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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Von Minoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joseph Von Minoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Nasri!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Minoza.
Minoza misses the shot to the body.
Nasri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Minoza misses with a hook.
Minoza throws a body punch but Nasri moves out of range.
Nasri defending well as Minoza loads up on a big left hand.
Minoza misses with a wild combination.
Nasri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nasri moves away from the strike by Minoza.
Minoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasri.
Nasri moves out of range of the strikes.
Minoza missing with a left hand there. Nasri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph Von Minoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoza cracks Nasri with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nasri slips under a jab from Minoza.
Joseph Von Minoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minoza loads up on a big right hand but Nasri slips the punch.
Nasri dives in and scores a takedown into Minoza's guard.
Minoza is looking to stand up but Nasri isn't so interested in that idea.
Nasri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Minoza wants to stand and escape but Nasri is having none of it.
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.
Nasri passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Minoza tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Nasri just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Minoza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nasri on the ground.
Minoza wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nasri lands a shot to the body.
Nasri biding his time, looking for the opening.
Minoza controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Minoza taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Nasri!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Tomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigg Hugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugg has chosen All Right Now as his entrance music. Bigg Hugg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Tomba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bigg Hugg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugg avoids the head kick by Tomba.
Tomba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hugg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hugg wants to clinch up but Tomba keeps it at a distance.
Hugg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tomba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hugg closes the distance and pushes Tomba back into the cage.
Hugg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tomba avoiding damage as Hugg throws knees to the body.
Hugg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hugg tries a knee to the head but Tomba blocks it.
Hugg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tomba's face.
It looks like Alberto Tomba has been cut.
Hugg misses with an elbow strike.
Tomba is trying to break the clinch but Hugg is controlling him.
Tomba working hard to break the clinch.
Tomba is looking to break free of the clinch but Hugg has double underhooks.
Hugg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hugg misses with a knee to the head.
Hugg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hugg tries to land a knee to the head but Tomba blocks with his arms.
Tomba tries to break the clinch but Hugg is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugg tries to land knees in the clinch but Tomba avoids the damage to the body.
Hugg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hugg lands a nice elbow.
Tomba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomba swinging wildly here.
Hugg is looking to clinch but Tomba is avoiding it.
Tomba misses with a wild combination.
Decent striking displayed by Tomba there.
Tomba misses with a looping left.
Hugg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hugg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomba lands a body shot.
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!
Tomba lands a left and a right that send Hugg crashing to the mat, dazed. Tomba thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hugg is rocked!
It looks like Bigg Hugg has been cut.
Hugg looks gassed!
Hugg doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomba circles away.
Hugg is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomba finish him?
Hugg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hugg seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hugg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hugg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tomba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tomba wants to break free but Hugg has control.
Hugg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hugg tries a knee to the head but Tomba blocks it.
Hugg tries a body shot but Tomba blocks it.
Hugg missing with knees to the body.
Hugg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tomba avoids it.
Hugg trying to land knees to the body.
Hugg looking to throw knees to the head but Tomba is blocking nicely.
Hugg misses with a knee to the head.
Tomba dodges an elbow strike from Hugg.
Hugg has Tomba pressed against the cage, preventing Tomba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hugg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hugg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hugg tries to clinch
and Tomba counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Hugg has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alberto Tomba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgi Barnettov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Winslow is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgi Barnettov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Winslow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winslow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barnettov on his heels. He'll look to pass Barnettov's guard now, I'm sure.
Winslow 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.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Barnettov keeps moving.
Winslow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnettov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winslow defends well.
Winslow trying to control but Barnettov is working from the bottom.
Winslow looking to pass the guard.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Barnettov keeps moving.
Barnettov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winslow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnettov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnettov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnettov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winslow has managed to get both his arms back between Barnettov's legs - danger averted.
Barnettov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Winslow controls the pace.
Barnettov working for a triangle but Winslow defends it easily.
Winslow trying to control but Barnettov is working from the bottom.
