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GFC 36: Bateman vs Goldman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rajun Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rajun Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Israel Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stephens tries a low kick but Singh avoids it.
Singh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Singh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stephens scores with a head kick. Singh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Rajun Singh has been cut.
Singh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stephens to the mat! Stephens manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Singh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stephens dives on top into guard.
Singh working for a triangle but Stephens defends it easily.
Stephens wants to get up but he can't break Singh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Singh has his feet on Stephens's thighs here. He's pushed Stephens off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Stephens screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rajun Singh!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Arce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen comes to the cage accompanied by AC\DC - Back in Black. 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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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Arce!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Hansen. Those never looked like landing.
Hansen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Arce does no damage.
No joy there for Hansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arce tries to close the distance and clinch but Hansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arce misses with a wild body shot.
Hansen throws a right hand that Arce ducks under and follows up with a left that Arce also avoids with ease.
Hansen misses with the combination.
Hansen stalks Arce and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arce's face. Arce staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Hansen.
Arce takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hansen tries to bum rush Arce with a series of wild strikes but Arce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arce is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Arce misses.
Arce throws a series of punches but Hansen moves out of range.
No joy there for Hansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hansen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hansen misses with a low kick.
Arce is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hansen.
Hansen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hansen digs a good hook to Arce's body.
Hansen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arce throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hansen tenderised Arce's leg. Arce is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hansen connects with an inside leg kick.
Hansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hansen tests Arce's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hansen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Arce avoids them all with ease.
Hansen is looking to score with low kicks.
Arce is looking to clinch.
Hansen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arce backs up against the cage.
Hansen tries to bum rush Arce with a series of wild strikes but Arce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hansen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arce throws a hook to the side of Hansen's head but Hansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arce moves out of range of the body kick.
Hansen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hansen misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Hansen scores with a four punch combination!
Hansen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arce eats them both and turns towards Hansen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Arce tries to clinch but Hansen is having none of it.
Hansen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arce is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arce has time to react.
Arce checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arce dodges the punch combination from Hansen.
Hansen lunges at Arce with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arce's hand.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Arce avoids them all with ease.
Arce avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hansen wants to slow Arce down by chopping away at his legs.
Hansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Hansen does no damage.
Hansen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arce checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hansen misses with a double jab.
Arce moves out of range of the body kick from Hansen.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Arce moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hansen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Arce avoids them all with ease.
Arce misses with a series of wild punches.
Hansen clobbers Arce with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hansen jabs Arce to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hansen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tim Hansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Hansen throws the kick towards the body but Arce avoids it.
Arce has closed the distance and engaged Hansen in a clinch.
Arce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hansen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hansen has had enough of the clinch but Arce keeps him there for the moment.
Arce wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arce wants to take the fight to the mat but Hansen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tim Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Arce.
Arce has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hansen after a bit of a struggle.
Hansen breaks the clinch.
Hansen throws a series of strikes that have Arce backpedaling.
Arce drops his hands momentarily and Hansen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Hansen catches Arce right on the button with a cross.
Arce tries to clinch there but Hansen circles away.
Arce throws a body punch but Hansen moves out of range.
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hansen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arce counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Hansen throws a leg kick but Arce checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arce wants to clinch up but Hansen keeps it at a distance.
Hansen misses with a double jab.
Hansen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arce eats them both and turns towards Hansen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hansen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arce is still on wobbly legs! Can Hansen finish him?
Hansen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hansen tried to score with a low kick but Arce checks it.
Arce tries to clinch but Hansen is having none of it.
Arce seems to have recovered his senses.
Hansen misses with a two punch combination.
Hansen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Hansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arce can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hansen.
Hansen misses with a wild combination.
Hansen throws a leg kick but Arce moved away.
Good shot there by Hansen.
Hansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arce wants to clinch up but Hansen keeps it at a distance.
A nice combination there by Hansen.
Arce swinging wildly here.
Arce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hansen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looks to throw the jab but Arce is out of range.
Arce misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Hansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hansen misses with a head kick.
Tim Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arce dodges the punch combination from Hansen.
Arce moves in looking to clinch but Hansen pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hansen fails to land with a series of punches.
Arce slips a jab and a cross from Hansen.
Hansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hansen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Hansen.
Hansen misses with a head kick.
Arce takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Arce.
Hansen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hansen misses with a wild combination.
Arce ducks under a wild hook from Hansen.
Arce wants to clinch.
Hansen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Arce.
Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arce cracks Hansen with a good jab.
A combination from Hansen does no damage.
Hansen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hansen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arce wants to clinch.
