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UCLA 19: Salita vs Xueijin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Gambacorto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Kronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Gambacorto Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kronic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gambacorto Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gambacorto Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kronic is fending him off so far but Gambacorto Jr persists. Nope, Kronic circles away and we're back to standing.
Kronic moves in looking to clinch but Gambacorto Jr pushes him off.
Kronic looks for the body kick but Gambacorto Jr saw that one coming.
Kronic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kronic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gambacorto Jr blocks a head kick by Kronic.
Kronic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambacorto Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Kronic misses.
Kronic tries to clinch up.
Kronic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nate Kronic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gambacorto Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambacorto Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gambacorto Jr shoots in and bounces Kronic off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Gambacorto Jr wants to control from the top but Kronic keeps moving.
Kronic wants to stand but Gambacorto Jr is controlling the position.
Gambacorto Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambacorto Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambacorto Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kronic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gambacorto Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gambacorto Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kronic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kronic misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gambacorto Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kronic tries to clinch but Gambacorto Jr moves out of range.
Kronic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gambacorto Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gambacorto Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kronic.
Gambacorto Jr moves away from the strike by Kronic.
Kronic throws a head kick but Gambacorto Jr moves out of range.
Jab by Kronic.
Gambacorto Jr blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kronic tries to clinch up but Gambacorto Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Nate Kronic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kronic lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Kronic.
Kronic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gambacorto Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Gambacorto Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambacorto Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kronic tries a head kick but it misses.
Gambacorto Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kronic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kronic tries to clinch but Gambacorto Jr moves out of range.
Gambacorto Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kronic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kronic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gambacorto Jr blocks a head kick by Kronic.
Kronic is looking to clinch.
Gambacorto Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kronic throws an overhand right that lands on Gambacorto Jr's shoulder, as Gambacorto Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Kronic tries to clinch up but Gambacorto Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Kronic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kronic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mark Gambacorto Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gambacorto Jr blocks a head kick by Kronic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronic avoids the head kick by Gambacorto Jr.
Kronic throws the kick towards the body but Gambacorto Jr avoids it.
Gambacorto Jr throws a body punch but Kronic moves out of range.
Kronic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kronic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gambacorto Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kronic is breathing heavily.
Kronic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kronic keeping moving, preventing Gambacorto Jr from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambacorto Jr pushing down on Kronic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gambacorto Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kronic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gambacorto Jr.
Gambacorto Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gambacorto Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kronic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gambacorto Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gambacorto Jr is trying to control. Kronic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kronic tries to kick Gambacorto Jr off in order to stand up. Gambacorto Jr Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Gambacorto Jr with the ground and pound but Kronic regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gambacorto Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Kronic is staying active underneath Gambacorto Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gambacorto Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kronic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kronic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gambacorto Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Kronic is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kronic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gambacorto Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Gambacorto Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.
Kronic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kronic misses with a head kick.
Kronic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gambacorto Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gambacorto Jr working the strikes but Kronic uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gambacorto Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kronic wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gambacorto Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambacorto Jr thows a huge punch but Kronic dodges it nicely.
Gambacorto Jr wants to control but Kronic is keeping him busy.
Gambacorto Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Gambacorto Jr is trying to control. Kronic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kronic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gambacorto Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kronic wants to clinch.
Kronic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gambacorto Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Kronic tries to sprawl out of it but Gambacorto Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kronic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kronic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kronic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambacorto Jr shoots in and drives through. Kronic sprawls well.
Kronic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kronic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kronic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kronic throws a head kick that misses.
Kronic tries to clinch but Gambacorto Jr is having none of it.
Gambacorto Jr blocks a head kick by Kronic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kronic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kronic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gambacorto Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Gambacorto Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gambacorto Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kronic tries to clinch there but Gambacorto Jr circles away.
Kronic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kronic tries to land a front kick but Gambacorto Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gambacorto Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Kronic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kronic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Kronic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Rawles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Rawles!
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, Paulo Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rawles somewhat.
Cruz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rawles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Rawles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawles throws a combination that misses
and Cruz counters with a leg kick.
Rawles takes the fight into the clinch.
Rawles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Rawles's takedown attempt.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Rawles won't allow it.
Rawles goes for a takedown attempt but Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cruz lands a left and a right that send Rawles crashing to the mat, dazed. Cruz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rawles is rocked!
