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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen Don't Shoot Shotgun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitchell Hobson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommie Gunn! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn dips to his left and cracks Hobson with an uppercut! Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gunn misses with a leg kick. Gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hobson enables Gunn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hobson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gunn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hobson dives on top into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hobson wants to stand but Gunn is controlling his posture from full guard. Gunn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gunn wants to stand up but Hobson is controlling him. Hobson wants to stand but Gunn has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Gunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunn, not yet. Hobson wants to stand and escape but instead Gunn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Gunn passes Hobson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hobson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunn is working away from the top position though. Hobson is looking to escape. Hobson is looking for a sweep. Gunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gunn drops an elbow to the side of Hobson's head. Gunn performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Hobson tries to roll over but Gunn keeps him under control. Hobson is trying to stand back up but Gunn is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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. Gunn connects with a nice short shot to Hobson's temple. Gunn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Hobson is trying to stand.
Gunn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Gunn scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Gunn lands with a punch from half guard. Gunn uses his free foot to push down on Hobson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hobson. Gunn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gunn raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hobson tries to reverse the position but Gunn maintains control. Hobson is working hard here to advance position. Gunn is landing with some decent strikes but Hobson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Hobson is squirming around, avoiding Gunn's attempts to control the action. Gunn raining down shots from the mount! Gunn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gunn wants to control the pace but Hobson is squirming around nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gunn avoids the attempt from Hobson to control. Gunn lands a heavy elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Gunn dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gunn lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hobson!
Gunn gets a clinch. Hobson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hobson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hobson is working for takedown but Gunn is calmly controlling the position for now. Gunn is leaning against Hobson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gunn lands a body shot. Gunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Gunn slowing the pace effectively. Gunn lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gunn tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the cage. Gunn digs a right hand into Hobson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hobson's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hobson wants to stall.
Gunn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hobson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunn just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Hobson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gunn digs a right hand underneath Hobson's ribcage. Hobson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gunn blocks an uppercut.
Hobson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunn just stands there and leans against the cage. Gunn gets underhooks to prevent Hobson's takedown attempt.
Hobson pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Gunn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Gunn. Gunn lands an elbow inside that Hobson shrugs off. Hobson wants to break free but Gunn has control.
Gunn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hobson fails to pull guard.
Hobson wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunn digs a right hand into Hobson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hobson's gas tank. A short right from Gunn on the inside. Hobson misses with a knee strike.
Gunn lands with a right to the head. Hobson working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gunn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hobson.
A right hand to the body from Gunn.
Hobson is working for takedown but Gunn is calmly controlling the position for now. Gunn digs a right hand underneath Hobson's ribcage. Hobson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Excellent takedown into side control there by Gunn. Hobson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Gunn lands a few punches from side control. Gunn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Gunn trying to control the action but Hobson is working from the bottom. Tommie Gunn has got the better of the ground game so far. Gunn grinds an elbow into Hobson's temple. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hobson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gunn's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Hobson wants to control but Gunn is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gunn winds up and cracks Hobson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Gunn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hobson has managed to free his arm - good work. Gunn performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Hobson has hold of Gunn's hands but Gunn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hobson is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Gunn 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.
Gunn clinches up with Hobson and pushes him back against the cage. Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but Hobson blocks with his arms.
Hobson is trying to push Gunn away but Gunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Gunn lands an elbow inside that Hobson shrugs off. Gunn can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Gunn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hobson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gunn is defending well. Hobson tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunn avoids the damage to the body. A short uppercut from Gunn. Gunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hobson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gunn prevents it.
Gunn avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hobson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A shot in the inside from Gunn. Hobson is trying to drag Gunn to the mat but Gunn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Hobson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gunn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Gunn gets underhooks to prevent Hobson's takedown attempt.
Hobson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hobson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunn lands an elbow just above Hobson 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hobson avoiding damage as Gunn throws knees to the body.
Gunn lands an uppercut. Hobson wants a takedown.
Hobson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hobson is trying to push Gunn away but Gunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hobson tries a body shot but Gunn blocks it.
Hobson wants to stall.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hobson is working for takedown but Gunn is calmly controlling the position for now. A left hand lands to the body for Gunn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gunn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards. Tommie Gunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gunn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hobson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Hobson is trying to maintain a safe position but Gunn gets an underhook and turns Hobson into the cage. Gunn blocks an elbow strike. Hobson tries to pull guard but Gunn forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunn has double underhooks. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Gunn tries a knee to the head but Hobson blocks it.
Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gunn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gunn.
Gunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hobson wants to break free but Gunn has control.
Gunn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hobson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gunn scores with a hook to the body. Gunn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hobson. Knees to the body from Gunn.
Tommie Gunn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside. Gunn cracks Hobson with a nice body shot. Gunn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gunn is pressed up against the cage. Hobson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunn down to the mat. Gunn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Gunn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gunn lands in his opponent's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gunn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Tommie Gunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gunn 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 Timothy Bukovac 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... Tommie Gunn! A very excited looking Tommie Gunn 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lee Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Fronning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Fronning will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Lee Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Fronning! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A combination from Fronning does no damage. Fronning misses with a head kick.
Fronning cracks Lee Jr with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lee Jr falls to his knees and Fronning doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Fronning!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Al Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and High Sodium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Simmons could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to High Sodium's chin.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Simmons! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, High Sodium! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodium can pounce on him.
Sodium lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simmons's sensitive parts. Sodium shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Sodium controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Sodium postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sodium missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sodium cracks Simmons with a solid left hand. Sodium in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sodium lands a couple of digs. Sodium is working Simmons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sodium wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sodium working some strikes from top position. Sodium avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sodium stands up over Simmons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Simmons wants to improve his position but instead Sodium has moved into half guard.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sodium. Sodium is controlling the pace.
Sodium working Simmons over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sodium slips a nice elbow through Simmons's hands, connecting with Simmons's forehead. Simmons trying to control but Sodium postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sodium winds up and cracks Simmons with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Simmons wants to sweep but Sodium has passed to side control! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sodium cracks Simmons with an elbow. That is naaassty. Simmons taking a bit of punishment here - Sodium scoring with strikes. Sodium lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simmons down.
Sodium landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sodium in side control lands a decent elbow. Simmons is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sodium connects with a decent elbow. Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't. Sodium scores with punches from side control. Sodium connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Simmons some visible discomfort.
Simmons is rocked! Sodium is putting a hurting on Simmons here, landing some big shots from side control. Oh Simmons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sodium lands a strong strike to the head of Simmons. That's dazed him! Sodium looking to finish here. Simmons is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sodium lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). High Sodium!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Changa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cock Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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, Jimmy Changa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cock Daniels! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daniels throws a big shot that misses. Changa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Cock Daniels has been cut. A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target. Changa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Changa duly obliges. Daniels misses with an uppercut. Changa saw that one coming. Changa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danielss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daniels is rocked! Wow, both these guys are really going for it! This has been an exciting period of action! Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daniels is defended easily by Changa. Changa throws a right and a left that both miss. Changa slaps away a takedown attempt from Daniels, before circling back to the center of the mat. Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Changa. Changa looks to land a combination. Daniels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Changa finish him? Changa blocks the body kick.
Jab by Daniels. Changa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center. Daniels seems to have recovered his senses. Changa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daniels. Jimmy Changa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cock Daniels. Changa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively. Changa looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well. Changa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Changa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Daniels.
It looks like Jimmy Changa has been cut. Changa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Changa. Changa is breathing heavily. Changa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Changa slips under a jab. Daniels manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Changa on his heels. He'll look to pass Changa's guard now, I'm sure. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Daniels throwing strikes from guard but Changa blocks nicely. Daniels prevents Changa from getting back to his feet. Daniels is in close to Changa's body, working some short punches and elbows. Changa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daniels on the ground. Daniels stands up over Changa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Daniels chips away with some ground and pound. Daniels passes easily into side control. Nice work. Daniels misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Daniels looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Daniels looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Changa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Daniels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Changa keeps working. Changa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Daniels. Changa wants to control but Daniels postures up. Daniels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Daniels working the head with strikes. Changa is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Changa on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Daniels landing a few strikes. Daniels grinds an elbow into Changa's temple. Daniels is putting a hurting on Changa here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daniels landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Daniels scores with punches from side control.
Changa is rocked! Changa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Oh Changa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Daniels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Changa keeps working. Daniels lands a strong strike to the head of Changa. That's dazed him! Daniels looking to finish here. Changa is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Daniels lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cock Daniels! After winning the bout, Cock Daniels thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilij Zajtsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Anderson Lee has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anderson Lee seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasilij Zajtsev! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee throws a head kick that misses. Zajtsev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zajtsev closes the distance and clinches. Zajtsev is trying to break free. Lee has Zajtsev pressed against the cage, preventing Zajtsev from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zajtsev smiles and moves away.