Hansen misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arce closes the distance but Hansen moves to the side
and Hansen counters with a left and a right that stings Arce.
Hansen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hansen misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen cracks Arce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Hansen misses.
Arce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hansen fails to land with a series of punches.
Hansen lunges at Arce with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arce's hand.
Hansen tries to bum rush Arce with a series of wild strikes but Arce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arce has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Hansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franco Arce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arce moves out of range as Hansen strikes.
Hansen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arce rushes Hansen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arce is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hansen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arce.
Hansen keeps the fight on the outside.
Hansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Arce.
Hansen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arce.
A telegraphed right hand from Arce misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Hansen.
Arce throws a series of punches but Hansen avoids them all with ease.
Arce slips a jab and a cross from Hansen.
Arce avoids the body shot from Hansen.
Hansen looks to land a body kick but Arce moved away.
Arce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Hansen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arce avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arce walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansen, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Hansen!
Tim Hansen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Thompson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Thompson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liddel throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Liddel throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson is leaning against Liddel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Liddel has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Liddel working aggressively here.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Liddel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liddel throws a head punch that misses.
Liddel misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Liddel backwards.
It looks like Frank Liddel has been cut.
Liddel is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Liddel avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liddel backwards.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Liddels head.
Liddel is rocked!
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Liddel's ribcage. Liddel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liddel or not.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Thompson pushes Liddel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson is working Liddel over against the cage.
Thompson digs a right hand into Liddel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liddel's gas tank.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Liddel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson pushes Liddel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Liddel seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is leaning against Liddel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson digs a right hand into Liddel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liddel's gas tank.
Thompson presses Liddel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson cracks Liddel with a nice body shot.
Liddel takes a shot to the head.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Liddel has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson presses Liddel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Liddel with a big uppercut! Liddel tries to clinch up but Thompson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Liddel to the mat! Liddel covers up and Thompson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Thompson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Koga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Hernanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernanes has chosen Awolnation - Sail as his entrance music. 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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145 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nelson Koga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romeo Hernanes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernanes.
Koga swings for the body but Hernanes moves out of range.
Koga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernanes counters with a nice body kick.
Koga misses with a wild combination.
Koga throws a looping overhand right but Hernanes ducks down to avoid it.
Hernanes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koga misses with a low kick.
Hernanes misses with a wild combination.
Koga misses with the combination.
Koga misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koga throws a combination that misses
and Hernanes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koga throws a body punch but Hernanes moves out of range.
Koga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernanes counters with a low kick, right behind Koga 's knee.
Jab from Hernanes.
Koga throws a series of punches but Hernanes moves out of range.
Koga throws a leg kick
and Hernanes counters with a thumping low kick.
Koga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernanes moves away.
Koga throws a body punch but Hernanes moves out of range.
Koga throws a right and a left that Hernanes avoids nicely.
Koga thows a leg kick but Hernanes checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koga is looking to wear down Hernanes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koga throws a leg kick
and Hernanes counters with a leg kick.
Koga misses with a straight right.
Hernanes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hernanes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koga looks to land a combination but Hernanes avoids it well.
Koga throws a low kick but Hernanes avoids it.
Koga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernanes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hernanes wants to clinch but Koga slips to the side
and Koga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernanes circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernanes moves away.
Koga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koga throws a series of punches but Hernanes avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the body from Koga misses
and Hernanes counters with a big head kick but Koga shrugs it off.
Koga throws a right hand that Hernanes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernanes also avoids with ease.
Koga looks to throw a body kick
and Hernanes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koga cracks a nice hook into Hernanes's ribs.
Koga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernanes tries to clinch but Koga moves away
and Koga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernanes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernanes manages to avoid it.
Koga misses with a shot to the body
and Hernanes counters with a solid body kick.
Hernanes avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Hernanes both land. Nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koga!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Koga.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koga. Hernanes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koga throws a hook but Hernanes avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Koga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koga lands a nice looking body shot.
Koga swinging wildly here.
Hernanes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koga.
Nelson Koga is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernanes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koga stalks Hernanes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hernanes's face. Hernanes staggers backwards, shaken.
Hernanes wants to clinch up but Koga keeps it at a distance.
Koga misses with a low kick.
Koga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hernanes counters with an outside leg kick.
Koga misses with a straight right.
Koga misses with a shot to the body
and Hernanes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koga swings for the body but Hernanes moves out of range.
A punch combination from Koga misses.
A low kick from Koga is predictable there
and Hernanes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Koga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernanes manages to avoid it.
