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HFC 99 Big City Brawl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fredrick Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fredrick Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Porter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter misses with the combination.
Silva clinches.
Porter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Porter blocks nicely.
Porter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva stops Porter from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Porter holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Porter keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Porter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Porter trying to control the position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Porter shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Porter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Porter is in Silva's guard.
Porter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva throwing shots but Porter is blocking nicely.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Porter defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Porter uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Porter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva is looking to stand up but Porter won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva advances position into side control!
Silva working away.
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Porter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Porter is trying to improve his position.
Silva working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porter is trying to improve his position.
Porter can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porter is holding Silva down, trying to stall.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Porter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva tries to stand but Porter is controlling his head.
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 Fredrick Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Porter dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Porter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Porter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Porter trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Porter throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Porter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Porter closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Porter has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Porter is defending well for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Porter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Porter wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Porter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Porter tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Porter is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fredrick Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Porter.
Silva misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter has picked Silva up - he's going for a ride! Porter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Porter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva trying to control here.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is looking to control Porter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Porter from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fredrick Silva.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Porter clinches.
Porter has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Porter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Porter dives into Silva's guard.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Porter wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Porter trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Porter content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fredrick Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Porter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Porter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Porter closes the distance and clinches.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Porter wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Porter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Porter misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Porter's knee momentarily.
Fredrick Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Porter does no damage.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fredrick Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Porter.
Silva wants to clinch up but Porter keeps it at a distance.
Porter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Porter.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Porter circles away.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Porter circles away.
Porter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Porter's head.
Silva feints a jab promting Porter to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Porter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Porter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a high kick!
Porter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Porter swivels and escapes.
Porter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Porter has the dominant position.
Porter jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Porter looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Porter.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Porter shoots in.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Porter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Porter tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva tries to roll over but Porter keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Porter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Porter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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 Fredrick Silva.
I think Silva 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Porter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raul Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang has chosen Special Agent Huang as his entrance music. George Huang struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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18
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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148 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raul Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Huang!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang scores with a head kick.
It looks like Raul Santana has been cut.
Santana fails with the takedown
and Huang counters with a good low kick that Santana was not able to check.
No luck for Santana with that takedown attempt.
Santana tries to clinch
and Huang counters with an inside leg kick.
Huang moves into the clinch.
Huang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Huang postures up and lands a big shot to Santana's brow.
Huang postures up.
Santana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Huang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huang chips away with some ground and pound.
Huang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Huang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santana did well to prevent Huang getting side control.
Huang throwing shots but Santana is blocking nicely.
Santana is defending against the submission attempts here by Huang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Huang lands a nice short elbow.
Huang working Santana over with strikes.
Huang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Santana is defending well.
Santana manages to get to full guard.
Santana is trying to keep Huang in close.
Huang controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Santana trying to control the position.
Huang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. George Huang wasn't active enough on the ground.
Santana closes the distance but Huang moves to the side
and Huang counters with a head kick that drops Santana to the mat! Santana scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Santana is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Huang! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). George Huang!
George Huang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rymarob Joaquin (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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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rymarob Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shields throws a head kick that misses.
Joaquin avoids the head kick by Shields.
Joaquin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joaquin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shields.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shields, right into the meat.
Joaquin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joaquin circles away quickly and effectively.
Joaquin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shields missing with a left hand there. Joaquin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shields scores with a leg kick.
Shields throws a jab but it's blocked by Joaquin.
Joaquin misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Shields, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Shields. Those never looked like landing.
Joaquin closes the distance and pushes Shields back into the cage.
Shields manages to break the clinch.
Joaquin 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields feints and then cracks Joaquin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joaquin down.
Joaquin throws a head kick that misses.
Joaquin avoids a kick to the body.
Shields lands a nice looking kick to the body. Joaquin takes a step back to recover.
Shields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shields swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shields throws a hook but Joaquin avoids it easily.
Joaquin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shields feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joaquin's calf.
Shields scores with a spinning back kick!
Joaquin shoots in looking for a takedown but Shields manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joaquin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shields, right into the meat.
Joaquin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shields tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin wants to clinch.
Jason Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Shields, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joaquin slips a jab and a cross from Shields.
Joaquin wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields looks to land a combination but Joaquin avoids it well.
Shields throws a sloppy head kick and Joaquin moves out of range easily.
Shields throws a sloppy head kick and Joaquin moves out of range easily.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joaquin manages to avoid it.
