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WOTLA Contenders 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Ironjaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Conners (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Brian Conners was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Ironjaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Conners!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Conners with that takedown attempt.
Conners tries to clinch up but Ironjaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Conners shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Conners showed some decent athleticism there.
Conners wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ironjaw keeps working.
Ironjaw is looking for a sweep. Conners is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conners content to control rather than advance.
Ironjaw is looking for a sweep. Conners is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conners trying to control the pace.
Conners trying to control from half guard but Ironjaw is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brian Conners hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Conners tries to clinch up but Ironjaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Ironjaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ironjaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ironjaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conners gets the takedown into side control.
Ironjaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Conners is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ironjaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Conners controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conners is looking to take a break and control but Ironjaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ironjaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ironjaw is looking for a sweep.
Conners is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ironjaw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conners controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Conners might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Conners is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ironjaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ironjaw is trying to control Conners's posture but Conners avoids it.
Conners tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conners is trying to get an arm triangle but Ironjaw is defending well.
Conners has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ironjaw!
Conners working the ground and pound effectively.
Conners controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironjaw is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Conners dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Conners closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ironjaw's guard.
Conners throws a big elbow that misses.
Conners content to stall in guard here.
Conners trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironjaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conners controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Conners stopping the sweep attempt from Ironjaw.
Ironjaw throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conners wants to control from the top but Ironjaw keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brian Conners wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ironjaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Conners.
Ironjaw throws a head kick but Conners moves out of range.
Ironjaw throws a head kick that misses.
Ironjaw scores with a hook.
Conners tries to clinch but Ironjaw moves out of range.
Ironjaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Conners, pushing him back against the cage.
Ironjaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Conners avoids the damage to the body.
Ironjaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironjaw avoids the elbow strike from Conners, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Conners is trying to pull guard but Ironjaw has him pressed against the cage.
Ironjaw trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ironjaw - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ironjaw stalling in the clinch but Conners improves position.
Conners avoiding damage.
Conners tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ironjaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Conners trying to control the position but instead, Ironjaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Conners into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironjaw stalling the fight.
Conners controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Come on Ironjaw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Conners as Ironjaw tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thor Ironjaw.
Ironjaw throws a body punch but Conners moves out of range.
Ironjaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conners.
Thor Ironjaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Conners.
Ironjaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conners bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ironjaw is working to avoid the ground and pound but Conners connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Conners stalls from top position.
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.
Brian Conners showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Conners gets tackled into the cage by Ironjaw. Ironjaw maintains the clinch.
Ironjaw stalling in the clinch.
Ironjaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Conners is keeping busy.
Ironjaw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Conners is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ironjaw is defending well.
Ironjaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Conners up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironjaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conners.
Conners fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ironjaw creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Conners is looking to control Ironjaw's arms but Ironjaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Conners has his back to the cage.
Ironjaw stalling in the clinch but Conners improves position.
Ironjaw pushes off an throws an elbow but Conners leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Conners is trying to pull guard but Ironjaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thor Ironjaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Conners.
Conners blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ironjaw fails to land.
Ironjaw is looking to control Conners's arms but Conners gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ironjaw has his back to the cage.
Conners has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ironjaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ironjaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conners.
Conners goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ironjaw prevents it.
Ironjaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Conners as Ironjaw tries to tie him up.
Conners managing to block the knees to the body from Ironjaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironjaw misses with some punches.
Conners avoiding damage as Ironjaw throws knees to the body.
Ironjaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ironjaw lands with a light punch inside.
Conners jumps guard but Ironjaw stands there with Conners around his waist. Conners gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Conners jumps guard but Ironjaw stands there with Conners around his waist. Conners gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Conners tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironjaw is pressed up against the cage. Conners has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ironjaw down to the mat. Ironjaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ironjaw is looking to land body kicks.
Ironjaw gets a clinch.
Ironjaw pushes Conners back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ironjaw'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.
Brian Conners is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Conners dodges an elbow strike from Ironjaw.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thor Ironjaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ironjaw misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Ironjaw showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Conners has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Conners!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Pineda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell Hobson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitchell Hobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giovanni Pineda!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobson forces Pineda back against the cage and clinches.
Pineda tries to score a body lock takedown but Hobson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hobson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hobson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hobson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pineda is one step ahead there.
Hobson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pineda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hobson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pineda on his heels. He'll look to pass Pineda's guard now, I'm sure.
Pineda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pineda has his feet on Hobson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pineda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pineda looks gassed!
Hobson stands up from Pineda's guard - Hobson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hobson has closed the distance and engaged Pineda in a clinch.
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson pushes Pineda up against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson jumps guard and drags Pineda to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hobson wants to sweep here but Pineda controlling him for the moment.
Pineda prevents Hobson from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pineda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hobson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hobson wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pineda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pineda wants to stand but Hobson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hobson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hobson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pineda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pineda tries to clinch but Hobson moves out of range.
