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CCF 97: Tomba vs. Joe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leko Pavicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nielsen comes to the cage accompanied by Cornstick Feat. Benny Jamz & Pharfar - What Money Can Do. Elias Nielsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elias Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leko Pavicevic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavicevic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nielsen quickly recovers to half guard.
Pavicevic wants to work for an arm triangle but Nielsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pavicevic is keen to just control but Nielsen is a slippery customer.
Nielsen looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavicevic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nielsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Pavicevic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nielsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavicevic.
Nielsen gets back to full guard.
Pavicevic 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nielsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Pavicevic from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
Pavicevic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pavicevic scoring with some ground and pound.
Nielsen is looking for a triangle but Pavicevic pushes his legs off easily.
Pavicevic looking to pass the guard.
Pavicevic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavicevic has managed to get both his arms back between Nielsen's legs - danger averted.
Nielsen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pavicevic is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pavicevic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pavicevic is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nielsen off and has taken his back!
Pavicevic has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Nielsen! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pavicevic gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leko Pavicevic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Svensen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Svensen.
Jelani just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensen closes the distance and pushes Jelani back into the cage.
Jelani gets underhooks to prevent Svensen's takedown attempt.
Svensen breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jelani 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 Svensen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Svensen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jelani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Svensen shoots in for a takedown but Jelani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Svensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jelani keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jelani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Svensen prevents Jelani from improving his position.
Svensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jelani keeps working.
Jelani won't allow Svensen to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensen working Jelani over with strikes.
Jelani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jelani actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jelani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jelani.
Svensen lands a couple of digs.
Svensen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jelani looking for a sweep. Not yet Jelani, not yet.
Jelani has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Svensen doesn't defend quickly enough and Jelani has managed to lock this one up! Can Svensen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jelani on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jabari Jelani!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salath Sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kj Barakus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salath Sar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kj Barakus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barakus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barakus off and has taken his back!
Sar keeps control of the position as Barakus tries to break free.
Sar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barakus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barakus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sar wants to work for an arm triangle but Barakus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barakus is looking to control Sar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barakus avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sar wants to work for an arm triangle but Barakus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barakus keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakus is defending against the submission attempts here by Sar.
Sar is working for a submission of some sort.
Sar wants to free his trapped foot but Barakus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sar is looking for a kimura here.
Sar 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Barakus won't allow Sar to pass to mount.
Sar trying to advance position but Barakus counters by regaining guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakus is pulling down on Sar's head to control his posture.
Sar looking to pass the guard.
Barakus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barakus's guard.
Sar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barakus defends it well.
Barakus is trying is best to control the position here.
Barakus pushes Sar off looking to stand but Sar dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sar seems to be looking for submissions.
Barakus is looking to control Sar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barakus avoid being mounted?
Sar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barakus's thigh. Barakus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Barakus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barakus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sar, into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sar is looking to stand up but Barakus isn't so interested in that idea.
Barakus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barakus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Salath Sar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sar lands with a straight right. Barakus didn't see that one coming.
Sar has his takedown stuffed
and Barakus counters with a shoot takedown. Sar fights it but they end up in guard.
Barakus works over Sar with some ground and pound from guard.
Sar wants to sweep here but Barakus controlling him for the moment.
Barakus trying to control the position from guard on top but Sar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barakus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barakus has picked Sar up and slammed him! Sar can't keep hold of the triangle and Barakus manages to pass to side control!
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!
Barakus tries for a kimura but Sar is defending well.
Barakus tries for a kimura but Sar is defending well.
Sar regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sar is staying active underneath Barakus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kj Barakus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sar tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Barakus manages to move to mount!
Barakus lands with some strikes.
Barakus is working for a guillotine from mount but Sar frees his head quite easily.
Barakus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barakus stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sar fails with a takedown attempt.
Sar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barakus but Barakus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salath Sar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sar slips a jab and a cross from Barakus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakus blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sar misses the target.