Shields throws a head kick but Joaquin moves out of range.
Shields lands a right hook to the body.
Shields misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Shields there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin gets the takedown into side control.
Shields is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Joaquin controlling the position from side mount.
Joaquin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shields sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Joaquin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shields sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joaquin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shields is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Joaquin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shields being controlled for a moment.
Joaquin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is not content to let Joaquin control the position.
Joaquin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Shields throws the kick towards the body but Joaquin avoids it.
Joaquin blocks a head kick by Shields.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joaquin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields throws a push kick but Joaquin slaps the foot to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Shields as Joaquin shoots in.
Jason Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rymarob Joaquin.
Joaquin avoids the head kick by Shields.
Shields connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Shields dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shields misses with a body kick.
Joaquin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shields lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jason Shields is winning the standup battle so far.
Shields lands with a nice combination. Joaquin backs away looking to recover.
Shields throws a nice looking combination but Joaquin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joaquin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shields.
Joaquin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shields throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shields lunges at Joaquin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joaquin's hand.
Shields misses with a body shot.
Joaquin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shields sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joaquin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shields feints and then cracks Joaquin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joaquin down.
Shields looks to land a body kick but Joaquin moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields throws a right and a left that Joaquin avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shields throws a head kick that misses.
Joaquin checks a low kick from Shields.
Joaquin blocks a head kick by Shields.
Joaquin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shields but Shields pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shields misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shields misses with a head kick.
Joaquin drives through with a takedown into Shields's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shields is looking to stand up but Joaquin isn't so interested in that idea.
Joaquin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Joaquin pushing down on Shields's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joaquin uses his free foot to push down on Shields's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shields.
Joaquin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joaquin throwing strikes here but Shields is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields really wants to buck Joaquin off and get back to his feet.
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!
Joaquin looking to control but Shields is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shields knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joaquin on the ground.
Shields wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joaquin punching from mount but Shields doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Joaquin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Joaquin misses with a takedown attempt - Shields sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jason Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rymarob Joaquin.
Joaquin has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joaquin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shields.
Shields misses with a body kick.
Shields throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joaquin fails with the takedown.
Shields throws a sloppy head kick and Joaquin moves out of range easily.
Shields blocks a head kick by Joaquin.
Shields is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Joaquin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shields ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joaquin moves away.
Shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joaquin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shields leaves Joaquin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joaquin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joaquin tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Joaquin stops Shields from getting back to his feet.
Joaquin controlling the action here.
Shields looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joaquin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joaquin wants to stand but Shields has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joaquin is taking a breather. Shields 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.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rymarob Joaquin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shields leaves Joaquin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Shields pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shields misses with a body kick.
Shields waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joaquin.
Shields misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shields misses with a wild combination.
Shields misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joaquin avoids the head kick by Shields.
Joaquin gets a takedown into half guard.
Shields is refusing to be controlled, as Joaquin sits in half guard.
Rymarob Joaquin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joaquin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shields's head.
Shields blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joaquin.
Shields is trying to stand.
Joaquin wants to take a breather but Shields is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Joaquin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rymarob Joaquin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shields throws a push kick but Joaquin slaps the foot to one side.
Shields goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shields misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shields throws a leg kick but Joaquin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jason Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joaquin is looking to clinch.
Joaquin shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense.
Joaquin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shields tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Joaquin is in Shields's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shields wants to get back to his feet but Joaquin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shields keeping full guard, as Joaquin tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joaquin is stalling in the full guard.
Joaquin prevents Shields from getting back to his feet.
Joaquin stays in close to Shields's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rymarob Joaquin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Joaquin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Shields, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jason Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rymarob Joaquin.
Joaquin blocks a head kick by Shields.
Shields misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Joaquin with that takedown attempt.
Shields throws a series of punches but Joaquin moves out of range.
Shields throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joaquin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joaquin is defended easily by Shields.
Joaquin throws a head kick that misses.
Shields throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a sloppy head kick and Joaquin moves out of range easily.
Shields fails to land with a series of punches.
Joaquin feints and as Shields raises his hands in defense, Joaquin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joaquin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shields is looking to stand up but Joaquin isn't so interested in that idea.
Joaquin drops back looking for a leg! Shields is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shields manages to kick Joaquin off! Joaquin jumps back into Shields's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joaquin passes Shields's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rymarob Joaquin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joaquin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rymarob Joaquin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradford Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manning has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. John Howard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
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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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradford Manning!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning gets caught napping as Howard dives in and scores a takedown. Manning manages to retain guard.
