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KONFLIKT 75 - 1 Man 2 Titles? PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Maldini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ice cube - The N*gga Ya Love To Hate kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roberto Maldini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Ross!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldini connects with a nice looking jab.
Maldini swinging wildly here.
Ross closes the distance and pushes Maldini back into the cage.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ross crunches a lovely knee into Maldini's ribcage.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Ross has the dominant position.
Maldini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maldini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Ross scores a nice knee to the body.
Maldini wants to get back to striking at distance but Ross won't allow it.
Ross scores a nice knee to the body.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Ross is controlling him.
Ross prevents Maldini from breaking the clinch.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Ross keeps him there for the moment.
Maldini is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross lands a nice knee to the body.
Maldini tries to break the clinch but Ross is controlling the position.
Maldini tries to break free but Ross pushes him back against the cage.
Maldini takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Roberto Maldini has been cut.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ross prevents a body shot from Maldini.
Ross landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Ross putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maldini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ross.
Ross putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maldini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maldini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maldini letting Ross take a breather here.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Ross manages to break the clinch.
Maldini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maldini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maldini throws a one two combo.
Ross tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini misses with a low kick.
Ross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ross throws a head kick but Maldini moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Maldini.
Ricky Ross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Ross.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maldini throws a series of punches but Ross moves out of range.
Ross doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Ross tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ross moves into the clinch.
Ross keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maldini's efforts to push away.
Maldini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ross.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini can't break the clinch.
Maldini tries to break the clinch but Ross is controlling the position.
Ross has Maldini pressed against the cage, preventing Maldini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ross obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ross.
Maldini is looking to break free of the clinch but Ross has double underhooks.
Ross landing knees to the body.
Ross lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ross scores with a knee to the head.
Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini dives in and grabs Ross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ross pushes down on Maldini's head and hops out.
Maldini takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maldini is breathing heavily.
Ross is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini throws a right hand that Ross ducks under and follows up with a left that Ross also avoids with ease.
Ross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maldini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldini throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maldini checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldini scores with the left hand. Ross knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maldini!
Maldini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ross slips a jab and a cross from Maldini.
Ross throws a head kick but Maldini moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ross.
Maldini closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.
Ross scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.
Maldini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ross unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maldini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Maldini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Maldini does no damage.
Maldini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ross.
Ross tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ross wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Maldini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ross tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Ross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.
Ross has managed to clinch.
Ross blocks an elbow strike.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Ross keeps him there for the moment.
Maldini jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ross walks away with a smile on his face. Maldini gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ross takes one to the side of the head.
Ross tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ross's head backwards.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maldini misses with a wild combination.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldini lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ross moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Maldini lands a jab-cross combination.
Maldini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini lands the left hand.
Maldini looks to land a combination. Ross sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.
Ross breaks the clinch.
Maldini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ross tries to clinch up.
Ross is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Ross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maldini tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.
Ross taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Ross has the dominant position.
Maldini jumps guard but Ross stands there with Maldini around his waist. Maldini gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Maldini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Maldini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maldini fails to land with a series of punches.
Maldini misses with a two punch combination.
Ross is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Ross throws a series of punches but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldini shoots for a takedown but Ross saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
Ross dodges the punch combination from Maldini.
Roberto Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini scores with a sloppy right hand. Ross should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice combination there by Maldini.
Roberto Maldini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maldini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maldini throws a nice looking combination but Ross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maldini.
Some wild striking there from Maldini.
Maldini throws a series of punches but Ross moves out of range.
Maldini drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maldini.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Maldini from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross wants to get back to his feet but Maldini is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini wants to pass the guard but Ross is keeping the position.
Maldini trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
Ross trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ross throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Maldini.
Maldini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maldini misses with a two punch combination.
Ross tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Maldini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Maldini does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Maldini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Maldini'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. This is the final round!
Maldini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross is looking to clinch.
Maldini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ross backs up against the cage.
