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CCF 95: God vs. Goldsmith PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cory Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Santiago (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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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Santiago moves out of range.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santiago checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Santiago misses.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Santiago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Santiago throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Santiago is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Santiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith stops Santiago from standing up.
Smith trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Santiago throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santiago throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Santiago looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Dante Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Santiago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Santiago misses its intended target.
Jab from Smith.
Smith wants to clinch up but Santiago keeps it at a distance.
Dante Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Santiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santiago smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santiago is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Santiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Santiago misses.
Santiago 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santiago.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith scores with a hook.
Santiago lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith shoots in but Santiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santiago scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Santiago checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santiago misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santiago.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santiago swivels and escapes.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Santiago punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Santiago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santiago swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Santiago connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santiago blocks the body kick.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Santiago avoids it.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Santiago tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith dives in and grabs Santiago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.
Santiago connects with a jab.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santiago.
Smith scores with a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Smith stops Santiago from standing up.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Santiago is looking to improve his position.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dante Santiago will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago with a nice cross.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for Santiago.
Smith is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Santiago.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Santiago missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
A jab from Santiago misses.
Santiago throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santiago throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santiago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Santiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith shoots in but Santiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Santiago is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santiago is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Santiago trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dante Santiago hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Santiago is out of range.
Santiago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Santiago misses.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santiago.
Santiago throws a shot to the body.
Smith motions for Santiago to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santiago.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santiago checks it well.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith thumps Santiago with a low kick.
Smith scores with a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Smith stops Santiago from standing up.
Smith 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.
Santiago controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith won't allow Santiago to get back to his feet.
Santiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Santiago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santiago manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Santiago's guard.
Santiago wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago controlling Smith's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dante Santiago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Santiago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Santiago wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santiago checks a leg kick.
Santiago has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Santiago turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santiago looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Santiago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith tries to pull guard but Santiago holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santiago lands with a right to the head.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Santiago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Santiago gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Santiago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santiago scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Santiago to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santiago.
A right hook to the body lands for Santiago.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Santiago.
Santiago lands a shoulder strike.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smith with a big uppercut! Smith tries to clinch up but Santiago pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Smith to the mat! Smith covers up and Santiago unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dante Santiago!
A very excited looking Dante Santiago made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Winogrodzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buri Grimnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oskar Winogrodzki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buri Grimnir's chin.
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oskar Winogrodzki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buri Grimnir!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimnir. Winogrodzki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winogrodzki looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimnir is just out of range.
Grimnir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winogrodzki swivels and escapes.
Grimnir scores with a leg kick.
Winogrodzki slips under a jab.
Grimnir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winogrodzki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winogrodzki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winogrodzki is working hard here to advance position.
Winogrodzki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grimnir manages to get himself to full guard.
Winogrodzki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grimnir is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grimnir has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winogrodzki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winogrodzki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grimnir manages to get himself to full guard.
Winogrodzki trying to control but Grimnir is working from the bottom.
Grimnir wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimnir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winogrodzki manages to get himself to full guard.
Winogrodzki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grimnir controls the pace.
Winogrodzki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimnir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Winogrodzki wants to sweep here but Grimnir controlling him for the moment.
Winogrodzki is striking off his back. Grimnir thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Grimnir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winogrodzki is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Winogrodzki is pressing down on Grimnir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimnir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winogrodzki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grimnir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grimnir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winogrodzki punching from the bottom.
Winogrodzki taking some punishment here, with Grimnir in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grimnir lands a nice short elbow.
Grimnir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Winogrodzki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimnir landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winogrodzki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grimnir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winogrodzki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grimnir!
Grimnir holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Winogrodzki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Grimnir wants to hold on but Winogrodzki pushes him away.
Winogrodzki landing punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winogrodzki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grimnir?
Winogrodzki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Winogrodzki is landing with some decent strikes but Grimnir is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Winogrodzki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Winogrodzki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimnir.
Grimnir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winogrodzki.
Winogrodzki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimnir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grimnir is defended easily by Winogrodzki.
Winogrodzki throws the kick towards the body but Grimnir avoids it.
Grimnir scores with a body shot.
Grimnir instigates a clinch.