Lee checks a leg kick. Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zajtsev pinned against the cage. Zajtsev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sloppy strikes from Zajtsev. Those never looked like landing. Zajtsev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively. Zajtsev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively. Zajtsev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Zajtsev fails to land with a series of punches.
Zajtsev scores with a takedown into Lee's guard. Lee is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Zajtsev throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zajtsev with a flurry of punches that miss. Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zajtsev has passed into side control.
Zajtsev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Zajtsev taking a breather here. Zajtsev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zajtsev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lee struggling a bit here. Lee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zajtsev.
Zajtsev swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zajtsev's guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lee stops Zajtsev from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zajtsev is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Zajtsev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zajtsev has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lee doesn't defend quickly enough and Zajtsev has managed to lock this one up! Can Lee escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zajtsev on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vasilij Zajtsev! During a confident post fight interview, Vasilij Zajtsev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bad Mamajama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamajama comes to the cage accompanied by Who Let The Dogs Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Mamajama! 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, Marcus Anthony! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mamajama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anthony. Anthony circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Anthony circles away from the clinch attempt and Anthony counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anthony. Mamajama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Anthony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mamajama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Anthony with a nice head shot there. Anthony working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Anthony throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamajama works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anthony is working Mamajama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Anthony is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mamajama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anthony working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamajama's head. Anthony works over Mamajama with some ground and pound from guard. Mamajama keeping moving, preventing Anthony from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anthony lands a couple of elbows. Anthony is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Mamajama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Mamajama wants to sweep here but Anthony controlling him for the moment. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Anthony advances position into side control! Anthony lands some shots froms side control.
Mamajama is rocked! Anthony taking a breather here. Oh Mamajama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Anthony in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mamajama looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Anthony turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Anthony! A relieved looking Marcus Anthony thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Fedotov (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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135 lbs
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137 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vyacheslav Fedotov! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Aldo Jr. Fedotov is looking for a sweep. Aldo Jr in side control lands a decent elbow. Fedotov is looking to reverse the position. A control attempt from Fedotov but he's now mounted! Aldo Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fedotov on the ground. Fedotov tries to reverse the position but Aldo Jr maintains control. Fedotov tries to hold on but Aldo Jr pushes him away. Fedotov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aldo Jr controlling from the full mount. Fedotov is desperately trying to improve his position but Aldo Jr has a good base and remains in mount. Aldo Jr wants to control the pace but Fedotov is squirming around nicely. Fedotov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aldo Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Fedotov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aldo Jr. Fedotov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Fedotov gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fedotov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fedotov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aldo Jr! Fedotov wants to control the pace but Aldo Jr is squirming around nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aldo Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fedotov trying to control but he's not successful this time. Aldo Jr wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fedotov.
Aldo Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aldo Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fedotov. Aldo Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fedotov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Fedotov tries to control but Aldo Jr wriggling away. Fedotov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Aldo Jr because Fedotov loaded up on that one. Aldo Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fedotov looking to ground and pound but Aldo Jr is blocking nicely. Aldo Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Fedotov has a good base and remains in mount. Aldo Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Fedotov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aldo Jr defends it well. Aldo Jr tries to kick Fedotov off but Fedotov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fedotov trying to control from half guard but Aldo Jr is working away. Fedotov is looking to stall here but Aldo Jr recovers full guard. Aldo Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Aldo Jr pulls Fedotov in to control the position. Fedotov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Fedotov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Fedotov advances position into side control! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fedotov trying to control the action but Aldo Jr is working from the bottom. Fedotov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fedotov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Fedotov dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fedotov lands with an overhand left. Jose Aldo Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fedotov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aldo Jr. Fedotov misses with a hook to the body
and Aldo Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fedotov's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fedotov is on top in guard.
Aldo Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aldo Jr controls Fedotov momentarily but Fedotov frees himself. Aldo Jr keeping full guard, as Fedotov tries to pass. Aldo Jr trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fedotov forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedotov is looking to stall here but Aldo Jr recovers full guard. Aldo Jr keeping full guard, as Fedotov tries to pass. Aldo Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fedotov is aware though and is defending well. Fedotov wants to control from the top but Aldo Jr keeps moving. Fedotov advances to half guard. Aldo Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aldo Jr tries to get out of the position. Aldo Jr is trying to stand.