Hobson gets caught flat footed, as Pineda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson pushes Pineda off and gets back to his feet.
Pineda throws a poor cross that misses
and Hobson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hobson.
Hobson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hobson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pineda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hobson clinches.
Hobson pulls guard effortlessly.
Pineda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pineda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pineda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pineda throws an elbow that misses. Hobson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pineda's guard. Nice move by Hobson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobson stopping the sweep attempt from Pineda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pineda wants to stand but Hobson is controlling the position.
Hobson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hobson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pineda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hobson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hobson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hobson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Hobson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pineda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hobson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pineda is trying to keep an underhook but Hobson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hobson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hobson works his way into full mount!
Hobson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pineda is surviving well by controlling Hobson's body position as best he can.
Hobson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hobson get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pineda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hobson pinned against the cage. Hobson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pineda tries to clinch up
and Hobson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pineda is breathing heavily.
Hobson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hobson gets to his feet. Pineda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pineda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pineda.
Hobson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hobson jumps into guard, dragging Pineda to the mat.
Pineda trying to move into half guard but instead Hobson has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson throwing strikes but missing.
Hobson advances position into side control!
The referee asks Hobson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hobson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hobson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pineda is avoiding damage well.
Mitchell Hobson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pineda is not content to let Hobson control the position.
Pineda pushes Hobson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hobson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pineda is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hobson connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson trying to control the position but Pineda is working away.
Hobson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pineda looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hobson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pineda is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hobson lets go of the hold and Pineda can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mitchell Hobson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shalako Carlin (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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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shalako Carlin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone jabs Carlin right on the nose. Carlin blinks but takes it well.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone scores with a shot to the body.
Carlin closes the distance and clinches.
Stone can't break the clinch.
Carlin keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carlin has picked Stone up - he's going for a ride! Carlin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Carlin winds up and cracks Stone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carlin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stone is staying active underneath Carlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Carlin there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carlin lands a nice short elbow.
Carlin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carlin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carlin wants to pass to mount but Stone is defending the position.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Carlin has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Carlin in his half guard.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Carlin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlin stalling away here and it's allowed Stone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carlin working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carlin looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stone wants to get up but he can't break Carlin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carlin on the ground.
Carlin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stone is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlin unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Stone wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Carlin celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shalako Carlin!
After winning the bout, Shalako Carlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between White Sons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Talon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milo Talon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with White Sons's chin.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, White Sons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Talon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talon gets caught napping as Sons dives in and scores a takedown. Talon manages to retain guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sons throwing strikes from guard but Talon blocks nicely.
Talon trying to control the position.
Sons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sons landing some decent shots from guard.
Sons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sons throwing strikes but missing.
Sons landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talon wants to sweep but no luck.
Talon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sons.
Talon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sons is looking to work some ground and pound but Talon has wrist control.
Sons scoring with some ground and pound.
Sons stops Talon from standing up.
Talon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Talon's head.
Sons stands up over Talon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talon looking to control.
Sons working some strikes from top position.
Sons cracks Talon with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sons misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talon moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Sons.
Sons manages to work his way to half guard, despite Talon's best efforts.
Sons 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.
Sons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Talon pulls his head out easily.
Sons regains full guard. Nicely done.
Talon stopping the sweep attempt from Sons.
Sons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sons looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Talon is defending well. Sons quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Talon has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sons celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). White Sons!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuhiro Ishida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Kotkiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kotkiewicz's choice of entrance music: Papa Roach - Last Resort. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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5 - 1 - 0 |
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20
154 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitsuhiro Ishida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kamil Kotkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotkiewicz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ishida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kotkiewicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ishida is working away from the top position though.
Ishida takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ishida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kotkiewicz is pressing down on Ishida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ishida wants to control from the top but Kotkiewicz keeps moving.
Kotkiewicz wants to stand up but Ishida is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotkiewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Ishida is proving a slippery customer.
Kotkiewicz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ishida slips nicely into half guard.
Kotkiewicz wants to improve his position but Ishida is controlling well.
Kotkiewicz trying to control here.
Ishida stops Kotkiewicz from getting back to his feet.
Kotkiewicz trying to hold on to Ishida's head to control him but Ishida postures up.
Ishida stops Kotkiewicz from getting back to his feet.
Kotkiewicz looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishida seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ishida working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ishida seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ishida is controlling the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishida passes to full mount!
Ishida connects with a bit shot that sees Kotkiewicz covering up! More strikes from Ishida and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ishida is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsuhiro Ishida!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ring Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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300 lbs
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25
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ring Kong!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong rushes Ross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ross has picked Kong up - he's going for a ride! Ross dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ross missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ross is working away from the top position though.
Ross wants to pass the guard but Kong is defending well.
