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RFC 1: Proving Grounds PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denny Chase could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oliver Miller's chin.
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205 lbs
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195 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Very confident |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Miller!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller steps in with a hook that catches Chase right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Miller follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Chase looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Miller!
After the fight, Oliver Miller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashton Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton Ellis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wayne Kerr's chin.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wayne Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashton Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr defending well as Ellis loads up on a big left hand.
Kerr throws a hook to the side of Ellis's head but Ellis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kerr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ellis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ellis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerr blocks a head kick by Ellis.
No luck for Ellis with that takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Kerr as he connects with a hook.
Kerr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kerr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ellis on the side of the head.
Ellis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kerr defends it nicely.
Ellis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ellis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kerr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wayne Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashton Ellis.
A nice combination there by Kerr.
Kerr misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr lands with a nice body punch.
Ellis tries to clinch but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr scores with a hook.
Kerr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kerr scores with a jab.
Ellis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kerr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ellis fails with a takedown attempt.
Ellis pushes Kerr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kerr gets underhooks to prevent Ellis's takedown attempt.
Ellis tries to pull guard but Kerr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kerr taking a breather.
Kerr is looking to break free of the clinch but Ellis has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is looking to break free of the clinch but Kerr has double underhooks.
Kerr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ellis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kerr to keep the fight standing.
Kerr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Kerr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kerr keeps control of Ellis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ellis slows down the pace here.
Kerr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Kerr manages to break the clinch.
Ellis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis shoots in looking for a takedown. Kerr tries to sprawl out of it but Ellis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kerr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kerr blocks a head kick by Ellis.
Kerr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ellis doesn't seem bothered though.
Wayne Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Ellis misses.
Ellis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kerr circles away.
Kerr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kerr lands the left hand.
Kerr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ellis's head.
Nice shot lands for Kerr.
Kerr lands a jab to Ellis's midsection.
Ellis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kerr dips to his left and cracks Ellis with an uppercut!
Kerr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ellis.
Kerr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ellis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis clinches up against the cage.
Kerr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ellis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kerr to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kerr to the ground. Ellis is now in Kerr's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kerr wants to stand up but Ellis is controlling him.
Ellis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ellis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Kerr dominated that round.
That's time! Kerr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kerr sizes up Ellis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kerr misses with a looping right.
Kerr gets caught napping as Ellis dives in and scores a takedown. Kerr manages to retain guard.
Ellis wants to stand but Kerr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ellis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ellis stands and throws Kerr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr wants to control but Ellis postures up.
Ellis is trying to get an arm triangle but Kerr is defending well.
Kerr is not content to let Ellis control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ellis postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ellis tries to move to mount but Kerr blocks the move with his legs.
Ellis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kerr is avoiding damage well.
Ellis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kerr's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kerr's legs.
Ellis trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ashton Ellis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kerr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ellis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kerr avoids it really well and circles away.
Kerr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kerr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Kerr misses.
Ellis walks into a stiff left hand from Kerr.
Ellis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kerr lands with an uppercut that bounces Ellis off the cage and back into range.
Ellis shoots in looking for a takedown. Kerr tries to sprawl out of it but Ellis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kerr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ellis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kerr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ellis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kerr misses with a hook. Ellis ducked under it nicely.
Kerr connects with a looping right hand.
Ellis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ashton Ellis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kerr lands with an uppercut that bounces Ellis off the cage and back into range.
A cross from Kerr lands.
Kerr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ellis has a takedown stuffed.
Kerr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wayne Kerr is winning the standup battle so far.
Kerr lands an overhand right.
Kerr throws an overhand right that lands on Ellis's shoulder, as Ellis tries to avoid the shot.
Ellis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kerr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ellis is trying to break free.
Kerr stalling in the clinch but Ellis improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kerr manages to break the clinch.
Wayne Kerr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerr as he avoids it easily.
Wayne Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashton Ellis.
Ellis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kerr to the ground. Ellis is now in Kerr's guard.
Ellis looking to sit in guard and control but Kerr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr wants to stand but Ellis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ellis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kerr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kerr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is pulling down on Kerr's head. It's preventing any offense from Kerr, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Wayne Kerr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice defenses there by Ellis.
Ellis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ellis misses with a head kick.
Kerr misses with an uppercut.
Kerr throws a good cross that connects.
Ellis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kerr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ellis thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kerr.
Kerr lands with a straight right. Ellis didn't see that one coming.
Kerr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ellis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ellis throws a lazy head kick
and Kerr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ellis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ellis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kerr lands a really nice looking cross but Ellis seems unphased.