Maldini lands a jab-cross combination.
Maldini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Maldini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross tries to clinch up.
Ross tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maldini is able to avoid easily.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ross tries to clinch up.
Ross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maldini tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross connects with a solid leg kick.
Maldini is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldini connects with a crisp jab.
Maldini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maldini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ross.
Maldini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maldini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
Ross moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Maldini throws a combination. Ross tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ross misses with a wild body shot.
Ross tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Maldini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maldini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ross counters with a one-two to the body.
Maldini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ross tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Maldini misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Ross.
Maldini throws a one two combo.
Ross lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Ross is controlling him.
Ross missing with knees to the body.
Ross unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maldini is trying to break free.
Maldini tries to break the clinch but Ross is controlling the position.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Ross unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maldini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maldini tries to break free but Ross pushes him back against the cage.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Maldini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross drives through and clinches with Maldini against the cage.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ross breaks the clinch.
Ricky Ross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maldini scores with a three punch combo!
Maldini misses with a wild combination.
Ross is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Maldini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ross has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ross breaks the clinch.
Ross tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ross is trying to get back to full guard.
Ross is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ross tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maldini has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ross squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Maldini looking for a guillotine from mount but Ross is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Ross really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Ross.
I think Ross 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Ross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Florence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and H Y Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwon has chosen miano ft. t pain all the above as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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184 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Florence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, H Y Kwon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwon fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Florence.
Kwon rushes Florence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Florence tries to work over Kwon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Florence really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kwon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Florence's efforts to push away.
Kwon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Florence is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Florence wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Florence is looking to control Kwon's arms but Kwon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Florence has his back to the cage.
Florence decides to pull guard.
Kwon tries to free his leg and advance position but Florence is retaining full guard.
Kwon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Florence dives on top into guard.
Kwon working a defensive guard here.
Kwon looking for subs off his back but Florence has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kwon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florence stands up out of the half guard.
H Y Kwon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Florence.
Florence throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Florence.
Florence gets the takedown into side control.
Kwon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Florence stands up and beckons Kwon to his feet.
Kwon throws a series of punches but Florence avoids them all with ease.
Kwon looks gassed!
Kwon throws the left hand but Florence avoids the punch easily.
Kwon misses with a double jab
and Florence counters with a shoot takedown. Kwon fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwon working a defensive guard but Florence manages to pass into side control anyway.
Florence tries for a kimura but Kwon is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon is not content to let Florence control the position.
Florence is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kwon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Florence is chipping away with strikes.
Kwon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kwon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon sneaks back into half guard.
Kwon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Florence's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Florence's back!
Florence wants to get back to his feet.
Florence is taking damage to the body and head.
Kwon has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Florence is defending well but eventually Kwon manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Florence has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). H Y Kwon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dynamite Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Kairouz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kairouz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - Seek and Destroy. Dynamite Roll had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dynamite Roll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Kairouz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roll darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roll working the head and body with strikes.
Roll is keen to just control but Kairouz is a slippery customer.
Kairouz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kairouz.
Kairouz wants to sweep here but Roll controlling him for the moment.
Roll is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roll accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roll's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kairouz pulls Roll in close to his closed guard and prevents Roll from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roll trying to control but Kairouz is working from the bottom.
Kairouz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kairouz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Roll manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kairouz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Roll wants to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Roll tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kairouz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kairouz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roll is trying to improve his position.
Kairouz wants to control but Roll is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roll is looking to regain half guard here but Kairouz keeps moving and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kairouz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roll counters with a three punch combo that has Kairouz backing up. Kairouz nods at Roll to acknowledge the strikes.
Kairouz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roll misses with a takedown attempt
and Kairouz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kairouz.
Kairouz looks gassed!
Roll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kairouz stops Roll from standing up.
Kairouz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roll is keeping the position for now.
Roll manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kairouz tries to lock up and control but Roll gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roll is working for a guillotine from mount but Kairouz frees his head quite easily.