Grimnir misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Grimnir.
Grimnir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winogrodzki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grimnir misses with a body kick.
Grimnir feints and as Winogrodzki raises his hands in defense, Grimnir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grimnir connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimnir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grimnir looking to pass the guard.
Grimnir won't allow Winogrodzki to sweep him here.
Winogrodzki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winogrodzki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Grimnir has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimnir cracks Winogrodzki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Winogrodzki is looking for a sweep.
Grimnir scores with a couple of short elbows.
Winogrodzki strikes from the bottom but Grimnir takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Winogrodzki can't escape the position.
Grimnir working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Winogrodzki is trying to escape the mount.
Winogrodzki 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.
Grimnir lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Oskar Winogrodzki has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimnir is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grimnir cracks Winogrodzki with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buri Grimnir!
A very excited looking Buri Grimnir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson has chosen ACDC - If You Want Blood You Got It as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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218 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rogan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rogan takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronson somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bronson rushes Rogan and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogan tries to circle away but Bronson has him pinned against the cage.
Rogan wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
Bronson has Rogan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rogan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joe Rogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Bronson.
Rogan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rogan scores with a body shot.
A big left from Rogan misses.
Rogan takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogan tries to avoid it but Bronson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogan to the ground. Rogan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson moves out of range as Rogan strikes.
Bronson staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson defending well as Rogan loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson wants to clinch.
Bronson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bronson is looking to slow Rogan down with leg kicks.
Bronson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan throws a quick head kick that knocks Bronson silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Rogan is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Rogan!
Joe Rogan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rizal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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138 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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Rizal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt
and Rizal counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rivera's guard now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rizal preventing the sweep.
Rizal passes into half guard.
Rivera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rizal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rivera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rivera.
Rizal forces his way into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rizal pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizal wants to take a breather but Rivera is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera actively working from the bottom here.
Rizal trying to control from half guard but Rivera is working away.
Rizal controlling the pace.
Rizal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rizal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
Rizal is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rivera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rizal pulls his head out easily.
Rizal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rizal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivera looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rizal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rivera is refusing to be controlled, as Rizal sits in half guard.
Rizal gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rivera lands in his opponent's guard.
Rizal throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rivera has gone for a leg lock! Rizal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rivera's guard.
Rizal trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rivera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rizal defends it easily.
Rivera is looking for a triangle but Rizal pushes his legs off easily.
Rizal 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.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Rizal from controlling successfully.
Rizal controlling from the top position.
Rivera looking for subs off his back but Rizal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rivera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rivera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rizal pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizal passes to full mount!
Rizal breaks from Rivera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rivera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rizal looking to control but Rivera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rizal controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizal with a couple of short strikes.
Rivera is looking to get to half guard.
Rizal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rizal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rivera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rivera is rocked!
Rizal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rivera's face.
Rivera is still in real trouble! Can Rizal finish him?
Rizal lands a big elbow - Rivera is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rivera is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jose Rizal!
Jose Rizal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Uprising. Villar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kalamidad. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
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190 lbs
17 - 17 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Villar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown but Villar shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Villar or perhaps it was just good defense by Dobrzynski which made him look bad.
Villar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dobrzynski as he avoids it easily.
Villar shoots in for a takedown but Dobrzynski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maciej Dobrzynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Villar.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Villar.
Dobrzynski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dobrzynski misses with a hook. Villar ducked under it nicely.
Dobrzynski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Villar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dobrzynski won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Villar grinds an elbow into Dobrzynski's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dobrzynski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Villar.
Villar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dobrzynski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Villar but great work by Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski working the ground and pound but Villar is defending the strikes.
Dobrzynski in side control, throwing shots but Villar defends.
Dobrzynski wants to control but Villar is keeping him busy.
Villar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dobrzynski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Villar parries the strikes from Dobrzynski easily there. Dobrzynski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Villar to escape.
Dobrzynski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Villar, who protects the arm well.
Dobrzynski with the ground and pound but Villar regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dobrzynski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dobrzynski 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.
Dobrzynski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Villar's head.
Dobrzynski lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobrzynski wants to control but Villar is keeping him busy.
Villar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dobrzynski.
