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AMW 6 - Johnson vs. Charles PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Palledorous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Michael Palledorous has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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181 lbs
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Palledorous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Richards!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palledorous shoots for a double leg takedown but Richards sprawls well. He's pushed Palledorous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palledorous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palledorous tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Palledorous shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards but Richards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Palledorous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palledorous shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richards as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards slaps away a takedown attempt from Palledorous, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Richards misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards throws a looping overhand right but Palledorous ducks down to avoid it.
Richards dodges the punch combination from Palledorous.
A big left from Richards misses.
Palledorous shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richards defends it nicely.
Palledorous tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Richards drives through with a takedown into guard.
Palledorous is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Palledorous escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richards 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Palledorous escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palledorous is breathing heavily.
Richards forces his way into half guard.
Richards is trying for a kimura here. Palledorous looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Richards wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brett Richards!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Adonis (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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Achilles Adonis!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adonis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Adonis 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.
Carter trying to control here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Adonis has eaten all the pies!
Carter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adonis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adonis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adonis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is trying to control but can't.
Adonis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Adonis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Carter.
Adonis working away.
Adonis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Adonis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adonis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adonis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adonis looks gassed!
Carter is working Adonis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carter works over Adonis with some ground and pound from guard.
Carter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adonis's head.
Carter 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.
Carter 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.
Adonis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adonis's head.
Carter is working Adonis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adonis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carter 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter with a nice head shot there.
Carter 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.
Carter lands a couple of elbows.
Carter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adonis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
Carter won't allow Adonis to sweep him here.
Carter distracts Adonis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carter landing with the ground and pound.
Carter connects with a couple of short punches.
Carter works over Adonis with some ground and pound from guard.
Carter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adonis's head.
Carter is working Adonis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter is working Adonis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adonis's head.
Carter trying to control but Adonis is working from the bottom.
Carter is working Adonis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter drops back looking for a leg! Adonis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adonis manages to kick Carter off! Carter jumps back into Adonis's guard.
Adonis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carter advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter working the head with strikes.
Carter working the body and head with strikes.
Carter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adonis down.
Carter working the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Carter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adonis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Adonis is looking to regain half guard here but Carter keeps moving and retains side control.
Carter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Adonis to see if he's OK.
Carter is trying to get an arm triangle but Adonis is defending well.
Adonis is trying to improve his position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Carter here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Carter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adonis some visible discomfort.
Carter is chipping away with strikes.
Carter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter is working Adonis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Adonis is breathing heavily.
Adonis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mac Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carter working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Adonis to see if he's OK.
Carter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adonis is rocked!
Carter scoring with punches and elbows.
Adonis is still in real trouble! Can Carter finish him?
Carter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adonis is looking to reverse the position.
Carter has an Americana. Adonis didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Carter is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Carter hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mac Carter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Woodrow Poteat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Woodrow Poteat!
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, John Gordon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poteat misses with a wild combination.
Poteat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poteat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poteat tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woodrow Poteat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Poteat.
Poteat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woodrow Poteat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poteat shoots for a takedown but Gordon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poteat blocks a low kick nicely.
Poteat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gordon pinned against the cage. Gordon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gordon slaps away a takedown attempt from Poteat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon tries to bum rush Poteat with a series of wild strikes but Poteat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poteat shoots for a double leg takedown but Gordon sprawls well. He's pushed Poteat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gordon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gordon blocks the body kick.
Poteat is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon slaps away a takedown attempt from Poteat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poteat dodges the punch combination from Gordon.
Gordon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gordon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gordon throws a front kick aimed at Poteat's knee but Poteat avoids it well.
Poteat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
John Gordon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon tried to score with a low kick but Poteat checks it.
Gordon throws a solid leg kick but Poteat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gordon.
Gordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poteat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gordon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Poteat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gordon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poteat counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gordon!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poteat get's back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gordon forces Poteat back against the cage and clinches.
Gordon misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Gordon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Poteat blocks the leg kick.
Gordon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poteat is able to avoid easily.
Gordon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gordon tried to score with a low kick but Poteat checks it.
A big right from Poteat misses.
Poteat dives in and grabs Gordon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gordon pushes down on Poteat's head and hops out.
Gordon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poteat is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
Poteat shoots in but no luck this time.
Gordon scores with a three punch combo!
Poteat checks a low kick from Gordon.
Gordon cracks Poteat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poteat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gordon lands a two punch combo.
