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XFC - 19 Van Dam vs Eberhart PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Silva has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jack Silva misses.
Jack Silva misses with a hook
and Anderson Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson Silva.
Jack Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Jack Silva tries to break free but Anderson Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Jack Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Jack Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson Silva won't allow it.
Jack Silva avoiding damage as Anderson Silva throws knees to the body.
Jack Silva is trying to break free.
Jack Silva tries to circle away but Anderson Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson Silva.
Jack Silva can't break the clinch.
Jack Silva avoiding damage as Anderson Silva throws knees to the body.
Jack Silva wants to break free but Anderson Silva has control.
Anderson Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Jack Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack Silva's efforts to push away.
Jack Silva tries to break free but Anderson Silva pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack Silva is trying to force a seperation but Anderson Silva has the dominant position.
Jack Silva has had enough of the clinch but Anderson Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Jack Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Jack Silva wants to break free but Anderson Silva has control.
Knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Jack Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Jack Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson Silva won't allow it.
Jack Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jack Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jack Silva wants to break free but Anderson Silva has control.
Jack Silva is trying to force a seperation but Anderson Silva has the dominant position.
Jack Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jack Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jack Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Jack Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack Silva is trying to break the clinch but Anderson Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jack Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jack Silva avoids it.
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!
Jack Silva is trying to break free.
Jack Silva is trying to break the clinch but Anderson Silva has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva has Jack Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Jack Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson Silva prevents Jack Silva from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jack Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jack Silva is defending well for now.
Jack Silva tries to break the clinch but Anderson Silva is controlling the position.
Anderson Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jack Silva is defending well for now.
Jack Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jack Silva is defending well for now.
Jack Silva is trying to push Anderson Silva away but Anderson Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack Silva's efforts to push away.
Jack Silva wants to break free but Anderson Silva has control.
Anderson Silva keeps control of Jack Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson Silva.
A frustrated look appears on Jack Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Jack Silva avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jack Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva working Jack Silva over with knees to the body.
Jack Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jack Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson Silva landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jack Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack Silva is trying to break free.
Jack Silva is trying to force a seperation but Anderson Silva has the dominant position.
Anderson Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Jack Silva won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anderson Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jack Silva tries to circle away but Anderson Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Jack Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva prevents Jack Silva from breaking the clinch.
Jack Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jack Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson Silva missing with knees to the body.
Jack Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson Silva working Jack Silva over with knees to the body.
Jack Silva is trying to break the clinch but Anderson Silva is controlling him.
Anderson Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Jack Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Jack Silva avoiding damage as Anderson Silva throws knees to the body.
Jack Silva is trying to push Anderson Silva away but Anderson Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jack Silva can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson Silva.
Jack Silva is trying to push Anderson Silva away but Anderson Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack Silva avoiding damage as Anderson Silva throws knees to the body.
Jack Silva wants to break free but Anderson Silva has control.
Jack Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jack Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson Silva won't allow it.
Jack Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Jack Silva is trying to break free.
Jack Silva is trying to break free.
Anderson Silva lands a knee to the body.
Jack Silva is trying to break free.
Jack Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Jack Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jack Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson Silva working Jack Silva over with knees to the body.
Anderson Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jack Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Jack Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Jack Silva wants to break free but Anderson Silva has control.
Jack Silva tries to break the clinch but Anderson Silva is controlling the position.
Anderson Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson Silva crunches a lovely knee into Jack Silva's ribcage.
Anderson Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson Silva prevents Jack Silva from breaking the clinch.
Jack Silva is trying to break free.
Jack Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack Silva has had enough of the clinch but Anderson Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Jack Silva tries to circle away but Anderson Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jack Silva is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jack Silva is defending well for now.
Jack Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson Silva has double underhooks.
Anderson Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Jack Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jack Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jack Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jack Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Jack Silva is trying to break free.
Anderson Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jack Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson Silva landing knees to the body.
Jack Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jack Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jack Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson Silva has double underhooks.
Jack Silva is trying to break the clinch but Anderson Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Jack Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Jack Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson Silva won't allow it.
Anderson Silva working Jack Silva over with knees to the body.
Jack Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jack Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson Silva keeps control of Jack Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson Silva prevents Jack Silva from breaking the clinch.
Anderson Silva keeps control of Jack Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jack Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Jack Silva tries to break the clinch but Anderson Silva is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jack Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jack Silva tries to break free but Anderson Silva pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson Silva trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anderson Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jack Silva throws a jab when Anderson Silva was well out of range.