It looks like Josh Rawles has been cut.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Rawles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawles closes the distance and clinches.
Rawles is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rawles seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz keeps control of Rawles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Rawles keeps him there for the moment.
Cruz is trying to break free.
Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rawles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rawles dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Rawles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Josh Rawles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawles ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
Rawles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
Rawles has Cruz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cruz tries to break free but Rawles pushes him back against the ropes.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rawles turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rawles manages to end up in side control.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Rawles drags him back down.
Rawles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rawles misses with the ground and pound.
Rawles is breathing heavily.
Rawles tries to move to mount but Cruz blocks the move with his legs.
Rawles creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cruz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cruz is trying to buck Rawles off.
Rawles tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cruz dodges the ground and pound from Rawles.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rawles forces Cruz back against the ropes and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Rawles has the dominant position.
Rawles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
Rawles prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.
Rawles has clasped his hands together around Cruz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rawles misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cruz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rawles.
Rawles stands up and beckons Cruz to his feet.
Rawles forces Cruz back against the ropes and clinches.
Rawles lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Rawles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz is trying to stand.
Rawles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rawles throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Rawles prevents Cruz from standing back up.
Rawles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rawles shoots for a takedown but Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rawles avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Paulo Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulo Cruz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Rawles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cruz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rawles tries to score a body lock takedown but Cruz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rawles wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rawles wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Rawles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cruz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rawles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruz's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz wants to break free but Rawles has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Rawles has him pressed against the ropes.
Rawles has Cruz pressed against the ropes, preventing Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cruz tries to break the clinch but Rawles is controlling the position.
Rawles slowing the pace effectively.
Cruz tries to circle away but Rawles has him pinned against the ropes.
Cruz is pressed up against the ropes. Rawles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cruz down to the mat. Cruz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rawles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rawles lands in his opponent's guard.
Rawles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rawles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rawles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rawles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Rawles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rawles throws a big right hand that misses.
Rawles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rawles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rawles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Rawles moves out of range easily.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Rawles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cruz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rawles.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rawles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rawles postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rawles tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rawles prevents Cruz from escaping the position.
Rawles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rawles creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cruz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rawles lands some shots froms side control.
Rawles working the ground and pound but Cruz is defending the strikes.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cruz throws a combination. Rawles tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rawles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Rawles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Rawles moves out of range easily.
Rawles fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cruz!
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz throws a head kick but Rawles moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruz.
Rawles shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cruz.
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rawles avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Good leg kick by Cruz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cruz lands a head kick. Rawles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jab from Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Rawles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cruz lands with a hook. Rawles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Rawles.
Rawles doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Rawles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rawles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.
Rawles can't get the takedown.
Rawles landing knees to the body.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rawles has Cruz pressed against the ropes, preventing Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Rawles has the dominant position.
Rawles prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rawles is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Rawles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawles wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to break free but Rawles pushes him back against the ropes.
Rawles prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Rawles has the dominant position.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Rawles keeps him there for the moment.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Rawles won't allow it.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
Rawles goes for a takedown attempt but Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rawles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rawles closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Rawles pushes Cruz against the ropes but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cruz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rawles backs up against the ropes.
Cruz lands with a slapping head kick.
Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz cracks the inside of Rawles's front leg.
Cruz scores with a push kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cruz - that will leave a mark!
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Cruz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Josh Rawles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cruz.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rawles's sensitive parts.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rawles walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cruz.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rawles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.
Rawles blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Josh Rawles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Rawles moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rawles has him pressed against the ropes.
Rawles goes for a takedown attempt but Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rawles tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a series of strikes that have Rawles backpedaling.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rawles has managed to clinch.
Rawles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rawles keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Rawles keeps him there for the moment.
Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Rawles has double underhooks.
Rawles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cruz!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Paulo Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Cruz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vanilla Ice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jucilei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jucilei Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vanilla Ice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jucilei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva slips a straight right by Ice.
Ice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Ice.
Ice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
It looks like Jucilei Silva has been cut.
Ice lands a left and a right that send Silva crashing to the mat, dazed. Ice thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Silva is rocked!