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 Maciej Dobrzynski 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.
Dobrzynski throws a combination that misses
and Villar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dobrzynski's guard.
Villar won't allow Dobrzynski to sweep him here.
Dobrzynski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dobrzynski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Villar's head.
Villar is trying to stand.
Dobrzynski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Villar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski wants to control from the top but Villar keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski looking to pass the guard.
Dobrzynski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Villar wants to stand but Dobrzynski is controlling the position.
Erick Villar has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski tries to free his leg and advance position but Villar is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Villar scores with a takedown into Dobrzynski's guard.
Dobrzynski striking off his back but it's not causing Villar any problems.
Villar throws an elbow that misses. Dobrzynski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Villar's guard. Nice move by Dobrzynski!
Dobrzynski trying to control but Villar is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dobrzynski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Villar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Maciej Dobrzynski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Villar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dobrzynski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dobrzynski looking to score a takedown here. Villar is defending well but Dobrzynski drives through and ends up in Villar's guard.
Dobrzynski throws a strike but Villar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Villar won't allow Dobrzynski to sweep him here.
Villar connects with a couple of short punches.
Villar throwing strikes from guard but Dobrzynski blocks nicely.
Villar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dobrzynski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dobrzynski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dobrzynski!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maciej Dobrzynski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dobrzynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Villar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Villar wants it to stay on the feet.
Dobrzynski shoots in looking for a takedown but Villar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dobrzynski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dobrzynski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Villar was covering up waiting for the punch and Dobrzynski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dobrzynski with a nice head shot there.
Dobrzynski throwing strikes but missing.
Villar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dobrzynski is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski looking to pass the guard.
Dobrzynski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Villar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dobrzynski controls the pace.
Dobrzynski tries to free his leg and advance position but Villar is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Villar wants to get back to his feet but Dobrzynski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Erick Villar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Horrible takedown by Dobrzynski or perhaps it was just good defense by Villar which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Dobrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Villar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dobrzynski is looking to take a break and control but Villar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dobrzynski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dobrzynski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Dobrzynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Villar keeps working.
Dobrzynski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dobrzynski with the ground and pound but Villar regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dobrzynski is working for a kimura but Villar is defending it quite comfortably.
Dobrzynski misses with a head shot. Villar uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Dobrzynski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dobrzynski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for Maciej Dobrzynski!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Maciej Dobrzynski!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Maciej Dobrzynski!
Maciej Dobrzynski wins by unanimous decision!
Maciej Dobrzynski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al an (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Valor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad Religion - Dept. of False Hope. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
195 lbs
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198 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al an!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Prince Valor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
an waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valor.
Valor is looking to slow an down with leg kicks.
an ducks under a wild hook from Valor.
Valor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valor connects with an inside leg kick.
an looking to score a takedown here. Valor is defending well but an drives through and ends up in Valor's guard.
Valor looking to control but an passes into half guard.
an not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
an lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Valor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valor trying to control the position.
an slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
an working the ground and pound but Valor is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valor is not content to let an control the position.
Valor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but an is controlling him well.
an scoring with punches from side control.
an cracks Valor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
an is looking to take a break and control but Valor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from an crashes against the mat.
Valor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
an actively working from the bottom here.
an wants to control but Valor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valor prevents an from improving his position.
an is trying to maintain the position but Valor is very close to passing his half guard.
Valor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Valor stands up from half guard.
Prince Valor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valor slaps away a takedown attempt from an, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Valor duly obliges.
an misses with a low kick.
Valor misses with a hook. an ducked under it nicely.
an cracks Valor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
an swats away the attempt to clinch by Valor.
an cracks the inside of Valor's front leg.
an keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from an.
Valor avoids the body shot from an.
an throws a series of punches but Valor moves out of range.
an looking to land some kicks to the body here.
an throws a leg kick but Valor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. an looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valor just misses with a punch to the body.
an misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
an throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Valor tries to sprawl but an drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Valor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valor taking some punishment here, with an in his half guard.
Valor blocking the ground and pound attempt from an.
Valor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but an scores with a couple of nice shots.
an missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valor is looking to improve his position.
Valor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. an is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of an's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take an's back!