Ellis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kerr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ellis takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Kerr blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Kerr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kerr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Kerr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omicron PerseiSeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sal Watson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omicron PerseiSeven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sal Watson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PerseiSeven shoots in but no luck this time.
PerseiSeven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
PerseiSeven takes one to the side of the head.
Watson's corner calls for a 1-2. Watson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown by PerseiSeven or perhaps it was just good defense by Watson which made him look bad.
Watson lands a nice shot to the body.
Watson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as PerseiSeven sprawls well. PerseiSeven wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
PerseiSeven throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Watson lands an overhand right.
PerseiSeven keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PerseiSeven tries for a takedown but Watson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omicron PerseiSeven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PerseiSeven is breathing heavily.
Watson cracks PerseiSeven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Watson lands.
PerseiSeven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Watson digs a good body shot into PerseiSeven's ribs.
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watson lands with a hook. PerseiSeven tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Watson lands with a hook. PerseiSeven tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
PerseiSeven is rocked!
Watson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! PerseiSeven falls backwards - clearly groggy! Watson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sal Watson!
A victorious Sal Watson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ted Tellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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135 lbs
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141 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Tellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Casey Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tellis counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to clinch but Tellis moves out of range.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Tellis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tellis.
Tellis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tellis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tellis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Tellis counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones is rocked!
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!
Tellis digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Tellis finish him?
Jones looks winded!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tellis 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones moves to clinch but Tellis breaks away
and Tellis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tellis sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tellis is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tellis cracks Jones with a left hook right on the temple and Jones goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tellis lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Jones is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ted Tellis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan Pillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Pillman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Pillman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timmy Newman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pillman misses with a double jab
and Newman counters with a series of strikes. Pillman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pillman is looking to clinch.
Newman fails to land the takedown.
A nice combination there by Newman.
Newman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pillman.
Newman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman clinches up against the cage.
Pillman manages to break the clinch.
Pillman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newman.
Pillman tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Newman to counter with a crisp jab.
Newman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pillman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newman clinches.
Newman wants to get back to striking at distance but Pillman won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Newman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pillman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Newman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pillman can't break the clinch.
Newman pulls guard.
Pillman tries to stand but Newman is controlling from the bottom.
Newman pulls Pillman in close to his closed guard and prevents Pillman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pillman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pillman wants to control from the top but Newman keeps moving.
Pillman wants to stand but Newman is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman pulls Pillman in close to his closed guard and prevents Pillman from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pillman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alan Pillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newman keeps the fight on the outside.
Newman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newman tries to clinch there but Pillman circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman scores with a three punch combo!
Pillman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pillman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pillman misses with a double jab
and Newman counters with a two punch combo.
Pillman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newman.
Pillman throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Pillman is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pillman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Newman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pillman.
Newman moves in looking to clinch but Pillman pushes him off.
Newman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pillman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pillman wants to break free but Newman has control.
Newman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pillman throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
Pillman throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pillman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pillman wants it to stay on the feet.
Newman scores with a nice body kick.
Pillman misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newman misses with a series of wild punches.
Newman throws a right and a left that Pillman avoids nicely.
Pillman throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alan Pillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Newman.
Newman staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pillman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newman.
Newman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newman throws a right and a left that Pillman avoids nicely.
Pillman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newman.
Pillman misses with a wild combination.
Pillman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newman counters with a left and a right that stings Pillman.
Newman gets a clinch.
Newman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pillman throws out the jab.
Pillman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pillman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pillman misses with a combination
and Newman counters with a left and a right that stings Pillman.
Newman looks to land a body kick but Pillman moved away.
A big right from Pillman misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timmy Newman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Newman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pillman's waist but Pillman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newman off to one side.
Newman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newman moves away.
Newman looks for a takedown but Pillman sprawls well.
Newman throws a right and a left that Pillman avoids nicely.
Alan Pillman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pillman thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman shoots for a takedown but Pillman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alan Pillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Newman.
No joy there for Pillman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pillman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pillman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pillman.
Newman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Newman with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pillman misses with a body shot
and Newman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pillman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newman counters with a two punch combo.
Newman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pillman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Newman finds it's way through Pillman's defenses.
Pillman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Newman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pillman has Newman up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pillman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pillman is defending well for now.
Pillman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pillman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newman counters with a series of strikes. Pillman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pillman misses with a double jab
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Pillman backing up. Pillman nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
Pillman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman tries to clinch up.
Pillman misses with a combination
and Newman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Newman misses with a wild combination.
