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HFC 79 Life Ending PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Butane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradford Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manning is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. 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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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Butane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradford Manning!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning looks for the body kick but Butane saw that one coming.
Manning thows a body kick. Butane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Manning misses with a double jab.
Manning slips a jab and a cross from Butane.
Manning looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Butane.
Butane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Butane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Manning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butane throws a nice looking combination but Manning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manning throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butane.
Jack Butane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning works Butane's body with a nice hook.
Manning feints a jab promting Butane to slip. Manning then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Butane slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Butane. Those never looked like landing.
Manning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Butane scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Bradford Manning has been cut.
Manning rushes Butane and presses him up against the cage.
Manning lands a body shot.
Butane stops a takedown attempt from Manning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manning can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manning gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Butane.
Manning pressing his opponent against the cage.
Manning gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Butane.
Butane is looking to control Manning's arms but Manning gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butane has his back to the cage.
Butane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butane fails to land with a series of punches.
Manning doesn't manage to clinch there - Butane circles away.
Butane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manning scores with a body shot.
Butane misses with a double jab.
Manning stalks Butane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Butane's face. Butane staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manning will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manning moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Butane is breathing heavily.
Manning scores with a leg kick.
Manning lands a jab to Butane's midsection.
Butane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Manning misses the target.
Butane swinging wildly here.
Manning connects with a nice looking jab.
Manning throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butane.
Butane fails to land with a series of punches.
Butane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jack Butane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manning dips to his left and cracks Butane with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butane misses with a wild combination.
Manning connects with a jab.
Manning misses with a wild combination.
Manning connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Butane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manning digs a good hook to Butane's body.
Manning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Manning there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Butane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Butane throws a nice looking combination but Manning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Butane slips a jab and a cross from Manning.
Manning throws a shot to the body.
Butane swinging wildly here.
Butane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butane avoids the head kick by Manning.
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!
Butane dodges the punch combination from Manning.
Butane misses with the combination.
Manning fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Butane avoids it really well and circles away.
Butane swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Butane. Those never looked like landing.
Butane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manning dodges the punch combination from Butane.
Manning misses with a looping right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manning throws a right hand that Butane ducks under and follows up with a left that Butane also avoids with ease.
Butane throws a series of punches but Manning moves out of range.
A punch combination from Butane misses.
Butane misses with a wild combination.
Butane swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradford Manning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bradford Manning's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Manning looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Butane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Butane is looking for a triangle but Manning pushes his legs off easily.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Butane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning connects with a couple of short punches.
Manning stopping the sweep attempt from Butane.
Butane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Butane tries to get out of the position.
Butane is looking for a triangle here but Manning uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Butane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butane is looking for a kimura but Manning is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Butane to get the leverage.
Manning pushes Butane off and gets back to his feet.
Manning looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manning is breathing heavily.
A big right from Manning misses.
Some wild striking there from Manning.
Butane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butane throws a series of punches but Manning avoids them all with ease.
Butane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manning slips a jab and a cross from Butane.
Manning will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butane feints a jab promting Manning to slip. Butane then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Manning slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butane swinging wildly here.
Manning tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manning throws a jab but it's blocked by Butane.
Butane misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Butane misses.
Manning comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manning misses with a wild body shot.
Manning throws a body punch but Butane moves out of range.
Butane throws a combination. Manning tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Butane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butane misses with a few strikes there.
Manning lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Butane backs up against the cage.
Butane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manning circles away quickly and effectively.
Manning throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manning avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Manning.
Butane swinging wildly here.
Manning throws a one two combo.
Sloppy strikes from Butane. Those never looked like landing.
Butane misses with a series of wild punches.
Manning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Butane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bradford Manning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manning.
Manning throws a one two combo.
Manning shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butane as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Butane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack Butane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Butane misses with the combination.
Manning scores with a shot to the body.
Manning rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Butane throws a combination. Manning tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manning connects with a high kick.
A combination from Butane does no damage.
Manning scores with a hook to the body. Butane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Butane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manning clinches.
Manning has picked Butane up - he's going for a ride! Manning dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butane looking for submissions off his back.
Manning wants to stand but Butane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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 Jack Butane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bradford Manning's cut.
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!
Butane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manning is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Butane rather than just go for the knockout.
Manning misses with a hook.
Manning lands a nice looking body shot.
Butane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Butane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Manning does no damage.