Will Valor go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al an dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valor, right into the meat.
an avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
an looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valor is fending him off so far but an persists. Nope, Valor circles away and we're back to standing.
an takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
an avoids a kick to the body.
an misses with the combination.
Valor is looking to clinch.
Valor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but an was well out of range. Poor timing from Valor.
an thows a body shot but no joy.
Prince Valor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valor misses with a body kick.
Valor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valor scores with a jab.
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!
A punch combination from Valor misses.
Valor throws the kick towards the body but an avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valor throws a sloppy head kick and an moves out of range easily.
an uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valor.
an moves out of range as Valor strikes.
an circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valor tries to clinch but an is having none of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valor, right into the meat.
Valor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
an avoids the body shot from Valor.
an scores with a jab.
Nice jab there from an.
an shoots in and drives through. Valor sprawls well.
Valor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows an to score an easy takedown into full guard.
an stopping the sweep attempt from Valor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
an postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valor trying to keep a closed guard but an is proving a slippery customer.
an lands a couple of elbows.
Valor working a defensive guard here.
an is working Valor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Valor trying to keep a closed guard but an is proving a slippery customer.
an throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
an won't allow Valor to sweep him here.
Valor controlling an's posture.
an won't allow Valor to sweep him here.
an has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
an wants to pass the guard but Valor is keeping the position.
Valor trying to control the position.
Prince Valor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Valor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from an finds it's way round the side to connect with Valor's head.
Valor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. an manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
an stuns Valor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
an fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al an. That's going to take a lot out of him.
an uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valor.
Valor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
an scores with a nice head shot.
an throws a leg kick but Valor checks it.
Valor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valor clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
an tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valor's elbow.
Valor is leaning against an and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Valor has a couple of punches blocked by an.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valor.
Valor scores with a shot to the side of an's head.
Valor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
an blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valor misses with some punches.
Valor digs a right hand into an's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on an's gas tank.
an is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Valor tries to throw a body punch but an avoids it by throwing Valor back against the cage.
an lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Prince Valor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
an lands with an overhand left.
an connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
an lands a nice looking body shot.
an uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valor.
an tries for a takedown but Valor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valor throws a jab but it's blocked by an.
Valor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
an misses with a low kick.
Valor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling an to score with a decent uppercut.
Valor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but an paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Valor.
Valor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
an shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than an was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. an is aware though and is defending well.
Valor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
an throws a big elbow that misses.
an postures up in Valor's guard and throws a big left but Valor blocks it.
Valor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. an defends it easily.
an is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
an lands a couple of elbows.
an with a flurry of punches that miss.
an throwing strikes from guard but Valor blocks nicely.
an postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
an prevents Valor from getting back to his feet.
an stands up over Valor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
an lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. an defends it easily.
an with a nice head shot there.
Valor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. an gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
an working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
an is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
an working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
an postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
an is in close to Valor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
an trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
an is working Valor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Valor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
an postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
an scoring with some ground and pound.
an lands a couple of digs.
an forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valor has hold of an's hands but an slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
an thows a huge punch but Valor dodges it nicely.
an is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valor is rocked!
an is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Valor is hurt! He's hurt bad - an fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Valor from any more punishment! Congratulations to an! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al an!
Al an was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ascension Bjj Expert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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32
130 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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30
155 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ascension Bjj Expert!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjj Expert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a body kick.
Bjj Expert closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Woods to the mat! Woods manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Woods is trying to control the position but Bjj Expert postures up.
Woods keeping full guard, as Bjj Expert tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjj Expert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjj Expert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woods is keeping the position for now.
Woods trying to control the position.
Woods is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Woods is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woods avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bjj Expert trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Bjj Expert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bjj Expert is looking to work some ground and pound but Woods has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods pulls Bjj Expert in close to his closed guard and prevents Bjj Expert from doing any damage or advancing position.
Woods throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bjj Expert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bjj Expert content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Woods might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woods tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjj Expert throwing strikes but missing.
Bjj Expert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bjj Expert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bjj Expert pushing down on Woods's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Woods works his way to full guard. Good work.
Woods is trying to keep Bjj Expert in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woods is on top in guard.
Bjj Expert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Woods looking to sit in guard and control but Bjj Expert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Woods working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bjj Expert.
