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CCF 74: Edwards vs. Svensen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rizal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Astrud Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astrud Rivera has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 cm
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145 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Rizal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astrud Rivera! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rizal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Rizal is trying to get an arm triangle but Rivera is defending well. Check out the look on Rizal's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Rivera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Rivera is looking to regain half guard here but Rizal keeps moving and retains side control. Rivera is trying to control Rizal's posture but Rizal avoids it. Rizal sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rivera is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rizal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rivera's legs. An elbow from Rizal crashes against the mat.
Rizal wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rizal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Rivera is trying to get back to half guard. Rizal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivera, who protects the arm well. Rizal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Rizal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rivera has escaped the position, nice work there. Rizal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rivera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Rizal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head. Rizal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivera defending well though. Rivera is looking for a sweep. Rizal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rizal is working for a kimura but Rivera is defending it quite comfortably.
Rizal lands strikes from half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rivera is in trouble now - Rizal has advanced to mount! Rivera trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rizal 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rivera tries to improve his position but Rizal has taken his back! Rizal has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rivera tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rizal pushes Rivera away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Rizal!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Zaharn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Mendazedora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaharn comes to the cage accompanied by 28 Days Later . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hugo Mendazedora was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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175 cm
23
158 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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200 cm
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145 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Zaharn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Mendazedora! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zaharn checks a leg kick. Zaharn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendazedora moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Zaharn swings widly with a right hand
and Mendazedora counters with a nice leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Zaharn. Mendazedora does a little dance to reset his feet. Mendazedora stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendazedora wants it to stay on the feet. Zaharn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendazedora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mendazedora connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Zaharn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendazedora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaharn somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Zaharn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mendazedora throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ray Zaharn has been cut. Mendazedora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mendazedora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A left lands for Zaharn. Zaharn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mendazedora keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mendazedora checks a leg kick. Mendazedora is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A good leg kick by Mendazedora. Zaharn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Zaharn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendazedora swivels and escapes. Zaharn misses with a two punch combination.
Zaharn is breathing heavily. Zaharn tries for a takedown but Mendazedora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mendazedora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaharn's sensitive parts. Zaharn misses with a takedown attempt - Mendazedora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Mendazedora cracks the inside of Zaharn's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mendazedora lands a big head kick that sends Zaharn tumbling to the mat! Mendazedora takes a step backwards and waves Zaharn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zaharn is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Mendazedora looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Mendazedora backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Zaharn's temple! It sends Zaharn violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Mendazedora celebrates and the doctors try to help Zaharn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Hugo Mendazedora! Hugo Mendazedora bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Nasri will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jojo Cunnings! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Nasri! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Cunnings. Nasri does a little dance to reset his feet. Nasri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nasri there as he acknowledges the shot. A jab from Cunnings does it's job there. Cunnings throws a series of punches but Nasri moves out of range. Cunnings lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Cunnings does no damage. Cunnings misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunnings. Nasri does a little dance to reset his feet. Cunnings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cunnings will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cunnings misses with a body shot.
Cunnings misses with a looping left. Nasri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cunnings.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cunnings lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cunnings. Nasri slips a jab and a cross from Cunnings.
Cunnings misses with a few strikes there.
Cunnings misses with a series of wild punches.
Cunnings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunnings throws a big shot that misses. Nasri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cunnings can pounce on him.
Cunnings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cunnings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cunnings works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cunnings throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Cunnings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cunnings tries to bum rush Nasri with a series of wild strikes but Nasri uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cunnings cracks Nasri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A punch combination from Cunnings misses. Cunnings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Cunnings scores with a four punch combination! Cunnings lands with a kick to the temple. Nasri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Jojo Cunnings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nasri gets a takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Nasri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cunnings is just riding it out for now. Nasri eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cunnings is in trouble now - Nasri has advanced to mount! Nasri has hold of Cunnings's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cunnings manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nasri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Cunnings looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cunnings tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Cunnings is desperately trying to improve his position but Nasri has a good base and remains in mount. Nasri controlling from mount. Cunnings is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jojo Cunnings 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.