Winslow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnettov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnettov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winslow defends it easily.
Barnettov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Barnettov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnettov has his foot on Winslow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winslow works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winslow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnettov is looking for a triangle but Winslow pushes his legs off easily.
Barnettov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnettov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winslow defends well.
Winslow forces his way into half guard.
Winslow stalling.
Winslow wants to pass the guard but Barnettov is defending well.
Barnettov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winslow is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnettov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnettov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winslow wants to control but Barnettov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shane Winslow wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barnettov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winslow avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnettov dives in and grabs Winslow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Winslow pushes down on Barnettov's head and hops out.
Winslow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnettov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Barnettov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow gets the takedown into side control.
Barnettov is being controlled here.
Winslow tries to stand but Barnettov is controlling his head.
Winslow is looking to take a break and control but Barnettov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shane Winslow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barnettov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winslow swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Winslow will probably get the nod.
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.
Barnettov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Winslow on his heels. He'll look to pass Winslow's guard now, I'm sure.
Winslow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winslow controlling Barnettov's posture.
Barnettov throwing strikes but missing.
Barnettov won't allow Winslow to sweep him here.
Barnettov throwing strikes but missing.
Barnettov throws a strike but Winslow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Barnettov keeps moving.
Barnettov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winslow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winslow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnettov has his foot on Winslow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winslow works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnettov has his foot on Winslow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winslow works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winslow trying to control but Barnettov is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Winslow stays in close to Barnettov's body and controls the position.
Winslow trying to control but Barnettov is working from the bottom.
Shane Winslow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnettov jumps into guard, dragging Winslow to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Barnettov keeps moving.
Barnettov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winslow defends it easily.
Winslow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Winslow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnettov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnettov is looking for a triangle but Winslow pushes his legs off easily.
Barnettov is looking for a triangle but Winslow pushes his legs off easily.
Winslow advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnettov is looking for a sweep.
Winslow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnettov keeps working.
Winslow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Winslow is looking to take a break and control but Barnettov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnettov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnettov tries to get out of the position.
Barnettov tries to improve position but can't.
Winslow wants to control but Barnettov is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Winslow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Winslow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnettov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winslow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnettov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winslow controlling the action here.
Barnettov looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnettov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winslow pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnettov is not content to let Winslow control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Winslow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Barnettov shoots in for a takedown but Winslow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnettov takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnettov decides to pull guard.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Barnettov keeps moving.
Winslow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnettov is keeping the position for now.
Barnettov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnettov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winslow defends well.
Winslow trying to control but Barnettov is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnettov can't keep his opponent in guard - Winslow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnettov won't allow Winslow to pass to mount.
Winslow trying to control from half guard but Barnettov is working away.
Barnettov actively working from the bottom here.
Shane Winslow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winslow keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnettov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnettov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winslow pulls his head out easily.
Winslow moves into full mount! Barnettov won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnettov is looking to improve his position but Winslow isn't that keen on the idea.
Winslow trying to control but Barnettov is having none of it.
Winslow controlling his opponent.
Winslow looking to control but Barnettov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winslow controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Winslow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnettov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow pushes Barnettov up against the cage in a clinch.
Winslow has Barnettov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Winslow pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barnettov tumbling to the mat - Winslow dives into Barnettov's guard.
Barnettov keeping moving, preventing Winslow from controlling successfully.
Barnettov working for a triangle but Winslow defends it easily.
Barnettov keeping moving, preventing Winslow from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Winslow controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Winslow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Barnettov clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winslow works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnettov looking for a guillotine here but Winslow defends easily.
Winslow trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnettov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Winslow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Winslow 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 for Shane Winslow!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Shane Winslow!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Shane Winslow!
Shane Winslow wins by unanimous decision!
