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LA Combat 65 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Tungston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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278 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Tungston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tungston drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Tungston missing with knees to the body.
Tungston is stalling here.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tungston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Tungston has him pressed against the cage.
Tungston has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tungston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Tungston is controlling him.
Tungston has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tungston taking a breather.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tungston keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith is trying to push Tungston away but Tungston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tungston avoiding damage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Tungston has him pressed against the cage.
Tungston stalling in the clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tungston has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tungston missing with knees to the body.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tungston.
Tungston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith tries to circle away but Tungston has him pinned against the cage.
Tungston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Tungston.
Tungston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tungston lands an elbow inside.
Tungston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Tungston improves position.
Tungston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Tungston counters with a head kick that drops Smith to the mat! Smith scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Smith is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tungston moves away.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tungston counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith looks winded!
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tungston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tungston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tungston cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Tungston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tungston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Tungston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Tungston is controlling him
Tungston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tungston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Tungston controlling the action here.
Tungston is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Tungston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tungston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tungston lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tungston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tungston sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tungston controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Tungston dominated that round.
That's time! Tungston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tungston counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Tungston moves into the clinch.
Tungston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tungston trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Tungston.
Tungston lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tungston stalling in the clinch.
Tungston breaks the clinch.
Tungston lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Tungston takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Tungston finish him?
Tungston clinches with his opponent.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Tungston won't allow it.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tungston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tungston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Troy Tungston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tungston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick but Tungston moves out of range.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Tungston. Tungston maintains the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.
Tungston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tungston breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Tungston slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tungston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Troy Tungston is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tungston shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tungston closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Tungston.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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!
Tungston tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Tungston.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Tungston won't allow it.
Tungston leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tungston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tungston lands a nice shot to the body.
Tungston tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Tungston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Tungston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tungston.
A right hook to the body lands for Tungston.
Tungston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
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!
Tungston blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Tungston is controlling him.
Tungston missing with knees to the body.
Tungston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tungston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Tungston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tungston missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tungston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tungston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Tungston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tungston has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Tungston lands with a short shot to the head.
Tungston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Troy Tungston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tungston throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Sam Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Tungston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Tungston lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Tungston takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Sam Smith has been cut.
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!
Tungston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tungston darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Tungston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Tungston moves into the clinch.
Tungston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Tungston lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tungston breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tungston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tungston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a series of punches but Tungston avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith avoids the head kick by Tungston.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tungston counters with a hugh head kick that removes Smith from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Troy Tungston!
A less than humble Troy Tungston misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryder Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Straight Outta Compton. Jimmy Gotti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryder Brown's chin.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryder Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries to clinch up
and Gotti counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brown closes the distance but Gotti moves to the side
letting Gotti counter with a right hand.
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and Gotti counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gotti counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Brown! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Gotti!
After the big win, Jimmy Gotti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Firebird Designs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Encarnacao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Encarnacao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Encarnacao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Roberts!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Encarnacao misses with a takedown
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack Encarnacao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Encarnacao fails with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a crisp right hand that drops Encarnacao! Roberts lets Encarnacao back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Encarnacao is rocked!
It looks like Jack Encarnacao has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Encarnacao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck Roberts!
Chuck Roberts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eissa Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Eissa Junior has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eissa Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Motta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Motta uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Junior decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Junior stops Motta from getting back to his feet.
Motta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Junior drives through with a takedown into Motta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to 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!
Motta pushes Junior off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Junior closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Motta did well to prevent Junior getting side control.
Motta wants to get back to his feet.
Motta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Motta shoots in and gets a takedown into Junior's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Motta looks winded!
Junior working for a triangle but Motta defends it easily.
Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Motta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Motta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Motta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Motta scoring with some ground and pound.
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Motta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Motta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Junior's head.
Motta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Motta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Motta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Motta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Junior is looking to stand up but Motta isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Motta defends easily.
Motta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Junior's head.
Motta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Junior's head.
Motta landing some decent shots from guard.
Motta cracks Junior with a solid left hand.
Junior looking to control.
Motta is looking to work some ground and pound but Junior has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motta lands a couple of digs.
Motta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Motta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motta throws a big elbow that misses.
Motta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Motta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Motta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Motta throws a big right hand that misses.
Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Motta defends it easily.
Motta postures up.
Motta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Junior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Motta is aware though and is defending well.
Junior is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Motta kicks Junior off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Motta showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motta with the ground and pound but Junior uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Junior is trying to control the position but Motta postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Motta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Motta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Motta is in close to Junior's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Motta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Motta cracks Junior with a solid left hand.
Motta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Motta pushing down on Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Motta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Junior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Motta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Motta throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Motta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Junior tries to buck Motta off but Motta is having none of it.
Motta scores with punches from side control.
Motta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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!
Motta grinds an elbow into Junior's temple.