Sar connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Kj Barakus has been cut.
Sar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barakus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barakus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sar avoids it really well and circles away.
Sar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barakuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salath Sar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barakus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sar's guard.
Barakus trying to control but Sar is working from the bottom.
Barakus working some strikes from top position.
Barakus drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Barakus as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sar screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Barakus! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kj Barakus!
Kj Barakus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jia Le Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Turnbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes into the arena with Die Monster Die! blaring out of the sound system. Turnbull is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Never To Late. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jia Le Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turnbull, right into the meat.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turnbull can pounce on him.
Turnbull scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws out a leg kick but Li moves out of range and Turnbull only half commits.
Li 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Turnbull blocks the leg kick.
Turnbull lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turnbull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turnbull throws a low kick but Li avoids it.
Turnbull throws a chopping leg kick but Li manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull moves out of range of the leg kick from Li.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turnbull checks a leg kick.
Li throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turnbull tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Li is in Turnbull's guard.
Turnbull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Turnbull is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turnbull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li postures up.
Jack Turnbull has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Turnbull wants to land a leg kick but Li is out of range.
Turnbull throws a hook but Li avoids it easily.
Turnbull throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Turnbull is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.
Li is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Turnbull wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Li taking some punishment here, with Turnbull in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.
Turnbull drops an elbow to the side of Li's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull content to control rather than advance.
Turnbull throwing shots but Li is blocking nicely.
Turnbull throwing shots but Li is blocking nicely.
Turnbull stalling.
Li is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turnbull pulls his head out easily.
Turnbull wants to take a breather but Li is having none of it.
Turnbull thows a huge punch but Li dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull lands strikes from half guard.
Turnbull wants to pass the guard but Li is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turnbull lands a nice short elbow.
Turnbull not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turnbull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turnbull seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li won't allow Turnbull to pass to mount.
Turnbull sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Li defending well though.
Li avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turnbull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Turnbull dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turnbull lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Turnbull connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Li is rocked!
Turnbull feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Li collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Turnbull!
Jack Turnbull seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ygor Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sniper Rifle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Silent Comedy - Bartholomew. Rifle has chosen No Remorse as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ygor Savage has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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354 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ygor Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sniper Rifle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rifle shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rifle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rifle fails to land the takedown.
Savage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rifle checks the leg kick.
Savage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rifle's calf.
Savage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savage looks to land a body kick but Rifle moved away.
Rifle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savage defends it nicely.
Ygor Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sniper Rifle.
Savage scores with a nice body kick.
Rifle shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense.
Savage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rifle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rifle looks winded!
Savage scores with a kick to the body.
Savage misses with a hook. Rifle ducked under it nicely.
Rifle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rifle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rifle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Savage. That one must have hurt.
Rifle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Savage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage is looking to slow Rifle down with leg kicks.
Savage lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rifle takes a step back to recover.
Savage thows a body shot but no joy.
Savage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Savage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rifle. That did some damage!
That kick from Savage tenderised Rifle's leg. Rifle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rifle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ygor Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Savage - that will leave a mark!
Savage lands a leg kick that knocks Rifle off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Savage.
An inside leg kick lands from Savage.
Savage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rifle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rifle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Savage.
Savage fakes the leg kick and cracks Rifle in the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Savage.
Savage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rifle's sensitive parts.
Savage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savage.
Rifle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, jab by Savage - just one landing.
Savage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage is looking to slow Rifle down with leg kicks.
Savage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rifle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Savage - that will leave a mark!
Savage connects with a leg kick. Rifle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Savage.
Rifle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Savage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Savage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Savage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rifle's face.
Savage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Savage scores with a knee to the head.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Savage looking to throw knees to the head but Rifle is blocking nicely.
Rifle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Savage scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage landing knees to the body.
Rifle managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rifle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Savage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rifle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Savage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Savage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rifle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rifle dodges an elbow strike from Savage.
