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GFC 23: Ashton vs Rector PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Ellinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellinger has chosen Bars On Me by Chris Webby as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Ellinger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ellinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ellinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitbull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitbull closes the distance and clinches up with Ellinger, looking for a takedown. Pitbull pushes Ellinger against the cage but Ellinger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ellinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Pitbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ellinger tries a body shot but Pitbull blocks it.
Pitbull tries to pull guard but Ellinger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pitbull tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ellinger smiles and moves away.
Ellinger throws a head kick that half lands.
Pitbull throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellinger avoids the head kick by Pitbull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellinger jabs Pitbull to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ellinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitbull.
Ellinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitbull tries for a takedown but Ellinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pitbull doesn't manage to clinch there - Ellinger circles away.
Eli Ellinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitbull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ellinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ellinger lands with a kick to the temple. Pitbull shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pitbull tries for a takedown but Ellinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ellinger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pitbull doesn't seem bothered though.
Pitbull is breathing heavily.
Pitbull slips a jab and a cross from Ellinger.
Pitbull tries to clinch but Ellinger is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Pitbull or perhaps it was just good defense by Ellinger which made him look bad.
Ellinger lands a left and a right that send Pitbull crashing to the mat, dazed. Ellinger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pitbull is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ellinger as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull drops his hands momentarily and Ellinger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Pitbull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pitbull. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ellinger throws a powerful right kick. Pitbull tried to block low but the kick was high! Pitbull was taken right off of his feet! Ellinger jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eli Ellinger!
A relieved looking Eli Ellinger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gangnam Style. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Stone!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone tries for a takedown but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jordan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jordan is in Stone's guard.
Jordan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jordan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stone wants to sweep here but Jordan controlling him for the moment.
Jordan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jordan is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is trying to keep Jordan in close.
Jordan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jordan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Jordan preventing the sweep.
Stone is trying to keep Jordan in close.
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Jordan defends easily.
Jordan is posturing up here but Stone has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jordan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jordan has to tap! Slick submission there by Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ethan Stone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alak Aksornpan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machine Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aksornpan comes to the cage accompanied by Thai National Anthem - "Phleng Chat Thai". Machine Gun acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alak Aksornpan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machine Gun!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun misses with a low kick as Aksornpan jumps back.
Gun moves out of range of the body kick.
Gun misses with an uppercut. Aksornpan saw that one coming.
Aksornpan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gun lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aksornpan shoots in for a double leg but Gun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aksornpan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Machine Gun has been cut.
Machine Gun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gun throws a right and a left that Aksornpan avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Gun.
Aksornpan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aksornpan blocks a jab.
Aksornpan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aksornpan slips a jab from Gun.
Aksornpan shoots in looking for a takedown but Gun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aksornpan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alak Aksornpan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Gun.
Aksornpan thows a body shot but no joy.
Machine Gun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gun duly obliges.
Gun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Aksornpan. Those never looked like landing.
Gun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aksornpan counters with a straight right hand.
Gun looks to land a combination but Aksornpan avoids it well.
Gun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gun thows a body shot but no joy.
Aksornpan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aksornpan connects with an inside leg kick.
Gun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gun throws a series of punches but Aksornpan moves out of range.
Aksornpan dives in and grabs Gun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gun pushes down on Aksornpan's head and hops out.
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!
Gun leaves Aksornpan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aksornpan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gun looks to land a left hand but Aksornpan moved out of range nicely.
Aksornpan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gun tries to avoid it but Aksornpan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gun to the ground. Gun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gun connects with a nice looking jab.
Gun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aksornpan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aksornpan doesn't seem bothered though.
Aksornpan moves out of range as Gun throws a body kick.
Gun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aksornpan circles away quickly and effectively.
Aksornpan misses with a takedown attempt - Gun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aksornpan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun throws a head kick that misses
and Aksornpan counters with a nice body shot.
Gun moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aksornpan under the eye.
An inside leg kick from Gun misses.
Gun lands a jab to the head.
