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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Katkeroinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Epp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Epp acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Las Vegas, Jorma Katkeroinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Epp!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Katkeroinen misses the shot to the body.
Katkeroinen clinches up with Epp and pushes him back against the cage.
Katkeroinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Epp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katkeroinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Katkeroinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Epp backwards.
Katkeroinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katkeroinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katkeroinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Katkeroinen is pushing Epp up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Katkeroinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Katkeroinen.
The referee calls for Katkeroinen to work.
A body shot lands from Katkeroinen.
Katkeroinen lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katkeroinen.
Katkeroinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katkeroinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Katkeroinen lands with a right to the head.
Katkeroinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Epp is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Katkeroinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epp wants to take the fight to the mat but Katkeroinen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katkeroinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Epp won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Katkeroinen.
Katkeroinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Epps head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katkeroinen.
Epp is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Katkeroinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Epp won't want to take too many of those.
Epp looks winded!
Katkeroinen scores with a knee to the head.
Katkeroinen lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katkeroinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epp is rocked!
Katkeroinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Epps head.
Epp is still on wobbly legs! Can Katkeroinen finish him?
Katkeroinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Katkeroinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Katkeroinen - that landed with a thud.
Epp seems to have recovered his senses.
Katkeroinen lands a left hand.
Katkeroinen has Epp pushed against the cage.
Katkeroinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Katkeroinen lands a right hand.
Katkeroinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Katkeroinen landing knees to the head.
Katkeroinen is pushing Epp up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Katkeroinen.
Epp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katkeroinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katkeroinen lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katkeroinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Katkeroinen.
The referee calls for Katkeroinen to work.
Katkeroinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Katkeroinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Epp's face.
Katkeroinen lands a knee to the body.
Katkeroinen pushes Epp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katkeroinen drops Epp with a big knee straight up the middle! Epp is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Katkeroinen digs a good body shot into Epp's ribs.
Katkeroinen throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Epp's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Katkeroinen dives in looking to finish as Epp flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Katkeroinen's strikes! Katkeroinen is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Epp's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Epp was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Katkeroinen!
After winning the bout, Jorma Katkeroinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Kuntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodius Denson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuntz comes to the cage accompanied by The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Denson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 'Practice What You Preach' by Barry White. Emmanuel Kuntz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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245 lbs
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245 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emmanuel Kuntz!
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, Theodius Denson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denson drives through and clinches with Kuntz against the cage.
Kuntz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denson.
Denson lands a shot to the body.
Denson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kuntz.
Kuntz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuntz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Denson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Denson gets tackled into the cage by Kuntz. Kuntz maintains the clinch.
Kuntz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Kuntz is looking to clinch.
Denson is looking to clinch.
Denson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Denson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuntz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Denson scrambles back to his feet.
Denson tries to clinch but Kuntz is having none of it.
Kuntz tries to keep at a distance but Denson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuntz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuntz takes a swing at Denson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuntz dodges the punch combination from Denson.
A punch lands to the side of Denson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Denson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuntz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Denson under the eye.
Kuntz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuntz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Emmanuel Kuntz has been cut.
Kuntz defending well as Denson loads up on a big left hand.
Kuntz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Denson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuntz throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Denson. Beautiful body shot.
Kuntz is breathing heavily.
Denson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denson on the side of the head.
Denson is rocked!
OH! Denson has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Kuntz smells blood and charges in for the finish! Kuntz unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Denson sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Emmanuel Kuntz!
Emmanuel Kuntz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boaz Jachin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boaz Jachin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boaz Jachin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton misses with a head kick.
Clayton misses with a double jab
and Jachin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jachin throws out a loose jab but Clayton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jachin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clayton manages to avoid it.
Clayton misses with a hook. Jachin ducked under it nicely.
Clayton throws a low kick but Jachin moves out of range easily.
Jachin punishes Clayton's body with a nice straight punch.
Clayton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clayton misses with a low kick as Jachin jumps back.
Clayton looks to land a combination but Jachin avoids it well.
Jachin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A telegraphed right hand from Jachin misses the target.
Clayton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vincent Clayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jachin throws a big shot that misses.
Jachin cracks Clayton with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clayton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clayton misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jachin misses the shot to the body.
Jachin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jachin throws a hook but Clayton blocks it.
