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UPF-LA 7: Wong vs Rapthlaka PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toki Mazuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toki Mazuke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mazuke swivels and escapes.
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Mazuke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mazuke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Mazuke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazuke's waist but Mazuke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Davis throws a right and a left that Mazuke avoids nicely.
Michael Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis lands with an overhand left.
Mazuke should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mazuke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Davis is defending well.
Michael Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toki Mazuke.
Mazuke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mazuke uses from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mazuke passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mazuke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davis sees it coming and defends easily.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mazuke on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazuke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Mazuke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Mazuke has control of the leg.
Davis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davis tries to get out of the position.
Mazuke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Mazuke eventually gives up the hold.
Mazuke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mazuke.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Mazuke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mazuke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mazuke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis is trying to stand.
Mazuke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis!
Davis really wants to buck Mazuke off and get back to his feet.
Mazuke wants to finish this one by submission but Davis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mazuke.
Davis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke prevents Davis from standing back up.
Mazuke working the head and body with strikes.
Mazuke is looking for a kimura but Davis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mazuke to get the leverage.
Mazuke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mazuke looks winded!
Davis is trying to stand back up but Mazuke is controlling him
Davis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mazuke trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis wants to stand up but Mazuke is controlling him.
Mazuke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mazuke wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Toki Mazuke.
Davis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazuke at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Mazuke.
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazuke slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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 Michael Davis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mazuke swivels and escapes.
Davis rushes Mazuke and presses him up against the cage.
Mazuke is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazuke shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mazuke counters with a three punch combo that has Davis backing up. Davis nods at Mazuke to acknowledge the strikes.
Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mazuke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davis did well to prevent Mazuke getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazuke trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
Mazuke is breathing heavily.
Mazuke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mazuke wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Mazuke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mazuke wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mazuke advances to half guard.
Davis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davis pulls Mazuke in close to prevent any damage.
Mazuke tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Mazuke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
Mazuke tries to move into full mount but can't pass Davis's legs.
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!
Mazuke trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to buck Mazuke off but Mazuke is having none of it.
Toki Mazuke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mazuke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mazuke tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Mazuke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well.
Mazuke trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Mazuke is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Davis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mazuke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toki Mazuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Mazuke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazuke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazuke.
Michael Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis tries for a takedown but Mazuke circles away easily
and Mazuke counters with a low kick, right behind Davis 's knee.
Mazuke stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mazuke drives through with a takedown into Davis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mazuke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazuke passes into half guard.
Mazuke trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazuke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mazuke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mazuke tries to pass to full mount but Davis defends it.
Mazuke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Davis tries to roll over but Mazuke keeps him under control.
Mazuke seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Davis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Toki Mazuke!
A relieved looking Toki Mazuke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dagonet McLoughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLoughlin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kutt Calhoun- Self Preservation kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dagonet McLoughlin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Penn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McLoughlin trying to remain calm as Penn controls from the top position.
Penn 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.
McLoughlin prevents Penn from moving into mount.
McLoughlin wants to get back to his feet but Penn drags him back down.
Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McLoughlin has escaped the position, nice work there.
McLoughlin is pushing Penn's head away, looking to escape. Penn manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLoughlin is trying to get back to half guard.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but McLoughlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn working the ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Penn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn moves into full mount!
Penn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to control but McLoughlin wriggling away.
Penn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McLoughlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Penn with a couple of short strikes.
Penn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McLoughlin is looking to escape.
McLoughlin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Penn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McLoughlin looks a forlorn figure.
McLoughlin is trying to stand.
Penn looking to secure an arm triangle but McLoughlin defends it well.
McLoughlin tries to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to control but McLoughlin wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLoughlin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but McLoughlin frees his head quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLoughlin is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McLoughlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Penn is out of range and McLoughlin settles back down.
Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McLoughlin, pushing him back against the cage.
Penn manages to break the clinch.
McLoughlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
McLoughlin misses with a few strikes there.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin looks to land a combination. Penn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLoughlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penn. Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLoughlin slaps away a takedown attempt from Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLoughlin looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn dives in and grabs McLoughlin's left leg, looking for a takedown. McLoughlin pushes down on Penn's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLoughlin clobbers Penn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McLoughlin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.