Kairouz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roll trying to control but Kairouz is having none of it.
Kairouz working to try and regain half guard.
Roll jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kairouz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Roll throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kairouz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kairouz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kairouz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roll defends it easily.
Kairouz looking for a guillotine here but Roll defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kairouz is on top in guard.
Kairouz looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll is trying to control the position but Kairouz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Kairouz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roll misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roll moves away from the strike by Kairouz.
Roll throws a lazy head kick
and Kairouz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Roll!
Kairouz fails to take his opponent's back.
Roll is looking to get to half guard.
Kairouz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roll tries to hold on but Kairouz pushes him away.
Kairouz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Roll is now in Kairouz's guard. A big mistake from Kairouz there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roll has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roll preventing the sweep.
Kairouz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roll's guard.
Kairouz postures up.
Kairouz won't allow Roll to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roll trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kairouz wants to pass the guard but Roll is keeping the position.
Roll 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.
Kairouz looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roll looking to control.
Kairouz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roll fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kairouz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roll shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kairouz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roll looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kairouz is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kairouz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roll's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Roll thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kairouz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roll wants to pass to mount but Kairouz is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roll throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kairouz is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roll tries for a takedown but Kairouz circles away easily
so Kairouz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kairouz wants to control from the top but Roll keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roll throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kairouz uses it to pass to side control.
Kairouz advances to mount.
Kairouz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roll has worked his arm free - good work by Roll!
Russell Kairouz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kairouz is trying to get an arm triangle but Roll is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Kairouz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kairouz fails with the takedown.
Roll throws a head kick that misses
and Kairouz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kairouz.
Roll looking for a sweep. Not yet Roll, not yet.
Roll is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kairouz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roll manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kairouz has Roll in his guard.
Kairouz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roll is in close to Kairouz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kairouz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roll with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roll trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roll wants to control from the top but Kairouz keeps moving.
Roll preventing the sweep.
Roll throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Roll misses.
Roll tries to bum rush Kairouz with a series of wild strikes but Kairouz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roll dives in and grabs Kairouz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kairouz pushes down on Roll's head and hops out.
Kairouz fails to land with a series of punches.
Roll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kairouz.
Kairouz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kairouz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kairouz trying to control the action but Roll is working from the bottom.
Kairouz tries for a kimura but Roll is defending well.
Roll struggling a bit here.
Kairouz slows the pace down.
Kairouz advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll is desperately trying to improve his position but Kairouz has a good base and remains in mount.
Kairouz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kairouz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Roll has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Russell Kairouz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kairouz is stalling here but it's allowed Roll to get half guard.
Kairouz trying to control the pace.
Roll keeping hold of Kairouz's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kairouz tries to pass to full mount but Roll defends it.
Kairouz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kairouz trying to control the action but Roll is working from the bottom.
Roll is trying to maintain the position but Kairouz is very close to passing his half guard.
Dynamite Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, if Kairouz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Kairouz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kairouz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Kairouz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemean Athos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Athos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thundercats kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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179 lbs
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21
181 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemean Athos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athos takes one to the side of the head.
Athos tries to clinch up but Lennox circles away and keeps his distance.
Athos misses with a low kick.
Lennox misses with a few strikes there.
Athos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lennox slips under a jab from Athos.
Lennox ducks under a wild hook from Athos.
A jab lands there for Athos.
Athos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lennox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lennox misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox dodges the punch combination from Athos.
Athos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox misses with a series of wild punches.
Athos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lennox.
Lennox misses with a series of wild punches.
Athos misses the body punch
and Lennox counters with a three punch combo that has Athos backing up. Athos nods at Lennox to acknowledge the strikes.
Lennox throws a combination that misses
and Athos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nemean Athos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lennox misses with the combination.
Athos misses with a looping left.
Athos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Athos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lennox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Athos throws a jab when Lennox was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox misses with a wild combination.
Lennox shoots in for a takedown but Athos shows good takedown defense.
Athos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Athos misses.