Clayton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jachin throws a good cross that connects.
Clayton misses with a few strikes there.
Jachin digs a good body shot into Clayton's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Jachin.
Jachin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Jachin.
Clayton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jachin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clayton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jachin is out of range and Clayton settles back down.
Clayton throws a nice looking combination but Jachin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clayton throws a series of punches but Jachin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jachin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jachin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clayton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jachin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clayton.
Clayton throws a low kick but Jachin moves out of range easily.
Jachin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clayton.
Some wild striking there from Clayton.
Jachin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clayton.
Clayton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jachin swings for the body but Clayton moves out of range.
Jachin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jachin checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Clayton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clayton misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton takes a swing at Jachin's ribcage but misses.
Jachin scores with a decent looking hook.
Clayton lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Clayton misses the target.
Clayton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jachin moves away.
Jachin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clayton's head.
Jachin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clayton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jachin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clayton motions for Jachin to come forward. Clayton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clayton works Jachin's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Clayton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clayton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jachin manages to avoid it.
Jachin throws a hook but Clayton avoids it easily.
Clayton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jachin checks it well.
A combination from Clayton does no damage.
A big right from Clayton misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jachin connects with a single shot there.
Clayton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jachin moves out of range of the strikes.
Clayton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clayton misses with a two punch combination.
Clayton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clayton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clayton moves out of range of the body kick from Jachin.
Jachin lands a nice shot that snaps Clayton's head back.
Clayton is looking to clinch.
Clayton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clayton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clayton misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Clayton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jachin misses with an uppercut. Clayton saw that one coming.
Clayton swings for the body but Jachin moves out of range.
Clayton lands a body shot.
Jachin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jachin looks to land a right hand but Clayton moved out of range.
Clayton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clayton throws a nice looking combination but Jachin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Clayton misses.
Jachin with a hook.
Clayton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clayton checks a leg kick nicely.
Jachin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clayton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clayton.
Clayton throws a hook but Jachin avoids it easily.
Jachin slips a jab and a cross from Clayton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jachin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jachin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clayton swings for the body but Jachin moves out of range.
Jachin lands a jab to Clayton's midsection.
Jachin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clayton.
Clayton misses with a double jab.
Clayton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clayton connects with a body shot that sends Jachin's belly button to the back.
Clayton looks to score with a jab to the body but Jachin is just out of range.
Jachin throws the left hand but Clayton avoids the punch easily.
Clayton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Jachin.
Jachin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jachin connects with a crisp jab.
Clayton drops Jachin with a beautiful combination! Jachin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clayton is looking for the KO!
Jachin is rocked!
It looks like Boaz Jachin has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Clayton slips a straight right by Jachin.
Jachin is still on wobbly legs! Can Clayton finish him?
A swing and a miss from Jachin.
Jachin is breathing heavily.
Jachin avoids the body shot from Clayton.
Clayton throws a head kick that misses.
Clayton rushes Jachin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jachin misses with the head strike.
Clayton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clayton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jachin seems to have recovered his senses.
Clayton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jachin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clayton looks to land a combination but Jachin avoids it well.
Clayton misses with a hook to the body
and Jachin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clayton misses with a combination
and Jachin counters with a left to the body.
Clayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jachin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clayton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jachin 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jachin throws a hook but Clayton blocks it.
Clayton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clayton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clayton misses with a few strikes there.
Clayton misses with a double jab
and Jachin counters with a nice body shot.
Jachin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jachin throws out a powerful jab.
Clayton throws a right hand that Jachin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jachin also avoids with ease.
Jachin cracks Clayton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jachin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clayton slips under a jab from Jachin.
Jachin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clayton misses with a wild combination.
Jachin avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton drops his hands momentarily and Jachin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clayton misses with a low kick as Jachin jumps back.
Vincent Clayton is winning the standup battle so far.
Clayton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jachin counters with a left to the body.
Jachin jabs Clayton right on the nose. Clayton blinks but takes it well.
Jachin misses with a double jab.
Clayton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jachin lands with a good body shot.
Clayton thows a leg kick but Jachin checks it
and Jachin counters with a right hand to the body.
Jachin checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab from Jachin.
Clayton rushes Jachin and presses him up against the cage.
Clayton breaks from the clinch.
