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LA "Invasion" PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hustlin. Samson Savea looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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257 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samson Savea!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Savea tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Savea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savea misses with a wild body shot.
Savea is looking to clinch.
Jackson throws a right hand that Savea ducks under and follows up with a left that Savea also avoids with ease.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Savea sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savea tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samson Savea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savea as he jumps to the side.
Savea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Savea's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Savea is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Savea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson wants to control but Savea is keeping him busy.
Savea trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson moves nicely into side control.
Savea defending against the ground and pound.
Savea is being controlled here.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savea keeps working.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Savea is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savea is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson working the strikes but Savea uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Savea is defending it quite comfortably.
Savea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson stops Savea from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Savea is working from the bottom.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Savea is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shawn Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savea gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Savea looks winded!
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson stands and steps away. Savea gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savea shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Savea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savea can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson winds up and cracks Savea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Savea scores with a body shot.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savea sprawls well. Savea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savea thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Savea's waist but Savea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Savea misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Savea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savea lands with a right hand.
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savea manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Savea can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savea is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Savea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savea tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Savea is having none of it.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savea wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Savea is having none of it.
We're going to have a standup here because Shawn Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Savea swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Savea against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savea is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Savea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savea jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savea tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savea to the ground. Savea escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savea is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Savea.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Savea which made him look bad.
Savea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shawn Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savea checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Savea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Savea.
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Savea to the ground. Jackson is now in Savea's guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savea's guard.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson working Savea over with strikes.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Savea defends it.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Savea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson prevents Savea from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Savea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savea throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Savea napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Savea is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Savea to his feet.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Savea, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Savea against the cage but Savea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Savea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savea misses with a wild combination.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Savea holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson has clasped his hands together around Savea's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson trying to control the action but Savea is working from the bottom.
Jackson stands up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson wants to control the pace but Savea is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing shots from mount.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savea can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson goes for an armbar but Savea turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Savea.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Savea is controlling him.
Savea throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savea's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Savea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Savea.
Samson Savea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shawn Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Jackson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shawn Jackson thanked Just Fight (Shirt 6$ Shorts 8$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Kaufmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - California Love. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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295 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Kaufmore!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kaufmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws the left hand but Kaufmore avoids the punch easily.
Dos Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Kaufmore's shoulder, as Kaufmore tries to avoid the shot.
Kaufmore slips under a jab.
Cain Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaufmore slips under a jab.
Kaufmore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaufmore slips a straight right by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaufmore.
Dos Santos misses with a looping right.
Dos Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaufmore.
A jab from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos gets caught flat footed, as Kaufmore shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kaufmore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaufmore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaufmore on the ground.
Kaufmore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaufmore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmore pushes down on Dos Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kaufmore is working for a submission of some sort.
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Kaufmore wants to pass to mount but Dos Santos is defending the position.
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaufmore pulls his head out easily.
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaufmore pulls his head out easily.
Kaufmore wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is defending well.
Kaufmore seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaufmore wants to free his trapped foot but Dos Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaufmore is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dos Santos!
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaufmore jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dos Santos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Kaufmore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaufmore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to buck Kaufmore off but Kaufmore is having none of it.
Kaufmore tries for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Kaufmore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaufmore is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaufmore looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
Dos Santos looking for subs from the bottom but Kaufmore mounts him!
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position but Kaufmore isn't that keen on the idea.
Dos Santos is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos is trying to escape the mount but Kaufmore keeps good control and instead manages to take Dos Santos's back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
I really don't envy Dos Santos right now.
Kaufmore is persistently looking for the submission but Dos Santos is defending it well.
Kaufmore is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dos Santos is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeff Kaufmore!
A very excited looking Jeff Kaufmore made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rogue Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horst Schiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schiller has chosen Mad World as his entrance music. Horst Schiller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogue Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horst Schiller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Four fails with a takedown attempt.
Four tries to clinch there but Schiller circles away.
Four wants to clinch but Schiller slips to the side
and Schiller counters with a head kick. That will keep Four thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Schiller throws a body kick that misses.
Schiller throws a low kick, looking for Four's leg but Four calmly moves out of range.
Schiller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Four counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Four pulls guard.
Schiller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schiller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schiller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Four has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schiller has managed to get both his arms back between Four's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Four working for a triangle but Schiller defends it easily.
Four working for a triangle but Schiller defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schiller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Four escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schiller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schiller wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving.
Four working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schiller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schiller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schiller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Four has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schiller has managed to get both his arms back between Four's legs - danger averted.
Four throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Four is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Four working for a triangle but Schiller defends it easily.
Schiller pushing down on Four's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Four actively working from the bottom here.
Schiller controlling the pace.