Gordon is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gordon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gordon motions for Poteat to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Gordon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Gordon.
Gordon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gordon.
Poteat is rocked!
Gordon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gordon.
Oh Poteat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Poteat seems to have got his legs back now.
Gordon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poteat is defending well for now.
Gordon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poteat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gordon has closed the distance and engaged Poteat in a clinch.
Poteat tries to pull guard but Gordon won't allow it.
Poteat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poteat tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Poteat drops back down to his feet.
Gordon lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Poteat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poteat 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!
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Poteat's head.
Gordon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poteat managing to block the knees to the body from Gordon.
Poteat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon looking to throw knees to the head but Poteat is blocking nicely.
Gordon works on Poteat's body with a couple of short punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gordon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gordon lands a really nice looking cross but Poteat seems unphased.
Poteat wants to clinch but Gordon slips to the side
and Gordon counters with a two punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of Poteat 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poteat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John Gordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon misses with a two punch combination.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Poteat checks it.
Gordon lands with a nice combination. Poteat backs away looking to recover.
Woodrow Poteat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poteat with a poor takedown
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Gordon scores with a three punch combo!
Gordon throws a leg kick but Poteat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poteat checks a low kick from Gordon.
Gordon throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poteat moves out of range of the leg kick from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Poteat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gordon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woodrow Poteat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Poteat tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Poteat drops back down to his feet.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poteat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gordon walks away with a smile on his face. Poteat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Poteat tries to clinch but Gordon moves away
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch.
Gordon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poteat.
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poteat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gordon lands a jab.
Poteat tries to clinch
and Gordon moves into the clinch.
Poteat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poteat can't get the takedown.
Gordon pushes Poteat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poteat prevents Gordon from breaking the clinch.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Poteat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon tries to land knees in the clinch but Poteat avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon tries to break free but Poteat pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon is trying to force a seperation but Poteat has the dominant position.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Poteat backwards.
Gordon working hard to break the clinch.
Gordon tries to circle away but Poteat has him pinned against the cage.
Gordon can't break the clinch.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gordon trying to land knees to the body.
Poteat tries to break the clinch but Gordon is controlling the position.
Poteat is working for takedown but Gordon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Gordon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poteat is defending well for now.
Gordon tries to break free but Poteat pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon wants to get back to striking at distance but Poteat won't allow it.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Gordon.
Gordon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon takes the fight into the clinch.
Poteat throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon wants to break free but Poteat has control.
Poteat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poteat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon gets a clinch.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the head but Poteat blocks with his arms.
Poteat fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Poteat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gordon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poteat has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Poteat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poteat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gordon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Poteat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gordon prevents the takedown attempt.
Gordon breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Gordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Poteat back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poteat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gordon tries to break free but Poteat pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gordon working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poteat keeps control of Gordon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gordon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon is looking to break free of the clinch but Poteat has double underhooks.
Poteat managing to block the knees to the body from Gordon.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poteat avoids it.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poteat avoids it.
Poteat tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Poteat drops back down to his feet.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Poteat is looking to break free of the clinch but Gordon has double underhooks.
A short left from Gordon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poteat jumps guard and drags Gordon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Poteat throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gordon with a hook.
Poteat misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Poteat blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gordon 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 Poteat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poteat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Poteat with a poor takedown
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Gordon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gordon motions for Poteat to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon looks to land a combination. Poteat sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gordon lands a jab-cross combination.
Gordon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poteat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon throws a solid leg kick but Poteat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gordon.
Poteat checks a low kick from Gordon.
Horrible takedown by Poteat or perhaps it was just good defense by Gordon which made him look bad.
Gordon lands a lovely overhand right.
Gordon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poteat checks a leg kick.
Gordon misses with a few strikes there.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Poteat checks it.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Poteat misses with a takedown
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
John Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woodrow Poteat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poteat is out of range.
Poteat checks a low kick from Gordon.
Gordon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poteat or not.
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poteat blocks a leg kick.
Poteat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Poteat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gordon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gordon wants to land a leg kick but Poteat is out of range.
Poteat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gordon.
Poteat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gordon throws and low kick but Poteat moves out of range easily.
Poteat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gordon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon has had enough of the clinch but Poteat keeps him there for the moment.
Gordon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gordon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Poteat misses with the head strike.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Poteat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Poteat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poteat is looking to break free of the clinch but Gordon has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Gordon.