Ice throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ice.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Ice sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Ice feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva sprawling to the canvas! Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ice finish him?!
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Ice finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice misses with a few strikes there.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Ice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Ice.
Ice scores with a body shot.
Ice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ice throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Ice takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Ice throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ice misses its intended target.
Ice smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A cross from Ice lands.
Vanilla Ice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ice thows a body shot but no joy.
Ice throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ice looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Ice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Ice. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Vanilla Ice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jucilei Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Ice.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ice swivels and escapes.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Ice.
Ice throws a big shot that misses.
Vanilla Ice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ice throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Ice throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Ice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Ice stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Ice misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ice does no damage.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ice.
Ice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ice throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Ice misses with a body shot.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vanilla Ice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jucilei Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ice misses with a wild combination.
Silva dives in and grabs Ice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ice pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Ice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Ice.
Ice throws a good cross that connects.
Ice lands a with a good body shot.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Ice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Ice lands a slapping body shot.
Ice misses with a wild combination.
Ice lands a body shot.
Ice scores with a nice right hand.
That has opened up Jucilei Silva's cut even more.
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!
Ice throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Ice.
Ice tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ice cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Ice clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Ice.
Ice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ice cracks Silva with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Silva tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ice pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Silva is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vanilla Ice!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Martyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martyn has chosen Live For The Moment as his entrance music. Thomas Martyn told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Martyn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kennedy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Thomas Martyn has been cut.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy feints and then cracks Martyn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martyn down.
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!
Martyn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy scores with a nice body kick.
Martyn looks gassed!
Kennedy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martyn backs up against the ropes.
Kennedy drives through and clinches with Martyn against the ropes.
Martyn takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee is keeping an eye on Kennedy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kennedy presses Martyn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kennedy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martyn's face.
Kennedy is stalling here.
Kennedy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kennedy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kennedy lands an elbow inside.
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That has opened up Thomas Martyn's cut even more.
Kennedy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martyn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kennedy stalling against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Kennedy.
Martyn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kennedy lands a nice shot that snaps Martyn's head back.
Martyn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kennedy lands a big head kick that sends Martyn tumbling to the mat! Kennedy takes a step backwards and waves Martyn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Martyn is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
Kennedy stalling.
Kennedy with a knee to the head.
Kennedy with a knee to the head.
Kennedy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy stalls.
Martyn takes a knee right on the jaw!
The cut above Thomas Martyn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy taking a breather.
Martyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Kennedy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy cracks Martyn with a nice body shot.
Kennedy crunches a lovely knee into Martyn's ribcage.
Kennedy landing knees to the head.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martyn letting Kennedy take a breather here.
Kennedy working Martyn over with knees to the body.
Kennedy lands an elbow inside that Martyn shrugs off.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
Martyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Kennedy.
Kennedy avoiding damage.
Kennedy landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martyn.
Kennedy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy clinches up with Martyn and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kennedy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thomas Martyn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the side of Martyn's head.
Kennedy digs a right hand underneath Martyn's ribcage. Martyn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kennedy slows down the pace here.
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
Kennedy is stalling here.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kennedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kennedy - that landed with a thud.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Martyn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kennedy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thomas Martyn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshcheck comes to the ring accompanied by To Be Loved-Papa Roach. Paulo Koshcheck has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Koshcheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Koshcheck.
Jameson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jameson misses with a low kick.
Koshcheck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jameson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koshcheck avoids the head kick by Jameson.
Koshcheck scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jameson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Koshcheck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jameson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jameson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson has his foot on Koshcheck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koshcheck works his way back into a safe position though.
Jameson wants to sweep but no luck.
Koshcheck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koshcheck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jameson on the ground.
Koshcheck wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Jameson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jameson looking to control.
Koshcheck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jameson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koshcheck defends it easily.
Jameson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jameson checks a leg kick.
Koshcheck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jameson swivels and escapes.
Koshcheck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jameson throws a hook but Koshcheck blocks it.
James Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koshcheck misses with a takedown attempt - Jameson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jameson scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Koshcheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameson throws a leg kick
and Koshcheck counters with a nice body kick.