Penn is rocked!
Penn shoots in for a double leg but McLoughlin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLoughlin darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Penn's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles McLoughlin before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dagonet McLoughlin!
Dagonet McLoughlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preston Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zemli Funtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by JGMAR. Zemli Funtov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Preston Miller has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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224 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Preston Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zemli Funtov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funtov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Funtov throwing strikes but Miller manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Funtov is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller in side control, throwing shots but Funtov defends.
Funtov can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Miller 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.
Miller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Miller throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Funtov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Funtov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller working over Funtov with some ground and pound. Funtov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Funtov wants to get back to full guard.
Miller looks to land a strike but Funtov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Funtov looking for a sweep. Not yet Funtov, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Funtov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Funtov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miller wants to control from the top but Funtov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller trying to control but Funtov is working from the bottom.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Funtov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funtov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funtov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funtov is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Funtov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Funtov blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller postures up in Funtov's guard and throws a big left but Funtov blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funtov keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Funtov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller cracks Funtov with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Miller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Funtov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funtov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Funtov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Funtov is putting a hurting on Miller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Funtov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Miller is looking to regain half guard here but Funtov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Funtov lands an elbow.
Funtov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Miller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Miller is looking for a kimura but Funtov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller throwing strikes here but Funtov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller with shots to the head and body - Funtov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Miller landing strikes, looking to finish!
Miller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Miller throws some wild stikes that Funtov manages to avoid easily.
Miller punching from mount but Funtov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miller with shots to the head and body - Funtov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Miller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funtov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miller.
Preston Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funtov is looking to get to half guard.
Miller looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Miller has control of Funtov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Funtov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Miller with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Miller.
Funtov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Miller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Miller prevents Funtov from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Funtov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Funtov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Miller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Funtov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Funtov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Funtov won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Funtov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Funtov trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Funtov is working away from the top position though.
Funtov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Funtov wants to stand up but Miller has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller can't keep his opponent in guard - Funtov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Funtov prevents Miller from improving his position.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funtov lands with a punch from half guard.
Funtov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Funtov trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Funtov wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Miller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Funtov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Miller regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Funtov.
Funtov throwing strikes but missing.
Funtov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zemli Funtov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funtov chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zemli Funtov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Miller!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Preston Miller waved his t-shirt featuring Pinoy Fightwear (95% Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carl Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Theilulaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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Brawler
Good in bed |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mister Theilulaia!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theilulaia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson gets to his feet - Theilulaia follows without any prompting.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Theilulaia tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Theilulaia down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson working away.
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theilulaia is letting Johnson control him for a moment.
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.
Theilulaia defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Theilulaia wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets to mount! Theilulaia was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Johnson stands up from mount. Strange move.
The fight stays on the outside here - Theilulaia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Theilulaia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mister Theilulaia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theilulaia wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Theilulaia is trying to keep Johnson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mister Theilulaia.
Theilulaia tries to clinch up
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Theilulaia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Theilulaia scores with a knee to the head.
Theilulaia looks winded!
Theilulaia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Theilulaia looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson is stalling here.
Johnson jumps guard but Theilulaia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theilulaia missing with knees to the body.
Theilulaia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Theilulaia looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Theilulaia misses with a knee strike.
Theilulaia is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Theilulaia has his back to the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Theilulaia to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Theilulaia smiles and moves away.
Theilulaia tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theilulaia is trying to control but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Theilulaia moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Theilulaia's guard.
Carl Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Theilulaia keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Theilulaia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Theilulaia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Theilulaia is breathing heavily.
We're going to have a standup here because Carl Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Theilulaia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Theilulaia looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Theilulaia's head.
Theilulaia looking for a sweep. Not yet Theilulaia, not yet.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Carl Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Theilulaia tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Theilulaia thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Theilulaia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Theilulaia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theilulaia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson is looking to control Theilulaia's arms but Theilulaia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Theilulaia tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Theilulaia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Theilulaia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Theilulaia controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theilulaia misses with a knee strike.