Anderson Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack Silva throws out the jab.
Jack Silva looks to throw the jab but Anderson Silva is out of range.
Anderson Silva has Jack Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Jack Silva tries to break free but Anderson Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson Silva lands a knee to the body.
Anderson Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jack Silva.
Anderson Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jack Silva is trying to force a seperation but Anderson Silva has the dominant position.
Jack Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson Silva has double underhooks.
Anderson Silva missing with knees to the body.
Jack Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack Silva's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson Silva has Jack Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Jack Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack Silva's efforts to push away.
Anderson Silva landing knees to the body.
Jack Silva tries to break free but Anderson Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson Silva keeps control of Jack Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jack Silva has had enough of the clinch but Anderson Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson Silva landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Jack Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jack Silva has had enough of the clinch but Anderson Silva keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva missing with knees to the body.
Anderson Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jack Silva tries to circle away but Anderson Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jack Silva.
Jack Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jack Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson Silva obliges.
Jack Silva is trying to push Anderson Silva away but Anderson Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson Silva missing with knees to the body.
Jack Silva has had enough of the clinch but Anderson Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Jack Silva can't break the clinch.
Anderson Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Jack Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack Silva can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva crunches a lovely knee into Jack Silva's ribcage.
Jack Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jack Silva is trying to break the clinch but Anderson Silva is controlling him.
Jack Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson Silva has double underhooks.
Jack Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson Silva has Jack Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Jack Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack Silva is trying to push Anderson Silva away but Anderson Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jack Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jack Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Jack Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Jack Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jack Silva tries to circle away but Anderson Silva has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack Silva tries to break the clinch but Anderson Silva is controlling the position.
Jack Silva tries to break the clinch but Anderson Silva is controlling the position.
Anderson Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jack Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Jack Silva has had enough of the clinch but Anderson Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jack Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jack Silva is trying to break the clinch but Anderson Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack Silva's efforts to push away.
Jack Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jack Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson Silva has double underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack Silva is trying to break the clinch but Anderson Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Jack Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson Silva working Jack Silva over with knees to the body.
Anderson Silva landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anderson Silva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Silva!
Jack Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Altair Firenze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ovca Namjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Altair Firenze has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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138 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 Los Angeles, Altair Firenze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ovca Namjera!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namjera moves in looking to clinch but Firenze pushes him off.
Namjera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Firenze to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Namjera keeping moving, preventing Firenze from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Firenze passes Namjera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Firenze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Namjera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Namjera is trying to stand.
Namjera tries to roll over but Firenze keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firenze stops Namjera from getting back to his feet.
Namjera is trying to control but can't.
Namjera is trying to stand up here but Firenze is controlling him well.
Firenze trying to control the action but Namjera is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firenze stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firenze slips under a jab.
Namjera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Namjera avoids the head kick by Firenze.
Namjera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Namjera fails to land with a series of punches.
Namjera catches Firenze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Namjera shoots in but no luck this time.
Firenze throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Namjera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Firenze is in Namjera's guard.
Firenze passes into half guard.
Firenze works his way into full mount!
Namjera is working to get back to half guard.
Firenze moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Namjera has worked his arm free - good work by Namjera!
Firenze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firenze is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Namjera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firenze trying to control the action but Namjera is working from the bottom.
Firenze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Namjera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Firenze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Firenze advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firenze lands a nice shot to the head.
Firenze looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Namjera is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Firenze has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Namjera's face.
Firenze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Namjera is squirming around, avoiding Firenze's attempts to control the action.
Firenze landing strikes, looking to finish!
Namjera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Firenze.
Firenze jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Namjera manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Firenze is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namjera can't do much from the bottom here.
Namjera is looking for a sweep.
Namjera is not content to let Firenze control the position.
Firenze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Namjera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Firenze in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namjera pushes Firenze away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Firenze gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Firenze trying to control the action but Namjera is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Firenze dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Namjera enables Firenze to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Namjera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Firenze tries to free his leg and advance position but Namjera is retaining full guard.
Namjera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Firenze won't allow Namjera to sweep him here.
Firenze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Firenze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Namjera's guard.
Namjera tries to get to full guard but Firenze has control of the leg.