Savage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rifle is trying desperately to land a takedown but Savage is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rifle.
Savage tries a knee to the head but Rifle blocks it.
Rifle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Savage lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Rifle avoids the damage to the body.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Savage stalling in the clinch but Rifle improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ygor Savage dominated that round.
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.
Rifle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Savage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rifle.
Sniper Rifle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rifle dives in and grabs Savage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes down on Rifle's head and hops out.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Savage slams his shin into Rifle's torso.
Savage lands a leg kick that knocks Rifle off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rifle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savage. Savage obviously looking to wear him down.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Savage here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Savage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rifle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Savage - the referee stops the clock and Rifle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Savage. Rifle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Savage scores with a nice body kick.
Savage scores with a hook to the body. Rifle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savage scores with a nice body kick.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rifle can do to turn this around?
Rifle is breathing heavily.
Savage connects with an inside leg kick.
Savage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rifle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rifle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Savage.
Savage lands a slapping body shot.
Rifle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savage lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rifle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Savage. Rifle shrugs it off though.
An inside leg kick lands from Savage.
Rifle slips under a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Savage. Rifle shrugs it off though.
Savage tries to clinch up but Rifle circles away and keeps his distance.
Rifle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage is looking to clinch but Rifle is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savage.
Savage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rifle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Savage. Rifle shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Savage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Savage.
Savage thows a body kick. Rifle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Savage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rifle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savage feints and then cracks Rifle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rifle down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savage.
Good leg kick by Savage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rifle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Savage.
Savage feints and then cracks Rifle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rifle down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Savage, right into the meat.
Savage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rifle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rifle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking to slow Rifle down with leg kicks.
Savage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savage lands a nice looking body kick.
Savage is looking to clinch but Rifle is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Rifle or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage which made him look bad.
Ygor Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sniper Rifle.
Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rifle, pushing him back against the cage.
Savage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rifle.
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rifle blocks it with crossed arms.
Ygor Savage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rifle is looking to break free of the clinch but Savage has double underhooks.
Savage with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sniper Rifle has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Savage obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Savage connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rifle blocks it with crossed arms.
Savage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savage looking to throw knees to the head but Rifle is blocking nicely.
Savage lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rifle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Savage tries a knee to the head but Rifle blocks it.
Rifle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rifle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage looking to throw knees to the head but Rifle is blocking nicely.
Savage looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rifle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ygor Savage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sniper Rifle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Savage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savage drives through and clinches with Rifle against the cage.
Rifle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Savage tries a knee to the head but Rifle blocks it.
Rifle avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Savage tries a knee to the head but Rifle blocks it.
Rifle dodges an elbow strike from Savage.
Rifle wants to take the fight to the mat but Savage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Savage drops Rifle with a big knee straight up the middle! Rifle is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ygor Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rifle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savage feints and then cracks Rifle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rifle down.
Savage digs a good hook to Rifle's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage's corner calls for a 1-2. Savage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rifle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rifle is rocked!
Savage clobbers Rifle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rifle is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Rifle tries for a takedown but Savage circles away easily
and Savage counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savage connects with a leg kick. Rifle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rifle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rifle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rifle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savage keeps Rifle at a distance using the push kick.
Rifle seems to have recovered his senses.
Savage stuffs the takedown attempt from Rifle. Rifle gets slowly back to his feet.
Ygor Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sniper Rifle.
Savage tries to clinch up but Rifle circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Savage.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savage scores with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Savage - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage cracks Rifle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rifle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage lands with a nice body kick.
Rifle tries to move into range but Savage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savage.
Savage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rifle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Savage.
Savage is looking to clinch.
Savage cracks the inside of Rifle's front leg.
Savage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savage connects with an inside leg kick.
Savage moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rifle avoids it.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rifle is defending well for now.
Savage lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Savage.
Savage with a knee to the head.
Savage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rifle's face.
Ygor Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rifle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Savage utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Savage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rifle lands a takedown into guard.