Pillman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Newman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pillman backs up against the cage.
Alan Pillman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmy Newman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pillman misses with a double jab
and Newman counters with a series of strikes. Pillman will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Newman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Newman!
Our winner, Timmy Newman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Sang Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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25
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jin Sang Jung!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jung shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith avoids the head kick by Jung.
Smith looks to land a combination but Jung avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Sang Jung.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jung.
Jung is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a right hand that Jung ducks under and follows up with a left that Jung also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jung throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sam Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jung has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jung slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jung wants to clinch.
Jung dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Jung's head and hops out.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Jung has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jung fails to pull guard.
Jung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jung.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jung.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jung.
Jung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Jung closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Jung tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jung is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jung.
Jung dodges the punch combination from Smith.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Jung fails with the takedown.
Jung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Jung won't allow it.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with the left hand. Jung knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jung backs up against the cage.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Jung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jung.
Sam Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jung moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Jung wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jung throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Jung backing up. Jung nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jung rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jung is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Smith 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.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Jung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith throws a head kick but Jung moves out of range.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jung misses with a few strikes there.
Jung wants to clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jung slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Jung walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Jung does no damage.
Jung gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Jung to work.
Jung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jung is looking to clinch.
Jung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jung fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Jung's front leg but catches the back leg as Jung tries to avoid it.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Jung.
Jung throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Jung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jung somewhat.
Sam Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Sang Jung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jung shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith jabs at Jung's body.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Jung misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Jung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jung throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith leaves Jung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jung tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith lunges at Jung with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jung's hand.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jung takes one on the button.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith lands a nice hook to Jung's body. Jung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jung off to one side.
Smith blocks a head kick by Jung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a series of punches but Jung moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Smith dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Jung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jung tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Sam Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Sang Jung.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a right and a left that Jung avoids nicely.
A head kick by Jung misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Jung.
Jung has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Jung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith lands a high kick!
Jung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sam Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jung shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Jung blocks the body kick.
Jung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith scores with a one two! Jung had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jung circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sam Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to bum rush Jung with a series of wild strikes but Jung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sam Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jung on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jung rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Jung wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith tries to circle away but Jung has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Ayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Ayers told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
145 lbs
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150 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Ayers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayers throws a head kick but Carver moves out of range.
Ayers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carver avoids the head kick by Ayers.
Ayers shoots in and drives through. Carver sprawls well.
Ayers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ayers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ayers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ayers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ayers throws a sloppy head kick and Carver moves out of range easily.
Ayers looks winded!
A combination from Carver does no damage.
Ayers closes the distance but Carver moves to the side
and Carver counters by clinching up.
Carver successfully pulls guard.
Ayers looking to sit in guard and control but Carver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carver passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Carver there.
Carver wants to work for an arm triangle but Ayers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ayers is looking to improve his position.
Carver stands up out of the half guard.
Carver blocks a head kick by Ayers.
Ayers throws a leg kick but Carver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ayers misses with a kick to the body.
Carver looks for a takedown but Ayers sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ayers.
Ayers lands a head kick. Carver smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ayers has a takedown stuffed.
Carver misses with the combination.
A head kick by Ayers misses
and Carver counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ayers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ayers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ayers wants to clinch
and Carver counters with a nice body kick.
Ayers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carver shoots for a double leg takedown but Ayers sprawls well. He's pushed Carver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Carver. No joy for Ayers on that attempt.
Jesse Carver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Ayers.
Carver moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carver moves into range and clinches up with Ayers.
Ayers is trying to push Carver away but Carver has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ayers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carver clinches up with Ayers and pushes him back against the cage.
Ayers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carver prevents Ayers from breaking the clinch.
Carver prevents Ayers from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayers is trying to pull guard but Carver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Carver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ayers is defended easily by Carver.
A right-left combo lands from Carver.
Dan Ayers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carver clinches with his opponent.
Ayers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ayers up against the cage.
Ayers can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Carver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ayers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ayers throws a wild body kick that Carver sees coming a mile off.
Carver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jesse Carver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ayers tries to clinch
and Carver counters with a head kick.
Carver looks to land a combination. Ayers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ayers tries to clinch
and Carver counters with a head kick.
Jesse Carver is winning the standup battle so far.
Ayers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ayers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carver counters with a left and a right that stings Ayers.
Danga de danga de dang - Carver scores with a four punch combination!
Ayers is rocked!
A head kick misses from Ayers.
Ayers is still on wobbly legs! Can Carver finish him?
