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CBC 12 - Unkown vs Mallister PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy The Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Anisimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy The Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Anisimov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anisimov scores with a hook to the body. The Dragon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Dragon tries to clinch up.
Anisimov takes a swing at The Dragon's ribcage but misses.
The Dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Anisimov circles away.
The Dragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Anisimov drives through and clinches with The Dragon against the cage.
Anisimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Dragon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anisimov managing to block the knees to the body from The Dragon.
The Dragon is trying to drag Anisimov to the mat but Anisimov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Dragon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anisimov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anisimov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anisimov takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dragon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anisimov is defending well for now.
The Dragon tries to score a body lock takedown but Anisimov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy The Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Dragon has Anisimov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anisimov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anisimov breaks the clinch.
Anisimov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Dragon can't get the takedown.
The Dragon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Dragon missing with knees to the body.
Anisimov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Dragon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anisimov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anisimov.
It looks like Randy The Dragon has been cut.
Anisimov darts in and clinches The Dragon up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon being controlled against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Dragon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anisimov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Dragon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Dragon is looking for a takedown.
Anisimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Dragon swats away the attempt to clinch by Anisimov.
Anisimov feints and then cracks The Dragon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Dragon down.
Anisimov misses with a two punch combination.
Alexander Anisimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anisimov closes the distance and pushes The Dragon back into the cage.
The Dragon is trying to drag Anisimov to the mat but Anisimov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anisimov breaks from the clinch.
Anisimov moves into the clinch successfully.
Anisimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Dragon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anisimov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anisimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anisimov instigates a clinch.
The Dragon has Anisimov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anisimov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anisimov gets underhooks to prevent The Dragon's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anisimov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Dragon is breathing heavily.
Anisimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Dragon, pushing him back against the cage.
The Dragon landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Dragon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anisimov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anisimov tries a knee to the head but The Dragon blocks it.
The Dragon tries a knee to the head but Anisimov blocks it.
Anisimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anisimov rushes The Dragon and presses him up against the cage.
Anisimov breaks from the clinch.
The Dragon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anisimov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Anisimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy The Dragon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Anisimov as he connects with a hook.
Randy The Dragon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anisimov works over The Dragon's head and body with a nice combination.
The Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anisimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anisimov is looking to clinch but The Dragon is avoiding it.
Anisimov takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Dragon throws an elbow but misses.
Anisimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anisimov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anisimov misses with the combination.
The Dragon throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anisimov shoots in for a takedown but The Dragon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anisimov instigates a clinch.
Anisimov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Dragon.
Anisimov breaks the clinch.
Anisimov moves into the clinch.
Anisimov stalls.
The Dragon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anisimov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anisimov tries to break the clinch but The Dragon is controlling the position.
The Dragon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anisimov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anisimov throws a head kick that misses
and The Dragon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alexander Anisimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anisimov keeps the fight on the outside.
The Dragon lands a right hook to the body.
The Dragon fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy The Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anisimov wants to clinch up but The Dragon keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anisimov misses with a head kick.
The Dragon is looking to clinch but Anisimov is avoiding it.
The Dragon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anisimov wants to clinch up but The Dragon keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Anisimov.
Anisimov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anisimov tries to clinch but The Dragon moves out of range.
Anisimov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon connects with a nice looking jab.
The Dragon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Anisimov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Dragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Anisimov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Dragon.
The Dragon swinging wildly here.
Anisimov throws a series of punches but The Dragon moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Randy The Dragon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy The Dragon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The Dragon moves in looking to clinch but Anisimov pushes him off.
Anisimov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Dragon is looking to clinch but Anisimov is avoiding it.
Anisimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anisimov stops a takedown attempt from The Dragon.
The Dragon trying to land knees to the body.
The Dragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anisimov.
The Dragon is working for takedown but Anisimov is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Dragon looking to throw knees to the head but Anisimov is blocking nicely.
Anisimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anisimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anisimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Anisimov misses
and The Dragon counters with a good low kick that Anisimov was not able to check.