Koshcheck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koshcheck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James Jameson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koshcheck misses with a head kick.
Jameson throws a combination that misses
and Koshcheck counters with a body kick.
Koshcheck misses with a leg kick.
Koshcheck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jameson throws a solid leg kick but Koshcheck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jameson.
A low kick from Jameson misses
and Koshcheck counters with a single leg into guard. Jameson didn't expect that.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson looking to control.
Jameson wants to sweep here but Koshcheck controlling him for the moment.
Koshcheck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jameson has his foot on Koshcheck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koshcheck works his way back into a safe position though.
Koshcheck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koshcheck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Koshcheck will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jameson misses with a low kick.
Jameson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koshcheck misses with a takedown attempt - Jameson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jameson wants to clinch.
Jameson throws a leg kick
and Koshcheck counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jameson's guard now.
Koshcheck tries to free his leg and advance position but Jameson is retaining full guard.
Jameson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jameson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koshcheck's guard.
Jameson stops Koshcheck from standing up.
Jameson postures up in Koshcheck's guard and throws a big left but Koshcheck blocks it.
Jameson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koshcheck is keeping the position for now.
Jameson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jameson won't allow Koshcheck to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jameson throws a strike but Koshcheck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jameson is trying to keep Koshcheck in close.
Jameson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jameson throws a leg kick
and Koshcheck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jameson looking for a guillotine here but Koshcheck defends easily.
Koshcheck pushes down on Jameson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson gets back to full guard.
Jameson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koshcheck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jameson is breathing heavily.
Koshcheck looking to pass the guard.
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.
Jameson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koshcheck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jameson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Koshcheck is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jameson.
Koshcheck is looking to take a break and control but Jameson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Koshcheck dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jameson misses with a kick to the body
and Koshcheck counters with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jameson.
Jameson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jameson misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Koshcheck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koshcheck won't allow Jameson to sweep him here.
Jameson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koshcheck is fighting to break Jameson's control of his arms but Jameson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koshcheck tries to free his leg and advance position but Jameson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Koshcheck!
Jameson thowing shots but they're missing.
Koshcheck wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jameson tries to control but Koshcheck wriggling away.
Koshcheck wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jameson trying to control but Koshcheck is having none of it.
Jameson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Koshcheck wants to get back to his feet.
Koshcheck avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jameson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jameson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jameson throws a wild left hand from mount and Koshcheck manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Jameson trying to pass the guard but Koshcheck defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jameson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Koshcheck counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jameson!
Jameson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson reaches up to try and control the position but Koshcheck seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jameson rolls and tries to escape and now Koshcheck has his back!
Koshcheck is hanging on to Jameson's back as he tries to escape.
Jameson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koshcheck controls the position.
Koshcheck doesn't have the hooks in and Jameson manages to turn into his guard.
Jameson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koshcheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James Jameson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koshcheck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paulo Koshcheck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jameson wants to get up but he can't break Koshcheck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Koshcheck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koshcheck, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Koshcheck!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Mareklidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Mareklidis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans wants to clinch up but Mareklidis keeps it at a distance.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Mareklidis keeps the fight on the outside.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Mareklidis pushes him off.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mareklidis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
Evans tries to clinch but Mareklidis moves out of range.
Mareklidis wants to clinch.
Mareklidis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Mareklidis instigates a clinch.
Mareklidis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans wants to clinch but Mareklidis slips to the side
and Mareklidis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.
Mareklidis looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Mareklidis is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans stops Mareklidis from standing up.
Mareklidis pushes Evans off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Evans darts in trying to clinch
and Mareklidis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Evans won't be happy with that.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Mareklidis trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Mareklidis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mareklidis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mareklidis wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Mareklidis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mareklidis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mareklidis is trying to get an arm triangle but Evans is defending well.
Mareklidis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mareklidis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evans, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mareklidis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Evans sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Evans parries the strikes from Mareklidis easily there. Mareklidis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Evans to escape.
Evans is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Evans tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Mareklidis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mareklidis lands with a slapping head kick.
Evans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mareklidis counters with a crisp one two that drops Evans! Mareklidis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Evans to his feet! Evans is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mareklidis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Mareklidis.