Cunnings lands a high kick!
Cunnings tries to bum rush Nasri with a series of wild strikes but Nasri uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cunnings tries a head kick but it misses.
Cunnings throws a head kick but Nasri moves out of range.
Cunnings throws a series of punches but Nasri avoids them all with ease. Cunnings lands with a shot to the body. Cunnings throws a nice head kick!
Nasri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Cunnings. Jojo Cunnings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cunnings misses with a straight left. Cunnings throws a right and a left that Nasri avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nasri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cunnings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nasri.
Cunnings looks to land a body kick but Nasri moved away. A head kick misses from Cunnings. Jojo Cunnings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nasri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nasri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Cunnings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cunnings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nasri is figuring out what he wants to do next. Cunnings is trying to stand.
Nasri stands up and beckons Cunnings to join him on the feet. Nasri avoids the head kick by Cunnings.
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! Nasri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cunnings lands a head shot. Cunnings stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunnings wants it to stay on the feet. Sloppy strikes from Cunnings. Those never looked like landing. Cunnings throws a head kick but Nasri moves out of range.
Nasri shoots in but Cunnings avoids the takedown attempt easily. Cunnings moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Nasri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cunnings quickly recovers to half guard. Cunnings wants to improve his position but Nasri is controlling well.
Cunnings is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nasri is working for a submission of some sort.
Cunnings might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Nasri in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cunnings tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nasri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Nasri! Alex Nasri is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ten Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kincade comes into the arena with Good Rats blaring out of the sound system. Rory Kincade has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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144 lbs
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178 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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Kincade! 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, Ten Sixteen! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sixteen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A punch lands to the side of Kincade 's head but he takes it in his stride. That kick from Kincade tenderised Sixteen's leg. Sixteen is trying to keep his angry face on. Kincade is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kincade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kincade closes the distance and clinches. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kincade. Kincade lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Sixteen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sixteen looking for a takedown. Kincade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kincade. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sixteen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kincade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Sixteen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kincade after a bit of a struggle. Rory Kincade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ten Sixteen. Kincade landing knees to the head.
Kincade blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. A right hand to the body from Kincade.
Sixteen is working for takedown but Kincade is calmly controlling the position for now. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kincade. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kincade. Kincade lands a body punch in the clinch. Kincade slows down the pace here.
A short right from Sixteen. The referee is keeping an eye on Kincade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sixteen has had enough of the clinch but Kincade keeps him there for the moment. A short uppercut from Kincade. Kincade holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sixteen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Kincade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Sixteen trying to control but Kincade is working from the bottom. Kincade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sixteen manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sixteen trying to keep a closed guard but Kincade is proving a slippery customer.
Kincade is stalling in the full guard. Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Kincade from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kincade throws a big right hand that misses. Kincade trying to control but Sixteen is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rory Kincade. Sixteen checks the leg kick. Kincade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kincade takes a swing at Sixteen's ribcage but misses. Kincade feints and then cracks Sixteen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sixteen down. A nice leg kick lands there from Kincade. Rory Kincade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sixteen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kincade misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kincade takes a swing at Sixteen's ribcage but misses. Kincade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kincade wants it to stay on the feet. Kincade lands a leg kick that knocks Sixteen off balance momentarily. Kincade misses with a body kick. Kincade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kincade misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Kincade. Kincade dips to his left and cracks Sixteen with an uppercut! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kincade. Kincade tries to score with a low kick but Sixteen moves his leg out of the way. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kincade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kincade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kincade is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kincade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kincade misses with a hook to the body
and Sixteen counters with a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Sixteen. Kincade connects with an inside leg kick. Kincade throws a body punch but Sixteen moves out of range. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kincade here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Sixteen throws a head kick that misses and Kincade counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Kincade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sixteen backwards. Kincade lands an elbow inside that Sixteen shrugs off. Stalling in the clinch from Sixteen.
Sixteen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kincade pulls him back up using the underhooks. Sixteen working aggressively here.
Kincade scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ten Sixteen has been cut. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kincade. A shot in the inside from Kincade. Kincade lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sixteen is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. A left hand lands to the body for Kincade.