Hernanes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernanes.
Koga misses the shot to the body.
Koga just misses with a punch to the body.
Koga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koga misses with a wild body shot.
Koga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hernanes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koga misses with a two punch combination.
Koga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koga tries to land a front kick but Hernanes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koga misses with a left hand
and Hernanes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernanes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Koga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hernanes under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Koga misses.
Hernanes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koga misses with the body kick
and Hernanes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koga's knee momentarily.
Koga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hernanes counters with a series of strikes. Koga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koga throws a leg kick
and Hernanes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hernanes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernanes moves away.
Koga throws a right hand that misses
letting Hernanes counter with a right hand.
Hernanes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Koga misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koga misses with a straight left.
A combination from Koga does no damage.
Koga throws a body punch but Hernanes moves out of range.
Koga takes a swing at Hernanes's ribcage but misses.
Koga throws a jab when Hernanes was well out of range.
Koga misses with the body kick
and Hernanes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernanes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Koga misses
and Hernanes counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Koga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hernanes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koga. That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Koga. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson Koga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernanes.
Koga misses the shot to the body.
Hernanes throws a head kick that misses.
Koga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernanes works the jab nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koga!
Koga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernanes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hernanes counters with a head kick.
Koga throws a series of punches but Hernanes moves out of range.
A combination from Koga does no damage.
Koga throws a jab when Hernanes was well out of range.
Koga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernanes moves away.
Koga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernanes was well out of range. Poor timing from Koga.
Koga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernanes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koga cracks a nice hook into Hernanes's ribs.
Koga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernanes moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernanes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koga lands a nice shot to the body.
Koga misses with a jab to the body
and Hernanes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Koga thows a leg kick but Hernanes checks it
and Hernanes counters with a good low kick that Koga was not able to check.
Koga swings for the body but Hernanes moves out of range.
Koga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernanes was well out of range. Poor timing from Koga.
Koga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernanes was well out of range. Poor timing from Koga.
Koga misses with a hook to the body
and Hernanes counters with a big head kick but Koga shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koga misses the body punch
and Hernanes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Koga misses the body punch
and Hernanes counters with a left and a right that stings Koga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koga thows a body shot but no joy.
Hernanes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernanes.
Koga throws a leg kick
and Hernanes counters with a low kick, right behind Koga 's knee.
Koga misses with a kick to the body
and Hernanes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hernanes thuds his shin into the meat of Koga's side.
Koga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hernanes counters with a big head kick but Koga shrugs it off.
Hernanes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koga misses with a combination
and Hernanes counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koga misses with a body shot
and Hernanes counters with an outside leg kick.
Koga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernanes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koga's knee momentarily.
Koga misses with a jab to the body
and Hernanes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hernanes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Koga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernanes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koga misses with a body kick.
Hernanes dodges the punch combination from Koga.
Romeo Hernanes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koga tries to bum rush Hernanes with a series of wild strikes but Hernanes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nelson Koga.
Well Koga 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Koga!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Humper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Rotch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Rotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Humper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Rotch coming out on top.
Humper tries to work over Rotch's front leg with a kick but Rotch checks it.
Rotch cracks Humper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rotch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rotch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rotch catches Humper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Humper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Humper slips a jab and a cross from Rotch.
Rotch misses with a two punch combination.
Humper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rotch.
Rotch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danga de danga de dang - Rotch scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Humper closes the distance and clinches.
Rotch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Humper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Humper lands a right hand.
Rotch lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humper lands a nice uppercut.
Rotch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rotch pushes Humper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rotch tries to stall but Humper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rotch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Humper's defenses.
It looks like Larry Humper has been cut.
Humper lands an uppercut.
Humper lands a takedown into guard.
Rotch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Humper is one step ahead there.
Humper won't allow Rotch to get back to his feet.
Humper connects with a couple of short punches.
Humper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Humper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rotch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Humper.
Humper throws a strike but Rotch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Humper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rotch manages to get himself to full guard.
Rotch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Humper postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rotch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Humper, into his guard.
Humper wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Humper has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Humper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rotch is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Humper can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotch is fighting to break Humper's control of his arms but Humper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Humper.
No luck for Humper with that takedown attempt.
Mike Rotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Humper.
Nice takedown defense from Rotch. No joy for Humper on that attempt.
Humper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, jab by Rotch - just one landing.
Rotch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Humper moves in looking to clinch but Rotch pushes him off.
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 Mike Rotch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larry Humper's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rotch!