Fedotov uses his free foot to push down on Aldo Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aldo Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fedotov content just to control the position here. Fedotov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Aldo Jr gets back to half guard. Fedotov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Fedotov lands a big shot there that rocks Aldo Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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! BOOM! Fedotov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fedotov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aldo Jr turns into him and now he's in Fedotov's guard.
Fedotov is trying to keep Aldo Jr in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aldo Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Fedotov. Fedotov keeping full guard, as Aldo Jr tries to pass. Fedotov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Aldo Jr wants to improve his position but Fedotov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aldo Jr is in trouble now - Fedotov has advanced to mount! Fedotov with good strikes from the mount here! Fedotov is working for a guillotine from mount but Aldo Jr frees his head quite easily.
Aldo Jr tries to hold on but Fedotov postures up. Fedotov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action! Fedotov wants to control the pace but Aldo Jr is squirming around nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Aldo Jr wants to control but Fedotov is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Fedotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Aldo Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fedotov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Fedotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedotov. Fedotov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aldo Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedotov thinking. An inside leg kick from Fedotov misses. Fedotov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Fedotov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vyacheslav Fedotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aldo Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedotov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fedotov lands a slapping body shot.
Aldo Jr tries to clinch up. Fedotov misses with a few strikes there.
Fedotov lands with a shot to the body. Aldo Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fedotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A jab from Fedotov does it's job there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fedotov throws a body punch but Aldo Jr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aldo Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fedotov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aldo Jr somewhat. Vyacheslav Fedotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fedotov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aldo Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A right-left combo lands from Fedotov. Aldo Jr looks for a takedown but Fedotov sprawls well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Aldo Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fedotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fedotov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fedotov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo Jr. Fedotov looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo Jr is just out of range. Nice takedown defense from Fedotov. No joy for Aldo Jr on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fedotov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Aldo Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fedotov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aldo Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Vyacheslav Fedotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Aldo Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Aldo Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aldo Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Fedotov, looking for a takedown. Aldo Jr pushes Fedotov against the cage but Fedotov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Fedotov lands a jab to Aldo Jr's midsection. Fedotov swings for the body but Aldo Jr moves out of range.
Fedotov misses with a wild body shot. Fedotov thows a body kick. Aldo Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him. Fedotov digs a good hook to Aldo Jr's body.
Fedotov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aldo Jr misses with a head kick.
Aldo Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nice body punch from Fedotov. Aldo Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fedotov throws a shot to the body.
Aldo Jr avoids the body shot from Fedotov.
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Aldo Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. Fedotov misses with a body shot.
Fedotov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aldo Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fedotov scores with a nice strike. Fedotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fedotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo Jr tries to clinch up. Fedotov lands a slapping body shot.
Fedotov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aldo Jr rather than just go for the knockout. Fedotov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fedotov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aldo Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fedotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldo Jr is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aldo Jr wants to control from the top but Fedotov keeps moving. Aldo Jr works over Fedotov with some ground and pound from guard. Fedotov looking to control.
Aldo Jr looking to pass the guard. Fedotov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aldo Jr! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Fedotov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Vyacheslav Fedotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fedotov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Fedotov! After winning the bout, Vyacheslav Fedotov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Levy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ozzy Osbourne - mr.Crowley. Scott Levy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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194 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Levy! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Levy thows a body shot but no joy. Levy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rackham sprawls well initially but Levy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Rackham trying to control here.
Rackham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Rackham has hold of Levy's hands but Levy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Levy sitting and controlling from the half guard. Levy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Let's hope that Levy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Scott Levy wasn't active enough on the ground. Levy throws a jab but it's blocked by Rackham. Rackham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Levy. Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Levy paws at him with a jab and circles away. Levy thows a left - swing and a miss! Levy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rackham. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Rackham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Levy counters with a nice double leg into guard. Levy with a nice head shot there. Levy landing some decent shots from guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rackham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Levy lands a couple of decent looking shots. Levy is looking to work some ground and pound but Rackham has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Levy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Levy scoring with punches to the head and body. Levy postures up and lands a big shot to Rackham's brow. Levy scoring with some ground and pound. Rackham keeping full guard, as Levy tries to pass. Rackham being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rackham looking to control.
