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CCF 96: Jane vs. Sixteen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slouth Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Hobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slouth Thor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobbs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thor throws a front kick that sends Hobbs stumbling back into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thor.
Thor moves to clinch but Hobbs breaks away
and Thor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Slouth Thor has been cut.
Hobbs throws a hook but Thor avoids it easily.
Thor shoots for a takedown but Hobbs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hobbs throws the kick towards the body but Thor avoids it.
Hobbs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobbs lands with a straight right. Thor didn't see that one coming.
Hobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Thor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thor moves out of range of the strikes.
Thor drives through and clinches with Hobbs against the cage.
Hobbs lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobbs.
Thor misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobbs gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thor regains guard.
Hobbs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hobbs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thor on the ground.
Hobbs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hobbs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hobbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hobbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hobbs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobbs suckers Thor into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Hobbs is now in Thor's guard!
Thor keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully.
Hobbs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thor is trying to keep Hobbs in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hobbs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hobbs looking to control.
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Thor from controlling successfully.
Thor throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Hobbs, not yet.
Slouth Thor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hobbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Thor is having none of it.
Slouth Thor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hobbs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice cross by Hobbs.
That has opened up Slouth Thor's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thor tries for a takedown but Hobbs circles away easily
and Hobbs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luke Hobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slouth Thor.
Hobbs swats away the attempt to clinch by Thor.
Thor moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thor fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hobbs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slouth Thor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hobbs lands a jab to the nose.
Thor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hobbs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thor somewhat.
Hobbs scores with a one two! Thor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hobbs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The cut above Slouth Thor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobbs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hobbs lands in his opponent's guard.
Hobbs wants to control from the top but Thor keeps moving.
Thor can't keep his opponent in guard - Hobbs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs is nestled in close to Thor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hobbs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Slouth Thor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Hobbs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conchito El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Guapo comes to the cage accompanied by Bebot. Alexander has chosen Best Around By Joe Esposito as his entrance music. 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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245 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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conchito El Guapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Alexander!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Guapo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. El Guapo connects with a nice short shot to Alexander's temple.
El Guapo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander taking some punishment here, with El Guapo in his half guard.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.
Alexander working for a triangle but El Guapo defends it easily.
Alexander has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but El Guapo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Alexander has his foot on El Guapo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. El Guapo works his way back into a safe position though.
El Guapo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alexander has his foot on El Guapo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. El Guapo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Guapo chips away with some ground and pound.
El Guapo chips away with some ground and pound.
It looks like Sean Alexander has been cut.
El Guapo looking to pass the guard.
Alexander has momentary wrist control but El Guapo slips an elbow through the middle.
El Guapo lands a couple of digs.
Alexander is rocked!
That has opened up Sean Alexander's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Guapo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Alexander covers up, he's hurt! El Guapo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from El Guapo and the ref steps in to end the fight! El Guapo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conchito El Guapo!
Post fight, Conchito El Guapo took to the microphone: 'That fight is for all the fans out there who's always been there,to my coaches and training partners, to my wife and my daughter. I love you babe. Thank you UP there! who gives me strength. All things are possible men.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Stone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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275 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guillermo Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Stone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Martinez misses with a combination
and Stone counters with a head kick that drops Martinez!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martinez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stone is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
Stone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martinez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Martinez gets back to full guard.
Stone throwing strikes but missing.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
Martinez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Martinez can't keep his opponent in guard - Stone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stone works his way into side control.
Martinez dodges the ground and pound from Stone.
An elbow from Stone crashes against the mat.
Martinez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stone presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Martinez's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stone misses with a head shot.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Martinez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.
Martinez tries to reverse the position but Stone maintains control.
Martinez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stone throwing strikes here but Martinez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Martinez tries to reverse the position but Stone maintains control.
Stone throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stone thowing shots but they're missing.
Stone with good strikes from the mount here!
Stone unloading with bombs!
Martinez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Stone.
Martinez is rocked!
Martinez is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Oh Martinez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Martinez is out cold - huge knockout for Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aaron Stone!
After the fight, Aaron Stone was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Light Diode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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216 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Light Diode!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diode needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Diode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Diode pushes him off.
Diode throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Diode coming out on top.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diode circles away.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diode keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diode lands an overhand right.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie lunges at Diode with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diode's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diode shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Diode sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diode sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Diode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie throws the left hand but Diode avoids the punch easily.
Gracie cracks Diode with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peter Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diode misses with a low kick.
Diode scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Diode is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diode to the ground. Gracie is now in Diode's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diode controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diode manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Diode stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diode.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Diode to counter with a crisp jab.
Light Diode is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diode counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diode sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diode won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Diode is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diode doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Diode is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Diode is defending well.
Diode is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is pressing down on Diode's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diode is holding on for now.
Diode keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracie 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diode trying to control here.
Diode is looking to escape.
Gracie passes to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gracie working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Light Diode will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Diode sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diode manages to avoid it.
Diode fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diode displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Diode.
Diode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diode circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diode lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diode cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diode scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Diode throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Diode lands a head kick!