Woods working a defensive guard here.
Bjj Expert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woods works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjj Expert connects with a couple of short punches.
Woods looking for a sweep. Not yet Woods, not yet.
Bjj Expert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woods works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woods wants to sweep here but Bjj Expert controlling him for the moment.
Bjj Expert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bjj Expert won't allow Woods to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Woods keeping moving, preventing Bjj Expert from controlling successfully.
Bjj Expert passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Woods regains half guard.
Woods makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woods.
Bjj Expert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bjj Expert is fighting to break Woods's control of his arms but Woods is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Woods wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjj Expert throws a big elbow that misses.
Woods trying to control the position.
Bjj Expert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bjj Expert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods is trying to keep Bjj Expert in close.
Woods is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Woods is controlling Bjj Expert's posture.
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!
Bjj Expert tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Bjj Expert preventing the sweep.
Bjj Expert wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bjj Expert defends it easily.
Bjj Expert chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjj Expert drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Woods manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bjj Expert has Woods in his guard.
Woods slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ascension Bjj Expert will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Woods fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert throws a predictable looking body shot
and Woods counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bjj Expert punishes Woods's body with a nice straight punch.
Bjj Expert jabs Woods to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Woods gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bjj Expert to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bjj Expert looking to pass the guard.
Woods wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjj Expert throwing strikes from guard but Woods blocks nicely.
Woods is pulling down on Bjj Expert's head to control his posture.
Bjj Expert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woods bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bjj Expert's guard.
Bjj Expert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woods doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woods manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Woods in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bjj Expert keeping full guard, as Woods tries to pass.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjj Expert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods postures up.
Bjj Expert looking for a guillotine here but Woods defends easily.
Woods is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woods wants to control from the top but Bjj Expert keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjj Expert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woods throws a big elbow that misses.
Bjj Expert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woods is aware though and is defending well.
Woods slips nicely into half guard.
Woods is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Woods seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bjj Expert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bjj Expert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woods's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woods's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods breaks Bjj Expert's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Woods looking to pass the guard.
Bjj Expert has his feet on Woods's thighs here. He's pushed Woods off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Woods screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ascension Bjj Expert!
Our winner, Ascension Bjj Expert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gully God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). God's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mavado - Gangsta Nuh Play. Goldsmith has chosen Dos Equis as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
180 lbs
16 - 2 - 1 |
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29
202 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gully God!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldsmith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for God.
Goldsmith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
God throws a sloppy head kick and Goldsmith moves out of range easily.
God works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goldsmith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldsmith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from God.
God throws a hook but Goldsmith avoids it easily.
God throws a lazy right hand but Goldsmith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
God digs a good body shot into Goldsmith's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by God. That's going to slow Goldsmith down.
God looks to land a combination but Goldsmith avoids it well.
God misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from God misses the target.
God throws the left hand but Goldsmith avoids the punch easily.
God swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldsmith misses with a wild combination.
Goldsmith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God misses with an uppercut. Goldsmith saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Goldsmith. Those never looked like landing.
God fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
God swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goldsmith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for God.
Goldsmith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldsmith avoids the head kick by God.
Goldsmith throws a right hand that God ducks under and follows up with a left that God also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
God cracks the inside of Goldsmith's front leg.
Goldsmith fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Goldsmith misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goldsmith looks to land a combination but God avoids it well.
God gets caught napping as Goldsmith dives in and scores a takedown. God manages to retain guard.
God is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
God content to control rather than advance.
God wants to stand up but Goldsmith is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith is looking to control God's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goldsmith avoid being mounted?
Goldsmith is trying to stand up here but God is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
God controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldsmith 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.
Gully God dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
God scores with a jab to the body.
Goldsmith moves into the clinch.
God working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
God avoids the elbow strike from Goldsmith, against the cage.
God manages to break the clinch.
Goldsmith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goldsmith there as he acknowledges the shot.
God comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
God displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldsmith.
God bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goldsmith's head backwards.
Goldsmith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling God to score with a decent uppercut.
Goldsmith is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
God lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Goldsmith crumples to the floor! God milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gully God!
Gully God retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Gully God made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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