Namjera is trying to stand up here but Firenze is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firenze is working for a submission of some sort.
Firenze trying to control the action but Namjera is working from the bottom.
Firenze seems to be working for a kimura but Namjera defends the submission attempt.
Namjera wants to get back to his feet.
Firenze wants to pass the guard but Namjera is defending well.
Namjera wants to get back to his feet.
Namjera is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namjera is pressing down on Firenze's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Firenze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Namjera's head.
Firenze wants to pass the guard but Namjera is keeping the position.
Firenze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Firenze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Firenze gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Namjera blocks a head kick by Firenze.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firenze looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Firenze 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.
Namjera trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firenze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Namjera is just riding it out for now. Firenze eventually gives up the hold.
Namjera is refusing to be controlled, as Firenze sits in half guard.
Namjera tries to kick Firenze off but Firenze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Firenze uses his free foot to push down on Namjera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Namjera.
Namjera is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firenze cracks Namjera with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Namjera is trying desperately to improve position.
Firenze landing strikes from the mount.
Firenze sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Namjera wants to control but Firenze is having none of it.
Firenze takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Firenze looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Namjera tries to lock up and control but Firenze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Firenze dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Firenze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Namjera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firenze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Namjera somewhat.
Firenze shoots in and bounces Namjera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Firenze wants to control from the top but Namjera keeps moving.
Namjera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Firenze is controlling him.
Firenze trying to control the position from guard on top but Namjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namjera is looking to stand up but Firenze isn't so interested in that idea.
Firenze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altair Firenze has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Namjera throws a right hand that Firenze ducks under and follows up with a left that Firenze also avoids with ease.
Namjera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Namjera.
Firenze staying out of range there.
Firenze decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Firenze works his way into full mount!
Namjera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Firenze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Firenze goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Namjera turns into him and now he's in Firenze's guard.
Namjera wants to pass the guard but Firenze is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namjera trying to control but Firenze is working from the bottom.
Namjera wants to pass the guard but Firenze is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firenze has his hands on Namjera's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Altair Firenze wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Firenze throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Namjera was covering up waiting for the punch and Firenze finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Namjera looking for a sweep. Not yet Namjera, not yet.
Firenze trying to control but Namjera is working from the bottom.
Firenze stands and throws Namjera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Namjera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Firenze tries for a kimura but Namjera is defending well.
Firenze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Namjera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Firenze but great work by Namjera.
Altair Firenze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Firenze is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Firenze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ovca Namjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firenze is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Altair Firenze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Namjera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Altair Firenze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Firenze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altair Firenze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jorgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
245 lbs
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18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Carter!
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, Hugh Jorgan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgan misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a series of strikes. Jorgan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hugh Jorgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carter gets caught flat footed, as Jorgan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carter wants to stand but Jorgan is controlling the position.
Jorgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jorgan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jorgan wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgan content to stall in guard here.
Hugh Jorgan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Jorgan shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgan shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Jorgan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jorgan.
Jorgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jorgan somewhat.
Jorgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carter as he jumps to the side.
Jorgan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jorgan is in Carter's guard.
Carter has his hands on Jorgan's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgan controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Jorgan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hugh Jorgan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jorgan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jorgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jorgan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carter sprawls well initially but Jorgan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jorgan stalling.
Carter is positioning himself well to prevent Jorgan advancing to mount.
Carter is looking to escape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jorgan is looking to advance position but Carter won't allow it.
Jorgan controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hugh Jorgan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jorgan shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jorgan lands with a hook. Carter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like John Carter has been cut.
Jorgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jorgan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carter circles away.
Jorgan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jorgan looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jorgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Jorgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Carter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Jorgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jorgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Jorgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jorgan tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jorgan to the ground. Jorgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jorgan looks for a takedown but Carter sprawls well.
Carter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jorgan is trying to improve his position.
Carter working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Jorgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgan is not content to let Carter control the position.
Hugh Jorgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carter decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jorgan to his feet.
Jorgan fails to land the takedown.
John Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jorgan.
Jorgan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jorgan shoots and misses
and Carter counters with a head kick.
Jorgan is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jorgan defends it nicely.