Theilulaia working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Johnson tries to circle away but Theilulaia has him pinned against the cage.
Theilulaia throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson jumps guard but Theilulaia stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson'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.
Theilulaia avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Theilulaia won't allow it.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Theilulaia walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Theilulaia tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Theilulaia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Theilulaia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Theilulaia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Theilulaia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson tries to move to mount but Theilulaia blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Theilulaia is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Theilulaia is trying to get back to his feet.
Theilulaia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Theilulaia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but Theilulaia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.
Johnson kicks Theilulaia off and gets to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theilulaia as he jumps to the side.
Theilulaia tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson slips under a jab from Theilulaia.
Theilulaia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theilulaia gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Theilulaia manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson prevents Theilulaia from getting back to his feet.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Theilulaia wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Theilulaia is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Johnson jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slows the pace down.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Theilulaia to see if he's OK.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Theilulaia is being controlled here.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alecxsander Pitpitunge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitpitunge comes to the cage accompanied by Never Say Die. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
185 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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197 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alecxsander Pitpitunge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francis Stark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitpitunge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark looks to land a combination but Pitpitunge avoids it well.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pitpitunge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark jabs Pitpitunge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pitpitunge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark lands with a nice combination. Pitpitunge backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Alecxsander Pitpitunge has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark lands a nice looking body shot.
Stark Rushes Pitpitunge and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Pitpitunge is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Stark Piles on the pressure and Pitpitunge crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Stark!
Francis Stark tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sol Ution (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ution is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by French Touch Puta Madre. The key to victory for Phil Harris has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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187 lbs
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25
190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Harris!
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, Sol Ution!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ution.
Harris tries to clinch up but Ution circles away and keeps his distance.
Ution shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ution looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harris!
Harris is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ution's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ution.
Nice strikes from Ution there.
Harris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ution is working away from the top position though.
Ution really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ution throws a strike but Harris avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ution defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ution working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ution postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is trying to keep Ution in close.
Ution lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ution throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ution accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ution manages to get himself to full guard.
Ution manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Ution should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ution's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ution scoring with some ground and pound.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ution stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ution stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Ution trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ution keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harris's head.
Harris is trying to control the position but Ution postures up.
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ution throws a big elbow that misses.
Ution working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ution stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ution throws an elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ution's guard. Nice move by Harris!
Ution is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Ution is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ution wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to control from the top but Ution keeps moving.
Ution working a defensive guard here.
Harris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ution's guard.
Harris seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ution is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phil Harris!
After winning the bout, Phil Harris 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Jos Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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28
213 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Jos Ricci!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Stone!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jos Ricci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stone as he jumps to the side.
Stone digs a good body shot into Jos Ricci's ribs.
Jos Ricci shoots in for a double leg but Stone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jos Ricci looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Carlos Jos Ricci has been cut.
Jos Ricci takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stone with a jab.
Jos Ricci fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Jos Ricci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jos Ricci's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jos Ricci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jos Ricci actively working from the bottom here.
Jos Ricci is breathing heavily.
Stone is working for a submission of some sort.
Jos Ricci looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci tries to get to full guard but Stone has control of the leg.
Stone wants to take a breather but Jos Ricci is having none of it.
Jos Ricci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
Stone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jos Ricci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jos Ricci wants to get back to full guard.
Stone is thwarting Jos Ricci's attempts to control the position.
Jos Ricci is staying active underneath Stone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stone is working for a kimura but Jos Ricci is defending it quite comfortably.
Jos Ricci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jos Ricci can't escape the position.
Stone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci 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.
Jos Ricci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stone is working away from the top position though.
Stone is trying to control. Jos Ricci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jos Ricci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
Stone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jos Ricci sees it coming and defends easily.
Jos Ricci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jos Ricci is not content to let Stone control the position.
Stone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
Jos Ricci is working to get back to half guard.
Jos Ricci tries to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Stone mounts Jos Ricci! Really nice guard pass there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jos Ricci is looking to improve his position but Stone isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone trying to control but Jos Ricci is having none of it.