Sniper Rifle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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!
Savage is pulling down on Rifle's head. It's preventing any offense from Rifle, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rifle throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ygor Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savage, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ygor Savage!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ygor Savage!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ygor Savage!
Ygor Savage wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Ygor Savage rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dragon Punch!. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Xiao Long Li has been cut.
Li wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Li moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Li throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Li scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Li. Li circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones avoids the body shot from Li.
Jones stuns Li with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Li looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Li is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li looks up at the clock. Bad move! Jones lands a right hand from hell, dropping Li. Jones pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Jones!
Tom Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Hamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hara comes to the cage accompanied by The Who - Eminence front. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Hara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mookie Hamfist!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hara throws a good cross that connects.
Hara throws a low kick, looking for Hamfist's leg but Hamfist calmly moves out of range.
Hara throws a combination that misses
and Hamfist counters by moving into the clinch.
Hara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hamfist decides to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hamfist looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hamfist trying to control here.
Hamfist works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hara trying to control but Hamfist is working from the bottom.
Hara 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.
Hara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist looking for submissions off his back.
Hara moves nicely into side control.
Hara wants to control but Hamfist is keeping him busy.
Hara tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hamfist trying to remain calm as Hara controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist tries to bench press Hara off him but Hara keeps the position.
Hara wants to control but Hamfist is keeping him busy.
Hara taking a breather here.
Hamfist tries to bench press Hara off him but Hara keeps the position.
Hara working away.
Hara trying to control the action but Hamfist is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Josh Hara just wasn't active enough.
Nice shot by Hara.
Hara misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hamfist gets caught flat footed, as Hara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hamfist holds on and takes a little breather.
Hamfist throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hamfist is looking for a triangle here but Hara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hamfist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamfist keeps working.
Hara is taking a breather. Hamfist 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.
Hara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hara is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hamfist reverses the position - he's now on top in Hara's 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Hara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hara misses with a two punch combination.
Hamfist keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hamfist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hara just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hamfist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hara.
Hara prevents the takedown attempt.
Hara missing with knees to the body.
Hamfist jumps guard but Hara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Josh Hara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Hamfist.
Hamfist lands a knee to the body.
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!
Hara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hamfist avoids it.
Hamfist misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hamfist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hamfist turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hamfist manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Hara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hamfist is trying to get an arm triangle but Hara is defending well.
Hamfist is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hara is not content to let Hamfist control the position.
Hara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamfist.
Hamfist wants to control but Hara is keeping him busy.
Hamfist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hara is looking to escape.
Hamfist thows a huge punch but Hara dodges it nicely.
Well, if Hamfist is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hamfist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hara wants to get back to his feet.
Hamfist is keen to just control but Hara is a slippery customer.
Hara trying to control from the bottom.
Mookie Hamfist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamfist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hara is pressing down on Hamfist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hamfist tries to free his leg and advance position but Hara is retaining full guard.
Hara keeping moving, preventing Hamfist from controlling successfully.
Hamfist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hamfist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hamfist has managed to get both his arms back between Hara's legs - danger averted.
Hamfist looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hamfist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hamfist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hara is trying to control the position but Hamfist postures up.
Hamfist stands up over Hara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hamfist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hara is adopting a defensive guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Hamfist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hamfist misses with a double jab.
Hamfist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hara.
Hamfist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hara keeps the fight on the outside.
Hamfist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hara.
Hara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamfist.
Hara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hamfist manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hamfist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hara wants to control from the top but Hamfist keeps moving.
Hamfist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hara is aware though and is defending well.
Hara stopping the sweep attempt from Hamfist.
Hamfist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hara!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is landing with some decent strikes but Hara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hara is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamfist is landing with some decent strikes but Hara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hara squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Hara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hamfist lands with some strikes.
Hamfist lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hamfist trying to control but Hara is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hara is trying desperately to improve position.
Hamfist connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hamfist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hara is looking to escape.