Light Diode seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a hook but Diode avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diode walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diode throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diode tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Diode's legs.
Diode misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Diode checks a leg kick.
Diode feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Diode connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Diode's guard.
Diode trying to control the position here.
Diode bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diode decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Diode throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diode throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Diode. Those never looked like landing.
Diode keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Diode avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Diode with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diode connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diode avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diode lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diode lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie takes a swing at Diode's ribcage but misses.
Diode tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Diode moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Diode.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diode.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diode is looking to clinch.
Diode moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diode waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Diode.
Diode moves into the clinch.
Diode blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie gets control of Diode's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diode wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diode gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diode.
Diode is looking to score with low kicks.
Diode throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diode connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diode cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Diode.
Diode fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Diode looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Diode takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diode lands with a nice body punch.
Diode lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diode swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Diode does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diode moves out of range of the strikes.
Diode feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie blocks a head kick by Diode.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice shot lands for Diode.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Light Diode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Diode drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gracie right on the button. Gracie goes down! Diode follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Diode gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Light Diode!
A less than humble Light Diode misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lirette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryk Szczerbiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lirette comes to the cage accompanied by Right Above It. Patryk Szczerbiec will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Lirette!
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, Patryk Szczerbiec!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lirette fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Szczerbiec to the ground. Lirette is now in Szczerbiec's guard.
Lirette trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczerbiec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczerbiec looking to control.
Lirette trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczerbiec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lirette tries to free his leg and advance position but Szczerbiec is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Travis Lirette.
Lirette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Szczerbiec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lirette misses with a few strikes there.
Szczerbiec throws a right hand that Lirette ducks under and follows up with a left that Lirette also avoids with ease.
Good leg kick by Szczerbiec there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Szczerbiec throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczerbiec lands a nice hook to Lirette's body. Lirette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lirette moves into the clinch successfully.
Szczerbiec missing with knees to the body.
Lirette managing to block the knees to the body from Szczerbiec.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerbiec with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Szczerbiec tries to circle away but Lirette has him pinned against the cage.
Lirette is trying to pull guard but Szczerbiec has him pressed against the cage.
Lirette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lirette.
Lirette looking to slow down the pace here.
Lirette wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szczerbiec throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lirette blocks it with crossed arms.
Lirette jumps guard.
Lirette is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Szczerbiec has his hands clasped together but Lirette extends an breaks Szczerbiec's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lirette.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Lirette!
Our winner, Travis Lirette, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patricio Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington's entrance music is The Show Goes On-Lupe Fiasco. A fine choice. Tavares has chosen Armin van Buuren - Sail as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patricio Tavares!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a straight right.
Washington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tavares counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavares tries a knee to the head but Washington blocks it.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tavares keeps control of Washington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tavares misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tavares tightens his grip and picks Washington up, before dumping him to the ground. Washington manages to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tavares trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Tavares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tavares is pushing down on Washington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Washington is fighting to maintain full guard but Tavares has managed to sneak the leg through.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Tavares passes to side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Tavares scoring with punches from side control.
Tavares scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Washington to see if he's OK.
Washington is not content to let Tavares control the position.
Tavares working the head and body with strikes.
Tavares has an Americana. Washington didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tavares is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tavares hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Patricio Tavares!
Our winner, Patricio Tavares, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jojo Cunnings has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jojo Cunnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Monster!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunnings swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Cunnings.
Cunnings cracks Monster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monster shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunnings sprawls well. He's pushed Monster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Monster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunnings throws out the jab.
Cunnings just misses with a punch to the body.
Monster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cunnings throws a shot to the body.
Monster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cunnings sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunnings scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cunnings feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monsters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cunnings keeps the fight on the outside.
Monster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monster fails with a takedown attempt.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Monster.
Monster walks into a left hand.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch but Cunnings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Monster throws a leg kick
and Cunnings counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunnings shoots for a takedown but Monster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cunnings displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monster.
Cunnings has a takedown stuffed.
Cunnings throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cunnings misses with a few strikes there.
Monster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cunnings.
Monster dodges the punch combination from Cunnings.
Cunnings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from Cunnings.
Cunnings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from Cunnings.
Cunnings misses with a double jab.
Cunnings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cunnings misses with a straight right.
Cunnings throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cunnings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monster backs up against the cage.
Cunnings punishes Monster's body with a nice straight punch.
Cunnings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cunnings to the ground. Monster is now in Cunnings's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Monster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunnings wants to sweep but no luck.
Monster looking to pass the guard.
Monster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cunnings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monster has managed to get both his arms back between Cunnings's legs - danger averted.
Cunnings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cunnings keeping moving, preventing Monster from controlling successfully.
Monster distracts Cunnings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Monster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monster with a nice head shot there.
Cunnings has his foot on Monster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monster works his way back into a safe position though.
Cunnings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monster trying to control but Cunnings is working from the bottom.
Monster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cunnings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monster defends well.
Monster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings wants to sweep here but Monster controlling him for the moment.
Monster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Monster lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunnings takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cunnings gets back to half guard.
