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QFC Tournament 138 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peewee McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Shinoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Peewee McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Shinoda!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shinoda closes the distance and pushes McGee back into the cage.
McGee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shinoda's defenses.
McGee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shinoda pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peewee McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinoda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGee to the mat! McGee manages to get full guard.
Shinoda looking to pass the guard.
McGee trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinoda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shinoda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinoda decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shinoda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGee is trying to defend but Shinoda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McGee wants to control but Shinoda passes into side.
McGee is looking for a sweep.
Shinoda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shinoda controlling from the full mount.
Shinoda landing strikes from the mount.
McGee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinoda on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee tries to reverse the position but Shinoda maintains control.
Shinoda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shinoda thowing shots but they're missing.
Shinoda prevents McGee from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shinoda looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shinoda controlling the position easily from mount.
McGee is desperately trying to improve his position but Shinoda has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shinoda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shinoda trying to strike off his back.
McGee is looking to stand up but Shinoda won't let him.
Shinoda has his foot on McGee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGee works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee prevents Shinoda from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Shinoda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Shinoda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shinoda misses with a head kick.
Shinoda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shinoda sprawls well. Shinoda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGee gets slowly back to his feet.
Shinoda tries for a takedown but McGee circles away easily
so McGee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shinoda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGee throws a big right hand that misses.
McGee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGee is looking to advance position but Shinoda has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Shinoda thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinoda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shinoda controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee working to try and regain half guard.
McGee taking shots to the head.
McGee really wants to buck Shinoda off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McGee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shinoda controlling the pace for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee is squirming around, avoiding Shinoda's attempts to control the action.
McGee is desperately trying to improve his position but Shinoda has a good base and remains in mount.
McGee is in a horrible position here. Shinoda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGee wants to hold on but Shinoda pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda lands a heavy elbow.
Shinoda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGee is desperately trying to improve his position but Shinoda has a good base and remains in mount.
Shinoda controlling from the full mount.
McGee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shinoda controlling the pace for now.
Chad Shinoda has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda lands with some strikes.
Shinoda landing strikes from the mount and McGee is in trouble!
Shinoda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee is squirming around, avoiding Shinoda's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Shinoda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shinoda ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Shinoda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shinoda slips a jab and a cross from McGee.
McGee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shinoda counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McGee's guard now.
Shinoda throwing strikes from guard but McGee blocks nicely.
Shinoda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shinoda trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is working an open guard so Shinoda takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McGee lands with a nice body kick.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Shinoda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGee has closed the distance and engaged Shinoda in a clinch.
McGee tries to break the clinch but Shinoda is controlling the position.
McGee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shinoda breaks from the clinch.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but Shinoda shows good takedown defense.
Shinoda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shinoda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGee sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda prevents McGee from improving his position.
Shinoda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGee has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee is trying to stand.
Shinoda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McGee trying to control but Shinoda postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda is taking a breather. McGee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McGee is holding on to half guard well.
Shinoda is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Peewee McGee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McGee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shinoda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Shinoda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shinoda keeps the fight on the outside.
McGee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shinoda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peewee McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shinoda.
McGee trying to hold on to Shinoda's head to control him but Shinoda postures up.
Shinoda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shinoda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinoda with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Shinoda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shinoda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Chad Shinoda!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Chad Shinoda!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Chad Shinoda!
Chad Shinoda wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Camden Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Harpia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Camden Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michel Harpia!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harpia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harpia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee distracts Harpia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Harpia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Harpia from controlling successfully.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harpia on the ground.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Harpia defends easily.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to sweep but instead, Harpia has passed into half guard.
Harpia trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harpia is working away from the top position though.
Harpia throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is staying active underneath Harpia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Harpia manages to mount him!
Harpia trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee wants to hold on but Harpia pushes him away.
Lee holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Harpia tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harpia content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Harpia has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Harpia misses with a head shot.
Harpia prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Lee wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Harpia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to improve his position but instead Harpia has taken his back!