Kong trying to control but Ross postures up.
Ross throwing shots but Kong is blocking nicely.
Ross working over Kong with some ground and pound. Kong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ross throwing shots but Kong is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong is trying is best to control the position here.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong is concentrating on defense, preventing Ross from advancing position.
Kong is trying to control but can't.
Ross is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ring Kong was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ross tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kong is in Ross's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kong goes for a takedown attempt but Ross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Kong.
Kong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong wants to clinch up but Ross keeps it at a distance.
Kong moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
Kong wants to clinch.
Kong tries to sprawl but Ross drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ross 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Kong is looking for a sweep. Ross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ross.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ross winds up and cracks Kong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kong's head.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kong trying to control from the bottom.
Ross trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom.
Kong tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg.
Kong is not content to let Ross control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong trying to control but Ross postures up.
Kong taking some punishment here, with Ross in his half guard.
Ross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kong trying to hold on to Ross's head to control him but Ross postures up.
Ross lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kong moves into full guard.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Kong blocks nicely.
Ross is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong looking to control.
Ross postures up in Kong's guard and throws a big left but Kong blocks it.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong wants to sweep but no luck.
Ross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ross scoring with some ground and pound.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ross is one step ahead there.
Ross trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Ross is really struggling to control Kong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kong is controlling Ross's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ross postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kong wants to clinch up but Ross keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ross shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kong's guard.
Kong wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ross's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ross trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ross wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
Kong 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.
Ross is in close to Kong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
Ross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is trying to keep Ross in close.
Ross connects with a couple of short punches.
Kong wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kong has momentary wrist control but Ross slips an elbow through the middle.
Ross postures up and lands a big shot to Kong's brow.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ross stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kong is rocked!
Ross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ross won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong is trying to control the position but Ross postures up.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ross postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ring Kong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kong moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Kong.
Kong tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ross working over Kong with some ground and pound. Kong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ross trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ross lands a nice short elbow.
Kong is still in real trouble! Can Ross finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kong quite badly. Kong pulls Ross in close trying to recover. Ross postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kong on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kong doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Ross!
An out of breath Ryan Ross 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by All Fired Up. The key to victory for Eddie Clark has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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20
181 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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21
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Clark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clark there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Clark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Clark cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Clark scores with a leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range as Clark throws a body kick.
Clark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clark throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Clark.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Clark tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clark throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clark lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Clark takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Andre Jackson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clark avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Clark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clark is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eddie Clark just wasn't active enough.
Clark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clark ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clark.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clark.
Clark dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Clark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jackson looks gassed!
A nice leg kick lands there from Clark.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Clark.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Clark misses with a body kick.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Clark has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Clark breaks the clinch.
Jackson swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Clark slips under a jab from Jackson.
Clark looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Clark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson checks a low kick from Clark.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark slips a jab from Jackson.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eddie Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Clark's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Clark.
Clark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark connects with a jab.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Clark misses with a body kick.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Clark throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clark.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Clark.
Clark fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Clark slips a straight right by Jackson.
Clark works the jab nicely.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clark. Clark obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a body kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clark.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Clark walks into a left hand.
A good leg kick by Clark.
Clark bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Clark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andre Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clark.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clark's half guard.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Clark is working away.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Clark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clark.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Clark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson stands and throws Clark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clark is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Clark is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Eddie Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark is looking for a sweep.
Clark takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson is working Clark over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Clark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clark tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clark is avoiding damage well.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Clark is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Andre Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Clark!
Eddie Clark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Erba - Bring it on. Leo Spartan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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25
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spartan.
Torres closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Torres is looking to advance position but Spartan won't allow it.
Torres controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Omar Torres just wasn't active enough.
Spartan doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
Torres shoots in for a double leg but Spartan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Spartan shoots in.
Spartan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Torres gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Torres shoots for a double leg takedown but Spartan sprawls well. He's pushed Torres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan scores with the left hand. Torres knows he should have avoided that one.
Spartan lands with a good body shot.
Spartan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torres.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spartan is defended easily by Torres.
Spartan throws a right hand that Torres ducks under and follows up with a left that Torres also avoids with ease.
Spartan lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Torres with that takedown attempt.
Spartan thumps Torres with a low kick.
Spartan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torres tries to avoid it but Spartan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torres to the ground. Torres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spartan throws out a leg kick but Torres moves out of range and Spartan only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spartan.
Spartan leaves Torres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spartan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torres counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Spartan!
Torres prevents Spartan from getting the reversal.
Torres controlling his opponent.
Torres's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres punching from mount but Spartan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres punching from mount but Spartan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Torres takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Omar Torres will probably get the nod.
That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spartan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spartan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.
Spartan stuffs the takedown.