Clayton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jachin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Clayton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boaz Jachin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jachin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Jachin.
Nice body punch from Jachin.
Clayton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vincent Clayton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clayton throws a nice looking combination but Jachin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jachin jabs Clayton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clayton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jachin lands with a shot to the body.
Clayton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jachin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Clayton misses.
Jachin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jachin checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Clayton.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jachin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton looks to score with a jab to the body but Jachin is just out of range.
Jachin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jachin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clayton tries to work over Jachin's front leg with a kick but Jachin checks it.
Clayton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jachin scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Jachin does it's job there.
No joy there for Clayton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clayton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jachin manages to avoid it.
Jachin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clayton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clayton throws a solid leg kick but Jachin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clayton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jachin feints and then cracks Clayton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clayton down.
Jachin avoids the head kick by Clayton.
Jachin scores with a sloppy right hand. Clayton should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jachin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jachin.
Jachin cracks a nice hook into Clayton's ribs.
Boaz Jachin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clayton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clayton throws a right hand that Jachin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jachin also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Jachin.
Jachin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clayton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jachin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clayton's head backwards.
Jachin slips a jab and a cross from Clayton.
Jachin lunges at Clayton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clayton's hand.
Clayton throws a poor cross that misses
and Jachin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jachin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clayton.
Jachin moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jachin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clayton.
Clayton throws a sloppy head kick and Jachin moves out of range easily.
Clayton avoids the body shot from Jachin.
Vincent Clayton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clayton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jachin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clayton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jachin circles away quickly and effectively.
Clayton lands with a nice body punch.
Jachin misses with a double jab.
Clayton avoids the body shot from Jachin.
Clayton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jachin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clayton is looking to wear down Jachin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clayton ducks right into an uppercut from Jachin.
Jachin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clayton works over Jachin's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jachin checks a low kick from Clayton.
Clayton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jachin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clayton checks it well.
Jachin scores with a body shot.
Jachin just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clayton. Jachin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jachin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clayton manages to avoid it.
Clayton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jachin counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clayton tries to clinch but Jachin is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clayton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jachin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boaz Jachin.
Well Clayton 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Clayton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casy Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casy Carver will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casy Carver!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote shoots in and drives through. Carver sprawls well.
Cote tries to clinch but Carver moves away
and Carver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carver looks to land a combination. Cote sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carver keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carver has managed to clinch.
Cote is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carver breaks the clinch.
Patrick Cote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carver moves into range and clinches up with Cote.
Cote drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carver pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cote tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Cote or perhaps it was just good defense by Carver which made him look bad.
Cote thows a leg kick but Carver checks it
and Cote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver tries to clinch up.
Cote fails with a takedown attempt.
Carver shoots in but Cote avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carver dives in and grabs Cote's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cote pushes down on Carver's head and hops out.
Cote shoots in and drives through. Carver sprawls well.
Carver stuffs the takedown attempt from Cote. Cote gets slowly back to his feet.
Carver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Cote is predictable there
and Carver counters with a series of strikes. Cote will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cote looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carver keeps working.
Cote content to control rather than advance.
Cote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carver defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver is trying to get back to full guard.
Carver is not content to let Cote control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Patrick Cote.
Cote clinches.
Cote jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carver walks away with a smile on his face. Cote gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cote shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carver but Carver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cote wants to clinch.
Carver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carver wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote misses with a leg kick
and Carver counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Cote or perhaps it was just good defense by Carver which made him look bad.
Cote fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carver is out of range.
Carver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cote.
Nice takedown defense from Carver. No joy for Cote on that attempt.
Carver forces Cote back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cote wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cote goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carver prevents it.
Cote is working for takedown but Carver is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Patrick Cote will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cote fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carver stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Cote with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carver moves into the clinch.
Carver scores a nice knee to the body.
Carver tries to pull guard but Cote forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cote has Carver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cote tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carver just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cote throws a sloppy head kick
and Carver counters with a big head kick but Cote shrugs it off.
Cote tries for a takedown but Carver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver shoots in for a takedown but Cote shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Carver misses.
Cote tries to clinch but Carver moves away
and Carver counters with a nice uppercut.
Carver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cote pinned against the cage. Cote gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cote gets tackled into the cage by Carver. Carver maintains the clinch.