Shane Winslow looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'What do you say about that? I'm no longer an easy fight, now I kick everybody's ass, and watch up you're maybe next!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer has chosen Don as his entrance music. Mike Hammer 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 heavyweight 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, Romo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Hammer counters with an inside leg kick.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Hammer counters with a leg kick.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romo Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammer is controlling Diaz's trapped leg to prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Hammer defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Diaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Mike Hammer has been cut.
Hammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hammer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That has opened up Mike Hammer's cut even more.
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!
Diaz landing strikes, looking to finish!
The cut above Mike Hammer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Hammer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Romo Diaz!
Romo Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julian Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assange comes to the cage accompanied by Date Rape. Lazer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Major Lazer - Pon De Floor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julian Assange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assange leaves Lazer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lazer walks into a stiff left hand from Assange.
Assange stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assange throws a lazy right hand but Lazer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Assange pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lazer shoots in but Assange avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lazer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Assange is fending him off so far but Lazer persists. Nope, Assange circles away and we're back to standing.
Julian Assange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
No luck for Lazer with that takedown attempt.
Assange throws a head kick but Lazer moves out of range.
Julian Assange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assange connects with a right hand. Lazer shakes it off.
Assange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lazer moves away.
Lazer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Assange counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assange punishes Lazer's body with a nice straight punch.
Lazer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Assange sprawls well. Assange wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazer gets slowly back to his feet.
Assange connects with a leg kick. Lazer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Assange misses with an uppercut. Lazer saw that one coming.
Lazer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assange.
Assange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lazer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lazer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assange.
Assange is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lazer.
Assange throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Lazer stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Assange follows into mount!
Lazer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lazer is still in real trouble! Can Assange finish him?
Assange is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lazer is trying to escape the mount.
Assange controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer is looking to get to half guard.
Lazer seems to have recovered his senses.
Lazer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Assange lands with some strikes.
Assange throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lazer because Assange loaded up on that one.
Lazer is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange looking to ground and pound but Lazer is blocking nicely.
Assange controlling the pace for now.
Lazer tries to hold on but Assange pushes him away.
Assange tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lazer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Assange.
Assange tries to control but Lazer wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assange lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazer tries to hold on but Assange pushes him away.
Lazer is trying to escape the mount.
Lazer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lazer is looking for a sweep. Assange is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lazer is trying to maintain the position but Assange is very close to passing his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lazer actively working from the bottom here.
Assange works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Assange dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Assange slaps away a takedown attempt from Lazer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Assange connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Assange misses the shot to the body.
Assange thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Lazer with that takedown attempt.
Assange throws a jab but it's blocked by Lazer.
Assange with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Assange.
Assange dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Assange is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lazer.
Lazer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assange.
Assange fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Assange is looking to slow Lazer down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange misses with a head kick.
Lazer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Assange's waist but Assange gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lazer off to one side.
Julian Assange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
Lazer is breathing heavily.
Assange throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assange tests Lazer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lazer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Assange did well to prevent Lazer getting side control.
Lazer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assange's head.
Lazer is trying to control. Assange wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lazer is looking to pass Assange's guard but actually Assange recovers to full guard.
Assange avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer passes Assange's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Assange is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Assange trying to control but Lazer postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazer wants to pass the guard but Assange is defending well.
Lazer is stalling here. Assange is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lazer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Assange has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lazer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Assange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer actively working from the bottom here.
Assange thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lazer's head.
Lazer tries to get to full guard but Assange has control of the leg.
Assange is nestled in close to Lazer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lazer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lazer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Assange missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lazer keeping full guard, as Assange tries to pass.
Lazer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Assange gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Assange 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assange trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Assange dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Assange tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lazer shoots for a takedown but Assange saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Assange.
Lazer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lazer shoots for a double leg takedown but Assange sprawls well. He's pushed Lazer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Assange sprawls well. Assange wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazer gets slowly back to his feet.
Julian Assange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lazer.
You can see the frustration on Assange's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Assange tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lazer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer is chipping away with strikes.
The ground and pound from Lazer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Assange tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lazer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Major Lazer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lazer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Assange's legs.