Harpia has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harpia somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Harpia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lee tries to roll but Harpia sticks to his back.
Lee is trying to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harpia keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Harpia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee forces Harpia back against the cage and clinches.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harpia fails with the takedown.
Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harpia on his heels. He'll look to pass Harpia's guard now, I'm sure.
Harpia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harpia is on top in guard.
Harpia stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Harpia gets to his feet. Lee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harpia did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harpia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee is looking to stand up but Harpia won't let him.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee postures up in Harpia's guard and throws a big left but Harpia blocks it.
Harpia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Harpia has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Harpia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Harpia is retaining full guard.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harpia's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harpia controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Harpia is breathing heavily.
Lee passes Harpia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee wants to control but Harpia is keeping him busy.
Lee tries to stand but can't do so whilst Harpia controls his leg.
Harpia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Harpia is defending well.
Harpia wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harpia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harpia controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Harpia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Harpia is keeping the position.
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harpia's guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Harpia is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets to his feet. Harpia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harpia tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Harpia defends it.
Lee wants to advance to full mount but Harpia doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harpia is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Camden Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee feints and as Harpia raises his hands in defense, Lee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harpia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harpia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harpia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Harpia keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Harpia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harpia wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Harpia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harpia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee wants to control but Harpia passes easily into half guard.
Harpia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harpia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harpia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Lee is controlling Harpia's trapped leg to prevent Harpia from advancing to side control.
Harpia stalling.
Michel Harpia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Harpia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee tries to clinch up but Harpia circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee clinches up with Harpia and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Harpia tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Harpia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harpia misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Lee won't allow Harpia to get back to his feet.
Harpia keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Harpia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee trying to control but Harpia is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Camden Lee just wasn't active enough.
Lee rushes Harpia and presses him up against the cage.
Harpia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Camden Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Harpia.
Harpia gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lee decides to stand back up. Lee steps back and let's Harpia get back to his feet.
Michel Harpia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee rushes Harpia and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camden Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Camden Lee!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Camden Lee!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Camden Lee!
Camden Lee wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Kongstad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chhehchhawl Hlawma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald Kongstad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chhehchhawl Hlawma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongstad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hlawma connects with a single shot there.
Kongstad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hlawma swivels and escapes.
Hlawma thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kongstad.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hlawma, as that shot connected.
Kongstad is rocked!
Hlawma throws a looping overhand right but Kongstad ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Kongstad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hlawma misses with a looping left.
Hlawma throws an overhand right that lands on Kongstad's shoulder, as Kongstad tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongstad shoots for a takedown but Hlawma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Kongstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hlawma throws an overhand right that lands on Kongstad's shoulder, as Kongstad tries to avoid the shot.
Kongstad seems to have got his legs back now.
Hlawma cracks Kongstad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kongstad.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kongstad!
Hlawma throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kongstad's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hlawma dives in looking to finish as Kongstad flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hlawma's strikes! Hlawma is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kongstad's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kongstad was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chhehchhawl Hlawma!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramunas Lolas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Connan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Ramunas Lolas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mc Connan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connan's corner calls for a 1-2. Connan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lolas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lolas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lolas ducks right into an uppercut from Connan.
Nice takedown defense from Connan. No joy for Lolas on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramunas Lolas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lolas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lolas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connan as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Lolas. No joy for Connan on that attempt.
Connan wants to clinch up but Lolas keeps it at a distance.
Connan swats away the attempt to clinch by Lolas.
Lolas dodges the punch combination from Connan.
Connan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Connan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Connan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Connan wants to take a breather but Lolas is having none of it.
Lolas kicks off Connan and gets to his feet.
No luck for Lolas with that takedown attempt.
Lolas tries for a takedown but Connan circles away easily
and Connan counters by moving into the clinch.
Connan breaks from the clinch.
Connan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lolas but Lolas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lolas misses with a takedown attempt
and Connan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Connan.
Lolas is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lolas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lolas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lolas keeping full guard, as Connan tries to pass.