Athos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lennox moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lennox.
Athos lands a jab to Lennox's midsection.
Lennox defending well as Athos loads up on a big left hand.
Lennox misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to de liver by Athos. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lennox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Athos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lennox.
Athos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Athos closes the distance but Lennox moves to the side
and Lennox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lennox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Athos keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Athos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Athos.
Athos wants to get back to his feet but Lennox is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Athos wants to sweep here but Lennox controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox is looking to stand up but Athos won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Athos keeping moving, preventing Lennox from controlling successfully.
Athos controlling the position.
Athos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lennox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Athos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lennox trying to control but Athos is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemean Athos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Athos thumps Lennox with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Lennox.
A combination from Lennox does no damage.
Lennox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Athos can pounce on him.
Athos throws a right and a left that Lennox avoids nicely.
Athos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lennox ducks under a wild hook from Athos.
Lennox tries to bum rush Athos with a series of wild strikes but Athos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lennox staying out of range there.
Athos digs a good body shot into Lennox's ribs.
Lennox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Athos circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Athos counters with a nice body shot.
Lennox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Athos.
Athos cracks Lennox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Larry Lennox has been cut.
Lennox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lennox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Athos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lennox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Athos wants to slow Lennox down by chopping away at his legs.
Athos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to de liver by Athos. Beautiful body shot.
Nemean Athos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Athos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lennox. That did some damage!
Nemean Athos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Athos Rushes Lennox and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Lennox is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Athos Piles on the pressure and Lennox crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nemean Athos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar De La Soul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Pagnotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pagnotto has chosen Very Ape - Nirvana as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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181 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar De La Soul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nino Pagnotto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagnotto misses with a head kick.
Pagnotto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De La Soul throws a nice looking combination but Pagnotto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pagnotto clinches up with De La Soul and pushes him back against the cage.
Pagnotto has De La Soul pressed against the cage.
Pagnotto prevents De La Soul from breaking the clinch.
Pagnotto is stalling here.
De La Soul is trying to break the clinch but Pagnotto has him pressed against the cage.
Pagnotto lands an elbow inside that De La Soul shrugs off.
Pagnotto lands a left hand.
De La Soul is working Pagnotto over against the cage.
De La Soul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De La Soul lands a two punch combo.
Pagnotto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pagnotto lands in his opponent's guard.
Pagnotto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De La Soul trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnotto landing with the ground and pound.
De La Soul keeping moving, preventing Pagnotto from controlling successfully.
De La Soul wants to sweep here but Pagnotto controlling him for the moment.
De La Soul is trying to control the position but Pagnotto postures up.
De La Soul has control of Pagnotto's left arm, preventing Pagnotto from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pagnotto throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Oscar De La Soul has been cut.
De La Soul avoids a punch combination nicely.
De La Soul throws a combination that misses
and Pagnotto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De La Soul slips under a jab from Pagnotto.
De La Soul misses with a combination
and Pagnotto counters with a crisp right that sends De La Soul to the canvas! Pagnotto follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nino Pagnotto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mor Onfollow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suzuki Pv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pv has chosen Got to have faith as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mor Onfollow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suzuki Pv!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Onfollow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pv slips a jab and a cross from Onfollow.
Onfollow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pv shoots in and drives through. Onfollow sprawls well.
Pv fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pv takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pv. Onfollow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pv falls off balance throwing a combination
and Onfollow counters with a nice body kick.
Pv takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pv looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Onfollow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Onfollow throws a sloppy head kick and Pv moves out of range easily.
Onfollow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pv takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pv moves out of range of the body kick from Onfollow.
Pv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pv takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Onfollow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Onfollow scores with a leg kick.
Onfollow feints and then cracks Pv's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pv down.
Onfollow lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onfollow throws a leg kick which misses Pv's front leg but catches the back leg as Pv tries to avoid it.
Pv takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A solid leg kick lands there for Onfollow.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Onfollow. Pv shrugs it off though.