Poteat tries for a takedown but Gordon manages to get underhooks.
Poteat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Poteat is controlling him.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Gordon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gordon breaks the clinch.
Poteat moves out of range of the leg kick from Gordon.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Decent striking displayed by Gordon there.
Poteat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gordon misses with a low kick as Poteat jumps back.
Gordon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gordon throws a low kick, looking for Poteat's leg but Poteat calmly moves out of range.
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Poteat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poteat is looking to break free of the clinch but Gordon has double underhooks.
Poteat jumps guard but Gordon stands there with Poteat around his waist. Poteat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gordon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poteat's efforts to push away.
Gordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poteat backwards.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Woodrow Poteat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon trying to land knees to the body.
Gordon works on Poteat's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Gordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gordon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Gordon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Sayre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayre comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Sayre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clarence Carter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sayre moves away from the strike by Carter.
Carter digs a good hook to Sayre's body.
Sayre ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
A solid body kick from Sayre.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sayre cracks Carter with an open hand slap.
Carter checks a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sayre.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Sayre.
Carter checks the leg kick.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Sayre misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sayre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sayre trying to control but Carter postures up.
Sayre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayre trying to hold on to Carter's head to control him but Carter postures up.
Sayre wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Carter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sayre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carter tries to pass to full mount but Sayre defends it.
Carter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carter trying to pass the guard but Sayre defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sayre misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sayre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Carter blocks a head kick by Sayre.
Sayre tries a head kick but it misses.
Sayre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sayre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Teddy Sayre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Sayre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter checks the leg kick.
Sayre looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Sayre throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.
Sayre misses with a low kick as Carter jumps back.
Carter gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sayre working hard to break the clinch.
Sayre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Sayre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carter tries to work over Sayre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter tries a body shot but Sayre blocks it.
Sayre is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Sayre lands a nice uppercut.
Sayre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sayre is trying to break free.
Sayre is pressed up against the cage. Carter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sayre down to the mat. Sayre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carter blocks a leg kick.
Carter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sayre misses with a wild combination.
Sayre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Sayre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sayre.
Sayre thows a body shot but no joy.
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick from Sayre lands but Carter takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sayre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Sayre's shoulder, as Sayre tries to avoid the shot.
Sayre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Sayre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter tries to land a leg kick but Sayre saw it coming and moves away.
Sayre misses the jab.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayre is just out of range.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sayre throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter lands a right hook to the body.
Sayre throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
Sayre fails to land with a series of punches.
Sayre misses with a head kick.
Sayre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carter's calf.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sayre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clarence Carter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carter rushes Sayre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sayre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Carter.
Sayre breaks from the clinch.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Teddy Sayre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter blocks a jab.
Sayre tries a head kick but it misses.
Sayre throws a front kick aimed at Carter's knee but Carter avoids it well.
Sayre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sayre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sayre looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sayre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sayre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sayre misses with a wild combination.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Sayre shows good takedown defense.
Sayre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayre misses with the combination.
Sayre misses with a series of wild punches.
Sayre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sayre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sayre sprawls well initially but Carter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carter punching from mount but Sayre doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Carter thowing shots but they're missing.
Sayre tries to lock up and control but Carter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter throwing strikes here but Sayre is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Carter landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Carter.
Carter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Carter landing strikes from the mount.
Carter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Carter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayre tries to hold on but Carter pushes him away.
Carter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Carter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a sloppy strike and Sayre uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Sayre has ended up in Carter's guard.
Carter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sayre trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sayre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carter throws some wild stikes that Sayre manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sayre tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
Sayre is working hard here to advance position.
Sayre wants to try and get back to his feet.
Carter punching from mount but Sayre doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Carter with the ground and pound from mount.
Carter landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sayre can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Clarence Carter has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Carter.
Carter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sayre's face.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Carter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Carter has Sayre up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Sayre controls the action.
Sayre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sayre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sayre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sayre misses with a low kick.
Sayre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sayre can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Sayre.
Sayre misses with a hook to the body
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Sayre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sayre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayre scores with the left hand. Carter knows he should have avoided that one.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter fails with the takedown.
Teddy Sayre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sayre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sayre as he avoids it easily.
Teddy Sayre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clarence Carter.
Sayre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Sayre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carter lands in his opponent's guard.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter throws and elbow that misses. Sayre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carter's guard. Nice move by Sayre!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayre stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Sayre from controlling successfully.