Jos Ricci tries to reverse the position but Stone maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Jos Ricci's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jos Ricci.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jos Ricci scores with a takedown into Stone's guard.
Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jos Ricci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jos Ricci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jos Ricci postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like Robbie Stone has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jos Ricci lands a couple of digs.
Jos Ricci throwing strikes but missing.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jos Ricci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jos Ricci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci cracks Stone with a solid left hand.
Jos Ricci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jos Ricci.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Jos Ricci is proving a slippery customer.
Jos Ricci cracks Stone with a solid left hand.
Stone working a defensive guard here.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jos Ricci is aware though and is defending well.
Jos Ricci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jos Ricci postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
Stone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jos Ricci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jos Ricci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Jos Ricci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jos Ricci throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely.
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jos Ricci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jos Ricci postures up.
Jos Ricci throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone working a defensive guard here.
Stone pulls Jos Ricci in close to his closed guard and prevents Jos Ricci from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jos Ricci is looking to work some ground and pound but Stone has wrist control.
Jos Ricci postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Robbie Stone.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Jos Ricci moved out of range nicely.
Jos Ricci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stone has his foot on Jos Ricci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jos Ricci works his way back into a safe position though.
Stone has his foot on Jos Ricci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jos Ricci works his way back into a safe position though.
Jos Ricci working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jos Ricci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That has opened up Robbie Stone's cut even more.
Jos Ricci scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stone is rocked!
Jos Ricci passes Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stone is still in real trouble! Can Jos Ricci finish him?
Jos Ricci lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The cut above Robbie Stone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Jos Ricci creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Stone is out cold and this one is all over! Jos Ricci climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlos Jos Ricci!
Carlos Jos Ricci retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Jos Ricci started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Silva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimbo Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
Jones landing punches.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to buck Jones off but he can't manage it.
Jones is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Silva is in real trouble.
Silva has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jones working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Silva is doing well to defend. Jones seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Silva is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimbo Jones!
Jimbo Jones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dongdong Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turu Rapthlaka has chosen Another Round as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dongdong Wong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong takes the fight into the clinch.
Turu Rapthlaka is trying to force a seperation but Wong has the dominant position.
Wong has Turu Rapthlaka pushed against the cage.
Wong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turu Rapthlaka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wong is defending well.
Turu Rapthlaka prevents a body shot from Wong.
Wong working Turu Rapthlaka over with knees to the body.
Wong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turu Rapthlaka blocks an uppercut.
Turu Rapthlaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turu Rapthlaka is looking for a takedown.
Dongdong Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka.
Turu Rapthlaka wants a takedown.
Turu Rapthlaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wong prevents it.
Turu Rapthlaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turu Rapthlaka tries to circle away but Wong has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turu Rapthlaka can't get the takedown.
Wong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turu Rapthlaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wong has him pressed against the cage.
Turu Rapthlaka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wong lands a body punch.
Turu Rapthlaka is working for takedown but Wong is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Wong.
Turu Rapthlaka is trying to break the clinch but Wong is controlling him.
Wong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wong.
Turu Rapthlaka wants to break free but Wong has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wong lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turu Rapthlaka wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Turu Rapthlaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turu Rapthlaka looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Wong.
Turu Rapthlaka looks winded!
Turu Rapthlaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wong prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Wong.
Turu Rapthlaka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turu Rapthlaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wong gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong prevents the takedown attempt.
Wong lands with a right to the head.
Turu Rapthlaka wants to break free but Wong has control.
Wong prevents Turu Rapthlaka from breaking the clinch.
Wong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turu Rapthlaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turu Rapthlakas head.
A hook to the body from Wong.
Wong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turu Rapthlaka is rocked!
Wong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turu Rapthlaka backwards.
Turu Rapthlaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Wong finish him?
The two fighters are battling for control here. Turu Rapthlaka trying to break out of Wong's Thai clinch. Wong unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Turu Rapthlaka to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Wong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dongdong Wong!
Dongdong Wong retains his heavyweight title!
Dongdong Wong took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Dongdong is sound your brain make when I hit your face.'.
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