Pv avoids a kick to the body.
Onfollow scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onfollow lands the left hand.
Pv chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Onfollow can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Onfollow.
Onfollow feints and then cracks Pv's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pv down.
Pv takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Onfollow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suzuki Pv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onfollow throws a nice looking combination but Pv bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Onfollow lands a jab to Pv's midsection.
Onfollow throws a front kick that sends Pv stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Onfollow.
Pv on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pv looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onfollow pushes Pv up against the cage in a clinch.
Pv has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Onfollow.
Onfollow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pvs head.
Onfollow lands a body shot.
Onfollow lands a body shot.
Onfollow digs a right hand underneath Pv's ribcage. Pv let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Onfollow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Onfollow.
Onfollow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pv.
Onfollow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Onfollow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Onfollow lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Onfollow.
A hook to the body from Onfollow.
Onfollow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Onfollow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onfollow is working Pv over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Onfollow.
A short left from Onfollow.
Pv is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Onfollow as the two fighters clinch.
Pv is still on wobbly legs! Can Onfollow finish him?
Onfollow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pv or not.
A short right from Onfollow on the inside.
Onfollow lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Onfollow.
Onfollow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pv.
Still in the clinch, Onfollow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Onfollow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Onfollow scores with a hook to the body.
Onfollow gets through Pv's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Onfollow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Onfollow throws a big uppercut that drops Pv! More strikes from Onfollow and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pv lies dazed against the cage as Onfollow celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mor Onfollow!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patty Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Faint - Hospital. Einstein comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Angra - Mystery Machine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Patty Patterson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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23
282 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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21
272 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patty Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Patterson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Einstein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Einstein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Patterson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Einstein trying to control the position but Patterson is working away.
Einstein works to advance to full mount. Patterson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Patterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Einstein has a good base and remains in mount.
Einstein is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Patterson is surviving well by controlling Einstein's body position as best he can.
Einstein with a couple of short strikes.
Patterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Einstein looking to finish with strikes here!
Einstein moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Patterson has worked his arm free - good work by Patterson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein working the ground and pound.
Patterson sneaks back into half guard.
Einstein 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.
Einstein is working for a submission of some sort.
Patterson tries to get to full guard but Einstein has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Patterson looking to control.
Einstein is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Einstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Einstein circles away easily
and Einstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Einstein uses his free foot to push down on Patterson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Patterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein lands a nice shot to the head.
Einstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Einstein working the ground and pound effectively.
Patterson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Einstein is working for a guillotine from mount but Patterson frees his head quite easily.
Patterson can't escape the position.
Patterson wants to get back to his feet.
Einstein is working for a guillotine from mount but Patterson frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein punishing his opponent with strikes.
Patterson stops Einstein from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Einstein looking for a guillotine from mount but Patterson is having none of it.
Patterson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Einstein trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Einstein is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Patterson is surviving well by controlling Einstein's body position as best he can.
Patterson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Einstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Patterson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Einstein's guard.
Einstein looking for a guillotine here but Patterson defends easily.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Einstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patterson is one step ahead there.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Patterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Patterson is really struggling to control Einstein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patterson manages to get himself to full guard.
Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard.
Patterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Patterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Einstein wants to sweep here but Patterson controlling him for the moment.
Einstein has control of Patterson's left arm, preventing Patterson from doing any damage.
Einstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patterson manages to get himself to full guard.
Einstein connects with a couple of short punches.
Einstein is looking to advance position but Patterson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to finish this one by submission but Einstein is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Patterson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Einstein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Patterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Einstein is looking to get to half guard.
Patterson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Patterson is trying to stick to Einstein's back but Einstein is turning into Patterson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Patterson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Einstein.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Einstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Patterson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein postures up in Patterson's guard and throws a big left but Patterson blocks it.
Patterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patterson keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
Patterson wants to sweep here but Einstein controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Patterson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Einstein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Patterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Einstein keeps working.
Einstein is trying to get back to half guard.
