control the action in half guard but Church is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sedes is looking to stall here but Church recovers full guard.
Sedes is stalling in the full guard.
Hector Church has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Church trying to keep a closed guard but Sedes is proving a slippery customer.
Sedes forces his way into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sedes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Church defends it well.
Water Sedes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sedes wants to take a breather but Church is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Water Sedes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sedes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Water Sedes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frazier has chosen HBO Boxing Theme as his entrance music. Joe Frazier will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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21
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier swinging wildly here.
Frazier misses with an uppercut.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frazier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Frazier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Tim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Frazier misses.
Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson slips under a jab from Frazier.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier fails to land with a series of punches.
Frazier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frazier avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Johnson crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson cracks Frazier with a big right hand but Frazier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Frazier is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Frazier is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Frazier's head but Frazier avoids it well.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scoring with punches from side control.
Frazier wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Frazier is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson cracks Frazier with a big right hand but Frazier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Frazier is rocked!
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd goes nuts as Johnson knocks Frazier out cold with a massive hammerfist! Johnson Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sisi Taille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Fergisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fergisson's choice of entrance music: Legion of Doom. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
160 lbs
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29
162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sisi Taille!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Fergisson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taille gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fergisson prevents Taille from getting back to his feet.
Fergisson throwing strikes but missing.
Fergisson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fergisson prevents Taille from getting back to his feet.
Fergisson wants to pass the guard but Taille is keeping the position.
Taille wants to stand up but Fergisson is controlling him.
Fergisson throws a big right hand that misses.
Fergisson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taille dives on top into guard.
Taille won't allow Fergisson to get back to his feet.
Fergisson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taille doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taille manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fergisson looking for a guillotine here but Taille defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergisson has a closed guard, preventing Taille from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergisson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taille is looking to stand up but Fergisson won't let him.
Taille wants to stand and escape but instead Fergisson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fergisson stops Taille from standing up.
Fergisson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fergisson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fergisson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taille is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fergisson advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taille wants to get back to his feet but Fergisson drags him back down.
Fergisson trying to control the action but Taille is working from the bottom.
Fergisson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fergisson working the ground and pound.
Taille is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fergisson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergisson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fergisson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taille has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fergisson wants to control but Taille is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taille is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fergisson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fergisson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fergisson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fergisson is trying to get an arm triangle but Taille is defending well.
Taille pushes Fergisson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fergisson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fergisson throws a strike aimed at the side of Taille's head but Taille avoids it well.
Fergisson trying to control the position but Taille is working away.
Fergisson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taille is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Taille is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fergisson is putting a hurting on Taille here, landing some big shots from side control.
Taille takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Taille is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fergisson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fergisson trying to control the action but Taille is working from the bottom.
Fergisson cracks Taille with an elbow. That is naaassty.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fergisson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fergisson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Fergisson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taille swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fergisson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taille was covering up waiting for the punch and Fergisson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fergisson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fergisson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taille is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taille is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fergisson is controlling him.
Fergisson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fergisson throws a big right hand that misses.
Fergisson prevents Taille from getting back to his feet.
Turd Fergisson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fergisson tries to free his leg and advance position but Taille is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergisson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fergisson passes Taille's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taille tries to kick Fergisson off but Fergisson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taille is defending against the submission attempts here by Fergisson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fergisson is working for a submission of some sort.
Fergisson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fergisson stops Taille from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taille is just riding it out for now. Fergisson eventually gives up the hold.
Fergisson seems to be looking for submissions.
Taille tries to kick Fergisson off but Fergisson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fergisson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taille does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fergisson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taille knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fergisson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taille is trying to stand.
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. Fergisson connects with a nice short shot to Taille's temple.
Fergisson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taille's head.
Fergisson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fergisson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fergisson prevents Taille from standing back up.
Fergisson content to control rather than advance.
Fergisson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fergisson wants to free his trapped foot but Taille is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fergisson seems to be working for a kimura but Taille defends the submission attempt.
Fergisson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fergisson working the head and body with strikes.
Fergisson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fergisson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fergisson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fergisson stops Taille from getting back to his feet.
Taille is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fergisson scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fergisson is pressing down on Taille's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taille is holding on for now.
Taille pushes Fergisson off looking to stand but Fergisson dives back in and keeps control.
Fergisson is trying to control the action in half guard but Taille is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Fergisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fergisson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fergisson trying to work for an americana but Taille has managed to regain full guard.
Taille is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fergisson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fergisson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fergisson prevents Taille from getting back to his feet.
Fergisson trying to control but Taille is working from the bottom.
Fergisson won't allow Taille to get back to his feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Turd Fergisson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fergisson throws a nice looking combination but Taille bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fergisson shoots in for a takedown but Taille shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Taille misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Taille.
Taille throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taille rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fergisson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fergisson has a takedown stuffed.
Taille throws a series of punches but Fergisson avoids them all with ease.
Fergisson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fergisson lands in his opponent's guard.
Fergisson throws a big right hand that misses.
Fergisson wants to control from the top but Taille keeps moving.
Taille has momentary wrist control but Fergisson slips an elbow through the middle.
Taille keeping moving, preventing Fergisson from controlling successfully.
Taille wants to stand but Fergisson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fergisson 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.
Fergisson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fergisson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fergisson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taille scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Taille swinging wildly here.
Fergisson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Taille!
Fergisson looking to control but Taille is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson is working for a guillotine from mount but Taille frees his head quite easily.
Fergisson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Fergisson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fergisson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taille napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fergisson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fergisson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taille is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fergisson moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taille is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Taille is bucking up trying to escape but Fergisson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fergisson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fergisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fergisson raining down shots from the mount!
Fergisson lands a heavy elbow.
Taille has left one of his arms exposed and Fergisson doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Taille screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Turd Fergisson!
Turd Fergisson is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Turd Fergisson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Overfield Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overfield Jr comes to the cage accompanied by I Need A Doctor. Ben Franklin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Overfield Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Franklin!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Overfield Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franklin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Overfield Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Franklin backing up. Franklin nods at Overfield Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Franklin swats away the attempt to clinch by Overfield Jr.
Franklin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Overfield Jr tries to clinch there but Franklin circles away.
Franklin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Overfield Jr is trying to defend but Franklin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Overfield Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Overfield Jr looking to control.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Overfield Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overfield Jr has his foot on Franklin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Franklin works his way back into a safe position though.
Overfield Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Overfield Jr has an active guard here but Franklin has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Franklin there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overfield Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Overfield Jr.
Overfield Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Overfield Jr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Franklin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Franklin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Overfield Jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overfield Jr lands a big elbow.
Overfield Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Franklin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet.
Overfield Jr 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.
Overfield Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Franklin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overfield Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
You get the feeling that Franklin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Overfield Jr with a couple of short strikes.
Overfield Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Franklin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overfield Jr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Overfield Jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Overfield Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Franklin because Overfield Jr loaded up on that one.
Overfield Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
Overfield Jr working Franklin over with strikes here.
Overfield Jr tries to control but Franklin wriggling away.
Overfield Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Franklin is rocked!
Overfield Jr postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Franklin badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Overfield Jr around the waist but Overfield Jr pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Overfield Jr is the winner by TKO! Overfield Jr jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Overfield Jr!
Jason Overfield Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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