Anisimov has The Dragon up against the cage in a clinch.
The Dragon lands an elbow inside.
The Dragon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy The Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anisimov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The Dragon looking to throw knees to the head but Anisimov is blocking nicely.
The Dragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anisimov prevents it.
Anisimov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anisimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anisimov lands with a kick to the temple. The Dragon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anisimov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Dragon's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anisimov stops The Dragon from standing up.
Anisimov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Dragon is wriggling around but Anisimov manages to pass to half guard.
Anisimov content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Anisimov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Anisimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Dragon throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon throws an elbow but it misses.
Anisimov scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by The Dragon.
Anisimov breaks the clinch.
Anisimov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anisimov tries to clinch but The Dragon is having none of it.
Anisimov connects with a body shot.
Anisimov tries to clinch but The Dragon moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anisimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Dragon, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Anisimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anisimov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Anisimov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabolous Fjodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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153 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabolous Fjodor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjodor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Fjodor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
Fjodor swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Fjodor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Fjodor avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez dives in and scores a takedown into Fjodor's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fjodor controlling Hernandez's posture.
Hernandez trying to control but Fjodor is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is looking to pass into half guard but Fjodor pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fjodor is in guard.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fjodor trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to strike from the bottom.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fjodor controls the pace.
Fjodor postures up.
Hernandez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hernandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fjodor's guard.
Fjodor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fjodor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fjodor is trying to keep Hernandez in close.
Hernandez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hernandez passes Fjodor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez controlling the action here.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Fjodor dodges it nicely.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but Fjodor defending well.
Hernandez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjodor working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjodor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fjodor keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fjodor keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjodor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fjodor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Hernandez thows a body shot but no joy.
Fjodor stuffs the takedown.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fjodor lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Fjodor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fjodor.
Fjodor connects with an inside leg kick.
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fjodor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fjodor working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Fjodor, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Fjodor against the cage but Fjodor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fjodor leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fjodor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hernandez on the side of the head.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
Fjodor just misses with a punch to the body.
Fjodor stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjodor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fjodor throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Fjodor cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Fjodor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fjodor.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjodor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fjodor slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Fjodor avoids it well.
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fjodor.
Fjodor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Fjodor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice cross by Fjodor.
Fjodor cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fjodor.
Fjodor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Fjodor does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hernandez walks into a left hand.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Fjodor.
Fjodor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjodor lands a right hook to the body.
Fjodor connects with a leg kick. Hernandez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hernandez clinches.
Fjodor scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Hernandez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fjodor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjodor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fjodor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fjodor throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernandez.
A right hand to the body from Fjodor.
Hernandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fjodor to keep the fight standing.
Fjodor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fjodor jabs at Hernandez's body.
Fabolous Fjodor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fjodor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fjodor lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
Fjodor lands the left hand.
Fjodor lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fjodor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fjodor keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Fjodor sprawls well.
Fjodor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hernandez has time to react.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fjodor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez swings for the body but Fjodor moves out of range.
Fjodor scores with a jab.
Fabolous Fjodor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Fjodor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabolous Fjodor 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!
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Fjodor, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Fjodor against the cage but Fjodor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fjodor swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Hernandez drops his hands momentarily and Fjodor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fjodor lands with an overhand left.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fjodor but Fjodor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hernandez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fjodor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hernandez scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Fjodor misses.
Hernandez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjodor is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fjodor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernandez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjodor avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fjodor swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miguel Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fjodor is defending against the submission attempts here by Hernandez.
Fjodor is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fjodor keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Fjodor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hernandez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjodor seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hernandez is holding on tight.
Hernandez 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.
Fjodor controlling his opponent.
Fjodor is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hernandez is in real trouble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fjodor's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hernandez rolls, trying to escape but Fjodor keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Fjodor just sinks the hooks in.