Sixteen misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Kincade.
A hook to the body from Kincade.
Sixteen is breathing heavily. Kincade lands a knee to the head.
Sixteen is rocked! Kincade lands a body punch. Sixteen is working for takedown but Kincade is calmly controlling the position for now. Rory Kincade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ten Sixteen. Kincade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kincade scores a nice knee to the body.
Kincade has Sixteen pressed against the cage.
Kincade lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sixteen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kincade finish him? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kincade has Sixteen pressed against the cage.
Sixteen seems to have recovered his senses. Sixteen can't find room to land a body shot as Kincade controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sixteen trying to control the position but instead, Kincade has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sixteen into the cage. Kincade lands an elbow that stopped Sixteen in his tracks for a moment. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Sixteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sixteen is trying to push Kincade away but Kincade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Sixteen tries to work over Kincade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kincade lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kincade controlling the action here for a moment.
Sixteen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sixteen can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kincade lands a shot to the body. Sixteen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kincade lands a knee to the head.
Kincade's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Kincade crunches a lovely knee into Sixteen's ribcage. Nice body punch from Kincade - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kincade.
Sixteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kincade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sixteen or not. Kincade scores with a hook to the body. Sixteen tries to score a body lock takedown but Kincade shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Sixteen tries to pull guard but Kincade won't allow it.
Kincade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sixteen can do to turn this around? An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kincade. Sixteen fails to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kincade has Sixteen pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kincade creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sixteen's defenses. Kincade putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sixteen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kincade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kincade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kincade seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Kincade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kincade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sixteen backwards. Kincade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sixteen's efforts to push away. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A short left from Kincade. Rory Kincade has scored more points in the clinch so far. Sixteen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Kincade - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ten Sixteen's cut. That's time! 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.
Kincade ducks under a wild hook from Sixteen. Sixteen ducks under a wild hook from Kincade. A nice leg kick lands there from Sixteen. Kincade wants to land a leg kick but Sixteen is out of range. Sixteen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kincade throws a nice inside leg kick. Kincade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kincade.
Kincade throws a leg kick that is checked and Kincade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kincade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kincade takes the fight into the clinch. Sixteen looking to stall.
Kincade unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kincade lands a nice shot to the body. Sixteen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sixteen letting Kincade take a breather here. Sixteen misses with a short punch on the inside. Sixteen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kincade. Come on Kincade - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Kincade. Sixteen takes a knee to the side of the body. Sixteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sixteen wants to stall.
Sixteen tries a body shot but Kincade blocks it.
Ten Sixteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rory Kincade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kincade prevents the takedown attempt.
Sixteen tries to throw a body punch but Kincade avoids it by throwing Sixteen back against the cage. Kincade utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kincade keeps control of Sixteen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kincade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kincade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Kincade.
Sixteen tries to pull guard but Kincade won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kincade has Sixteen pressed against the cage, preventing Sixteen from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kincade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sixteen up against the cage. Sixteen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Rory Kincade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ten Sixteen.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sixteen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Kincade lands a good knee to the midsection. Sixteen won't want to take too many of those. Sixteen misses with a body punch.
Sixteen looking to stall.
Kincade blocks a body shot from Sixteen. Sixteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kincade's elbow. Sixteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sixteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sixteen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Sixteen working aggressively here.
Kincade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sixteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kincade's elbow. Kincade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kincade just leaning against Sixteen, taking a breather. Sixteen has a couple of punches blocked by Kincade.
Kincade blocking some punches.
Kincade using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sixteen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sixteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A body shot lands from Kincade.