Cote tries to pull guard but Carver holds him up against the cage and eventually Cote drops back down to his feet.
Cote has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carver after a bit of a struggle.
Cote stalling in the clinch but Carver improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote missing with knees to the body.
Cote is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carver to keep the fight standing.
Carver scores a nice knee to the body.
Carver decides to pull guard.
Cote missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cote is in close to Carver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cote 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.
Cote slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Carver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cote trying to pass the guard but Carver defending well.
Carver on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote is working for a kimura but Carver is defending it quite comfortably.
Carver keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cote lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cote missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cote trying to control the action but Carver is working from the bottom.
Carver is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote throwing shots but Carver is blocking nicely.
Cote missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cote is trying to control. Carver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carver tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cote manages to move to mount!
Cote pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Carver is rocked!
It looks like Casy Carver has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cote is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Carver has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Carver!
Carver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cote is looking to stand up but Carver isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Cote dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Casy Carver's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carver moves into the clinch.
Carver manages to break the clinch.
Carver clinches up with Cote and pushes him back against the cage.
Carver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cote doesn't manage to clinch there - Carver circles away.
Carver tries to clinch there but Cote circles away.
Cote changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carver tries to avoid it but Cote manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carver to the ground. Carver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carver leaves Cote with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cote tries to clinch but Carver moves out of range.
Carver has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cote shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carver as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carver lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carver has managed to clinch.
Carver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cote darts in trying to clinch
and Carver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carver has closed the distance and engaged Cote in a clinch.
Carver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cote.
Cote is trying to drag Carver to the mat but Carver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Carver.
Cote has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Carver misses.
Cote shoots in looking for a takedown but Carver manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cote's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cote.
Carver moves into the clinch.
Cote goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carver prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver drags the fight down to the ground.
Cote is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carver is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carver has escaped and now he's on top!
Carver stays in close to Cote's body and controls the position.
Cote is trying to control the position but Carver postures up.
Patrick Cote is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver throwing strikes from guard but Cote blocks nicely.
Cote preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carver wants to stand and escape but instead Cote has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cote wants to control from the top but Carver keeps moving.
Casy Carver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carver looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cote has picked Carver up and slammed him! Carver can't keep hold of the triangle and Cote manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Casy Carver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cote has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Cote!
Post fight, Patrick Cote took to the microphone: 'That bitch can eat my ass!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Kanawakkamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Spriggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanawakkamaki comes to the cage accompanied by She Swallowed It. Spriggins has chosen 'Detachable Penis' by King Missile as his entrance music. Vincent Spriggins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hugh Kanawakkamaki's chin.
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh Kanawakkamaki!
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, Vincent Spriggins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spriggins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kanawakkamaki did well to prevent Spriggins getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Spriggins prevents Kanawakkamaki from improving his position.
Spriggins works his foot free and advances to mount.
Spriggins fails to take his opponent's back.
Kanawakkamaki is looking to get to half guard.
Kanawakkamaki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Spriggins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kanawakkamaki tries to get to full guard but Spriggins has control of the leg.
Spriggins wants to free his trapped foot but Kanawakkamaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spriggins prevents Kanawakkamaki from improving his position.
Kanawakkamaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spriggins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanawakkamaki wants to get back to full guard.
Spriggins winds up and cracks Kanawakkamaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spriggins drops an elbow to the side of Kanawakkamaki's head.
Spriggins trying to pass the guard but Kanawakkamaki defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spriggins lands a nice short elbow.
Kanawakkamaki gets full guard.
Spriggins advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanawakkamaki is looking to reverse the position.
Spriggins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kanawakkamaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kanawakkamaki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins unloading with bombs!
Spriggins wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Spriggins is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kanawakkamaki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kanawakkamaki!
Kanawakkamaki wants to pass the guard but Spriggins is keeping the position.
Spriggins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kanawakkamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Spriggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spriggins wants to sweep here but Kanawakkamaki controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki wants to control from the top but Spriggins keeps moving.
Kanawakkamaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spriggins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spriggins wants to sweep but no luck.
We're going to have a standup here because Hugh Kanawakkamaki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Spriggins with that takedown attempt.
Spriggins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kanawakkamaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spriggins.
Hugh Kanawakkamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Spriggins.