Patterson trying to control the position but Einstein is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Patterson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Einstein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Patterson is looking to take a break and control but Einstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Einstein is looking to regain half guard here but Patterson keeps moving and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Einstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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 Patty Patterson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Patterson slips under a jab.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Einstein circles away easily
and Einstein counters by moving into the clinch.
Einstein lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Patterson is defending against the submission attempts here by Einstein.
Patterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Einstein.
Patterson is pressing down on Einstein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein looking to pass the guard.
Patterson 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.
Patterson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Einstein!
Einstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Einstein sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Einstein is pressing down on Patterson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Einstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson chips away with some ground and pound.
Einstein 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.
Einstein manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Einstein goes for an armbar but Patterson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Patterson.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Einstein.
Einstein keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.
Albert Einstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Einstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson stands and throws Einstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Patterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Einstein is not content to let Patterson control the position.
Einstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Einstein regains half guard.
Einstein manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Einstein does no damage.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Einstein circles away easily
and Einstein counters with a shoot takedown. Patterson fights it but they end up in guard.
Einstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Einstein drops back looking for a leg! Patterson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Patterson manages to kick Einstein off! Einstein jumps back into Patterson's guard.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet.
Einstein throwing strikes but missing.
Patterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Einstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Einstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Einstein 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Thurgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Bottoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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186 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabe Thurgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dusty Bottoms!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottoms misses with a looping left.
Thurgood moves out of range as Bottoms throws a body kick.
Thurgood moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottoms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thurgood.
Bottoms blocks a low kick nicely.
Thurgood swings for the body but Bottoms moves out of range.
Thurgood throws a hook but Bottoms avoids it easily.
Thurgood throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thurgood misses with a double jab.
Bottoms tries to clinch there but Thurgood circles away.
Bottoms bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bottoms misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurgood defending against the ground and pound.
Bottoms is trying to ground and pound but Thurgood uses the momentary lack of control by Bottoms to regain half guard.
Bottoms missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bottoms wants to pass to mount but Thurgood is defending the position.
Bottoms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bottoms wants to advance to full mount but Thurgood doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bottoms sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thurgood's guard.
Bottoms seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thurgood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bottoms throws a strike but Thurgood avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bottoms throws a strike but Thurgood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bottoms tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thurgood content to stall in guard here.
Bottoms looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thurgood is one step ahead there.
Thurgood trying to control but Bottoms is working from the bottom.
Thurgood won't allow Bottoms to sweep him here.
Bottoms has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thurgood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thurgood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurgood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bottoms is proving hard to escape from.
Bottoms bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thurgood's guard.
Thurgood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bottoms stops Thurgood from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottoms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bottoms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bottoms postures up in Thurgood's guard and throws a big left but Thurgood blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottoms is looking to work some ground and pound but Thurgood has wrist control.
Bottoms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thurgood manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bottoms tries to reverse the position but Thurgood maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thurgood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bottoms is looking to escape.
Bottoms is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thurgood content just to control the position here.
Bottoms is desperately trying to improve his position but Thurgood has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Gabe Thurgood will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thurgood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bottoms doesn't seem bothered though.
Bottoms misses with a shot to the body
and Thurgood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Bottoms misses.
Thurgood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bottoms counters with a nice uppercut.
Thurgood throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottoms.
Thurgood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottoms takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thurgood throws a series of punches but Bottoms moves out of range.
Thurgood slips a straight right by Bottoms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurgood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bottoms moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bottoms.
Bottoms works on Thurgood's body with a couple of short punches.
Thurgood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thurgood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottoms moves away.
Gabe Thurgood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thurgood staying out of range there.
Bottoms keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thurgood.
No joy there for Thurgood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bottoms misses with a body punch
and Thurgood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bottoms shoots and misses
enabling Thurgood to counter with a crisp jab.
Thurgood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thurgood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bottoms counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Thurgood misses.
Gabe Thurgood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Bottoms misses.