Connan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Connan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lolas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connan is looking to stand up but Lolas won't let him.
Connan trying to control but Lolas is working from the bottom.
Connan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lolas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lolas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Connan manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lolas wants to control from the top but Connan keeps moving.
Lolas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lolas trying to control but Connan is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lolas stuffs the takedown attempt from Connan. Connan gets slowly back to his feet.
Connan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lolas pinned against the cage. Lolas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Connan is predictable there
and Lolas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lolas fakes the leg kick and cracks Connan in the body.
Lolas avoids the head kick by Connan.
Connan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Connan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lolas misses with a takedown attempt - Connan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Connan darts in trying to clinch
and Lolas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lolas tries to clinch but Connan moves out of range.
Lolas closes the distance and pushes Connan back into the cage.
Connan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lolas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lolas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lolas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connan gets tackled into the cage by Lolas. Lolas maintains the clinch.
Lolas is trying to pull guard but Connan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramunas Lolas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connan tries to score a body lock takedown but Lolas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Lolas.
Lolas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Connan looking for a takedown.
Connan is breathing heavily.
Connan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lolas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lolas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connan walks away with a smile on his face. Lolas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Connan slaps away a takedown attempt from Lolas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Connan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lolas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lolas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Connan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lolas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Connan tries to stand but Lolas is controlling from the bottom.
Connan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lolas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lolas controls Connan momentarily but Connan frees himself.
Lolas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Connan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lolas circles away.
Lolas shoots in but no luck this time.
Connan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Connan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lolas controls his leg.
Connan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mc Connan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Connan wants to free his trapped foot but Lolas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lolas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Connan wanted to stand there but Lolas had control of the position.
Lolas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Connan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Connan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lolas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connan won't allow Lolas to sweep him here.
Lolas controls Connan momentarily but Connan frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramunas Lolas will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Connan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Connan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Connan is landing with some decent strikes but Lolas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Connan wants to control the pace but Lolas is squirming around nicely.
Lolas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Connan is looking to stall here but Lolas recovers full guard.
Lolas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lolas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Connan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connan tries to circle away but Lolas has him pinned against the cage.
Connan looking to throw knees to the head but Lolas is blocking nicely.
Connan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lolas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lolas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connan wants to clinch
and Lolas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lolas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Connan prevents it.
Lolas tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramunas Lolas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lolas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connan closes the distance and clinches up with Lolas, looking for a takedown. Connan pushes Lolas against the cage but Lolas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lolas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Connan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Connan wants to clinch but Lolas slips to the side
and Lolas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lolas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Connan stuffs the takedown.
Connan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lolas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lolas wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lolas tries to clinch there but Connan circles away.
Lolas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lolas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Connan gets the takedown into side control.
Lolas manages to get back to half guard.
Lolas is looking to improve his position.
Lolas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lolas can't keep his opponent in guard - Connan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lolas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Connan is working away from the top position though.
Lolas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lolas trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lolas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Connan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
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!
Connan goes for an armbar but Lolas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lolas.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramunas Lolas.
I think Lolas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Mc Connan!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mc Connan!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mc Connan!
Mc Connan wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Kornilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Alex Kornilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds clinches up against the cage.
Reynolds avoiding damage.
Kornilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kornilov uses from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kornilov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reynolds is proving hard to escape from.
Kornilov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kornilov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornilov is stalling here. Reynolds is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kornilov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reynolds has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kornilov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reynolds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kornilov can't do much from the bottom here.
Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornilov struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kornilov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kornilov struggling a bit here.
Reynolds happy to just control the position for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Reynolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kornilov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Reynolds misses with the ground and pound.
Reynolds throws a strike aimed at the side of Kornilov's head but Kornilov avoids it well.
Reynolds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reynolds tries for a kimura but Kornilov is defending well.
Reynolds controls the position.
Reynolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kornilov, who protects the arm well.
Reynolds goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kornilov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reynolds but great work by Kornilov.
Kornilov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds gets back to half guard.