Mareklidis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mareklidis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mareklidis lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
Mareklidis jumps guard.
Mareklidis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Mareklidis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mareklidis uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mareklidis stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mareklidis takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mareklidis.
Mareklidis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mareklidis throws a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mareklidis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mareklidis darts in and clinches Evans up against the ropes.
Mareklidis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mareklidis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evans.
Mareklidis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mareklidis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Mareklidis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mareklidis tries to clinch up.
Evans tries to keep at a distance but Mareklidis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mareklidis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mareklidis looking to stall.
Mareklidis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Mareklidis tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Mareklidis pulls guard successfully.
Mareklidis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mareklidis has his hands on Evans's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mareklidis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mareklidis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Evans wants to stand but Mareklidis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mareklidis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Evans is staying active underneath Mareklidis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mareklidis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Mareklidis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Mareklidis is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mareklidis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Mareklidis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mareklidis, right into the meat.
Mareklidis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans tries to clinch up
and Mareklidis counters with an inside leg kick.
Mareklidis moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Mareklidis takes the fight into the clinch.
Mareklidis lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mareklidis stalling against the ropes.
Mareklidis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Mareklidis.
Evans avoids the head kick by Mareklidis.
Mareklidis closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the ropes.
The referee calls for Mareklidis to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mareklidis digs a right hand into Evans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Evans's gas tank.
Mareklidis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Evans smiles and moves away.
Quinton Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mareklidis looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Mareklidis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mareklidis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quinton Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Mareklidis.
Mareklidis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mareklidis clinches up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mareklidis.
Mareklidis lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
Mareklidis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mareklidis fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mareklidis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Evans is trying to keep an underhook but Mareklidis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mareklidis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mareklidis works his way into full mount!
Evans is squirming around, avoiding Mareklidis's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Steven Mareklidis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mareklidis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Evans tries to hold on but Mareklidis postures up.
Quinton Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mareklidis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Evans taking shots to the head.
Mareklidis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Evans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evans tries to get out of the position.
Mareklidis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Evans has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mareklidis looking to break Evans's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Evans remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mareklidis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Mareklidis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mareklidis 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Mareklidis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heysel Heysel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kublai Konn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Bloodhound Gang - Dirty Touch kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Heysel Heysel looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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226 lbs
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280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heysel Heysel!
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, Kublai Konn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heysel shoots in but Konn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heysel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Konn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Heysel tries to roll over but Konn keeps him under control.
Konn is trying to control the action in half guard but Heysel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heysel actively working from the bottom here.
Konn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Konn slips a nice elbow through Heysel's hands, connecting with Heysel's forehead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Konn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heysel is not content to let Konn control the position.
Heysel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Konn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Konn stands up from half guard.
Heysel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heysel wants it to stay on the feet.
Heysel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Konn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heysel Heysel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heysel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Konn is one step ahead there.
Heysel working for a triangle but Konn defends it easily.
Konn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heysel is breathing heavily.
Konn gets to his feet - Heysel follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heysel tries to clinch
and Konn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heysel's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heysel is looking for a sweep.
Heysel is not content to let Konn control the position.
Heysel is looking to reverse the position.
Konn wants to control but Heysel is keeping him busy.
Konn is trying to get an arm triangle but Heysel is defending well.
Konn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Heysel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heysel wants to get back to full guard.
Konn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Konn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Heysel could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Heysel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heysel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Konn pulls his head out easily.
Heysel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heysel is looking to stand up but Konn isn't so interested in that idea.
Konn controlling from the top position.
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.
Konn tries to free his leg and advance position but Heysel is retaining full guard.
Konn distracts Heysel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Konn preventing the sweep.
Konn pushes down on Heysel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Konn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Heysel!
Konn lands a big elbow.
Konn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konn lands a big shot there that rocks Heysel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Heysel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Konn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Konn gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kublai Konn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heysel misses with a takedown
and Konn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Konn pushes down on Heysel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Heysel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Konn stands up and beckons Heysel to join him on the feet.
Konn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Heysel has an active guard here but Konn has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Konn lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Konn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heysel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Konn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heysel has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heysel is pressing down on Konn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Konn trying to control the position from guard on top but Heysel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heysel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Konn's guard.