Assange is looking for a sweep.
Lazer lands a few punches from side control.
Assange is looking for a sweep.
Lazer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Assange is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Assange is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer wants to control but Assange is keeping him busy.
Lazer is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assange is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lazer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Assange!
Assange tries to lock up and control but Lazer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lazer prevents Assange from getting the reversal.
Lazer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Assange looks a forlorn figure.
Lazer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Assange that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lazer lands a big elbow.
Lazer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Assange is looking to escape.
Lazer looking to finish Assange with some ground and pound. This is bad for Assange!
Assange is rocked!
Lazer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Assange has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assange tries to hold on but Lazer postures up.
Lazer throws some wild stikes that Assange manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Assange really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Assange is in a horrible position here. Lazer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lazer postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Assange is out cold - huge knockout for Lazer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Major Lazer!
Major Lazer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azka Fermansyah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pejro Karesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azka Fermansyah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azka Fermansyah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pejro Karesky!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fermansyah misses with a lunging right hand
and Karesky counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karesky.
Fermansyah tries to circle away but Karesky has him pinned against the cage.
Karesky landing knees to the head.
It looks like Azka Fermansyah has been cut.
Karesky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fermansyah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karesky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karesky connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fermansyah's face.
Fermansyah takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karesky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fermansyah backwards.
Karesky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Karesky on the inside.
Karesky pushes Fermansyah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Karesky as the two fighters clinch.
Karesky lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karesky lands a hook that snaps the head of Fermansyah backwards.
Karesky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karesky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fermansyah is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Karesky as the two fighters clinch.
Karesky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karesky working Fermansyah over with knees to the body.
Karesky with a knee to the head.
Fermansyah is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karesky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Fermansyah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azka Fermansyah's cut is getting worse.
A right hook to the body lands for Karesky.
Karesky lands a shot to the body.
Karesky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fermansyah or not.
Fermansyah seems to have got his legs back now.
Karesky drops Fermansyah onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fermansyah is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Karesky is working Fermansyah over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Fermansyah is out! One big shot and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Pejro Karesky!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Panagiotis Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegon Saratuwari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saratuwari comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Houki Boushi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panagiotis Papadopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kegon Saratuwari!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saratuwari counters with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saratuwari counters with a three punch combo that has Papadopoulos backing up. Papadopoulos nods at Saratuwari to acknowledge the strikes.
Saratuwari clobbers Papadopoulos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Papadopoulos fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panagiotis Papadopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papadopoulos has his takedown stuffed
and Saratuwari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Papadopoulos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saratuwari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Papadopoulos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saratuwari looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Papadopoulos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Papadopoulos seems to be looking for submissions.
Papadopoulos is pressing down on Saratuwari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saratuwari is holding on for now.
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.
Papadopoulos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saratuwari is looking for a sweep. Papadopoulos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saratuwari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Papadopoulos wants to control from the top but Saratuwari keeps moving.
Papadopoulos throws a big elbow that misses.
Papadopoulos wants to pass the guard but Saratuwari is keeping the position.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Saratuwari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papadopoulos preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saratuwari is keeping the position for now.
Saratuwari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos content to stall in guard here.
Papadopoulos wants to control from the top but Saratuwari keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Panagiotis Papadopoulos just wasn't active enough.
Papadopoulos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saratuwari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Papadopoulos thinking.
Papadopoulos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saratuwari tries to avoid it but Papadopoulos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saratuwari to the ground. Saratuwari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saratuwari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Papadopoulos shoots for a double leg takedown but Saratuwari sprawls well. He's pushed Papadopoulos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Papadopoulos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saratuwari counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saratuwari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saratuwari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saratuwari tries to avoid it but Papadopoulos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saratuwari to the ground. Saratuwari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos has his takedown stuffed
and Saratuwari moves into the clinch.
Saratuwari lands with a left to the head.
Saratuwari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
A right hook to the body lands for Saratuwari.