Sixteen throws a head punch that misses. Kincade prevents a body shot from Sixteen. Sixteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Rory Kincade showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kincade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rory Kincade! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Rory Kincade! Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Rory Kincade wins by unanimous decision! Jumping up and down and very excited, Rory Kincade waved his t-shirt featuring BioPharm Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Khasm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khasm comes into the arena with Kickstart My Heart blaring out of the sound system. Gun is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Atheist Quotes. Tommy Gun is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Khasm! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Gun! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gun tries to clinch up. Khasm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Khasm landing strikes. Gun tries to get back to half guard but can't. Khasm working the ground and pound from side control. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Gun wants to control but Khasm postures up. Khasm lands a nice forearm strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khasm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Khasm looks up at the clock and then as Gun takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Khasm smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gun is trying to control Khasm's posture but Khasm avoids it. Gun is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khasm's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The fighters are battling for position here. Gun manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Gun controls Khasm momentarily but Khasm frees himself. Gun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khasm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khasm.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khasm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gun works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Khasm throwing strikes from guard but Gun blocks nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khasm lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gun working for a triangle but Khasm defends it easily.
Khasm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Khasm scoring with some ground and pound. Gun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Khasm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Khasm landing some decent shots from guard. Khasm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khasm has managed to get both his arms back between Gun's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Khasm scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khasm chips away with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khasm's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Khasm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khasm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khasm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Khasm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Gun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khasm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khasm has managed to get both his arms back between Gun's legs - danger averted. Gun looks gassed! Khasm working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Khasm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khasm scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Khasm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Gun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khasm defends it easily. Khasm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khasm is one step ahead there. Gun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khasm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Khasm stands up over Gun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gun has momentary wrist control but Khasm slips an elbow through the middle. Khasm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Khasm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khasm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khasm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Khasm is in close to Gun's body, working some short punches and elbows. Khasm lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gun working for a triangle but Khasm defends it easily.
Khasm working some strikes from top position. Khasm scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Khasm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Khasm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Khasm is working Gun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Khasm scoring with some ground and pound. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gun keeping full guard, as Khasm tries to pass. Gun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Khasm working some strikes from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Khasm dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Khasm lands with a hook. Gun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Khasm drives through with a takedown into guard. Khasm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gun is trying to keep Khasm in close.
Khasm scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Khasm working some strikes from top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Khasm postures up and lands a big shot to Gun's brow. Khasm is in close to Gun's body, working some short punches and elbows. Khasm is working Gun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Gun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Khasm trying to control but Gun postures up.
Gun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khasm has managed to free his arm - good work. Khasm is trying to maintain the position but Gun is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gun blocks the strikes from Khasm.
Gun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khasm defends it well. Khasm actively working from the bottom here. Gun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khasm is just riding it out for now. Gun eventually gives up the hold. Gun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khasm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gun is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Khasm moves into full guard.
Khasm being controlled here, momentarily. Khasm keeping full guard, as Gun tries to pass. Khasm throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gun preventing the sweep. Gun drops back looking for a leg! Khasm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khasm manages to kick Gun off! Gun jumps back into Khasm's guard. Gun trying to control the position from guard on top but Khasm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Khasm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Khasm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gun! Khasm with shots to the head and body - Gun looks very uncomfortable down there. Gun is looking to improve his position but Khasm isn't that keen on the idea. Khasm scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Khasm punishing his opponent with strikes. A nice elbow there by Khasm.
Gun is rocked! Gun is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gun is still in real trouble! Can Khasm finish him? Gun is breathing heavily. Khasm working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Khasm connects with a bit shot that sees Gun covering up! More strikes from Khasm and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Khasm is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Khasm!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silco Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George has chosen Return of the Mack as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silco Deans! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew George! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from George misses. Deans thows a left - swing and a miss! A punch combination from Deans misses. Deans misses with a combination
and George counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. George lands a jab to the nose. George looks to land a combination but Deans avoids it well. Deans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Deans misses with a hook. George ducked under it nicely. George misses with a looping right. A swing and a miss from George. Deans throws a left and a right that both miss
and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! George keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The fighters circle momentarily. Deans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Deans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but George was well out of range. Poor timing from Deans. George throws a hook but Deans avoids it easily. Deans swings for the body but George moves out of range.
George avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deans scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target. George looks to score with a jab to the body but Deans is just out of range. Deans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. George avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deans falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling George to counter with a crisp jab. George is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Deans moves away from the strike by George. George waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deans. Deans on the wrong end of a nice jab. Deans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. George might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. George throws the left hand but Deans avoids the punch easily. Deans moves out of range of the strikes. George misses with a two punch combination.