Manning has Butane up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manning.
Manning has Butane pressed against the cage, preventing Butane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Manning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manning has Butane pressed against the cage, preventing Butane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manning lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butane throws a head punch that misses.
Butane is trying to break free.
Butane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manning's efforts to push away.
Butane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manning slips a jab and a cross from Butane.
A combination from Butane does no damage.
Manning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Butane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Butane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manning connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Butane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manning throws a head kick that Butane semi-blocks.
A nice combination there by Manning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Butane.
Manning lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manning.
Butane throws a series of punches but Manning avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Butane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown. Butane tries to sprawl out of it but Manning keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Butane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butane.
Manning misses with a double jab.
Manning slips a jab and a cross from Butane.
Butane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning tries to clinch but Butane is having none of it.
Manning throws a series of strikes that have Butane backpedaling.
No joy there for Butane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butane tries to bum rush Manning with a series of wild strikes but Manning uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manning lands a slapping body shot.
Manning misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butane stalks Manning and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manning's face. Manning staggers backwards, shaken.
Butane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Manning tries to close the distance and clinch but Butane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butane misses with a double jab
and Manning counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Butane does no damage.
Butane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Butane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manning closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning wants to stand but Butane has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butane keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Butane to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Manning is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Butane pulls down on the head and he's put Manning to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Butane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Lancing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrik Send (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrik Send will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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290 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Lancing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrik Send!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Send takes the fight into the clinch.
Send tries to pull guard but Lancing won't allow it.
Lancing working hard to break the clinch.
Lancing breaks from the clinch.
Lancing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Send circles away.
Lancing wants to clinch
and Send counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lancing!
Send tries to control but Lancing wriggling away.
Send pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Send controlling from mount.
Lancing is looking to improve his position but Send isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Send throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Send looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lancing avoids a series of strikes thrown by Send.
Lancing suckers Send into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Lancing is now in Send's guard!
Send wants to get back to his feet but Lancing passes into half guard.
Send trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Send gets back to full guard.
Send looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancing is one step ahead there.
Send is trying to keep Lancing in close.
Send keeping moving, preventing Lancing from controlling successfully.
Lancing controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Send really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aaron Lancing.
Send shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lancing defends it nicely.
Send stuffs the takedown.
Lancing shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Lancing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancing is breathing heavily.
Send misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Send as Lancing shoots in.
Lancing darts in trying to clinch
and Send counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Send moves into the clinch.
Send jumps guard but Lancing turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lancing taking a breather.
Lancing gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Send.
Send jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lancing walks away with a smile on his face. Send gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Send scores with a sloppy right hand. Lancing should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Lancing there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Send moves into range and clinches up with Lancing.
Lancing looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrik Send dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Send moves into the clinch.
Send is trying to pull guard but Lancing turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Send gets control of Lancing's arms and successfully pulls guard. Send will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Send not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lancing trying to control but Send is working from the bottom.
Send wants to sweep here but Lancing controlling him for the moment.
Lancing looking to pass the guard.
Send 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Send shoots in looking for a takedown. Lancing tries to sprawl out of it but Send keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lancing manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Send slaps away a takedown attempt from Lancing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Send shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lancing sprawls well. Lancing wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Send gets slowly back to his feet.
Aaron Lancing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrik Send.
Lancing misses with a hook. Send ducked under it nicely.
Lancing tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Send throws a head kick but Lancing moves out of range.
Lancing throws a poor cross that misses
and Send counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aaron Lancing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Send comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Send throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Send shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancing but Lancing pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lancing tries to clinch but Send moves out of range.
Lancing misses with a takedown attempt - Send sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lancing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Send.
Send stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Send moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Send as Lancing shoots in.
Lancing throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Send's waist but Send gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lancing off to one side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Send jumps guard but Lancing turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lancing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Send tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lancing smiles and moves away.
Send clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancing goes for a takedown attempt but Send pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Send darts in and clinches Lancing up against the cage.
Send has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lancing uses from the top position.
Send pulls Lancing in to control the position.
Send looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrik Send showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Send closes the distance and pushes Lancing back into the cage.
Send changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lancing fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Send comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Send clinches.
Lancing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Send as he avoids it easily.
Send shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lancing as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Lancing. No joy for Send on that attempt.
Aaron Lancing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrik Send.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Send clinches up with Lancing and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancing has had enough of the clinch but Send keeps him there for the moment.