Monster prevents Cunnings from standing back up.
Monster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Monster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cunnings wants to get back to full guard.
Cunnings taking some punishment here, with Monster in his half guard.
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 Jojo Cunnings will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Monster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cunnings looks to land a combination but Monster avoids it well.
Monster walks into a stiff left hand from Cunnings.
Monster shoots in for a takedown but Cunnings shows good takedown defense.
Monster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cunnings sprawls well. Cunnings wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monster gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Monster or perhaps it was just good defense by Cunnings which made him look bad.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Monster.
A head kick misses from Cunnings.
A punch combination from Cunnings misses.
Cunnings throws a right hand that Monster ducks under and follows up with a left that Monster also avoids with ease.
Cunnings throws a sloppy head kick and Monster moves out of range easily.
Cunnings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monster backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Cunnings.
Jojo Cunnings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monster has a takedown stuffed.
Cunnings cracks Monster with a good jab.
Cunnings circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Cunnings. No joy for Monster on that attempt.
Jojo Cunnings is winning the standup battle so far.
Cunnings throws a right and a left that Monster avoids nicely.
Cunnings throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cunnings avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cunnings misses with an uppercut. Monster saw that one coming.
Cunnings throws a head kick that Monster semi-blocks.
Monster shoots in but Cunnings avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cunnings connects with a jab.
Cunnings punishes Monster's body with a nice straight punch.
Monster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunnings goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cunnings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cunnings shoots in for a double leg but Monster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monster misses with a takedown attempt - Cunnings sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster throws a head kick that misses
and Cunnings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cunnings lands with a nice body punch.
Cunnings displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monster.
Monster shoots in for a takedown but Cunnings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunnings connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Cunnings.
Cunnings tries to bum rush Monster with a series of wild strikes but Monster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cunnings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cunnings somewhat.
Monster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cunnings swats away the attempt to clinch by Monster.
Nice jab there from Cunnings.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster tried to score with a low kick but Cunnings checks it.
Cunnings misses with a two punch combination.
Monster slips a straight right by Cunnings.
Cunnings scores with a jab to the head.
Cunnings throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cunnings shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cunnings drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cunnings seems to have locked his on tight now - Monster screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cunnings, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jojo Cunnings!
Jojo Cunnings thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Kazansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazer comes to the cage accompanied by Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Kazansky has chosen Danger Zone as his entrance music. Major Lazer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Kazansky's chin.
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23
200 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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32
185 lbs
14 - 40 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Kazansky!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazansky wants to clinch.
Lazer drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lazer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lazer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazansky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazansky is retaining full guard.
Lazer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kazansky's head.
Lazer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazansky is looking for a triangle but Lazer pushes his legs off easily.
Kazansky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lazer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazer is in close to Kazansky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kazansky throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kazansky trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer advances position into side control!
Lazer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kazansky some visible discomfort.
Kazansky struggling a bit here.
A big shot lands for Lazer! That's hurt Kazansky! Will he recover? Lazer fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Major Lazer!
Major Lazer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, lunatic fringe. Taylor has chosen Miseria Cantare - The Beginning as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Michael Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Michael Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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30
210 lbs
12 - 15 - 0 |
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215 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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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
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson cracks Taylor with a big right hand but Taylor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson working the strikes but Taylor uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Johnson is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor controlling the position well.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Taylor is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson prevents Taylor from standing back up.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Taylor is defending the position.
Taylor kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Jab by Taylor.
Taylor leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michael Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Jake Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Taylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taylor cracks Johnson with a hook to the temple - Johnson is on wobbly legs here! Taylor swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Johnson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Taylor wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Taylor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mary Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ten Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rick James - Mary Jane. Mary Jane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ten Sixteen's chin.
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185 lbs
15 - 0 - 0 |
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178 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mary Jane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ten Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixteen looks to land a right hand but Jane moved out of range.
Sixteen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jane throws out a powerful jab.
Sixteen throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jane to counter with a crisp jab.
Sixteen is rocked!
Jane moves out of range of the strikes.
Sixteen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jane.
Sixteen slips under a jab.
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Sixteen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jane is retaining full guard.
Jane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sixteen is one step ahead there.
Sixteen looking to pass the guard.
Jane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sixteen wants to control from the top but Jane keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ten Sixteen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jane blocks a low kick nicely.
Sixteen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jane to the ground. Sixteen is now in Jane's guard.
Jane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jane is keen to just control but Sixteen is a slippery customer.
Sixteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jane is thwarting Sixteen's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jane has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jane looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sixteen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sixteen is still in real trouble! Can Jane finish him?
Sixteen tries to hold on but Jane pushes him away.
Jane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sixteen seems to have recovered his senses.
Jane working Sixteen over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen is looking to improve his position but Jane isn't that keen on the idea.
Jane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sixteen is trying desperately to improve position.
Jane looking to control but Sixteen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jane content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sixteen is trying to escape the mount.
Jane lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jane postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sixteen in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sixteen to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mary Jane!
Mary Jane retains his welterweight title!
An intense looking Mary Jane took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Smoke weed kids!'.
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