Fjodor trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fjodor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hernandez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hernandez turns into Fjodor and is now in his guard.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjodor is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez cracks Fjodor with a solid left hand.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjodor is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fjodor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hernandez, into his guard.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Fjodor wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Hernandez.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Miguel Hernandez!
A relieved looking Miguel Hernandez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lebron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James gets caught napping as St Pierre dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by George St Pierre.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from St Pierre is defended easily by James.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Pierre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St Pierre has a takedown stuffed.
James has closed the distance and engaged St Pierre in a clinch.
St Pierre is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through St Pierre's defenses.
James dodges an elbow strike from St Pierre.
James has clasped his hands together around St Pierre's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
St Pierre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ground and pound from James seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
St Pierre is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre looks winded!
St Pierre is working to avoid the ground and pound but James connects with a decent elbow.
St Pierre gets back to half guard.
James stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lebron James.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St Pierre has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
St Pierre tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looks like George St Pierre has been cut.
James closes the distance and clinches.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
St Pierre fails to pull guard.
St Pierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St Pierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St Pierre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
St Pierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
St Pierre is trying to stall.
St Pierre jumps guard but James stands there with St Pierre around his waist. St Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but James regains guard immediately.
James wants to hit a switch here but St Pierre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for James there!
St Pierre tries to control but James wriggling away.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
James sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is looking for a sweep. St Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James kicks off St Pierre and gets to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from St Pierre.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a lazy head kick
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
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!
St Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lebron James has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
James throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
James fails with the takedown
and St Pierre counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierre which made him look bad.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but St Pierre sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
St Pierre trying to control the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James wants to get back to his feet.
St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.
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 Lebron James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George St Pierre's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
James wants to clinch
and St Pierre counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James breaks the clinch.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from St Pierre.
James shoots for a takedown but St Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. St Pierre tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. St Pierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but St Pierre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre fails with the takedown
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lebron James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
St Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierre drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St Pierre just stands there and leans against the cage.
James tries to pull guard but St Pierre won't allow it.
St Pierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Pierre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from James as St Pierre shoots in.
St Pierre doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Lebron James is winning the standup battle so far.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches St Pierre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
St Pierre is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
St Pierre is pushing James's head away, looking to escape. James manages to hold on to the position though.
James decides to stand up, so the ref orders St Pierre to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
St Pierre working the strikes but James uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Pierre.
James controlling the position well.
St Pierre is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre prevents James from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lebron James.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Watkin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Evil Boy. The key to victory for Watkin Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Watkin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Crusher throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crusher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Crusher thows a body shot but no joy.
Jeremy Crusher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crusher throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones checks a low kick from Crusher.
Jones throws a right hand that Crusher ducks under and follows up with a left that Crusher also avoids with ease.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crusher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crusher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Crusher swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Crusher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crusher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Crusher.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crusher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Crusher ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Watkin Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crusher throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Crusher gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Crusher is controlling him
Crusher seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusher trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Crusher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones is not content to let Crusher control the position.
Crusher tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Crusher is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher is looking for a kimura here.
Crusher seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Crusher prevents Jones from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crusher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crusher is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Crusher looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Crusher moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crusher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watkin Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crusher avoids the head kick by Jones.
Crusher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crusher tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crusher slips under a jab.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crusher. Crusher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones clobbers Crusher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones slips under a jab.
Crusher dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Crusher connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crusher's guard.
Crusher has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Crusher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crusher is looking to improve his position.
Jones tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crusher is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!
Crusher looking for a sweep but Jones has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jones tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Crusher is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crusher slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Crusher tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Crusher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jeremy Crusher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crusher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crusher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Crusher.
Crusher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Crusher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeremy Crusher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crusher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Crusher takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crusher avoids the head kick by Jones.
Crusher tries to clinch up.
Jones throws a push kick but Crusher slaps the foot to one side.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Crusher blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crusher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crusher in his tracks.
Jones throws a series of punches but Crusher moves out of range.
Crusher throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Crusher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watkin Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Crusher tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones thuds his right hand into Crusher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crusher throws a leg kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones takes a swing at Crusher's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crusher wants to clinch.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones with a jab.