Send is trying to break free.
Lancing has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Send avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Send breaks the clinch.
Lancing shoots for a double leg takedown but Send sprawls well. He's pushed Lancing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Send lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lancing keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patrik Send seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Send throws a head kick but Lancing moves out of range.
Send is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lancing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Send shoots in for a takedown but Lancing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Send leaves Lancing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Send looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lancing is fending him off so far but Send persists. Nope, Lancing circles away and we're back to standing.
Send wants to clinch up but Lancing keeps it at a distance.
Send misses with a takedown attempt - Lancing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lancing clinches up against the cage.
Send jumps guard but Lancing stands there with Send around his waist. Send gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Send is working for takedown but Lancing is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lancing goes for a takedown in the clinch but Send prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Send as Lancing tries to tie him up.
Lancing wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lancing is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Send to keep the fight standing.
Send stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Send tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lancing smiles and moves away.
Send shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Send is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lancing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancing shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Send's guard.
Send is trying to hold Lancing in close to prevent damage but Lancing has managed to pass into half guard.
Lancing is thwarting Send's attempts to control the position.
Send is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lancing jumps into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lancing decides to stand up, so the ref orders Send to his feet.
Send avoids the head kick by Lancing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrik Send.
Well Send has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrik Send!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes to the cage accompanied by TURISAS - Rasputin. Thai has chosen Deadly Muay Thai Skills as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rasputin's face.
It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rasputin walks away with a smile on his face. Thai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thai rushes Rasputin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thai.
Muay Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thai as he avoids it easily.
Rasputin tries to clinch there but Thai circles away.
Rasputin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rasputin counters with a series of strikes. Thai will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rasputin counters with a crisp one two that drops Thai! Rasputin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thai to his feet! Thai is in big trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rasputin counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Thai to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Rasputin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin thanked Das Labor for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard comes to the cage accompanied by Frank The Tank. Ripley has chosen The Talented Mr. Ripley - Tu Vuo' Fa l'Americano 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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33
267 lbs
15 - 17 - 0 |
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32
263 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ripley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ricard misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ripley's calf.
Ricard misses with a few strikes there.
Ricard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ripley is fending him off so far but Ricard persists. Nope, Ripley circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ripley defends it nicely.
Ripley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ripley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ripley throws a series of punches but Ricard avoids them all with ease.
Ricard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ripley did well to prevent Ricard getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ripley is looking to control Ricard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ripley avoid being mounted?
Ricard is stalling here. Ripley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ricard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ripley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ripley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ricard keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard tries to buck Ripley off but Ripley is having none of it.
Ripley prevents Ricard from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ripley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ripley slows the pace down.
Ripley trying to control the position but Ricard is working away.
Ripley advances nicely into full mount.
Ricard tries to hold on but Ripley pushes him away.
Ripley is landing with some decent strikes but Ricard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ricard is desperately trying to improve his position but Ripley has a good base and remains in mount.
Ricard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!
Ripley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ricard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ripley.
Ripley looking to control but Ricard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ricard is in a horrible position here. Ripley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ricard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Ripley! Ricard is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mr Ripley!
Mr Ripley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Das Labor for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lisandro Licha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ja Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Licha comes to the cage accompanied by In Bloom. Masterson has chosen Hyena -by- Rancid as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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255 lbs
18 - 20 - 0 |
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255 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lisandro Licha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Licha's sensitive parts.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Masterson throws out a powerful jab.
Masterson cracks Licha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Licha misses with a takedown attempt - Masterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Masterson.
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!
Licha throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Licha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masterson as he avoids it easily.
Licha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Licha is breathing heavily.
Masterson has Licha up against the cage in a clinch.
Masterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Masterson.
Masterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Licha backwards.
Licha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lisandro Licha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Licha tries to pull guard but Masterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Licha takes a knee right on the jaw!
A shot in the inside from Masterson.
Masterson breaks from the clinch.
Masterson scores with a head kick.
Masterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masterson with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licha shoots in for a double leg but Masterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Masterson.
Licha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licha loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Masterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Masterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Masterson. Licha shrugs it off though.
Masterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice takedown defense from Masterson. No joy for Licha on that attempt.
Masterson takes a swing at Licha's ribcage but misses.
Licha misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Masterson lands a nice uppercut.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike.
Masterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Licha backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masterson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Masterson connects with a knee to the head.
Masterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Licha is rocked!
Licha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Licha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Licha goes for a takedown attempt but Masterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Masterson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ja Masterson!
Ja Masterson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brute, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spenser Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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146 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spenser Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Hopkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nukem connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Adam Hopkins has been cut.
Nukem lands an elbow just above Hopkins 's eye.
Nukem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nukem is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nukem stalls.
Nukem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hopkins is trying to force a seperation but Nukem has the dominant position.
Hopkins is trying to force a seperation but Nukem has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Nukem.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins avoiding damage.
Nukem with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nukem is struggling to control the position.
Nukem lands a good knee to the midsection. Hopkins won't want to take too many of those.
Hopkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nukem tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem crunches a lovely knee into Hopkins's ribcage.
Nukem has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Nukem slows down the pace here.
Nukem lands an elbow inside that Hopkins shrugs off.
Adam Hopkins's cut is getting worse.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nukem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nukem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Nukem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nukem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hopkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nukem has Hopkins pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Nukem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Nukem pushes Hopkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nukem effectively controlling the action here.
Nukem crunches a lovely knee into Hopkins's ribcage.
Nukem lands an elbow inside that Hopkins shrugs off.
Nukem crunches a lovely knee into Hopkins's ribcage.
Nukem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nukem tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Nukem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nukem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hopkins up against the cage.
Nukem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Nukem.
Nukem lands an elbow inside.
Nukem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nukem lands a knee to the body.
Nukem leaning against his opponent.
Nukem lands an elbow inside that Hopkins shrugs off.
Adam Hopkins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nukem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nukem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hopkins's face.
Nukem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Nukem.
Hopkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem slowing the pace effectively.
Nukem scores with a shoulder strike.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nukem struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins can't break the clinch.
Hopkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Hopkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nukem misses with a body punch.
Nukem crunches a lovely knee into Hopkins's ribcage.
Hopkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nukem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of stalling here from Nukem.
Nukem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hopkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nukem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nukem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spenser Nukem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Hopkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nukem has managed to clinch.
Nukem lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nukem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spenser Nukem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nukem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nukem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hopkins into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Nukem lands a damaging elbow.
Nukem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nukem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nukem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nukem working Hopkins over with knees to the body.
Nukem has Hopkins pressed against the cage.
Hopkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Nukem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hopkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem stalling the fight.
Nukem lands an uppercut.
Nukem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nukem scores a nice knee to the body.
Nukem lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Adam Hopkins's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nukem is pushing Hopkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nukem continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hopkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nukem is keeping busy.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Nukem.
Nukem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nukem lands a knee to the body.
Nukem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adam Hopkins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Spenser Nukem!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slaughter comes into the arena with Bulldozer - Goldishack Guerrillas blaring out of the sound system. Stabler has chosen Grown Men Don't Cry 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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30
200 lbs
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33
226 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter shoots for a takedown but Stabler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stabler slaps away a takedown attempt from Slaughter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slaughter fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Slaughter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaughter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stabler.
Stabler throws a series of punches but Slaughter avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stabler looks for a takedown but Slaughter sprawls well.
Stabler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slaughter's waist but Slaughter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stabler off to one side.
Slaughter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stabler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slaughter somewhat.
Stabler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slaughter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stabler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stabler is pressing down on Slaughter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slaughter is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slaughter.
Slaughter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stabler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slaughter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stabler is one step ahead there.
Stabler wants to control from the top but Slaughter keeps moving.
Slaughter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stabler has passed into side control.
Slaughter wants to control but Stabler postures up.
Slaughter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stabler connects with a decent elbow.
Stabler working the ground and pound from side control.
Slaughter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stabler's best efforts.
Stabler working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stabler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabler prevents Slaughter from improving his position.
Slaughter taking some punishment here, with Stabler in his half guard.
Stabler prevents Slaughter from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stabler lands a nice short elbow.
Stabler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slaughter is looking to improve his position.
Stabler tries to pass to full mount but Slaughter defends it.
Stabler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stabler is trying to work for a kimura but Slaughter is defending well.
Slaughter manages to get to full guard.
Slaughter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabler tries to hold on but Slaughter pushes him away.
Stabler is trying desperately to improve position.
Slaughter lands with some strikes.
Slaughter prevents Stabler from getting the reversal.
Stabler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slaughter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Elliot Stabler has been cut.