Thurgood slips a jab and a cross from Bottoms.
Thurgood is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Bottoms coming out on top.
Bottoms shoots in but no luck this time.
Thurgood slips under a jab.
Bottoms throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thurgood counters with a right hand to the body.
Bottoms fails with a takedown attempt.
Gabe Thurgood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Bottoms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thurgood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bottoms misses with an uppercut. Thurgood saw that one coming.
Bottoms jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Thurgood.
Bottoms throws an overhand right that lands on Thurgood's shoulder, as Thurgood tries to avoid the shot.
Thurgood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bottoms counters by moving into the clinch.
Thurgood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thurgood working hard to break the clinch.
Thurgood working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thurgood is looking to break free of the clinch but Bottoms has double underhooks.
Bottoms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bottoms blocks an elbow strike.
Thurgood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Thurgood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thurgood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dusty Bottoms is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bottoms shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thurgood counters with a stiff right hand.
Thurgood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thurgood throws a leg kick
so Bottoms counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bottoms trying to control but Thurgood is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bottoms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Gabe Thurgood will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice cross by Thurgood.
Bottoms misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thurgood leaves Bottoms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bottoms looks to score with a jab to the body but Thurgood is just out of range.
Bottoms moves out of range as Thurgood strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottoms throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thurgood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bottoms throws the left hand but Thurgood avoids the punch easily.
Bottoms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottoms shoots for a takedown but Thurgood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thurgood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bottoms misses with a body shot
and Thurgood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thurgood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottoms.
Nice defenses there by Thurgood.
Bottoms throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Bottoms.
Bottoms throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottoms takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thurgood tries to break the clinch but Bottoms is controlling the position.
Bottoms throws a head punch that misses.
Bottoms misses with a body punch.
Bottoms tries a body shot but Thurgood blocks it.
Thurgood working hard to break the clinch.
Bottoms lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thurgood or not.
Bottoms throws a punch but it's blocked by Thurgood.
Nice body punch from Bottoms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bottoms dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bottoms is leaning against Thurgood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bottoms just leaning against Thurgood, taking a breather.
Bottoms misses with a body punch.
Thurgood tries to break free but Bottoms pushes him back against the cage.
Bottoms lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bottoms throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bottoms pushes Thurgood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thurgood tries to break the clinch but Bottoms is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Bottoms.
Bottoms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bottoms presses Thurgood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Bottoms - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Bottoms.
Bottoms lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Bottoms as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Bottoms.
Thurgood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bottoms breaks the clinch.
Thurgood throws a lazy right hand but Bottoms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottoms dives in and grabs Thurgood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thurgood pushes down on Bottoms's head and hops out.
Gabe Thurgood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Bottoms.
Bottoms misses with a looping left.
Bottoms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thurgood swivels and escapes.
Bottoms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottoms scores with a sloppy right hand. Thurgood should have avoided that one.
Thurgood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottoms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thurgood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bottoms throws an overhand right that lands on Thurgood's shoulder, as Thurgood tries to avoid the shot.
Bottoms ducks under a wild hook from Thurgood.
Dusty Bottoms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabe Thurgood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thurgood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bottoms throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thurgood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bottoms throws a hook to the side of Thurgood's head but Thurgood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottoms walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Bottoms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thurgood 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gabe Thurgood!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arman Alizad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alizad's entrance music is Sarkesh - Zanjir. A fine choice. Zack Miller 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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153 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arman Alizad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zack Miller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alizad misses with a low kick.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Alizad.
Miller lands a with a good body shot.
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alizad's half guard.
Miller is thwarting Alizad's attempts to control the position.
Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alizad slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miller is trying to control. Alizad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Alizad defending well.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alizad defending well though.
Miller seems to be looking for submissions.
Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alizad is trying to control but can't.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Alizad defends it.
Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alizad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alizad tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alizad is looking to score with low kicks.
Alizad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alizad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miller moves out of range as Alizad strikes.