Saratuwari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Papadopoulos is working for takedown but Saratuwari is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saratuwari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Saratuwari working aggressively here.
Saratuwari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saratuwari lands a left hand.
Saratuwari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Papadopoulos goes for a takedown attempt but Saratuwari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saratuwari connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos fails with the takedown
and Saratuwari counters with a nice body shot.
Papadopoulos has his takedown stuffed
and Saratuwari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kegon Saratuwari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saratuwari misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saratuwari as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Saratuwari.
A jab from Saratuwari misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a takedown
enabling Saratuwari to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papadopoulos tries for a takedown but Saratuwari circles away easily
and Saratuwari counters with a thumping low kick.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saratuwari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kegon Saratuwari dominated that round.
That's time! Papadopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saratuwari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Papadopoulos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saratuwari missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos fails with a takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos has a takedown stuffed.
Saratuwari lands a nice looking body shot.
Papadopoulos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panagiotis Papadopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saratuwari wants to get back to full guard.
Papadopoulos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos trying to control the action but Saratuwari is working from the bottom.
Saratuwari wants to get back to full guard.
Papadopoulos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Saratuwari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Papadopoulos wants to control from the top but Saratuwari keeps moving.
Saratuwari wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari is controlling Papadopoulos's posture.
Saratuwari keeping full guard, as Papadopoulos tries to pass.
Papadopoulos wants to control from the top but Saratuwari keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Saratuwari. No joy for Papadopoulos on that attempt.
Panagiotis Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Papadopoulos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saratuwari as he jumps to the side.
Saratuwari tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Saratuwari swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Saratuwari looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari lands a jab to Papadopoulos's midsection.
Papadopoulos has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Saratuwari. No joy for Papadopoulos on that attempt.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saratuwari.
Papadopoulos dives in and grabs Saratuwari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saratuwari pushes down on Papadopoulos's head and hops out.
Papadopoulos fails to land the takedown.
Saratuwari stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saratuwari wants to clinch up but Papadopoulos keeps it at a distance.
Saratuwari listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saratuwari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saratuwari thows a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos shoots for a takedown but Saratuwari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kegon Saratuwari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari tries to sprawl but Papadopoulos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saratuwari is looking for a sweep. Papadopoulos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saratuwari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saratuwari.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saratuwari can't keep his opponent in guard - Papadopoulos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saratuwari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saratuwari is trying to keep Papadopoulos in close.
Saratuwari looking for a sweep. Not yet Saratuwari, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papadopoulos wants to control from the top but Saratuwari keeps moving.
Papadopoulos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saratuwari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kegon Saratuwari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Papadopoulos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saratuwari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papadopoulos has his takedown stuffed
and Saratuwari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Saratuwari takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Saratuwari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papadopoulos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panagiotis Papadopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papadopoulos tries to pull guard but Saratuwari won't allow it.
Papadopoulos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Saratuwari lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Papadopoulos!
Saratuwari controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Papadopoulos is looking to get to half guard.
Saratuwari content just to control the position here.
Saratuwari looking to control but Papadopoulos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kegon Saratuwari.
Papadopoulos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saratuwari looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Papadopoulos in the domination position with Saratuwari hanging on.
Papadopoulos trying to control the action but Saratuwari is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari is trying to control Papadopoulos's posture but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Papadopoulos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saratuwari has escaped the position, nice work there.
Papadopoulos wants to control but Saratuwari is keeping him busy.
Papadopoulos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Papadopoulos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Papadopoulos tries to move to mount but Saratuwari blocks the move with his legs.
Saratuwari regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari wants to get back to full guard.
Papadopoulos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saratuwari defends it well.
Saratuwari gets full guard.
Saratuwari wants to sweep here but Papadopoulos controlling him for the moment.
Saratuwari keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
Panagiotis Papadopoulos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saratuwari wants to sweep but no luck.
Saratuwari trying to keep a closed guard but Papadopoulos is proving a slippery customer.