Heysel preventing the sweep.
Konn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heysel defends it easily.
Heysel is looking to work some ground and pound but Konn has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Konn is on top in guard.
Konn preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heysel looking for a guillotine here but Konn defends easily.
Kublai Konn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Konn drops back looking for a leg! Heysel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heysel manages to kick Konn off! Konn jumps back into Heysel's guard.
Konn stopping the sweep attempt from Heysel.
Konn works over Heysel with some ground and pound from guard.
Heysel has momentary wrist control but Konn slips an elbow through the middle.
Konn landing some decent shots from guard.
Heysel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heysel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Konn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Heysel!
Konn lands with some strikes.
Heysel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Konn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Konn lands a big shot there that rocks Heysel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Heysel is looking to get to half guard.
Konn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Konn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice elbow there by Konn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Heysel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Heysel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heysel is working hard here to advance position.
Konn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Heysel is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Konn locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Heysel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kublai Konn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hass has chosen Boats N Hoes as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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222 lbs
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218 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirk Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hass!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Kirk Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hass moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murphy showed some decent athleticism there.
Hass is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hass manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy is working Hass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy 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.
Murphy thows a big elbow that misses.
Hass has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy pushes down on Hass's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hass is trying to stand back up but Murphy is controlling him
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Hass is defending well.
Hass is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Hass looks gassed!
Murphy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hass taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Murphy dominating with strikes here.
Murphy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Murphy looking to finish Hass with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hass!
Hass is rocked!
It looks like Jack Hass has been cut.
Murphy raining down shots from the mount!
Hass is still in real trouble! Can Murphy finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hass scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Murphy land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Murphy stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirk Murphy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dom Wicliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pera Vihtahousu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtahousu has chosen Konevitsan Kirkonkellot as his entrance music. Dom Wicliffe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom Wicliffe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pera Vihtahousu!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtahousu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wicliffe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vihtahousu, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wicliffe. Vihtahousu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wicliffe wants to clinch.
Wicliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. Wicliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vihtahousu keeps the fight on the outside.
Vihtahousu throws a shot from downtown. Wicliffe moves away and avoids it.
Vihtahousu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wicliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtahousu ducks under a wild hook from Wicliffe.
Vihtahousu staying out of range there.
Wicliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vihtahousu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wicliffe.
Vihtahousu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wicliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vihtahousu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vihtahousu throws a big shot that misses.
Vihtahousu throws a lazy right hand but Wicliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wicliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vihtahousu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vihtahousu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wicliffe throws a body punch but Vihtahousu moves out of range.
Wicliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wicliffe takes one to the side of the head.
Vihtahousu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vihtahousu.
Vihtahousu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wicliffe.
A combination from Vihtahousu does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Wicliffe as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Pera Vihtahousu has been cut.
Vihtahousu throws a right and a left that Wicliffe avoids nicely.
Wicliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vihtahousu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wicliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wicliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vihtahousu throws a right hand that Wicliffe ducks under and follows up with a left that Wicliffe also avoids with ease.
Vihtahousu digs a good body shot into Wicliffe's ribs.
Wicliffe misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to de liver by Wicliffe. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Wicliffe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pera Vihtahousu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Wicliffe tries to clinch there but Vihtahousu circles away.
Wicliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vihtahousu manages to avoid it.
Wicliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vihtahousu ducks under a wild hook from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe tries to clinch but Vihtahousu is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wicliffe scores with a nice right hand.
Vihtahousu misses with a body shot
and Wicliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
Wicliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vihtahousu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicliffe darts in and clinches Vihtahousu up against the ropes.
Wicliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Vihtahousu controls the action.
Wicliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wicliffe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vihtahousu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vihtahousu fails to pull guard.
Vihtahousu blocking some punches.
Vihtahousu pulls guard effortlessly.
Vihtahousu keeping moving, preventing Wicliffe from controlling successfully.
Vihtahousu working a defensive guard here.
Wicliffe works over Vihtahousu with some ground and pound from guard.
Vihtahousu has his foot on Wicliffe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wicliffe works his way back into a safe position though.