Alizad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alizad.
Miller misses with a hook. Alizad ducked under it nicely.
Alizad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alizad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alizad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alizad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller thuds his right hand into Alizad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alizad.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Alizad tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alizad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alizad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alizad wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alizad tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Alizad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alizad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Alizad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alizad throws and low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Alizad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Alizad's ribs.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller lands a jab to Alizad's midsection.
Miller sizes up Alizad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alizad misses with a body shot
and Alizad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alizad clinches but Miller breaks the clinch
and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alizad prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Alizad tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Alizad is controlling the position.
Alizad leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Alizad tries to tie him up.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alizad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alizad misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alizad.
Alizad prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Alizad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alizad stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
Alizad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Alizad has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alizad.
Miller prevents a body shot from Alizad.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Alizad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alizad misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Alizad keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Alizad has double underhooks.
Alizad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alizad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arman Alizad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Miller.
Alizad has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alizad backwards.
Alizad misses with the head strike.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alizad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller wants to break free but Alizad has control.
Alizad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alizad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Alizad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alizad tries to clinch up
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alizad's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alizad is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alizad's head.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Alizad defending well.
Alizad is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller is looking to advance position but Alizad won't allow it.
Miller is thwarting Alizad's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alizad misses with a body punch
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller tests Alizad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Miller slips a straight right by Alizad.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alizad.
Alizad misses with a low kick.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alizad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alizad's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Alizad is looking to score with low kicks.
Miller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alizad, right into the meat.
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alizad forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is pushing down on Alizad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alizad is fighting to maintain full guard but Miller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miller frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alizad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alizad tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miller throwing strikes but Alizad uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Alizad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller trying to advance position but Alizad counters by regaining guard.
Miller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alizad is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miller, into his guard.
Alizad cracks Miller with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alizad misses with a hook.
Alizad tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Alizad moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alizad throws a big shot that misses.
Alizad throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alizad motions for Miller to come forward. Alizad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alizad lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alizad misses with a low kick.
Alizad scores with a jab.
Miller with a hook.
Miller lands an overhand right.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alizad swivels and escapes.
Alizad wants to clinch but Miller slips to the side
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alizad takes one to the chin there.
Alizad does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alizad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alizad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Alizad tries to score with a low kick but Miller moves his leg out of the way.
Miller takes a swing at Alizad's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alizad misses with a low kick.
Zack Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Alizad.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alizad.
Miller throws a series of punches but Alizad avoids them all with ease.
Alizad wants to clinch but Miller slips to the side
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Arman Alizad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alizad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alizad thows a leg kick but Miller checks it
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alizad wants to clinch
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alizad won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alizad regains half guard there - taking advantage of Miller's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Zack Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Alizad is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Miller!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Pleaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pleaser comes to the cage accompanied by Brainpool - We Aim to Please. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sosa's choice of entrance music: HELLUVA LIFE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Pleaser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcello Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pleaser works over Sosa's head and body with a nice combination.
Pleaser moves away from the strike by Sosa.
Sosa misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pleaser.
Pleaser walks into a jab.
Sosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pleaser lands a nice shot that snaps Sosa's head back.
Pleaser shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sosa as he jumps to the side.
Pleaser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sosa throws out the jab.
Sosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pleaser shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Pleaser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa thows a body shot but no joy.
Pleaser changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sosa tries to avoid it but Pleaser manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sosa to the ground. Sosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sosa throws a series of punches but Pleaser avoids them all with ease.
Sosa scores with a nice head shot.
Pleaser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sosa is fending him off so far but Pleaser persists. Nope, Sosa circles away and we're back to standing.
Pleaser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sosa sprawls well. Sosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pleaser gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Sosa - just one landing.
Sosa connects with a single shot there.
Pleaser is rocked!
Sosa throws an uppercut from hell that sends Pleaser clean off his feet! He's out cold! Sosa stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcello Sosa!
Marcello Sosa is the new bantamweight champion!
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