Deans thows a body shot but no joy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Deans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but George circles away quickly and effectively. George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deans.
Deans slips a straight right by George. Deans blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. George throws a hook but Deans avoids it easily. Deans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deans misses with a straight left. Matthew George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Deans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George. George throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Deans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. George misses with a two punch combination.
Deans defending well as George loads up on a big left hand. Deans looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range. George swings for the body but Deans moves out of range.
Deans misses with a jab, cross combination.
George avoids the body shot from Deans.
George is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Deans had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Deans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but George circles away quickly and effectively. The fighters circle momentarily. Deans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Deans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from George.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deans blocks a jab. George lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Deans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before George has time to react. A big right from Deans misses. George jabbing away but nothing is landing. Deans throws a body punch but George moves out of range. George swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. George avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Deans misses. Deans throws a hook but George blocks it. Deans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. George bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. George tries a head kick but it misses.
George lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. 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! Deans misses with a straight left. Nice body punch from George.
That's four minutes gone in the round. George lands with a shot to the body. George lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Deans backs up against the cage.
A slow jab from George misses its intended target. Deans takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Deans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before George has time to react. Deans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deans misses the shot to the body. George looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Deans scores with a punch to the head. Deans scores with the left hand. George knows he should have avoided that one. Deans throws a lazy right hand but George sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. George moves out of range of the strikes. George connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Deans throws a series of punches but George avoids them all with ease. Deans swings for the body but George moves out of range.
Deans throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Deans takes a swing at George's ribcage but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew George dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land. George tries to move into range but Deans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Deans takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deans misses the shot to the body. George misses with a low kick. Deans lands a nice looking body shot.
Deans 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. Deans scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
George misses with a double jab.
George throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Deans throws a wild combination but nothing lands. George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deans.
Deans closes the distance and lands a one-two. George fails to land with a series of punches.
Silco Deans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. George is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deans. George throws a right and a left that both miss. George scores with the left hand. Deans knows he should have avoided that one. Deans scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. George fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Deans is out of range. George is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Deans misses with a body shot.
George misses with a low kick. Deans on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
George has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deans finds it's way round the side to connect with George's head. Deans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Deans moves out of range as George strikes. Deans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
George throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deans sees it coming and avoids it easily. A punch combination from George misses. Deans connects with a looping right hand.
Deans misses with a straight right. Matthew George seems to be getting the better of the standup. George throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Deans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action! George connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A looping hook to the body misses from George. Deans does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Deans misses the target. Deans throws a jab when George was well out of range. George jabbing away but nothing is landing. Deans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Deans throws a right and a left that both miss. A combination from George does no damage. Nice defenses there by Deans. Deans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deans catches George with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Deans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from George. Deans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deans looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. George dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Deans. George does a little dance to reset his feet. Deans misses with a jab, cross combination.
George cracks Deans with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. George fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Deans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Sloppy strikes from George. Those never looked like landing. George uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deans. Deans misses with a few strikes there.
Deans tries to bum rush George with a series of wild strikes but George uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Deans misses with the combination.
George pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Deans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Deans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. George looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Deans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling George to score with a decent uppercut. Deans scores with a one two! George had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Deans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but George circles away quickly and effectively. George throws out a powerful jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Deans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but George moves out of range and avoids them all easily. George throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Deans misses with a wild combination.
Deans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. George ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. George bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Deans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
George cracks Deans with an open hand slap. The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land. George throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deans sees it coming and avoids it easily. George takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. George connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Deans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. George throws a wild combination but nothing lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew George showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Deans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
George defending well as Deans loads up on a big left hand. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deans, as that shot connected.
George works the jab nicely. Deans throws a nice looking combination but George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Deans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
George misses with a looping left. George tries to bum rush Deans with a series of wild strikes but Deans uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Deans misses with a wild combination.
George misses the shot to the body. Deans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
George misses with a few strikes there.
Deans throws a right and a left that George avoids nicely. Jab, jab by George - just one landing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Deans misses with the combination.