Howard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howard pushing down on Manning's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howard content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Howard just wasn't active enough.
A bone on bone clash there as Manning blocks the leg kick.
Howard avoids the head kick by Manning.
Manning gets caught flat footed, as Howard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Howard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howard has managed to get both his arms back between Manning's legs - danger averted.
Howard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manning should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
John Howard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Howard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manning's guard.
Howard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard prevents Manning from getting back to his feet.
Manning can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Howard controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Howard just wasn't active enough.
Howard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manning's guard.
Howard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Howard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Howard.
Manning closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Howard quickly recovers to half guard.
Howard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily.
Manning is keen to just control but Howard is a slippery customer.
Howard striking from the bottom.
Howard actively working from the bottom here.
Howard trying to control from the bottom.
Howard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howard has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Manning should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Howard has tightened it up now! Manning should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Howard!
John Howard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BioPharm Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai comes to the cage accompanied by Deadly Muay Thai Skills. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rasputin's choice of entrance music: TURISAS - Rasputin. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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302 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
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Rasputin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thai has managed to clinch.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Rasputin in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin has Thai pressed against the cage.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai looking to stall.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rasputin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Thai pulls Rasputin into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasputin is controlling him.
Rasputin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rasputin is looking to work some ground and pound but Thai has wrist control.
Rasputin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thai wants to stand but Rasputin is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is looking to work some ground and pound but Thai has wrist control.
Rasputin stands up and waves to Thai to follow him.
Thai darts in trying to clinch
and Rasputin counters with a three punch combo that has Thai backing up. Thai nods at Rasputin to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thai tries to clinch
and Rasputin counters by moving into the clinch.
Rasputin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai is trying to push Rasputin away but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rasputin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rasputin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thai is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai moves to clinch but Rasputin breaks away
and Rasputin counters with an inside leg kick.
Rasputin tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Rasputin. Those never looked like landing.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Thai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rasputin.
Rasputin swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
Rasputin pushes Thai up against the cage in a clinch.
Thai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai wants a takedown.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rasputin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thai is defending well.
Muay Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin.
Rasputin blocks the elbow strike.
Rasputin jumps guard but Thai stands there with Rasputin around his waist. Rasputin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rasputin breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thai tries to clinch but Rasputin moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Thai blocks the leg kick.
Thai tries to clinch but Rasputin moves away
and Rasputin moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin's cut.
That's time! Thai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thai tries to clinch but Rasputin is having none of it.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Rasputin pushes him off.
Thai wants to clinch up but Rasputin keeps it at a distance.
Rasputin swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
Thai is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasputin swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
Thai has managed to clinch.
Rasputin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rasputin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rasputin pushes off an throws an elbow but Thai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin takes an elbow to the temple.
Thai stalling against the cage.
Thai has Rasputin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rasputin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rasputin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thai tries to clinch up but Rasputin circles away and keeps his distance.
Thai darts in trying to clinch
and Rasputin counters by moving into the clinch.
Rasputin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thai as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rasputin.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rasputin tries for a takedown but Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muay Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasputin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Muay Thai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thai tries to clinch up but Rasputin circles away and keeps his distance.
Thai has closed the distance and engaged Rasputin in a clinch.
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Rasputin to work.
Rasputin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thai to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is trying to stall.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rasputin blocks it with crossed arms.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rasputin blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Rasputin.
Thai is pressed up against the cage. Rasputin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thai down to the mat. Thai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thai tries to clinch up
and Rasputin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thai clinches with his opponent.
Rasputin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thai stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Rasputin is blocking nicely.
Rasputin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rasputin is trying to drag Thai to the mat but Thai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thai tries to pull guard but Rasputin won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rasputin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thai tries to clinch up but Rasputin circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasputin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai tries to clinch up.
Thai has closed the distance and engaged Rasputin in a clinch.
Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rasputin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rasputin is trying to break free.
Thai lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Rasputin is blocking nicely.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thai pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin throwing strikes from guard but Thai blocks nicely.
Rasputin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thai dives on top into guard.
Rasputin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thai wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
Rasputin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thai wanted to stand there but Rasputin had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rasputin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rasputin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thai tries to clinch up but Rasputin circles away and keeps his distance.
Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rasputin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Rasputin pushes him off.
Thai is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it.