Wicliffe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wicliffe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vihtahousu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vihtahousu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wicliffe is aware though and is defending well.
Wicliffe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wicliffe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wicliffe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wicliffe thows a big elbow that misses.
Vihtahousu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vihtahousu working for a triangle but Wicliffe defends it easily.
Vihtahousu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wicliffe defends it easily.
Vihtahousu is breathing heavily.
Wicliffe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe trying to control but Vihtahousu is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vihtahousu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vihtahousu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wicliffe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wicliffe wants to control from the top but Vihtahousu keeps moving.
Vihtahousu looking for a guillotine here but Wicliffe defends easily.
Vihtahousu keeping moving, preventing Wicliffe from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe is stalling in the full guard.
Vihtahousu keeping moving, preventing Wicliffe from controlling successfully.
Wicliffe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wicliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Vihtahousu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vihtahousu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vihtahousu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wicliffe is aware though and is defending well.
Vihtahousu looking for subs off his back but Wicliffe has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vihtahousu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pera Vihtahousu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pera Vihtahousu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wicliffe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wicliffe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wicliffe moves away from the strike by Vihtahousu.
Wicliffe moves in looking to clinch but Vihtahousu pushes him off.
Vihtahousu throws a big shot that misses.
Vihtahousu tries to clinch
and Vihtahousu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wicliffe moves away from the strike by Vihtahousu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Wicliffe both land. Nice combination.
Wicliffe lands with a shot to the body.
Vihtahousu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vihtahousu tries to clinch up but Wicliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
Vihtahousu moves into the clinch.
Come on Wicliffe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wicliffe working aggressively here.
Vihtahousu tries to score a body lock takedown but Wicliffe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wicliffe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wicliffe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dom Wicliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Vihtahousu with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Wicliffe counter with a right hand.
Wicliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wicliffe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vihtahousu counters with a series of strikes. Wicliffe will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wicliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vihtahousu.
Wicliffe is looking to wear down Vihtahousu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vihtahousu shoots in but Wicliffe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dom Wicliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pera Vihtahousu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vihtahousu manages to avoid it.
Vihtahousu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wicliffe counters with a left to the body.
Wicliffe instigates a clinch.
Wicliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vihtahousu backwards.
Vihtahousu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wicliffe walks away with a smile on his face. Vihtahousu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wicliffe tests Vihtahousu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vihtahousu tries for a takedown but Wicliffe circles away easily
and Wicliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wicliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Vihtahousu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wicliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Wicliffe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pera Vihtahousu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wicliffe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vihtahousu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wicliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Vihtahousu circles away.
Wicliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vihtahousu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wicliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wicliffe misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to de liver by Wicliffe. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dom Wicliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wicliffe wants to clinch up but Vihtahousu keeps it at a distance.
Vihtahousu misses with a straight left.
Vihtahousu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wicliffe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wicliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vihtahousu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wicliffe defends it nicely.
Vihtahousu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wicliffe.
Wicliffe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vihtahousu shoots and misses
and Wicliffe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dom Wicliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pera Vihtahousu.
Vihtahousu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vihtahousu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wicliffe checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe throws a shot to the body.
Wicliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vihtahousu.
Good exchange - Wicliffe coming out on top.
Vihtahousu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vihtahousu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wicliffe tries to clinch but Vihtahousu is having none of it.
Wicliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wicliffe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wicliffe.
A right hook to the body lands for Wicliffe.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wicliffe manages to break the clinch.
Vihtahousu misses the jab.
Vihtahousu avoids the body shot from Wicliffe.
Vihtahousu looks for a takedown but Wicliffe sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Wicliffe had his way with Pera Vihtahousu in that round.
The cut man is working on Pera Vihtahousu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wicliffe tries to clinch
and Vihtahousu counters with a three punch combo that has Wicliffe backing up. Wicliffe nods at Vihtahousu to acknowledge the strikes.
Vihtahousu throws a lazy right hand but Wicliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vihtahousu misses with a shot to the body
and Wicliffe counters with a series of strikes. Vihtahousu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vihtahousu shoots and misses
and Wicliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wicliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vihtahousu tries for a takedown but Wicliffe circles away easily
and Wicliffe counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtahousu ducks right into an uppercut from Wicliffe.