Gun tries to keep at a distance but Aksornpan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gun is trying to break the clinch but Aksornpan is controlling him.
Aksornpan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aksornpan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun throws a hook but Aksornpan blocks it.
Gun cracks Aksornpan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aksornpan connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gun is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aksornpan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gun misses with a wild body shot.
Gun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aksornpan.
Gun stuffs the takedown.
Gun works Aksornpan's body with a nice hook.
Aksornpan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gun keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gun misses with a two punch combination.
Gun connects with a body shot that sends Aksornpan's belly button to the back.
Gun slaps away a takedown attempt from Aksornpan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Alak Aksornpan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Machine Gun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gun swats away the attempt to clinch by Aksornpan.
Aksornpan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aksornpan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gun throws a head kick but Aksornpan moves out of range.
Gun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aksornpan moves into the clinch.
Aksornpan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine Gun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun throws a nice looking combination but Aksornpan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aksornpan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alak Aksornpan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aksornpan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gun lands an overhand right.
Gun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aksornpan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gun misses the jab.
Gun stuffs the takedown attempt from Aksornpan. Aksornpan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alak Aksornpan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aksornpan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aksornpan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aksornpan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aksornpan somewhat.
Aksornpan moves in looking to clinch but Gun pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gun scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Gun.
Gun misses with a low kick as Aksornpan jumps back.
Gun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aksornpan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aksornpan prevents Gun from standing back up.
Aksornpan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aksornpan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun wants to get back to his feet.
Alak Aksornpan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aksornpan has closed the distance and engaged Gun in a clinch.
Aksornpan manages to pull guard.
Aksornpan pulls Gun in to control the position.
Aksornpan has a closed guard, preventing Gun from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gun misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aksornpan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gun. No joy for Aksornpan on that attempt.
Gun looks to land a combination but Aksornpan avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by Aksornpan or perhaps it was just good defense by Gun which made him look bad.
Aksornpan moves into range and clinches up with Gun.
Gun wants to break free but Aksornpan has control.
Aksornpan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aksornpan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aksornpan is trying to keep Gun in close.
Gun wants to stand but Aksornpan is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alak Aksornpan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Machine Gun's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gun misses with a combination
and Aksornpan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aksornpan manages to break the clinch.
Aksornpan tries to clinch but Gun moves out of range.
Gun is looking to score with low kicks.
Gun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aksornpan is out of range.
Gun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gun throws a hook but Aksornpan blocks it.
Aksornpan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gun's guard.
Gun wants to get back to his feet but Aksornpan passes into half guard.
Aksornpan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gun could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Aksornpan has cracked it and Gun is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Aksornpan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alak Aksornpan!
A very excited looking Alak Aksornpan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Croswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Matthew Croswell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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153 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Croswell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Croswell lands a left and a right that send Mendes crashing to the mat, dazed. Croswell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Croswell misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Croswell misses.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Croswell but Croswell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Croswell steps in with a hook that catches Mendes right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Croswell follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mendes looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Croswell!
Matthew Croswell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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246 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado shoots in and drives through. Goldman sprawls well.
Goldman dives in and grabs Fortunado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fortunado pushes down on Goldman's head and hops out.
Fortunado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fortunado somewhat.
Goldman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fortunado avoids it really well and circles away.
Goldman digs a good body shot into Fortunado's ribs.
Goldman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goldman wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donzel Fortunado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fortunado's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goldman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fortunado!
Fortunado is desperately trying to improve his position but Goldman has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Goldman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Goldman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Fortunado out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Goldman goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Goldman!
Jason Goldman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lass Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lass Backstrom 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 middleweight 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, Jeffrey Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lass Backstrom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backstrom shoots for a takedown but Chambers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chambers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Backstrom wants to control but Chambers is keeping busy.
Backstrom tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chambers has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chambers avoids the attempt from Backstrom to control.
Chambers looking to secure an arm triangle but Backstrom defends it well.
Chambers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Backstrom is surviving well by controlling Chambers's body position as best he can.
Chambers working Backstrom over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Chambers.