Thai has closed the distance and engaged Rasputin in a clinch.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying to break free.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Rasputin blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rasputin as Thai tries to tie him up.
Thai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Rasputin is blocking nicely.
Rasputin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rasputin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rasputin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rasputin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries to keep at a distance but Rasputin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thai with a knee to the head.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thai looking to stall.
Rasputin misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Thai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai tries a knee to the head but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muay Thai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thai 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muay Thai!
A victorious Muay Thai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sexton Furnival (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Frank The Tank. Sexton Furnival has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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267 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sexton Furnival!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Furnival connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Frank Ricard has been cut.
Furnival lands with a shot to the body.
Furnival takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furnival comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ricard managing to block the knees to the body from Furnival.
Furnival comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ricard has had enough of the clinch but Furnival keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Furnival.
Ricard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Furnival just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ricard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricard gets a clinch.
Ricard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Furnival lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Furnival landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ricard looks winded!
Ricard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Furnival pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sexton Furnival has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Ricard.
Furnival connects with a knee to the head.
Furnival lands a body shot.
Ricard takes a shot to the head.
Furnival with a knee to the head.
Ricard is rocked!
Furnival gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ricard is still on wobbly legs! Can Furnival finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furnival lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ricard to his knees! Furnival keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sexton Furnival!
An out of breath Sexton Furnival thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ja Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Masterson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hyena -by- Rancid. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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275 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Sheehan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Masterson. No joy for Sheehan on that attempt.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Sheehan shoots and misses
and Masterson counters with a leg kick.
Sheehan fails to land with a series of punches.
Masterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sheehan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheehan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheehan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masterson's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Masterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sheehan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Sheehan from controlling successfully.
Masterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheehan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan passes into half guard.
Sheehan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sheehan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sheehan trying to control but Masterson is having none of it.
Sheehan tries to take Masterson's back but instead Masterson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan moves nicely into side control.
Sheehan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Masterson tries to bench press Sheehan off him but Sheehan keeps the position.
Sheehan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sheehan is looking to take a break and control but Masterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masterson prevents Sheehan from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is looking to regain half guard here but Sheehan keeps moving and retains side control.
Sheehan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masterson keeps working.
Sheehan controls the position.
Masterson tries to improve position but can't.
Masterson being controlled for a moment.
Masterson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan tries to control but Masterson wriggling away.
Sheehan avoids the attempt from Masterson to control.
Sheehan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masterson is looking to escape.
Sheehan prevents Masterson from getting the reversal.
Sheehan looking to secure an arm triangle but Masterson defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masterson tries to hold on but Sheehan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Sheehan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Masterson. No joy for Sheehan on that attempt.
Masterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Masterson 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 Sheehan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sheehan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Masterson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Masterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masterson throws a body kick that misses.
Sheehan moves away from the strike by Masterson.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masterson sprawls well. Masterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sheehan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ja Masterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Sheehan.
Sheehan throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Masterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sheehan.
Masterson cracks Sheehan with an open hand slap.
It looks like Teddy Sheehan has been cut.
Sheehan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Masterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sheehan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masterson defends it nicely.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheehan.
Masterson tries to work over Sheehan's front leg with a kick but Sheehan checks it.
Sheehan shoots in but no luck this time.
Masterson takes a swing at Sheehan's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehan shoots in looking for a takedown. Masterson tries to sprawl out of it but Sheehan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A good leg kick by Masterson.
Teddy Sheehan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheehan is breathing heavily.
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick and Sheehan moves out of range easily.
Sheehan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sheehan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masterson is keeping the position for now.
Masterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheehan wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan lands a couple of elbows.
Masterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sheehan wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
Sheehan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sheehan looking to sit in guard and control but Masterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Masterson working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson trying to control but Sheehan is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sheehan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masterson defends it easily.
Masterson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!
Masterson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Masterson stands up.
Sheehan fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheehan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Masterson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Sheehan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Masterson connects with an inside leg kick.
Sheehan shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheehan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
Sheehan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sheehan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.
Teddy Sheehan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Masterson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.
Masterson with a nice cross.
Jab, jab by Masterson - just one landing.
Sheehan tries for a takedown but Masterson circles away easily
and Masterson counters with a straight right hand.
Sheehan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masterson swings for the body but Sheehan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson cracks Sheehan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sheehan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Masterson finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Sheehan head around and knocks him out cold! Masterson hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ja Masterson!
A pretty intense looking Ja Masterson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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