Ayers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ayers throws a leg kick
and Carver counters with a head kick. That will keep Ayers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carver instigates a clinch.
Ayers is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver prevents Ayers from breaking the clinch.
Ayers is trying to push Carver away but Carver has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ayers seems to have recovered his senses.
Ayers is trying to push Carver away but Carver has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ayers tries to circle away but Carver has him pinned against the cage.
Ayers can't break the clinch.
Carver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ayers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carver stalling against the cage.
Carver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carver circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carver counters with a three punch combo that has Ayers backing up. Ayers nods at Carver to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver lands a lovely overhand right.
Carver avoids the head kick by Ayers.
Ayers throws a lazy head kick
and Carver counters with a head kick. That will keep Ayers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ayers wants to clinch.
Ayers throws a sloppy head kick and Carver moves out of range easily.
Carver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ayers backs up against the cage.
Carver lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ayers gets tackled into the cage by Carver. Carver maintains the clinch.
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!
Carver trying to land knees to the body.
Ayers is looking to break free of the clinch but Carver has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayers tries to circle away but Carver has him pinned against the cage.
Ayers breaks from the clinch.
Ayers has closed the distance and engaged Carver in a clinch.
Ayers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ayers throws a sloppy head kick
and Carver counters with a one-two to the body.
Carver instigates a clinch.
Carver manages to break the clinch.
Ayers throws a sloppy head kick and Carver moves out of range easily.
Carver scores with a one two! Ayers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ayers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carver.
Ayers misses with a head kick.
Carver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayers wants to break free but Carver has control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ayers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carver is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ayers throws a sloppy head kick
and Carver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carver avoids the head kick by Ayers.
Carver looks for a takedown but Ayers sprawls well.
Carver scores with a three punch combo!
Ayers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ayers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carver clinches up against the cage.
Ayers is looking to break free of the clinch but Carver has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Carver dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ayers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carver counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ayers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ayers throws a head kick that misses
and Carver counters with a left and a right that stings Ayers.
Ayers darts in trying to clinch
and Carver counters with a three punch combo that has Ayers backing up. Ayers nods at Carver to acknowledge the strikes.
Ayers tries to score with a low kick but Carver moves his leg out of the way.
Ayers tries to clinch
and Carver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ayers is fending him off so far but Carver persists. Nope, Ayers circles away and we're back to standing.
Ayers tries to clinch
and Carver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carver lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carver.
Some wild striking there from Carver.
Ayers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ayers throws a leg kick which misses Carver's front leg but catches the back leg as Carver tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver throws a nice looking combination but Ayers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Ayers.
Ayers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Carver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ayers.
Carver throws a one two combo.
Ayers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left and a right from Carver both land. Nice combination.
Carver throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carver blocks a head kick by Ayers.
Carver moves into the clinch.
Carver jumps into guard, dragging Ayers to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver wriggles free and stands up.
Ayers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carver counters with a stiff right hand.
Ayers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carver circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ayers is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ayers throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayers misses with a head kick.
Carver fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Carver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carver moves into the clinch.
Ayers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ayers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ayers tries to break free but Carver pushes him back against the cage.
Ayers can't break the clinch.
Carver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ayers prevents it.
Ayers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ayers is fending him off so far but Carver persists. Nope, Ayers circles away and we're back to standing.
Carver blocks a head kick by Ayers.
Carver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ayers.
Ayers throws a head kick that misses.
Carver circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carver counters with a three punch combo that has Ayers backing up. Ayers nods at Carver to acknowledge the strikes.
Ayers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carver fails to land the takedown.
Jesse Carver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ayers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Carver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carver has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Carver!
Jesse Carver seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Lankin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankin comes to the cage accompanied by Final Outlaw theory. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Andy Graves enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Lankin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Graves!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankin digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Lankin cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andy Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves drives through with a takedown into Lankin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Graves wants to control from the top but Lankin keeps moving.
Lankin wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lankin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves trying to control but Lankin is working from the bottom.
Graves sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andy Graves has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lankin lands a jab-cross combination.
Lankin jabs at Graves's body.
Graves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lankin's guard.
Lankin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graves on the ground.
Graves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankin keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Lankin keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Lankin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lankin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Graves controls his leg.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
Lankin wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Lankin wants to stand up but Graves has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is staying active underneath Lankin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graves gets back to full guard.
Lankin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lankin manages to get himself to full guard.
Graves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Graves is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lankin looks calm but he's in trouble here. Graves gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lankin is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Graves lets go of the hold and Lankin can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Graves!
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