Backstrom tries to improve his position but Chambers has taken his back! Chambers has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Backstrom tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Chambers pushes Backstrom away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeffrey Chambers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blade Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eagles Giants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Jarren Benton - Skitzo. Eagles Giants is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blade Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagles Giants!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Giants.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giants throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Henderson's head.
That kick from Giants tenderised Henderson's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eagles Giants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giants moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blade Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Giants defends it nicely.
Henderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Giants. That's going to slow Henderson down.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Giants, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Giants against the cage but Giants circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Giants fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson 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.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Henderson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Giants throws a nice outside leg kick.
Giants scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Giants scores with the left hand. Henderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Giants scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Giants finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Giants finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Giants connects with a leg kick. Henderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Giants lands a nice looking body kick.
Giants with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Giants throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Blade Henderson has been cut.
Henderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Giants.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Giants.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giants buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Giants as he connects with a hook.
Giants turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Giants.
Giants throws a nice inside leg kick.
Giants scores with a head kick.
Eagles Giants is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giants connects with a solid leg kick.
Giants fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Giants lands a big head kick that sends Henderson tumbling to the mat! Giants takes a step backwards and waves Henderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Crack! A monster head kick from Giants and Henderson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Giants!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eagles Giants!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Woolfolk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Bateman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Woolfolk's chin.
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282 lbs
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274 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Woolfolk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woolfolk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Woolfolk has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bateman to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Joe Woolfolk has been cut.
Woolfolk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bateman can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Bateman.
Woolfolk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bateman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Woolfolk scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Look low, kick high! Bateman uses the oldest trick in the book to send Woolfolk tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bateman is absolutely delighted - when Woolfolk wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Rector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Rector!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ashton.
Ashton throws a series of punches but Rector moves out of range.
Rector scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ashton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rector controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton wants to improve his position but Rector is controlling well.
Well, if Rector is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rector is looking to take a break and control but Ashton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Rector was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rector drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Rector from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton trying to keep a closed guard but Rector is proving a slippery customer.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Rector from controlling successfully.
Rector is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andre Rector has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rector tries to score a body lock takedown but Ashton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rector is working for takedown but Ashton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rector is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ashton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rick Ashton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Rector.
Rector wants the takedown. Ashton is fighting it off but Rector persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ashton's guard against the cage.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Rector from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rector can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rector looking to sit in guard and control but Ashton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ashton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rector swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ashton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rector is looking to stand up but Ashton isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ashton trying to control but Rector is working from the bottom.
Ashton advances to half guard.
Rector regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ashton has gone for a leg lock! Rector slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ashton's guard.
Rector is stalling in the full guard.
Ashton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rector's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rector wants to sweep here but Ashton controlling him for the moment.
Rector wants to stand up but Ashton is controlling him.
Rector keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Rector is looking to stand up but Ashton isn't so interested in that idea.
Ashton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rector keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ashton pushes down on Rector's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Rector will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ashton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ashton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rector is fending him off so far but Ashton persists. Nope, Rector circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Ashton. No joy for Rector on that attempt.
Ashton throws a body kick that misses.
Rector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ashton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ashton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rector manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton stands and throws Rector's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ashton lands a nice forearm strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rector can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton lands a few punches from side control.
Rector prevents Ashton from moving into mount.
Ashton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ashton landing punches.
Ashton controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rector is working to get back to half guard.
Ashton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rector can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton working Rector over with strikes here.
Rector is controlling an arm, preventing Ashton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rector tries to reverse the position but Ashton maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton looking to secure an arm triangle but Rector defends it well.
Ashton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rector's face.
Rector is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rector is trying to escape the mount but Ashton keeps good control and instead manages to take Rector's back.
Rector is still in real trouble! Can Ashton finish him?
Rector is trying to defend against the choke here but Ashton has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ashton Tightens the hold and Rector taps out furiously! Ashton displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Ashton!
Rick Ashton retains his featherweight title!
Rick Ashton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans, into his post fight interview.
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