Deans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. George misses with a lunging right hand
and Deans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps George thinking. George jabbing away but nothing is landing. George on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deans looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range. George cracks Deans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Deans ducks under a wild hook from George. Deans throws a right hand that George ducks under and follows up with a left that George also avoids with ease. Deans throws a right and a left that George avoids nicely. Deans thows a left - swing and a miss! George avoids a punch combination nicely.
George lands with a straight right. Deans didn't see that one coming. George misses with the combination.
Deans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from George. George catches Deans with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round. George avoids a punch combination nicely.
George jabs at Deans's body. George avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sloppy strikes from Deans. Those never looked like landing. George digs a good body shot into Deans's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. George scores with a jab to the head.
George cracks Deans with a right hand to the side of the head. George has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Deans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
George misses with a few strikes there.
George dodges the punch combination from Deans.
George's corner calls for a 1-2. George obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. George fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. George misses with a hook. Deans ducked under it nicely. A combination from Deans does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. George lands a jab to the nose. Deans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Deans might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Deans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. George works the jab nicely. Deans throws a jab when George was well out of range. George uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Deans has time to react. George works the jab nicely. Deans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Deans.
George misses with a straight right. George misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Deans swinging wildly here.
Deans misses the jab. George connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deans's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. George misses with a hook. George connects with a jab. George gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deans. Deans slips a jab from George. Deans moves out of range of the strikes. Deans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. George fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deans manages to avoid it. Deans throws a shot from downtown. George moves away and avoids it. Deans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and George counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target. Deans misses with a series of wild punches.
Deans swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! George dodges the punch combination from Deans.
Silco Deans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Deans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight! Matthew George comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well George has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Matthew George! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Matthew George! Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Matthew George!
Matthew George wins by unanimous decision! An intense looking Matthew George took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'O baby I don't think people are ready for the thunder cookie. Khanmak I'm calling you out! How many times do I have to call you wus behing out. Fight me little man and see if you are at my level. Beat me once lucky you lets see if you can do it again! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxx Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mongtong has chosen Blackened as his entrance music. Wong Mongtong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxx Shepard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mongtong tried to score with a low kick but Shepard checks it. Mongtong lands a nice shot to the body.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown but Mongtong shows good takedown defense. Mongtong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shepard. Mongtong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shepard. Mongtong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Mongtong lands a big head kick that sends Shepard tumbling to the mat! Mongtong takes a step backwards and waves Shepard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shepard is rocked!
It looks like Maxx Shepard has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! A cross from Mongtong lands. Oh Shepard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mongtong instigates a clinch. Shepard jumps into guard, dragging Mongtong to the mat.
Shepard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Shepard looking to control.
Mongtong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shepard is keeping the position for now. Shepard seems to have got his legs back now. Shepard is trying to control the position but Mongtong postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mongtong won't allow Shepard to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Maxx Shepard just wasn't active enough. Mongtong throws a sloppy head kick and Shepard moves out of range easily. Mongtong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shepard is out of range. Mongtong throws a body kick that misses and Shepard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A head kick misses from Mongtong. Shepard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wong Mongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mongtong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mongtong trying to land knees to the body.
Shepard managing to block the knees to the body from Mongtong.
Shepard wants to take the fight to the mat but Mongtong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Mongtong tries a knee to the head but Shepard blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mongtong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mongtong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mongtong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shepard avoids it. Shepard blocks an elbow strike from Mongtong.
Mongtong trying to land knees to the body.
Shepard tries for a takedown but Mongtong manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxx Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him. This has been an exciting period of action! Shepard breaks the clinch.
Mongtong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Mongtong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mongtong thows a body shot but no joy. A combination from Shepard does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Mongtong. Mongtong misses with a low kick.