Jones cracks Crusher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crusher is rocked!
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones slips a jab from Crusher.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Good work by Crusher as he checks the leg kick.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crusher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones cracks Crusher with an open hand slap.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Crusher is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crusher seems to have recovered his senses.
Crusher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crusher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crusher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Crusher throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Crusher checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a jab when Crusher was well out of range.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crusher takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Crusher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Crusher moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher misses with a body kick.
Crusher walks into a jab.
Jones avoids the body shot from Crusher.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones tests Crusher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crusher tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Crusher moved out of range.
Crusher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crusher throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones lands with a hook. Crusher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crusher blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Watkin Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watkin Jones!
Watkin Jones looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Zef Side!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laszlo Papp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laszlo Papp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Bader!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader is looking to score with low kicks.
Papp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bader gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Papp working hard to break the clinch.
Bader is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Papp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bader tries for a takedown. No joy.
Papp lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like John Bader has been cut.
Bader drops down looking for an ankle pick but Papp pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laszlo Papp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bader.
Bader tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Papp swivels and escapes.
Papp lands a two punch combo.
Papp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bader at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bader.
Bader looks winded!
Papp lands a left and a right that send Bader crashing to the mat, dazed. Papp thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bader is rocked!
Papp lands a brutal uppercut that launches Bader off his feet! Bader tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laszlo Papp!
Laszlo Papp decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Samuelsson's choice of entrance music: Pretty Fly. Pedro Suarez looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Samuelsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samuelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Samuelsson.
Samuelsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Suarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samuelsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Suarez is looking for a triangle but Samuelsson pushes his legs off easily.
Samuelsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samuelsson with a nice head shot there.
Samuelsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Suarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez is looking for a triangle but Samuelsson pushes his legs off easily.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Samuelsson from controlling successfully.
Samuelsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Samuelsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Samuelsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Samuelsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samuelsson has managed to get both his arms back between Suarez's legs - danger averted.
Suarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suarez tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samuelsson is aware though and is defending well.
Samuelsson wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Samuelsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Samuelsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samuelsson forces his way into half guard.
Suarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Samuelsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Samuelsson's back!
Suarez has the hooks in. Samuelsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Suarez.
Suarez landing with strikes.
Samuelsson showing good submission defense here.
Suarez is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Samuelsson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Suarez lands shots from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samuelsson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Samuelsson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can Samuelsson hold on?! Suarez is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Samuelsson is in bad spot here.
Samuelsson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuelsson is covering up but some of the strikes from Suarez are getting through and doing damage.
Samuelsson is rocked!
Suarez lands a series of strikes from the back and Samuelsson goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Suarez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Unkown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickon Mallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Unkown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickon Mallister!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Unkown counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Unkown coming out on top.
Rickon Mallister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallister thows a body shot but no joy.
Mallister throws a head kick but Unkown moves out of range.
Unkown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Unkown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Unkown tries to land a leg kick but Mallister saw it coming and moves away.
Mallister tries to keep at a distance but Unkown has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unkown lands with a light punch inside.
Unkown jumps guard but Mallister stands there with Unkown around his waist. Unkown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Unkown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mallister wants to get back to striking at distance but Unkown won't allow it.
Mallister breaks the clinch.
Unkown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unkown thows a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Unkown.
Mallister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Unkown counters with a straight right hand.
Unkown lands an overhand right.
Mallister's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Unkown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mallister scrambles back to his feet.
Mallister is rocked!
Unkown pounces like a tiger and cracks Mallister with a vicious hook! Mallister is down but not out! Unkown follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Unkown!
Johnny Unkown retains his featherweight title!
Johnny Unkown looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Damn howdy boy, that wuz one heck of a whollopin that dang old dingleberry could take. He was a tough son of a so and so... where my baby and baby momma at? I love you guyz man! Im a trailer park hero baby! I love you baby cousin momma darlin! '.
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