Spriggins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kanawakkamaki is out of range and Spriggins settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kanawakkamaki gets the takedown into side control.
Spriggins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spriggins looks winded!
Spriggins is trying to get back to full guard.
Spriggins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spriggins.
Kanawakkamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spriggins wants to sweep but no luck.
Kanawakkamaki trying to control but Spriggins is working from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spriggins wants to hit a switch here but Kanawakkamaki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spriggins there!
Kanawakkamaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spriggins is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Spriggins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spriggins misses with a takedown
and Kanawakkamaki counters with a shoot takedown. Spriggins fights it but they end up in guard.
Kanawakkamaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spriggins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spriggins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kanawakkamaki looking to pass the guard.
Kanawakkamaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spriggins's guard.
Spriggins wants to get back to full guard.
Spriggins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kanawakkamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Spriggins.
Kanawakkamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spriggins's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Spriggins.
Spriggins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kanawakkamaki uses it to pass to side control.
Spriggins is breathing heavily.
Kanawakkamaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spriggins keeps working.
Spriggins tries to buck Kanawakkamaki off but Kanawakkamaki is having none of it.
Kanawakkamaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Spriggins tries to buck Kanawakkamaki off but Kanawakkamaki is having none of it.
Kanawakkamaki is looking to take a break and control but Spriggins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spriggins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kanawakkamaki's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins is pressing down on Kanawakkamaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kanawakkamaki works over Spriggins with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanawakkamaki preventing the sweep.
Kanawakkamaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spriggins is keeping the position for now.
Spriggins has his foot on Kanawakkamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kanawakkamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Kanawakkamaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vincent Spriggins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kanawakkamaki trying to control but Spriggins is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Spriggins.
Kanawakkamaki content to stall in guard here.
Hugh Kanawakkamaki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Spriggins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spriggins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kanawakkamaki's calf.
Kanawakkamaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Spriggins throws a low kick, looking for Kanawakkamaki's leg but Kanawakkamaki calmly moves out of range.
Kanawakkamaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spriggins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spriggins keeping full guard, as Kanawakkamaki tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki works over Spriggins with some ground and pound from guard.
Spriggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kanawakkamaki is one step ahead there.
Spriggins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kanawakkamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spriggins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kanawakkamaki passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spriggins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kanawakkamaki's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Kanawakkamaki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kanawakkamaki misses with a kick to the body.
Kanawakkamaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spriggins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spriggins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spriggins misses with a low kick.
Spriggins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spriggins checks a low kick from Kanawakkamaki.
Spriggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanawakkamaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spriggins shoots in looking for a takedown. Kanawakkamaki tries to sprawl out of it but Spriggins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kanawakkamaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kanawakkamaki stuffs the takedown.
Spriggins moves out of range of the leg kick from Kanawakkamaki.
Spriggins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spriggins tries to sprawl but Kanawakkamaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kanawakkamaki is looking to stall here but Spriggins recovers full guard.
Spriggins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kanawakkamaki trying to control but Spriggins is working from the bottom.
Kanawakkamaki stands and throws Spriggins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kanawakkamaki scoring with punches from side control.
Spriggins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kanawakkamaki gets back to full guard.
Spriggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kanawakkamaki is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki trying to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanawakkamaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Kanawakkamaki, not yet.
Spriggins advances position into side control!
Spriggins lands an elbow.
Kanawakkamaki manages to get back to half guard.
Spriggins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kanawakkamaki's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spriggins working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kanawakkamaki's thigh. Kanawakkamaki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Spriggins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins advances to half guard.
Kanawakkamaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kanawakkamaki actively working from the bottom here.
Spriggins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kanawakkamaki regains half guard.
Spriggins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kanawakkamaki!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins has hold of Kanawakkamaki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kanawakkamaki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Spriggins working the ground and pound effectively.
Kanawakkamaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spriggins raining down hammerfists from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Spriggins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Spriggins breaks from Kanawakkamaki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Spriggins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spriggins 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 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Spriggins!
Vincent Spriggins 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cash Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Great elbows
KO power |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Smith!
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, Cash Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Cash Jones has been cut.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Austin Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cash Jones.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Smith.
That has opened up Cash Jones's cut even more.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones looks winded!
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Smith lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones is rocked!