Wanderlei Motta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Motta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Junior tries to buck Motta off but Motta is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Junior is trying to control Motta's posture but Motta avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Motta scoring with punches and elbows.
Junior wants to control but Motta postures up.
Junior taking a bit of punishment here - Motta scoring with strikes.
Motta working the ground and pound from side control.
Junior is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Motta cracks Junior with a big right hand but Junior just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Junior tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Motta cracks Junior with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Motta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Motta tries to advance to mount but Junior denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Motta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Motta prevents Junior from standing back up.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Motta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Motta working the head and body with strikes.
Junior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Motta.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motta lands strikes from half guard.
Motta is nestled in close to Junior, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Motta working Junior over with strikes.
Motta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
Motta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Motta lands strikes from half guard.
Junior manages to get to full guard.
Junior wants to sweep here but Motta controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motta postures up and lands a big shot to Junior's brow.
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Motta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Motta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Junior's guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Motta connects with a nice short shot to Junior's temple.
Motta is nestled in close to Junior, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior trying to control but Motta postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Motta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Junior has hold of Motta's hands but Motta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motta pulls his head out easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Motta 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! This is the final round!
Motta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Junior on his heels. He'll look to pass Junior's guard now, I'm sure.
Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Junior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Junior working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Motta has passed into half guard!
Junior taking some punishment here, with Motta in his half guard.
Junior has hold of Motta's hands but Motta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Junior wants to improve his position but Motta is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Motta.
Junior is trying to control but can't.
Motta working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motta winds up and cracks Junior with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motta lands strikes from half guard.
Junior has hold of Motta's hands but Motta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Motta connects with a nice short shot to Junior's temple.
Motta lands with a punch from half guard.
Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Motta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Motta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Motta connects with a nice short shot to Junior's temple.
Motta slips a nice elbow through Junior's hands, connecting with Junior's forehead.
Motta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Motta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Motta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Junior with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Motta is nestled in close to Junior, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motta pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior wants to control but Motta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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!
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Motta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Motta winds up and cracks Junior with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Motta.
Motta misses with a head shot. Junior uses the momentum to regain guard.
Junior has his feet on Motta's thighs here. He's pushed Motta off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Motta screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eissa Junior!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Eveans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eveans comes to the cage accompanied by One Step Into A World. Jeremy Stevens will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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214 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Eveans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eveans swivels and escapes.
Eveans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eveans counters with a head kick that drops Stevens to the mat! Stevens scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Stevens is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eveans counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Stevens out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Eveans is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rashad Eveans!
A very excited looking Rashad Eveans 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). American comes to the cage accompanied by Born in the USA. Louis has chosen Two Hands from Hell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby American!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Louis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Louis enables American to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Louis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
American trying to control but Louis is working from the bottom.
Louis wants to sweep here but American controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
American drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and American jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Louis keeping moving, preventing American from controlling successfully.
American looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis looking to hit a scissor sweep but American is one step ahead there.
Louis is adopting a defensive guard.
American will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aaron Louis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
American looks for a takedown but Louis sprawls well.
American throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
American shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Louis keeping hold of American's head, controlling as best he can.
Louis tries to roll over but American keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. American is working away from the top position though.
American prevents Louis from improving his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
American is looking to take a break and control but Louis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Louis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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.
Louis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches American on the side of the head.
Louis misses with a kick to the body.
Louis throws the kick towards the body but American avoids it.
Louis looks for the body kick but American saw that one coming.
Louis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
American shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Louis defends it nicely.
Louis jabs at American's body.
Louis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aaron Louis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
American keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Louis looks for the body kick but American saw that one coming.
Louis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Louis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Louis. No joy for American on that attempt.
American misses with the combination.
Louis throws a leg kick but American sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Louis. No joy for American on that attempt.
Louis throws a body punch but American moves out of range.
Louis digs a good hook to American's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis feints and then cracks American's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow American down.
Aaron Louis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Louis throws a push kick but American slaps the foot to one side.
Louis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
American has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Louis.
Louis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but American moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
American takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bobby American is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
American moves out of range of the body kick.
American avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aaron Louis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Louis tests American's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
American misses with a takedown
and Louis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
American is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby American. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis scores with a hook to the body. American takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh American is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Louis throws a low kick, looking for American's leg but American calmly moves out of range.
Louis misses with a body kick.
Louis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Louis circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends American tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Louis wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Louis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Collten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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240 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Collten!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Howard tenderised Collten's leg. Collten is trying to keep his angry face on.
Howard throws a leg kick which misses Collten's front leg but catches the back leg as Collten tries to avoid it.
Howard scores with a push kick.
Howard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Collten has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Howard.
Collten looks winded!
Howard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collten moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Howard.
Collten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Howard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Howard throws a head kick but Collten moves out of range.
Collten 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 good leg kick by Howard.
Collten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Howard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collten takes a kick to the side of the head.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle, before Howard throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Collten's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Howard lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dwight Howard!
Dwight Howard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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