Vihtahousu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wicliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vihtahousu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vihtahousu takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Wicliffe as Vihtahousu shoots in.
Dom Wicliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pera Vihtahousu.
Wicliffe misses with a body shot.
Vihtahousu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vihtahousu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe scores with the left hand. Vihtahousu knows he should have avoided that one.
Vihtahousu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wicliffe blocks a jab.
Wicliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wicliffe misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Wicliffe.
Vihtahousu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wicliffe.
Pera Vihtahousu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe slips under a jab from Vihtahousu.
Wicliffe takes a swing at Vihtahousu's ribcage but misses.
Wicliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Vihtahousu is just out of range.
Wicliffe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck for Vihtahousu with that takedown attempt.
Wicliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vihtahousu manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vihtahousu throws an overhand right that lands on Wicliffe's shoulder, as Wicliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Wicliffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wicliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vihtahousu.
Wicliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vihtahousu misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Wicliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wicliffe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Wicliffe!
Dom Wicliffe retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Salita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hong Xueijin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Xueijin's choice of entrance music: AK-47 - 出发. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicky Salita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hong Xueijin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salita.
Xueijin misses with a few strikes there.
Nicky Salita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xueijin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xueijin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xueijin wants it to stay on the feet.
Xueijin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salita circles away quickly and effectively.
Salita tries for a takedown but Xueijin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Salita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Xueijin. No joy for Salita on that attempt.
Salita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xueijin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salita somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xueijin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xueijin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xueijin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salita looks to land a left hand but Xueijin moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salita is defended easily by Xueijin.
Salita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xueijin but Xueijin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xueijin pinned against the cage. Xueijin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salita is looking to clinch but Xueijin is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A punch combination from Salita misses.
Salita doesn't manage to clinch there - Xueijin circles away.
Xueijin slaps away a takedown attempt from Salita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salita dodges the punch combination from Xueijin.
Xueijin fails to land with a series of punches.
Xueijin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salita has a takedown stuffed.
Salita throws a hook to the side of Xueijin's head but Xueijin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xueijin slips under a jab.
Salita closes the distance and clinches up with Xueijin, looking for a takedown. Salita pushes Xueijin against the ropes but Xueijin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Salita both land. Nice combination.
Salita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xueijin as he jumps to the side.
Xueijin misses with a combination
and Salita counters with a takedown into side control.
Salita is breathing heavily.
Xueijin parries the strikes from Salita easily there. Salita is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Xueijin to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xueijin keeping his opponent close.
The ground and pound from Salita seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Salita creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Salita 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.
Xueijin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salita tries to advance to mount but Xueijin instead regains half guard.
Salita is looking for a kimura but Xueijin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salita to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Salita dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Salita misses the shot to the body.
Xueijin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salita is out of range.
Xueijin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salita wants to clinch up but Xueijin keeps it at a distance.
Xueijin misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Xueijin.
Salita scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Salita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xueijin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xueijin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salita.
Salita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salita wants to work for an arm triangle but Xueijin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salita moves nicely into side control.
Salita throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Salita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salita throws a strike aimed at the side of Xueijin's head but Xueijin avoids it well.
Salita is looking to take a break and control but Xueijin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salita with the ground and pound but Xueijin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Salita is looking to take a break and control but Xueijin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xueijin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salita.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salita is keen to just control but Xueijin is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Xueijin.
Some wild striking there from Xueijin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salita fails with the takedown.
Salita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xueijin as he jumps to the side.
Salita shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Salita looking for a guillotine from mount but Xueijin is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salita lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Salita dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Salita misses the target.
Xueijin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xueijin misses with a two punch combination.
Salita tries to clinch up but Xueijin circles away and keeps his distance.
Salita keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xueijin misses with a double jab.
Salita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salita is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xueijin leaves Salita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nicky Salita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xueijin misses with a two punch combination.
Xueijin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xueijin misses with a combination
and Salita counters with a straight right hand.
Xueijin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Salita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xueijin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salita counters with a crisp right that sends Xueijin to the canvas! Salita follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Salita!
Nicky Salita is the new light heavyweight champion!
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