Smith pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Jones! Smith unloads with more strikes and Jones sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Litt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis Litt looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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 St Petersburg, Isaac Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Louis Litt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Litt misses.
Litt lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones is looking to clinch but Litt is avoiding it.
Litt cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Litt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Litt.
Litt shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Litt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Litt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Litt tries to clinch up.
Litt tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Litt tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Litt fights it but they end up in guard.
Litt looks winded!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Litt tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Litt throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Litt is looking to score with low kicks.
Litt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Litt persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Isaac Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Litt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Litt misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Litt.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Litt moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Litt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Litt wants to clinch.
Litt rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litt prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Litt won't allow it.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Litt keeps him there for the moment.
Litt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Litt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Litt tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Litt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Litt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Litt throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litt throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Litt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Litt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Litt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Litt tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Litt darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Litt tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Litt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Litt somewhat.
Litt wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Litt swinging wildly here.
Litt moves into the clinch.
Litt tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Litt tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Litt drops back down to his feet.
Isaac Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Litt.
Litt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Litt is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Litt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Litt won't allow it.
Litt has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Litt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Litt throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Litt drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Litt has the dominant position.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Litt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Litt throws a body kick that misses.
Litt throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litt throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Litt.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Litt counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Louis Litt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Litt fails with the takedown.
Litt lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Litt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Litt dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Litt closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Litt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Litt has double underhooks.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Litt has him pressed against the cage.
Litt has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Litt pulls guard successfully.
Jones 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.
Jones trying to control but Litt is working from the bottom.
Litt has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Litt wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up and waves to Litt to follow him.
Litt is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Litt is defended easily by Jones.
Litt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Litt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Litt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Louis Litt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Jones misses with a combination
and Litt counters with a straight right hand.
Litt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Litt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litt darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Litt.
Litt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Litt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Litt is controlling the position.
Litt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Isaac Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Litt.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Litt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Litt counters with a head kick.
Litt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Litt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Litt counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Litt to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that Litt ducks under and follows up with a left that Litt also avoids with ease.
Litt tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Litt dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Litt is looking to clinch.
Litt tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Litt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Litt which made him look bad.
Louis Litt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Litt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones stands up and waves to Litt to follow him.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Litt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Litt wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Litt on that attempt.
Jones looks to land a combination. Litt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Litt avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Litt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Bartholomay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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23
135 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karate Kid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Bartholomay!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartholomay misses with a takedown attempt - Kid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Bartholomay with that takedown attempt.
Bartholomay shoots in but Kid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karate Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Bartholomay.
Bartholomay shoots for a double leg takedown but Kid sprawls well. He's pushed Bartholomay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bartholomay.
Kid scores with a nice head shot.
Bartholomay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bartholomay.
A shot to the liver by Kid. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid gets caught napping as Bartholomay dives in and scores a takedown. Kid manages to retain guard.
Kid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bartholomay manages to get himself to full guard.
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Bartholomay.
Kid tries to stand but Bartholomay is controlling from the bottom.
Kid engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kid passes into half guard.
Kid controlling the action here.
Bartholomay missing with punches from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bartholomay can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartholomay is looking for a sweep. Kid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kid trying to control the action but Bartholomay is working from the bottom.
Kid content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bartholomay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Karate Kid just wasn't active enough.
Bartholomay shoots in for a double leg but Kid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bartholomay clinches.
Bartholomay is trying to pull guard but Kid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bartholomay tries for a takedown but Kid manages to get underhooks.
Kid is looking to control Bartholomay's arms but Bartholomay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kid has his back to the cage.
Bartholomay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bartholomay is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartholomay is trying to pull guard but Kid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bartholomay tries to pull guard but Kid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kid.
Stalling in the clinch from Kid.
Kid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartholomay fails with the takedown.
Kid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Kid.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartholomay dives in and scores a takedown into Kid's guard.
Bartholomay trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bartholomay manages to get himself to full guard.
Bartholomay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kid controls the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bartholomay 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.
Bartholomay working a defensive guard but Kid manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bartholomay is letting Kid control him for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bartholomay tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid 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 Bartholomay's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Bartholomay or perhaps it was just good defense by Kid which made him look bad.
Kid leaves Bartholomay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bartholomay wants to clinch
and Kid counters with a right hand to the body.