Levy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Levy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Levy landing some decent shots from guard. Levy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rackham's head. Levy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Levy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Levy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Levy trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom. Levy controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Levy is looking to work some ground and pound but Rackham has wrist control. Levy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Levy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Levy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Levy scoring with some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Levy scoring with some ground and pound. Rackham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rackham tries to get out of the position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Levy passes into half guard. Levy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Levy dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Levy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Levy lands in his opponent's guard. Rackham keeping moving, preventing Levy from controlling successfully. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Rackham wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Levy is now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Levy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Rackham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Rackham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rackham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Levy scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round. Levy winds up and cracks Rackham with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Levy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Levy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Levy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Levy working Rackham over with strikes. Scott Levy has got the better of the ground game so far. Levy is pressing down on Rackham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rackham is holding on for now. Rackham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Levy on the ground. Levy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Rackham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Levy passes into side control, despite Rackham's attempt to control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. This has been an exciting period of action! Levy trying to control the position but Rackham is working away. Levy lands a nice forearm strike. Rackham trying to control but Levy flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Levy is punishing Rackham with strikes - can he finish him?! Levy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Levy.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Levy.
Levy lands an elbow to the side of the head. Levy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Levy.
Rackham is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Levy tries to keep control of the position but Rackham is staying busy. Levy lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Levy gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Oh Rackham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Levy keeps control of the position as Rackham tries to break free.
Levy scores with strikes from the back.
Levy lands shots to the head and Rackham turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Levy! Scott Levy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamorn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen I Need A Dollar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Spartan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Seamorn Carter! The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carter throws a body kick that misses. Spartan throws a jab when Carter was well out of range. Carter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spartan takes a step back to recover. Spartan drives through and clinches with Carter against the cage.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Leo Spartan has been cut. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spartan's efforts to push away. A short right hand to the side of the head by Spartan. A frustrated look appears on Spartan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Carter is pushing Spartan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Spartan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spartan struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Spartan is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spartan is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks. Spartan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carter lands an elbow inside. Spartan managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Carter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Carter stalling.
Spartan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spartan avoids it. Carter scores with a shoulder strike. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carter as Spartan tries to tie him up. Spartan is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position. Carter lands a nice elbow. Carter working Spartan over with knees to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spartan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carter has him pressed against the cage. Spartan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carter lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Carter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Carter trying to land knees to the body.
Spartan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter keeps control of Spartan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carter obliges. Carter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spartan up against the cage. Spartan tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Spartan drops back down to his feet.
Spartan takes an elbow to the temple.
Leo Spartan's cut is getting worse. Spartan managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Carter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leo Spartan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Spartan tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the cage. Spartan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spartan can't break the clinch.
Spartan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carter scores with a hook to the body. Spartan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The fighters circling - Spartan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Carter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spartan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Carter gets in close and instigates a clinch. Spartan is trying to break the clinch but Carter is controlling him. Carter lands an elbow inside that Spartan shrugs off. Spartan managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Carter lands a right hand.
Jeez, Leo Spartan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Spartan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Spartan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Carter taking a breather. Nice elbow from Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spartan jumps guard but Carter stands there with Spartan around his waist. Spartan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carter keeps control of Spartan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Carter controlling the action here for a moment.
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spartan's efforts to push away. Carter is pushing Spartan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Carter receives a warning from the referee for stalling. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spartan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Carter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamorn Carter dominated that round. The cut man is working on Leo Spartan's cut. That's time! Spartan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carter swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan takes one to the side of the head.
Spartan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leo Spartan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Seamorn Carter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
171 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Stone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Jackson! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away. A shot to the body from Jackson misses and Stone counters with a straight right hand. Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands. Jackson misses the shot to the body. Stone scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jackson lands with a shot to the body. Jackson misses with a looping left. Stone scores with a body shot.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stone thows a body shot but no joy. Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stone tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson lands with a shot to the body. Stone throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stone. Stone throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it. The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. Raphael Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Stone throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stone takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses. Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stone's guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Jackson is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jackson wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving. Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet. Stone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andre Jackson. Stone thows a body shot but no joy. Stone misses with a leg kick so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head. Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground. Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Stone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. Jackson wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now. Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Jackson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Stone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch. Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Stone. Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stone is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson. Jackson lands with a punch from half guard. Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson. Jackson works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson cracks Stone with a big elbow. Jackson cracks Stone with a big elbow. Jackson lands some shots froms side control. Stone is looking for a sweep. Jackson taking a breather here. Stone pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Stone takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stone is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stone is avoiding damage well.
Jackson cracks Stone with a big elbow. Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Stone wants to control but Jackson postures up. Stone wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down. Stone taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stone to see if he's OK. Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now. Stone taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Stone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Jackson cracks Stone with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jackson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Stone is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Jackson!
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