Hamfist looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist landing punches.
Hara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hamfist.
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!
Hamfist won't allow Hara to sweep him here.
Hamfist with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamfist lands a couple of elbows.
Hara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hamfist trying to control but Hara is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mookie Hamfist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hamfist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Mookie Hamfist!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mookie Hamfist!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mookie Hamfist!
Mookie Hamfist wins by unanimous decision!
Mookie Hamfist tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Mendazedora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mongtong has chosen Blackened as his entrance music. Wong Mongtong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Mendazedora!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendazedora stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mongtong.
Mendazedora avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wong Mongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mongtong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendazedora on the side of the head.
Mendazedora really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mongtong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mendazedora.
Mongtong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mongtong.
Mongtong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mendazedora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mendazedora moves out of range of the body kick from Mongtong.
Mongtong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendazedora was well out of range. Poor timing from Mongtong.
Mongtong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendazedora.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Mongtong. Beautiful body shot.
Mongtong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mongtong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendazedora on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendazedora lands a high kick!
Mongtong clinches.
Nice elbow from Mongtong.
Mongtong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendazedora blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mongtong has a couple of punches blocked by Mendazedora.
Mongtong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mendazedora lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mongtong keeps control of Mendazedora as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendazedora is trying to break free.
Mongtong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong missing with knees to the body.
Mongtong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mongtong missing with knees to the body.
Mongtong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mongtong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendazedora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendazedora lands a leg kick that knocks Mongtong off balance momentarily.
Mongtong is looking to slow Mendazedora down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mongtong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mongtong throws a body kick that misses.
Mendazedora misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mendazedora counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mendazedora throws a leg kick but Mongtong moved away.
Mongtong feints and then cracks Mendazedora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendazedora down.
Mongtong scores with a body shot.
Mendazedora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mendazedora fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mongtong checks it well.
Mongtong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mongtong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mendazedora. That one must have hurt.
Mongtong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendazedora.
Mongtong moves out of range of the body kick from Mendazedora.
Mongtong scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Mendazedora ducks under a wild hook from Mongtong.
Mongtong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mendazedora 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 Mongtong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mongtong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mongtong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mendazedora checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mongtong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mongtong lands an overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mongtong.
Mendazedora scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendazedora goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mongtong throws a series of punches but Mendazedora avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wong Mongtong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mendazedora blocks a leg kick.
Mendazedora moves away from the strike by Mongtong.
Mendazedora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wong Mongtong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mongtong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mendazedora.
Mongtong checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mongtong, right into the meat.
Mongtong swings for the body but Mendazedora moves out of range.
Mendazedora checks the leg kick.
Mongtong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendazedora counters with a good low kick that Mongtong was not able to check.
Mendazedora throws a head kick that misses.
Mendazedora checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mongtong moves out of range of the body kick from Mendazedora.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mongtong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendazedora rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendazedora blocks a leg kick.
Mendazedora ducks under a wild hook from Mongtong.
Mongtong forces Mendazedora back against the cage and clinches.
Mongtong misses with some punches.
Mongtong lands a right hand.
Mongtong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendazedora is defending well for now.
Mendazedora holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mendazedora trying to control the position but instead, Mongtong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendazedora into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong lands an elbow that stopped Mendazedora in his tracks for a moment.
Mongtong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Mendazedora.
Mongtong throws an elbow that misses.
Mongtong can't find room to land a body shot as Mendazedora controls the action.
Mongtong pushes Mendazedora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow.
Mongtong tries to land a knee to the head but Mendazedora blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendazedora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Mongtong as he connects with a hook.
Mongtong moves out of range of the body kick.
Mendazedora has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendazedora there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mendazedora lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mongtong will feel that in the morning.
Mendazedora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mendazedora on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mongtong. Mongtong obviously looking to wear him down.
Mongtong connects with a crisp jab.
Mendazedora is rocked!