Good exchange - Kid coming out on top.
Peter Bartholomay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartholomay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartholomay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karate Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Bartholomay.
Bartholomay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kid counters with a right hand to the body.
Bartholomay is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bartholomay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartholomay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peter Bartholomay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bartholomay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bartholomay shoots in looking for a takedown but Kid manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bartholomay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bartholomay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karate Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
Bartholomay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bartholomay.
Bartholomay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bartholomay has time to react.
Bartholomay is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kid! Bartholomay is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karate Kid!
Karate Kid is the new bantamweight champion!
As Karate Kid got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Peter Bartholomay is my bitch!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Don't stop. Lee Sin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Sin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sin tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sin to the ground. Sin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sin counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Sin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Sin throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams being controlled here, momentarily.
Sin wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams wants to stand and escape but Sin is having none of it.
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
Sin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
Sin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sin trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Lee Sin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams tries to clinch but Sin moves away
and Sin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sin with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Adams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adams throws a strike but Sin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Adams 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.
Sin is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin throwing strikes from guard but Adams blocks nicely.
Adams looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sin prevents Adams from improving his position.
Sin not doing much here.
Adams tries to roll over but Sin keeps him under control.
Adams manages to get to full guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Sin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin looking to sit in guard and control but Adams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sin looking to control.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sin's head.
Adams wants to control from the top but Sin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sin leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sin tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Sin counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sin stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Sin 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Sin from controlling successfully.
Lee Sin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams wants to sweep here but Sin controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sin trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Lee Sin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sin.
Sin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams 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.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Sin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sin is stalling in the full guard.
Adams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sin manages to get himself to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sin keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams is looking to stand up but Sin won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams postures up.
Sin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Sin trying to control the position here.
Sin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to get up but he can't break Sin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Adams throws a strike but Sin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Adams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sin has passed into half guard!
Sin blocks the strikes from Adams.
Sin trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Sin prevents Adams from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams wants to stand back up but Sin manages to pass into side control.
Sin wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adams connects with a solid leg kick.
Adams takes a swing at Sin's ribcage but misses.
Sin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Adams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adams trying to control but Sin is working from the bottom.
Sin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to control from the top but Sin keeps moving.
Sin wants to sweep but no luck.
Sin is trying to keep Adams in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sin wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Sin pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lee Sin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sin takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin has Adams pressed against the cage.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Sin has him pressed against the cage.
Sin gets underhooks to prevent Adams's takedown attempt.
Sin effectively controlling the action here.
Sin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin stalling in the clinch.
Sin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sin lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Sin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Adams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Adams is taking damage to the body and head.
Adams can't escape the position.
Sin keeps control of the position easily here as Adams tries to buck him off.
Adams looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Adams is trapped and Sin is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Adams controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Adams defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sin's arms.
Sin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Sin throws a leg kick which misses Adams's front leg but catches the back leg as Adams tries to avoid it.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Adams controls Sin momentarily but Sin frees himself.
Adams wants to sweep here but Sin controlling him for the moment.
Sin is in close to Adams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adams being controlled here, momentarily.
Sin wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee Sin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sin prevents Adams from improving his position.
Adams pushes Sin off looking to stand but Sin dives back in and keeps control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Sin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sin lands strikes from half guard.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Adams is not content to let Sin control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sin working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adams wants to improve his position but Sin is controlling well.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Sin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sin trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Sin wants to pass to mount but Adams is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sin trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Sin persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sin quickly recovers to half guard.
Sin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adams looks to land a strike but Sin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sin is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams is trying to hold Sin in close to prevent damage but Sin has managed to pass into half guard.
Adams is trying to stand back up but Sin is controlling him
Sin wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Sin has control of the leg.
Jeff Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sin is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee Sin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sin gets the takedown into side control.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sin is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sin working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin cracks Adams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Adams tries to bench press Sin off him but Sin keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard.
Sin grinds an elbow into Adams's temple.
Adams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sin trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sin cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adams down.
Adams is not content to let Sin control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams is trying to improve his position.
Lee Sin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sin is staying tight to Adams's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sin!
Lee Sin is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, Lee Sin stared into the camera and said 'Force is meaningless without skill.'.
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