Carter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jorgan to the mat! Jorgan manages to get full guard.
Jorgan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter stands up and waves to Jorgan to follow him.
Jorgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Carter closes the distance looking for a takedown. Jorgan stuffs it but Carter still has hold of him. Carter picks Jorgan up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Carter slams Jorgan to the floor and that's really hurt Jorgan - he doesn't know where he is! Carter throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - Feiticeira. Nick Diaz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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30
170 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hanks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Hanks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Hanks is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanks to get the leverage.
Hanks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Hanks prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Hanks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanks.
Hanks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanks.
Diaz is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Diaz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hanks has cracked it and Diaz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hanks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Hanks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chael Bravo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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28
240 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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24
258 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Bravo!
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, Aaron Anderson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Bravo counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Bravo scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Poor strikes thrown by Bravo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anderson?
Bravo looking to secure an arm triangle but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bravo.
Anderson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bravo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bravo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bravo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Anderson is bucking up trying to escape but Bravo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bravo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bravo misses with a head shot.
Bravo throws some wild stikes that Anderson manages to avoid easily.
Bravo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Anderson because Bravo loaded up on that one.
Bravo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson wants to hold on but Bravo pushes him away.
Bravo content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Bravo landing strikes from the mount and Anderson is in trouble!
Bravo 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.
Bravo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bravo looking to finish Anderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anderson!
Bravo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bravo wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo landing strikes from the mount.
Anderson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bravo.
Bravo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Anderson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bravo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bravo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Anderson because Bravo loaded up on that one.
Bravo landing shots from mount.
Anderson is rocked!
Bravo punching from mount but Anderson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bravo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bravo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bravo throws some wild stikes that Anderson manages to avoid easily.
Bravo punching from mount but Anderson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bravo landing shots from mount.
Anderson looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bravo.
Bravo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Bravo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bravo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bravo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bravo chips away with some ground and pound.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bravo scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo moves into full mount! Anderson won't be happy about that!
Bravo scoring with strikes but Anderson is staying in there.
Bravo thowing shots but they're missing.
Bravo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Anderson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Bravo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bravo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throws an elbow but Anderson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bravo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Anderson!
Bravo punching from mount but Anderson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bravo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bravo looking to finish with strikes here!
Bravo throwing strikes here but Anderson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bravo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Anderson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Anderson!
Bravo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bravo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anderson!
Bravo controlling the pace for now.
Bravo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bravo lands a big elbow.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Bravo finish him?
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Bravo postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Anderson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bravo around the waist but Bravo pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bravo is the winner by TKO! Bravo jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Bravo!
After the fight, Chael Bravo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with here comes the BOOOOOOM blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
195 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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32
199 lbs
13 - 12 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stann misses with the combination.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stann throws out the jab.
Stann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Stann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stann throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stann slips a jab from Jackson.
Stann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Stann misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Stann's head.
It looks like Dan Stann has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stann checks a leg kick.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Stann with an uppercut!
Stann tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stann slips under a jab.
No joy there for Stann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson jabs at Stann's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
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!
Stann slips under a jab.
Stann drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Stann wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Stann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stann blocks an uppercut.
Stann is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Stann is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson tries a body shot but Stann blocks it.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Stann avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stann can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson digs a right hand into Stann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stann's gas tank.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stann backwards.
Stann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stann is trying to break free.
Jackson is leaning against Stann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stann manages to break the clinch.
Stann misses with the combination.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Stann saw that one coming.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stann.
Jackson throws a hook but Stann avoids it easily.
Jackson jabs Stann right on the nose. Stann blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Stann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Murray Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson punishes Stann's body with a nice straight punch.
Stann looks gassed!
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stann.
Stann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stann looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Stann moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Stann thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Stann ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That has opened up Dan Stann's cut even more.
Stann shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Stann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot lands for Stann.
Stann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Stann's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Murray Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stann's head backwards.
Stann looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stann's head backwards.
Stann throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stann finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Stann looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Stann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson cracks Stann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Stann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stann throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Stann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stann avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson connects with the punch.
The cut above Dan Stann's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stann throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson jabs at Stann's body.
Stann is breathing heavily.