Reynolds actively working from the bottom here.
Kornilov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kornilov pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kornilov misses with a two punch combination.
Kornilov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kornilov gets tackled into the cage by Reynolds. Reynolds maintains the clinch.
Kornilov misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reynolds has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kornilov uses from the top position.
Kornilov stopping the sweep attempt from Reynolds.
Kornilov stands and steps away. Reynolds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kornilov tries for a takedown but Reynolds circles away easily
and Reynolds counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornilov trying to control here.
Reynolds wants to work for an arm triangle but Kornilov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kornilov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reynolds.
James Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kornilov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Reynolds!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timur Rakhimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jor Nodtveidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Timur Rakhimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jor Nodtveidt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakhimov's corner calls for a 1-2. Rakhimov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nodtveidt dodges the punch combination from Rakhimov.
Rakhimov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nodtveidt's head.
Nodtveidt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rakhimov did well to prevent Nodtveidt getting side control.
Rakhimov won't allow Nodtveidt to pass to mount.
Nodtveidt 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.
Nodtveidt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rakhimov defending well though.
Rakhimov looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhimov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rakhimov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nodtveidt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jor Nodtveidt.
Nodtveidt closes the distance and clinches.
Rakhimov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nodtveidt breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Nodtveidt tenderised Rakhimov's leg. Rakhimov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rakhimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rakhimov lands with a straight right. Nodtveidt didn't see that one coming.
Rakhimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nodtveidt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rakhimov, pushing him back against the cage.
Nodtveidt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakhimov tries to get to full guard but Nodtveidt has control of the leg.
Rakhimov wants to control but Nodtveidt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nodtveidt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nodtveidt trying to pass the guard but Rakhimov defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nodtveidt decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Donk. Rakhimov catches Nodtveidt right on the button with a cross.
Rakhimov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rakhimov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nodtveidt gets the takedown into side control.
Nodtveidt lands a few punches from side control.
Nodtveidt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rakhimov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rakhimov is looking for a sweep.
Rakhimov is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nodtveidt taking a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nodtveidt works to advance to full mount. Rakhimov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rakhimov tries to lock up and control but Nodtveidt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rakhimov tries to control Nodtveidt's body but Nodtveidt pushes him off. Rakhimov squirms to his side and now Nodtveidt has his back!
Nodtveidt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rakhimov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Nodtveidt doesn't have the hooks in and Rakhimov manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nodtveidt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakhimov is one step ahead there.
Rakhimov trying to control but Nodtveidt is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jor Nodtveidt dominated that round.
That's time! Rakhimov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rakhimov moves out of range of the body kick from Nodtveidt.
Nodtveidt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nodtveidt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rakhimov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nodtveidt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rakhimov!
Nodtveidt wants to control the pace but Rakhimov is squirming around nicely.
Nodtveidt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rakhimov wants to control but Nodtveidt is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nodtveidt controlling from mount.
Nodtveidt prevents Rakhimov from getting the reversal.
Nodtveidt controlling from mount.
Rakhimov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rakhimov reaches up to try and control the position but Nodtveidt seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rakhimov rolls and tries to escape and now Nodtveidt has his back!
Nodtveidt keeps control of the position as Rakhimov tries to break free.
Nodtveidt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nodtveidt lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nodtveidt biding his time, controlling Rakhimov.
Rakhimov is really stuck here.
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!
Nodtveidt punishes Rakhimov with strikes from the back mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Nodtveidt.
Rakhimov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nodtveidt lands with a hammerfist to the side of Rakhimov's head.
Rakhimov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nodtveidt cracks Rakhimov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Rakhimov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Nodtveidt has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rakhimov is in real trouble here. Nodtveidt gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rakhimov is tapping out! Nodtveidt wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jor Nodtveidt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Roturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Victor Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arturo Roturo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza throws a sloppy head kick and Roturo moves out of range easily.
Mendoza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Roturo wants to improve his position but Mendoza is controlling well.
Mendoza postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Roturo to stand up.