Carter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sayre!
Sayre is bucking up trying to escape but Carter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayre is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sayre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter lands a nice shot to the head.
Carter throwing strikes here but Sayre is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Carter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Carter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carter avoids the attempt from Sayre to control.
Sayre gets back to half guard.
Carter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Teddy Sayre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter looks to land a strike but Sayre avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sayre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clarence Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sayre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarence Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clarence Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smash Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by In The Morning. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jay Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanders.
Sanders misses with a wild combination.
Sanders scores with a leg kick.
Sanders gets caught flat footed, as Machine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machine postures up in Sanders's guard and throws a big left but Sanders blocks it.
Sanders is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machine is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanders holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanders wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanders misses with a two punch combination.
Sanders is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanders 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.
Machine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machine lands in his opponent's guard.
Machine is working Sanders over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine thows a big elbow that misses.
Machine wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Machine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanders has wrist control.
Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanders lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanders scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanders.
Sanders scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Machine is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine is trying to work for a kimura but Sanders is defending well.
Sanders is trying to stand.
Machine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanders defending well though.
Machine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanders is looking to escape.
Machine wants to free his trapped foot but Sanders is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanders pushes Machine off looking to stand but Machine dives back in and keeps control.
Machine lands strikes from half guard.
Sanders wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Machine connects with a nice short shot to Sanders's temple.
Machine slips a nice elbow through Sanders's hands, connecting with Sanders's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to control the pace.
Sanders is looking to improve his position.
Machine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanders defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanders can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machine is keen to just control but Sanders is a slippery customer.
Machine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanders pushes Machine off looking to stand but Machine dives back in and keeps control.
Machine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Machine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine lands with a punch from half guard.
Machine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Machine not doing much here.
Sanders is looking to escape.
Sanders taking some punishment here, with Machine in his half guard.
Machine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Machine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Machine is nestled in close to Sanders, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Machine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Machine.
Machine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Machine breaks from Sanders's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Machine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machine shoots in and bounces Sanders off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machine scoring with some ground and pound.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine content to stall in guard here.
Machine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
Machine wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanders has momentary wrist control but Machine slips an elbow through the middle.
Machine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine is pushing down on Sanders's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanders is fighting to maintain full guard but Machine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smash Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Machine lands a nice short elbow.
Machine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanders on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanders defending well though.
Machine wants to pass to mount but Sanders is defending the position.
Machine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is looking to escape.
Sanders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machine.
Machine wants to pass to mount but Sanders is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Machine connects with a nice short shot to Sanders's temple.
Machine 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanders thumps Machine with a low kick.
Machine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanders's waist but Sanders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machine off to one side.
Good leg kick by Sanders there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanders.
Sanders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Sanders.
Machine fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders clinches up with Machine and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanders.
Sanders lands a nice elbow.
Machine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanders putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machine in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders is pressed up against the cage. Machine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanders down to the mat. Sanders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanders instigates a clinch.
Machine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanders walks away with a smile on his face. Machine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanders looks to land a combination. Machine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Machine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machine shoots in but Sanders avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanders lands with an uppercut that bounces Machine off the cage and back into rage.
Machine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanders dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machine. That did some damage!
Jay Sanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanders slaps away a takedown attempt from Machine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanders wants to get back to his feet but Machine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machine wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Sanders can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machine controls the pace.
Machine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machine closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanders wants to get back to his feet but Machine drags him back down.
Sanders takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machine in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Machine dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanders did well to prevent Machine getting side control.
Machine is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sanders wants to get back to his feet.
Sanders is not content to let Machine control the position.
Machine prevents Sanders from improving his position.
Machine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanders defends it well.
Machine stops Sanders from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanders wants it to stay on the feet.
Machine fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Sanders.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Machine drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side.
Sanders lands with a kick to the temple. Machine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanders scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice sprawl there from Sanders as Machine shoots in.
Sanders scoring well with a low kick there.
A right-left combo lands from Sanders.
Smash Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanders's waist but Sanders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machine off to one side.
Sanders lets loose with a powerful body kick. Machine will feel that in the morning.
Sanders thumps Machine with a low kick.
Sanders scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanders connects with a solid leg kick.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Machine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanders's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanders's guard.
Machine content to control rather than advance.
Jay Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is trying to maintain the position but Machine is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Machine seems content to control.
Machine seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanders for as long as he can get away with.
Machine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Smash Machine just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sanders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanders has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Sanders working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders working aggressively here.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machine is keeping busy.