Stabler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slaughter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That has opened up Elliot Stabler's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaughter is landing with some decent strikes but Stabler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stabler is rocked!
The cut above Elliot Stabler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elliot Stabler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josh Slaughter!
Our winner, Josh Slaughter, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo comes to the cage accompanied by Champ.. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristiano Halo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Halo wants to improve his position but Pacquiao is controlling well.
Pacquiao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacquiao pulls his head out easily.
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Pacquiao seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pacquiao controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pacquiao trying to control the pace.
Pacquiao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pacquiao is working away from the top position though.
Pacquiao not doing much here.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pacquiao wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pacquiao controlling the action here.
Pacquiao drops an elbow to the side of Halo's head.
Halo looking for submissions off his back.
Pacquiao lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao thows a huge punch but Halo dodges it nicely.
Pacquiao not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pacquiao wants to take a breather but Halo is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Halo wants to control the action here but instead Pacquiao manages to pass to full mount!
Halo is in a horrible position here. Pacquiao smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Halo is looking to get to half guard.
Pacquiao lands a heavy elbow.
Halo is rocked!
Pacquiao lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Halo hang on?
Oh Halo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pacquiao postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Halo in real trouble here! The ref calls for Halo to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao! Manny Pacquiao retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cian McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Irish Fighting Song - We Come in Pieces kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cian McGarrity!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fisher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGarrity avoids it really well and circles away.
Fisher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisher blocks a head kick by McGarrity.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGarrity sprawls well. McGarrity wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGarrity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGarrity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt - McGarrity sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fisher tries to clinch up but McGarrity circles away and keeps his distance.
McGarrity moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGarrity fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fisher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGarrity connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarrity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGarrity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGarrity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity digs a good hook to Fisher's body.
Fisher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisher closes the distance and clinches up with McGarrity, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes McGarrity against the cage but McGarrity circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGarrity cracks the inside of Fisher's front leg.
McGarrity lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for McGarrity.
Fisher walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGarrity.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
McGarrity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGarrity scores with a nice body kick.
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!
McGarrity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGarrity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGarrity fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGarrity.
Nice jab there from McGarrity.
It looks like John Fisher has been cut.
McGarrity forces Fisher back against the cage and clinches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fisher. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McGarrity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fisher wants to clinch up but McGarrity keeps it at a distance.
McGarrity explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGarrity scores with a sloppy right hand. Fisher should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity digs a good body shot into Fisher's ribs.
McGarrity lands a jab.
Fisher tries to clinch up.
Fisher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGarrity moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGarrity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGarrity forces Fisher back against the cage and clinches.
McGarrity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fisher is working for takedown but McGarrity is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGarrity breaks the clinch.
McGarrity throws a leg kick which misses Fisher's front leg but catches the back leg as Fisher tries to avoid it.
McGarrity rushes Fisher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGarrity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fisher takes one to the side of the head.
McGarrity avoids the head kick by Fisher.
McGarrity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGarrity lands a head kick. Fisher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGarrity takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fisher is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McGarrity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGarrity fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fisher, pushing him back against the cage.
Fisher lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from McGarrity.
Fisher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGarrity blocks an elbow strike.
McGarrity stops a takedown attempt from Fisher.
Fisher goes for a takedown attempt but McGarrity pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch but McGarrity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGarrity fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGarrity looks to throw a body kick
and Fisher counters by clinching up.
Fisher is working for takedown but McGarrity is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGarrity dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fisher goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGarrity prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGarrity.
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!
A short left from McGarrity.
McGarrity lands a body shot.
McGarrity lands a nice uppercut.
McGarrity breaks from the clinch.
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but McGarrity sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGarrity clinches up against the cage.
McGarrity stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGarrity is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGarrity lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGarrity lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from McGarrity on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from McGarrity.
McGarrity working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarrity breaks from the clinch.
McGarrity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGarrity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fisher fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGarrity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cian McGarrity dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Fisher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fisher blocks a head kick by McGarrity.
McGarrity takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Fisher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGarrity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by McGarrity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Fisher seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fisher tries to clinch but McGarrity moves away
and McGarrity counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fisher thinking.
Fisher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fisher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGarrity sends Fisher crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGarrity is motioning to the referee to let Fisher up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarrity drops Fisher with a naaaaasty hook - Fisher is in real trouble here! McGarrity dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cian McGarrity!
Cian McGarrity is the new welterweight champion!
Cian McGarrity bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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