Stann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Stann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Stann misses.
Jackson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson cracks Stann with an open hand slap.
Stann throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Stann goes down and covers up as Jackson starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murray Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Blunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blunt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Danzig - Mother. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ford's choice of entrance music: For What It's Worth. Bob Blunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eric Ford's chin.
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30
198 lbs
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31
210 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Blunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Ford!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Blunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ford looks to land a combination but Blunt avoids it well.
Blunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ford tries to bum rush Blunt with a series of wild strikes but Blunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ford dives in and grabs Blunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blunt pushes down on Ford's head and hops out.
Ford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blunt clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blunt lands a shoulder strike.
Blunt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blunt breaks from the clinch.
Blunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Ford misses with a hook.
Ford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt darts in and clinches Ford up against the cage.
Blunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ford is rocked!
Blunt cracks Ford with a hook to the temple - Ford is on wobbly legs here! Blunt swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ford falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Blunt wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bob Blunt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weed comes to the cage accompanied by Call Me Maybe. Grace has chosen Go To Sleep - Eminem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
180 lbs
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178 lbs
6 - 5 - 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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Weed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Royce Grace!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace digs a good body shot into Weed's ribs.
Weed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grace throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Grace. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grace.
Grace thows a body shot but no joy.
Grace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grace.
Weed throws a head kick but Grace moves out of range.
Grace's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weed under the eye.
Weed swings for the body but Grace moves out of range.
Grace shoots in for a takedown but Weed shows good takedown defense.
Weed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grace manages to avoid it.
Grace lands with an uppercut that bounces Weed off the cage and back into range.
Grace closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grace tries for a kimura but Weed is defending well.
Grace tries to move to mount but Weed blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed can't do much from the bottom here.
Grace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weed has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grace tries for a kimura but Weed is defending well.
Grace wants to control but Weed is keeping him busy.
Grace passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Weed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace goes for an armbar but Weed turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Weed.
Weed trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weed throwing strikes but missing.
Grace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weed won't allow Grace to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grace wants to improve his position but instead Weed has moved into half guard.
Grace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Weed wants to stand up but Grace has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Grace works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grace looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grace wants to sweep here but Weed controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving.
Grace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weed is aware though and is defending well.
Grace wants to improve his position but instead Weed has moved into half guard.
Weed content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grace is pressing down on Weed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Grace dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weed.
Grace misses with a body shot.
Weed looks to score with a jab to the body but Grace is just out of range.
Weed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weed pinned against the cage. Weed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grace misses the shot to the body.
Weed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grace.
Grace misses the shot to the body.
Weed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grace doesn't seem bothered though.
Weed slips a straight right by Grace.
Weed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grace fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weed sprawls well initially but Grace persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace is trying to work for a kimura but Weed is defending well.
Weed is trying to stand up here but Grace is controlling him well.
Weed controlling the position well.
Weed wants to improve his position but Grace is controlling well.
Weed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grace slips nicely into half guard.
Grace passes to full mount!
Royce Grace has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Weed can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Grace swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Weed is now in Grace's guard. A big mistake from Grace there, giving up the dominant position!
Grace keeping moving, preventing Weed from controlling successfully.
Grace isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Weed stacks Grace on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Weed!
Grace is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed just content to control the position.
Grace tries to improve position but can't.
Grace is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Weed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grace keeps working.
Grace is trying to work for a sweep but Weed has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grace is desperately trying to improve his position but Weed has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Grace that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Weed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Weed cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weed content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonathan Weed will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weed circles away.
Weed scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Grace. Those never looked like landing.
Weed connects with a leg kick. Grace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Weed throws an off balance right hand
and Grace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weed swings for the body but Grace moves out of range.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weed was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Grace just misses with a punch to the body.
Weed is looking to wear down Grace with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grace stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weed scores with a head kick. Grace tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Weed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace blocks a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grace.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Weed.
Weed throws a head kick that misses.
Weed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grace is out of range.
Jonathan Weed is winning the standup battle so far.
Grace throws a body punch but Weed moves out of range.
Weed throws a head kick that misses.
Weed avoids the body shot from Grace.
Weed scores with a head kick.