Mongtong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Mongtong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mongtong ducks under a wild hook from Shepard. Mongtong lands the left hand. Shepard ducks right into an uppercut from Mongtong. Nice defenses there by Shepard. Mongtong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mongtong as he avoids it easily. Wong Mongtong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shepard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Mongtong scores with a hook. Mongtong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shepard's calf. Mongtong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shepard's calf. Shepard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mongtong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Shepard looking to pass the guard. Shepard won't allow Mongtong to sweep him here. Mongtong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shepard. Mongtong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mongtong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Shepard looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wong Mongtong dominated that round. The cut man is working on Maxx Shepard's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shepard shoots in and drives through. Mongtong sprawls well. Mongtong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mongtong cracks Shepard with a right hand to the side of the head. Shepard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mongtong. Mongtong feints and then cracks Shepard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shepard down. Mongtong scores with a head kick. Shepard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Mongtong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Shepard blocks a head kick by Mongtong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mongtong throws a leg kick which misses Shepard's front leg but catches the back leg as Shepard tries to avoid it. Mongtong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shepard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mongtong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mongtong throws a shot from downtown. Shepard moves away and avoids it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Shepard. Shepard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Maxx Shepard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mongtong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A good leg kick by Mongtong. Mongtong throws a head kick that Shepard semi-blocks.
Mongtong connects with a nice looking jab.
Mongtong misses with a head kick.
Mongtong lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big right from Shepard misses. Mongtong clinches up with Shepard and pushes him back against the cage. Mongtong lands an uppercut. Shepard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. With the fighters up against the cage, Mongtong throws an elbow but misses. Mongtong looking to throw knees to the head but Shepard is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mongtong. Mongtong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shepard avoiding damage as Mongtong throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mongtong.
Mongtong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mongtong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shepard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shepard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shepard is trying to break the clinch but Mongtong is controlling him. Shepard blocks the elbow strike.
Shepard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxx Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mongtong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mongtong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shepard has had enough of the clinch but Mongtong keeps him there for the moment. Shepard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mongtong connects with a solid leg kick. Shepard misses with a left hand letting Mongtong counter with a right hand. The fighters circle, before Mongtong throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Shepard's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mongtong lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Wong Mongtong! An out of breath Wong Mongtong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ygor Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sniper Rifle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by The Silent Comedy - Bartholomew. The key to victory for Ygor Savage has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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30
275 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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330 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ygor Savage! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sniper Rifle! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Savage thumps Rifle with a low kick. Savage throws a leg kick that misses. Savage scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Savage tries to land a front kick but Rifle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Savage scores with a nice body kick.
Rifle with a poor takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Savage connects with a solid leg kick. Savage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Savage clinches. Savage misses with an elbow strike.
Rifle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Savage leaning against his opponent.
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rifle blocks it with crossed arms. Rifle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Savage regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rifle trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom. Rifle won't allow Savage to get back to his feet. Rifle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savage tries to get out of the position. Rifle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rifle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rifle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rifle wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. Rifle is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control. Rifle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Savage has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rifle wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Savage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Rifle fails with the takedown. Ygor Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sniper Rifle. Rifle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rifle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! This has been an exciting period of action! Savage is looking to improve his position but Rifle isn't that keen on the idea. Rifle 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rifle throws some wild stikes that Savage manages to avoid easily.
Savage working to try and regain half guard.
Rifle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Savage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rifle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Rifle punching from mount but Savage doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rifle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Savage?
A nice elbow there by Rifle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rifle lands a big elbow.
It looks like Ygor Savage has been cut. Rifle postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Savage is out cold - huge knockout for Rifle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sniper Rifle!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gareth Edwards has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gareth Edwards! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Svensen! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Svensen shoots in but Edwards avoids the takedown attempt easily. Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards tries to clinch up. Svensen darts in and clinches Edwards up against the cage. Svensen is struggling to control the position. Edwards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Svensen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Edwards tries to get back to half guard but can't. A lull in the action here. Edwards pushes Svensen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Svensen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Svensen trying to control the position but Edwards is working away. Svensen scores with a couple of short elbows. Edwards is looking for a sweep. Svensen prevents Edwards from escaping the position. Svensen cracks Edwards with an elbow. That is naaassty. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Svensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working. Svensen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Svensen controls the position from side control. Svensen has an Americana. Edwards didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Svensen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Svensen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sven Svensen! An out of breath Sven Svensen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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