Roturo fails with the takedown
and Mendoza counters by moving into the clinch.
Roturo is trying to pull guard but Mendoza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mendoza successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza has his foot on Roturo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roturo works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendoza seems keen to control Roturo's posture.
Roturo wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is keeping the position.
Mendoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roturo has gone for a leg lock! Mendoza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roturo's guard.
Mendoza tries to stand but Roturo is controlling from the bottom.
Roturo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mendoza uses it to pass to side control.
Roturo tries to buck Mendoza off but Mendoza is having none of it.
Roturo can't do much from the bottom here.
Roturo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roturo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendoza pulls his head out easily.
Roturo looks winded!
Roturo with the active half guard here but Mendoza passes nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza decides to stand up, so the ref orders Roturo to his feet.
Mendoza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mendoza gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Roturo regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza pushes down on Roturo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mendoza controlling the pace.
Roturo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendoza pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza is taking a breather. Roturo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roturo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roturo defends it well.
Roturo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendoza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendoza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roturo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mendoza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendoza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roturo on the ground.
Mendoza is pressing down on Roturo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roturo is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roturo actively working from the bottom here.
Mendoza controlling the pace.
Mendoza has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Roturo is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura but Roturo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendoza to get the leverage.
Mendoza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Mendoza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mendoza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mendoza seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Roturo looking for submissions off his back.
Mendoza prevents Roturo from improving his position.
Roturo looking for submissions off his back.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura but Roturo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendoza to get the leverage.
Roturo is breathing heavily.
Mendoza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roturo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mendoza passes into side control!
Mendoza is staying tight to Roturo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Roturo tries to buck Mendoza off but Mendoza is having none of it.
Mendoza takes a little break here. Roturo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Roturo looking for a sweep but Mendoza has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Roturo is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza controlling his opponent.
Mendoza has hold of Roturo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Roturo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mendoza working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Roturo is working to get back to half guard.
Roturo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mendoza controlling the position easily from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roturo can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza with a couple of short strikes.
Mendoza fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mendoza cracks Roturo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mendoza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendoza moves to take his opponent's back.
Mendoza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Roturo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mendoza controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roturo rolls, trying to escape but Mendoza keeps control of the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendoza is riding his opponent, not letting Roturo buck him off.
Mendoza lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mendoza controlling from the back.
Mendoza is looking for the choke from the back position but Roturo is controlling his hands well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza controlling well, preventing Roturo from escaping the position.
Mendoza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Mendoza dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendoza clinches with his opponent.
Mendoza pulls guard successfully.
Roturo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendoza dives on top into guard.
Mendoza advances to half guard.
Mendoza stalling.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza is pressing down on Roturo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roturo is holding on for now.
Roturo wants to improve his position but Mendoza is controlling well.
Mendoza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roturo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendoza slows the pace down in half guard.
Roturo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mendoza passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roturo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendoza landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Roturo tries to improve position but can't.
Roturo is letting Mendoza control him for a moment.
Mendoza decides to stand back up. Mendoza steps back and let's Roturo get back to his feet.
Mendoza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roturo to the mat! Roturo manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roturo has his foot on Mendoza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendoza works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roturo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mendoza is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Roturo.
Mendoza decides to stand back up. Mendoza steps back and let's Roturo get back to his feet.
Mendoza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendoza showed some decent athleticism there.
Roturo is looking to improve his position.
Roturo wants to sweep but Mendoza has passed to side control!
Roturo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mendoza is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the head.
Mendoza controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roturo can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza lands a heavy elbow.
Mendoza with the ground and pound from mount.
Arturo Roturo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendoza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Victor Mendoza!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Victor Mendoza!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Victor Mendoza!
Victor Mendoza wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theone Sifu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Asura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Theone Sifu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kron Asura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asura shoots in and drives through. Sifu sprawls well.
Sifu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Asura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sifu is in Asura's guard.
Sifu preventing the sweep.
Asura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sifu is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Asura has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sifu is looking to defend but Asura has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sifu! Asura pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sifu taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kron Asura!
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