Saratuwari trying to control the position here.
Papadopoulos looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saratuwari closes the distance and clinches.
Saratuwari lands with a left to the head.
Saratuwari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Papadopoulos wants a takedown.
Saratuwari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saratuwari swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saratuwari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Saratuwari.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saratuwari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saratuwari prevents the takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saratuwari stalling.
Saratuwari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saratuwari lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kegon Saratuwari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saratuwari winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Kegon Saratuwari!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kegon Saratuwari!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kegon Saratuwari!
Kegon Saratuwari wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Kegon Saratuwari, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ribeiro Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Westwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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30
177 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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23
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ribeiro Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Westwood!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westwood thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Westwood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Westwood pushes his legs off easily.
Westwood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Westwood forces his way into half guard.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Westwood.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westwood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Westwood is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westwood is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Westwood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Westwood throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Westwood trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Westwood. Oh but Gracie has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Westwood goes limp - he's gone! Gracie jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ribeiro Gracie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li has chosen Dragon Punch! as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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32
152 lbs
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150 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Li misses.
Li defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Li has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Jones has picked Li up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Li sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Li to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones 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.
Li looking to control.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Li defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones moves into full mount!
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is working to get back to half guard.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Li really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control here but Li has managed to regain half guard.
Jones is working for a kimura but Li is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Li defends the submission attempt.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Li's head.
Jones is thwarting Li's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Li is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Li is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Li keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones 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.
Li is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones lands with a straight right. Li didn't see that one coming.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones lands a jab to Li's midsection.
Li lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Jones throws a head kick that Li semi-blocks.
It looks like Xiao Long Li has been cut.
Jones cracks Li with a right hand to the side of the head.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones avoids the head kick by Li.
Jones throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Li motions for Jones to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Li attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Li on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Li.
Li avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick from Li.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Li throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Li only half commits.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones connects with a leg kick. Li looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Li swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Li swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Li.
Li tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Jones misses.
Li checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones throws a right hand that Li ducks under and follows up with a left that Li also avoids with ease.
Li looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones feints a jab promting Li to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Li slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Li throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Li throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones works over Li's head and body with a nice combination.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Li throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xiao Long Li's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
That kick from Jones tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Li's head back.
Li tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Li looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones thuds his right hand into Li's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Li counters with a leg kick.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Li is rocked!
Tom Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Li falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jones dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Jones!
Tom Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vanilla Ice Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ice Cold's entrance music is Adrenaline!. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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23
144 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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30
130 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vanilla Ice Cold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Woods!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods darts in and clinches Ice Cold up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ice Cold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ice Cold smiles and moves away.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ice Cold.
No joy there for Ice Cold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woods misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Woods.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ice Cold.
Ice Cold throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Woods scores with a leg kick.
Woods gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ice Cold breaks from the clinch.
Vanilla Ice Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ice Cold thuds his right hand into Woods's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice Cold fails to land with a series of punches.
Woods clinches up with Ice Cold and pushes him back against the cage.
Ice Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Ice Cold as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ice Cold.
Woods wants a takedown.
Vanilla Ice Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Woods.
Ice Cold lands with a short shot to the head.
Woods drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ice Cold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Woods jumps into guard, dragging Ice Cold to the mat.
Woods is pulling down on Ice Cold's head. It's preventing any offense from Ice Cold, at least for the moment.
Ice Cold won't allow Woods to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods is pulling down on Ice Cold's head to control his posture.
Ice Cold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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!
Ice Cold has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Woods is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ice Cold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Ice Cold lands with a cross.
Ice Cold scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jack Woods has been cut.
Woods keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ice Cold throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Woods is rocked!
Ice Cold lands a brutal head kick. Woods looks out on his feet and Ice Cold throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Vanilla Ice Cold!
Vanilla Ice Cold retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Vanilla Ice Cold 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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