Weed misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace misses with a takedown attempt
and Weed counters with a nice body shot.
Jonathan Weed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Grace.
Grace throws a body punch but Weed moves out of range.
Grace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weed on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weed takes a swing at Grace's ribcage but misses.
Weed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Weed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jonathan Weed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Weed lands but Grace takes it in his stride.
Grace takes a swing at Weed's ribcage but misses.
Grace scores with a shot to the body.
Weed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weed throws a leg kick which misses Grace's front leg but catches the back leg as Grace tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace scores with a shot to the body.
Weed looks for the body kick but Grace saw that one coming.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weed was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Weed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grace moves away.
Grace takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grace clinches.
Grace stalling the fight.
Grace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weed backwards.
Grace trying to control the position but instead, Weed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grace into the cage.
Weed is leaning against Grace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Weed lands a hook that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed tries to throw a body punch but Grace avoids it by throwing Weed back against the cage.
Grace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Grace.
Grace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weed breaks from the clinch.
Grace tries for a takedown but Weed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weed tries a head kick but it misses.
Grace ducks under a wild hook from Weed.
Weed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grace.
Weed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grace was well out of range. Poor timing from Weed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weed avoids the body shot from Grace.
Weed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grace manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Weed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Weed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Weed!
Our winner, Jonathan Weed, 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devin Houle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
190 lbs
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21
196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Houle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy McFadden!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McFadden as he jumps to the side.
Houle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Houle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McFadden has managed to free his arm - good work.
McFadden wants to get back to full guard.
McFadden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Houle pulls his head out easily.
Houle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McFadden looking for submissions off his back.
McFadden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McFadden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden is refusing to be controlled, as Houle sits in half guard.
Houle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Houle seems to be working for a kimura but McFadden defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Houle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McFadden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Houle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McFadden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Houle pulls his head out easily.
Houle trying to mount his opponent but McFadden defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houle seems to be looking for submissions.
Houle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McFadden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Houle.
McFadden pushes Houle off looking to stand but Houle dives back in and keeps control.
Houle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Houle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McFadden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Houle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McFadden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houle trying to control but McFadden is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Houle drops back looking for a leg! McFadden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McFadden manages to kick Houle off! Houle jumps back into McFadden's guard.
McFadden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Houle defends well.
Houle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFadden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Houle is aware though and is defending well.
McFadden is looking for a triangle but Houle pushes his legs off easily.
Houle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFadden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Houle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Houle trying to control the position but McFadden is working away.
Houle has worked his way into a potential kimura here. McFadden is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Houle yanks on the arm and McFadden is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Houle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devin Houle!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Eberhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eberhart has chosen South Side as his entrance music. 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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22
155 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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27
155 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Van Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Eberhart!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberhart blocks a low kick nicely.
Eberhart shoots in but Van Dam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eberhart moves out of range as Van Dam strikes.
Van Dam slaps away a takedown attempt from Eberhart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Dam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eberhart shoots in but Van Dam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jean Van Dam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Eberhart.
Eberhart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Dam avoids it really well and circles away.
Eberhart throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Dam.
A slow jab from Van Dam misses its intended target.
Eberhart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Dam's head backwards.
Van Dam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Dam swings for the body but Eberhart moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart misses with a few strikes there.
Eberhart misses with a hook. Van Dam ducked under it nicely.
Van Dam missing with a left hand there. Eberhart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Dam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Dam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eberhart with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Van Dam to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Dam is looking to score with low kicks.
Eberhart throws an overhand right that lands on Van Dam's shoulder, as Van Dam tries to avoid the shot.
Eberhart has his takedown stuffed
and Van Dam counters with a nice uppercut.
Eberhart shoots and misses
and Van Dam counters with a left to the body.
Eberhart misses with a hook.
Van Dam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Eberhart tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Dam is in Eberhart's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Van Dam connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Eberhart is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Dam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eberhart manages to work his way to half guard, despite Van Dam's best efforts.
Eberhart moves into full guard.
Eberhart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Dam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eberhart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Dam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Dam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eberhart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Dam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Eberhart is tightening it up a little... Van Dam has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Van Dam reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Van Dam taps out! Nice BJJ there by Eberhart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andrew Eberhart!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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