Schiller trying to mount his opponent but Four defends it.
Schiller is looking to take a break and control but Four is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four looking for submissions off his back.
Four is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schiller pulls his head out easily.
Schiller prevents Four from improving his position.
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schiller trying to pass the guard but Four defending well.
Four is looking to control Schiller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Four avoid being mounted?
Four tries to get to full guard but Schiller has control of the leg.
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiller escapes and gets back to his feet.
Schiller connects with a high kick.
Schiller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Four lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Four swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schiller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Four throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Four fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Rogue Four will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick and Four moves out of range easily.
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick and Four moves out of range easily.
Four tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schiller swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Four.
Schiller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Four counters with a nice uppercut.
Schiller lands a body shot.
Four tries to clinch up.
Four closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schiller throws a punch but it's blocked by Four.
Schiller scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four is trying to pull guard but Schiller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogue Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Four jumps guard but Schiller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schiller misses with the combination.
Schiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Four on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horst Schiller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Schiller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four shoots in for a double leg but Schiller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rogue Four is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Four blocks a head kick by Schiller.
Schiller connects with a solid leg kick.
Four on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Schiller feints and then cracks Four's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Four down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Four shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schiller tries to land a front kick but Four steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schiller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Four.
Schiller tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schiller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crunch! Schiller slams his shin into Four's torso.
Schiller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schiller throws a head kick but Four moves out of range.
Schiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Four avoids the body shot from Schiller.
Schiller scores with a head kick.
Schiller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Four is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schiller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiller throws a low kick but Four moves out of range easily.
Schiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Four misses with a takedown attempt - Schiller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schiller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Four is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Schiller! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Horst Schiller!
A very excited looking Horst Schiller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermain King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by VAMPIRE. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jermain King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Weston!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weston rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weston tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weston wants to break the clinch but can't.
King lands a damaging elbow.
Weston wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Weston working hard to break the clinch.
Weston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weston's efforts to push away.
Weston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
Weston is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by King.
It looks like Dakota Weston has been cut.
Weston has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Weston wants to break the clinch but can't.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King has Weston pressed against the cage, preventing Weston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King lands an elbow inside.
Weston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
Weston takes an elbow to the forehead.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Weston controls the action.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weston backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Weston takes an elbow to the temple.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weston backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King is pressed up against the cage. Weston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Weston looks winded!
Weston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jermain King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Weston.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Weston takes a step back to recover.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King drops Weston with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Weston looks back up at him and smiles so King waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Weston is rocked!
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from King! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jermain King!
Jermain King looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"Bow before di Emperor!"'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC-Shoot To Thrill. Espinoza is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: krolithika. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristiano Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Ace Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Espinoza's hands.
Espinoza misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Espinoza tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Espinoza tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Espinoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Garcia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Espinoza. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garcia shoots in and drives through. Espinoza sprawls well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Espinoza!
Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcia is working away from the top position though.
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Espinoza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza is trying to control but can't.
Espinoza missing with punches from the bottom.
Espinoza is looking to improve his position.
Espinoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Espinoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Espinoza defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Espinoza actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Espinoza defends the submission attempt.
Espinoza is trying to escape back to his feet but Garcia uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Garcia stalls from top position.
Garcia swings around for an armbar but Espinoza sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Garcia's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Espinoza's guard.
Espinoza is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Espinoza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcia kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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 Cristiano Garcia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcia slips under a jab.
Espinoza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Espinoza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
Garcia scores with a jab.
Garcia tries to keep at a distance but Espinoza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garcia works on Espinoza's body with a couple of short punches.
Espinoza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Espinoza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Espinoza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Espinoza controls the action.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Espinoza lands a shoulder strike.
Espinoza prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Espinoza can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Espinoza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Espinoza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Garcia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristiano Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Espinoza.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Espinoza as the two fighters clinch.
Espinoza working Garcia over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Espinoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Espinoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Espinoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Espinoza.
Espinoza lands with a right to the head.
Espinoza misses with a punch to the body.
Espinoza is trying to stall.
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Espinoza prevents it.
Espinoza lands a shoulder strike.
Espinoza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Espinoza stalling in the clinch but Garcia improves position.
Garcia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Espinoza presses Garcia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garcia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Espinoza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Espinoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Espinoza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ace Espinoza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Espinoza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garcia's face.
It looks like Cristiano Garcia has been cut.
Espinoza lands an uppercut.
Garcia is trying to stall.
Espinoza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Espinoza.
Espinoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Espinoza has Garcia pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Garcia is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Espinoza - that's hurt Garcia badly! Oh, another knee lands and Garcia is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Garcia doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ace Espinoza!
In his post fight interview, Ace Espinoza started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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