Mongtong drops Mendazedora with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mongtong follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wong Mongtong! Wong Mongtong retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Wong Mongtong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manfred Von Richtoffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busy Signal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Richtoffen's entrance music is Green Fields of France . A fine choice. Signal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Busy Signal - Smoke Some High Grade. Manfred Von Richtoffen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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179 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manfred Von Richtoffen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Busy Signal!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Signal. No joy for Von Richtoffen on that attempt.
Signal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Signal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Von Richtoffen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Signal wants to control from the top but Von Richtoffen keeps moving.
Von Richtoffen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Signal defends it easily.
Signal trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Richtoffen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Signal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Richtoffen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Signal postures up.
Signal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Signal works over Von Richtoffen with some ground and pound from guard.
Signal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Richtoffen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Signal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Signal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richtoffen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Signal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Signal wants to control from the top but Von Richtoffen keeps moving.
Von Richtoffen working for a triangle but Signal defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Signal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Signal wants to control but Von Richtoffen is keeping him busy.
Signal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Von Richtoffen to see if he's OK.
Signal is putting a hurting on Von Richtoffen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Von Richtoffen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Signal trying to control the position but Von Richtoffen is working away.
Von Richtoffen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Richtoffen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Signal connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Signal trying to control the position but Von Richtoffen is working away.
Signal lands some shots froms side control.
Von Richtoffen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Signal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Signal wants to control but Von Richtoffen is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Richtoffen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Von Richtoffen regains half guard.
Signal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Signal 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.
Signal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Von Richtoffen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Signal is keen to just control but Von Richtoffen is a slippery customer.
Signal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Richtoffen wants to improve his position but Signal is controlling well.
Signal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Von Richtoffen defends it well.
Von Richtoffen actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Richtoffen tries to roll over but Signal keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Signal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Richtoffen trying to get back to full guard but Signal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Von Richtoffen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Von Richtoffen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Richtoffen trying to control but Signal postures up.
Von Richtoffen gets full guard.
Signal landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Richtoffen controls Signal momentarily but Signal frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Signal stands up over Von Richtoffen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Richtoffen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Signal passes into half guard.
Von Richtoffen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Signal prevents Von Richtoffen from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busy Signal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Signal gets the takedown into side control.
Von Richtoffen tries to buck Signal off but Signal is having none of it.
Signal lands an elbow.
Signal lands some shots froms side control.
Von Richtoffen looks to move to half guard but instead Signal has passed into mount! Damn!
Von Richtoffen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Von Richtoffen is working hard here to advance position.
Busy Signal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Signal looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Richtoffen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Signal. What's that going to do exactly?
Signal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Signal lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Signal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Signal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Von Richtoffen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Von Richtoffen is rocked!
Signal controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Von Richtoffen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Signal! That's really hurt Von Richtoffen and he's turned his back - Signal keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Signal jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Busy Signal!
Busy Signal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Tomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe The One Armed Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The One Armed Man has chosen Stand Up To be C**ted as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alberto Tomba has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Tomba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe The One Armed Man!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The One Armed Man.
Tomba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The One Armed Man.
Tomba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The One Armed Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tomba.
The One Armed Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomba is just out of range.
Tomba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Joe The One Armed Man has been cut.
Tomba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The One Armed Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The One Armed Man lands a body shot.
Tomba scores with a jab to the body.
The One Armed Man looks winded!
Tomba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Tomba.
Tomba just misses with a punch to the body.
The One Armed Man misses with a kick to the body.
Tomba drops The One Armed Man with a beautiful combination! The One Armed Man stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tomba is looking for the KO!
Tomba drops The One Armed Man with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but The One Armed Man looks back up at him and smiles so Tomba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The One Armed Man is rocked!
The One Armed Man ducks into an uppercut from Tomba and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alberto Tomba!
Alberto Tomba retains his super heavyweight title!
Alberto Tomba really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight (Shirt 6$ Shorts 8$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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