Machine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Machine is trying to drag Sanders to the mat but Sanders just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Machine blocking some punches.
Sanders misses with a knee strike.
Machine has hold of one of Sanders's legs. Sanders is fighting the takedown attempt but Machine gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Machine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smash Machine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machine, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smash Machine!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin VanDam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Icaro O Voador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin VanDam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Icaro O Voador!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from O Voador.
VanDam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Voador's waist but O Voador gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing VanDam off to one side.
Kevin VanDam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VanDam blocks a head kick by O Voador.
VanDam fails with an attempt to clinch.
VanDam wants to clinch.
O Voador tries to clinch there but VanDam circles away.
VanDam gets a takedown into half guard.
VanDam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
VanDam 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Voador tries to kick VanDam off but VanDam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
O Voador gets back to full guard.
VanDam passes O Voador's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VanDam trying to control the pace.
VanDam working O Voador over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanDam prevents O Voador from standing back up.
O Voador looks gassed!
VanDam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Voador is just riding it out for now. VanDam eventually gives up the hold.
VanDam is trying for a kimura here. O Voador looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! VanDam wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin VanDam!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donovan comes into the arena with Almost Easy-Avenged Sevenfold blaring out of the sound system. 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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265 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Decimus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donovan as he avoids it easily.
Decimus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot by Donovan.
Decimus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Decimus showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decimus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donovan keeps working.
Donovan is trying to stand up here but Decimus is controlling him well.
Decimus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Donovan is trying to control but can't.
Donovan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Donovan tries to get out of the position.
Decimus working over Donovan with some ground and pound. Donovan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donovan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Decimus wants to take a breather but Donovan is having none of it.
Decimus trying to advance position but Donovan counters by regaining guard.
Decimus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Donovan keeping moving, preventing Decimus from controlling successfully.
Decimus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donovan trying to control the position.
Decimus trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Decimus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donovan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donovan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donovan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Decimus circles away quickly and effectively.
Decimus thows a left - swing and a miss!
James Donovan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decimus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Decimus looks gassed!
Donovan is squirming around, avoiding Decimus's attempts to control the action.
Decimus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus trying to control but Donovan is having none of it.
Decimus throws some wild stikes that Donovan manages to avoid easily.
Decimus tries to control but Donovan wriggling away.
Donovan is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Decimus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Donovan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Decimus misses with a head shot.
Decimus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Decimus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Donovan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Donovan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Decimus on the ground.
Decimus thowing shots but they're missing.
Decimus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brock Decimus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Donovan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Decimus misses with a double jab
and Donovan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decimus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donovan as he avoids it easily.
Donovan lands with a straight right. Decimus didn't see that one coming.
James Donovan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decimus fails with a takedown attempt.
Donovan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Donovan. No joy for Decimus on that attempt.
James Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Decimus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Donovan.
Decimus dives in and grabs Donovan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donovan pushes down on Decimus's head and hops out.
Donovan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donovan dips to his left and cracks Decimus with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan throws a series of strikes that have Decimus backpedaling.
Brock Decimus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donovan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donovan looks to land a combination but Decimus avoids it well.
Decimus misses with a combination
and Donovan counters with a one-two to the body.
Donovan misses with a low kick.
Donovan throws a series of punches but Decimus avoids them all with ease.
Decimus shoots in for a double leg but Donovan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donovan throws a nice looking combination but Decimus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Decimus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donovan but Donovan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decimus shoots for a double leg takedown but Donovan sprawls well. He's pushed Decimus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donovan misses with the combination.
Donovan scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck for Decimus with that takedown attempt.
Decimus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donovan circles away.
Decimus shoots in but no luck this time.
Decimus misses with a takedown
and Donovan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown by Decimus or perhaps it was just good defense by Donovan which made him look bad.
Decimus closes the distance and clinches up with Donovan, looking for a takedown. Decimus pushes Donovan against the cage but Donovan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Decimus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donovan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Decimus somewhat.
Donovan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Decimus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Donovan both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Decimus fails with a takedown attempt.
Donovan misses with a two punch combination.
Decimus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Decimus with a poor takedown
and Donovan counters with a series of strikes. Decimus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Decimus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Donovan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donovan throws a leg kick but Decimus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decimus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donovan swivels and escapes.
Decimus is looking to clinch.