Spartan thuds his right hand into Torres's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torres gets a double leg takedown into Spartan's guard.
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!
Spartan working a defensive guard here.
Spartan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leo Spartan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Spartan's head but Spartan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spartan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spartan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Leo Spartan has been cut.
Torres misses with a takedown
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side.
Omar Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Spartan.
Spartan misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Torres defending well as Spartan loads up on a big left hand.
Spartan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Torres.
Spartan lands with a hook. Torres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leo Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spartan.
Spartan connects with a jab.
A jab from Spartan finds it's way through Torres's defenses.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spartan gets slowly back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spartan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spartan.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spartan decides to stand back up. Spartan steps back and let's Torres get back to his feet.
Spartan fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spartan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan slaps away a takedown attempt from Torres, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Torres shoots for a takedown but Spartan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Torres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spartan.
Torres looking to score a takedown here. Spartan is defending well but Torres drives through and ends up in Spartan's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Spartan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Spartan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Torres's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spartan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Torres scrambles back to his feet.
Spartan scores with a nice head shot.
Torres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Spartan!
Torres takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spartan tries to lock up and control but Torres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spartan takes one to the chin there.
Spartan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spartan throws a right hand that Torres ducks under and follows up with a left that Torres also avoids with ease.
Leo Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Spartan.
Spartan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Torres fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spartan sprawls well initially but Torres persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spartan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spartan being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spartan.
Torres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spartan swivels and escapes.
Spartan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spartan circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spartan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan tries to work over Torres's front leg with a kick but Torres checks it.
Torres catches Spartan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torres throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spartan's waist but Spartan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Torres off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spartan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spartan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Torres quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torres's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartan is working for a submission of some sort.
Torres gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Spartan.
I think Spartan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Spartan!
Leo Spartan very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renato King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killin Spight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think King might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Supreme court hymn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killin Spight!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a left hand
and Spight counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
Spight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King thuds his right hand into Spight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Spight's head.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King shoots in for a takedown but Spight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spight misses the shot to the body.
King walks into a left hand.
Spight lands a body shot.
King tests Spight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King misses with a body shot
and Spight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Spight.
King misses with a looping left.
Spight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King misses with a body shot.
Spight misses with a kick to the body.
King connects with a single shot there.
Spight misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King misses with a hook. Spight ducked under it nicely.
Spight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spight throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Killin Spight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spight lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spight slips under a jab from King.
Spight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
A cross from King lands.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spight was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Spight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spight avoids the body shot from King.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King misses the jab.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spight misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spight.
King throws a hook but Spight blocks it.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
King with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Spight.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spight throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King scores with a hook.
Spight misses with a low kick.
Spight is looking to land body kicks.
Spight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King throws a body punch but Spight moves out of range.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spight lands a body shot.
Spight throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spight stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King moves out of range as Spight throws a body kick.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spight throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King misses with a body shot.
Spight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spight.
King ducks under a wild hook from Spight.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spight at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killin Spight 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.
Spight misses with a straight right.
Spight is looking to land body kicks.
King throws a body punch but Spight moves out of range.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King drops his hands momentarily and Spight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a hook to the side of Spight's head but Spight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spight stuffs the takedown.
Spight connects with a nice looking jab.
Spight misses with a low kick.
Spight takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spight walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spight throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spight.
King moves forwards but Spight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spight moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Spight. No joy for King on that attempt.
Spight throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
Spight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King misses with a body shot.
King looks to land a left hand but Spight moved out of range nicely.
Spight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spight throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
Spight throws a hook but King blocks it.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Spight.
Spight is looking to chop away at King's legs.
Spight moves out of range of the strikes.
Spight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King misses with a body shot.
Spight avoids the body shot from King.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Spight counters with a nice leg kick.
Killin Spight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spight manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King throws a looping overhand right but Spight ducks down to avoid it.
Renato King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King is rocked!
Spight steps in with a hook that catches King right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Spight follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! King looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killin Spight!
A relieved looking Killin Spight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vergil Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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274 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vergil Rua!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua counters with a nice uppercut.
Burton misses with a body shot.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Burton slips under a jab from Rua.
Burton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burton works over Rua's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Vergil Rua has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
Rua misses with a double jab.
Rua scores with a punch to the head.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Burton cracks Rua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stan Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
Rua throws a series of punches but Burton avoids them all with ease.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burton.
Burton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton throws an overhand right that lands on Rua's shoulder, as Rua tries to avoid the shot.
Rua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Burton catches Rua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rua throws a right and a left that Burton avoids nicely.
Rua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Burton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Burton does no damage.
Burton tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Burton lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
The fighters circling - Rua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rua blocks a jab.
Burton rushes Rua with punches - Rua moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Rua goes down! Burton follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Burton!
A relieved looking Stan Burton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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