Donovan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Donovan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Donovan leaves Decimus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Decimus shoots for a double leg takedown but Donovan sprawls well. He's pushed Decimus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donovan tries to bum rush Decimus with a series of wild strikes but Decimus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donovan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donovan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Decimus with a poor takedown
and Donovan counters with a two punch combo.
James Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Decimus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donovan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Donovan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Decimus fails with the takedown
and Decimus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Decimus is defended easily by Donovan.
Decimus tries for a takedown but Donovan circles away easily
and Donovan counters with a one-two to the body.
Decimus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decimus thows a body shot but no joy.
Decimus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Donovan's guard.
Decimus wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.
Decimus passes Donovan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimus wants to take a breather but Donovan is having none of it.
Decimus works his foot free and advances to mount.
Decimus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donovan is in a horrible position here. Decimus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Donovan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Decimus.
Decimus trying to control but Donovan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus lands a nice shot to the head.
Decimus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Decimus is landing with some decent strikes but Donovan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Decimus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Donovan's face.
Decimus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Donovan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Decimus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A nice elbow there by Decimus.
Decimus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Decimus with a couple of short strikes.
Decimus with shots to the head and body - Donovan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Decimus looking to control but Donovan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Decimus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Donovan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Decimus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Decimus 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brock Decimus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kynis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keijo Kynis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keijo Kynis!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kynis looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kynis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kynis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch.
Kynis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander throws a nice looking combination but Kynis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kynis with a hook.
Kynis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexander counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kynis misses with a double jab.
Kynis misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kynis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Kynis.
Kynis throws a combination that misses
and Alexander counters with a three punch combo that has Kynis backing up. Kynis nods at Alexander to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Kynis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kynis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kynis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexander doesn't seem phased though.
Keijo Kynis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kynis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kynis throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kynis scores with a nice head shot.
Kynis scores with a shot to the body.
Kynis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kynis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kynis throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kynis fails to land with a series of punches.
Kynis misses with a leg kick
and Alexander counters with a crisp right that sends Kynis to the canvas! Alexander follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Alexander!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between matt johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). johnson comes to the cage accompanied by remember the name. matt johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Slim Charles's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, matt johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slim Charles!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Charles.
johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charles tries to clinch up.
Slim Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Charles has closed the distance and engaged johnson in a clinch.
johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Charles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Charles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Charles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Charles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charles wants to clinch.
Charles throws a series of punches but johnson avoids them all with ease.
Charles has managed to clinch.
Charles lands an elbow that stopped johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Charles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
johnson jumps guard and drags Charles to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
johnson pulls Charles in close to prevent any damage.
johnson wants to control but Charles passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles controlling the action here.
Charles prevents johnson from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Charles tries to stand but can't do so whilst johnson controls his leg.
johnson is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Charles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
johnson wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Charles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but johnson moves away.
Charles connects with a jab.
johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Charles but Charles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Charles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Charles with a knee to the head.
johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Charles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for matt johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles lands a damaging elbow.
Charles breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charles gets a clinch.
Charles lands an elbow inside that johnson shrugs off.
Charles scores with a knee to the head.
Charles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charles drives through and clinches with johnson against the cage.
Charles scores with a knee to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Charles 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.
Charles slips a jab and a cross from johnson.
johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Charles's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Charles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Charles wanted to stand there but johnson had control of the position.
johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet johnson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson trying to control the position.
Charles tries to stand but johnson is controlling from the bottom.
johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
johnson pushes Charles off and gets back to his feet.
Charles misses with the combination.
Charles throws a hook but johnson avoids it easily.
Charles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Charles closes the distance looking to clinch
and johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charles tries to clinch
and johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Charles backing up. Charles nods at johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles has johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Charles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Charles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Charles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Charles.
Charles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
johnson looks to land a combination but Charles avoids it well.
Charles closes the distance and clinches.
Charles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through johnson's defenses.
Charles lands a damaging elbow.
johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Charles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for matt johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles lands a jab to the head.
Slim Charles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Charles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through johnson's defenses.
Charles is pressed up against the cage. johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Charles down to the mat. Charles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson fails with the takedown.
Slim Charles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charles drops johnson with a beautiful combination! johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Charles is looking for the KO!
johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
johnson has a takedown stuffed.
johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
johnson is rocked!
matt johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Charles lands a beautiful left hook that drops johnson. johnson tries to recover but Charles is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and johnson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Charles!
Slim Charles is the new middleweight champion!
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