Humper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rotch avoids it really well and circles away.
Humper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Humper tries to clinch but Rotch moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Humper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Humper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Humper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Humper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rotch.
Mike Rotch is winning the standup battle so far.
Rotch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Humper misses with a takedown attempt - Rotch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rotch 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.
Humper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humper instigates a clinch.
Rotch breaks the clinch.
Rotch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rotch throws the left hand but Humper avoids the punch easily.
Rotch slaps away a takedown attempt from Humper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike Rotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Humper.
Humper loads up on a big right hand but Rotch slips the punch.
Rotch's corner calls for a 1-2. Rotch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab from Rotch.
Humper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rotch scores with a nice right hand.
Humper has managed to clinch.
Rotch wants to get back to striking at distance but Humper won't allow it.
Rotch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rotch wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rotch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rotch lands the left hand.
Rotch lands a nice shot to the body.
Rotch lands an overhand right.
Humper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rotch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Humper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rotch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Humper is rocked!
Humper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Humper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Humper is still on wobbly legs! Can Rotch finish him?
Rotch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rotch misses the jab.
Rotch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Humper counters by clinching up.
Rotch breaks the clinch.
Rotch connects with a body shot.
Rotch throws a looping overhand right but Humper ducks down to avoid it.
Rotch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Rotch. Those never looked like landing.
Rotch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Humper.
Mike Rotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rotch throws a looping overhand right but Humper ducks down to avoid it.
Rotch connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Humper! He's out on his feet! Rotch rushes in and drops Humper with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Rotch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alak Aksornpan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Rootmans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aksornpan comes into the arena with Thai National Anthem - "Phleng Chat Thai" blaring out of the sound system. Rootmans has chosen Mobb Deep - Survival of The Fittest as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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195 lbs
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202 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alak Aksornpan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Rootmans!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rootmans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aksornpan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rootmans tries to clinch but Aksornpan moves out of range.
Rootmans tries to clinch up but Aksornpan circles away and keeps his distance.
Rootmans fails to land with a series of punches.
Rootmans throws a head kick that misses.
Rootmans scores with a one two! Aksornpan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Alak Aksornpan has been cut.
Rootmans connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aksornpan momentarily.
Rootmans throws a head kick that Aksornpan semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rootmans scoring well with a low kick there.
Rootmans moves into the clinch.
Aksornpan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rootmans is trying to trip Aksornpan. He has hold of a leg but Aksornpan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rootmans persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rootmans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rootmans prevents Aksornpan from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootmans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rootmans wants to control from the top but Aksornpan keeps moving.
Rootmans distracts Aksornpan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rootmans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Erick Rootmans was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rootmans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rootmans checks a leg kick.
Aksornpan blocks a head kick by Rootmans.
Rootmans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rootmans gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rootmans misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rootmans controlling from side mount.
Rootmans is looking to take a break and control but Aksornpan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rootmans in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rootmans stands up and beckons Aksornpan to his feet.
Rootmans pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aksornpan back to the cage. Rootmans follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aksornpan misses with the combination.
Rootmans lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alak Aksornpan's cut is getting worse.
Aksornpan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rootmans circles away quickly and effectively.
Erick Rootmans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rootmans darts in and clinches Aksornpan up against the cage.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aksornpan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aksornpan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rootmans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but Aksornpan blocks it.
Rootmans lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aksornpan can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aksornpan tries to break free but Rootmans pushes him back against the cage.
Rootmans scores with a knee to the head.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rootmans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rootmans trying to control the position but instead, Aksornpan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rootmans into the cage.
Rootmans looking to throw knees to the head but Aksornpan is blocking nicely.
Aksornpan wants to break free but Rootmans has control.
Aksornpan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rootmans fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rootmans tries to close the distance and clinch but Aksornpan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rootmans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rootmans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Rootmans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alak Aksornpan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rootmans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rootmans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aksornpan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rootmans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rootmans looks to clinch
and Aksornpan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rootmans wants to clinch
letting Aksornpan counter with a right hand.
Rootmans tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aksornpan counters with a one-two to the body.
Rootmans has Aksornpan up against the cage in a clinch.
Aksornpan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aksornpan!
Rootmans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aksornpan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Rootmans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid body kick from Rootmans.
Rootmans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aksornpan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rootmans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rootmans tries to clinch but Aksornpan is having none of it.
Rootmans scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rootmans misses with a hook
enabling Aksornpan to counter with a crisp jab.
Aksornpan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rootmans misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aksornpan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rootmans to score with a decent uppercut.
Erick Rootmans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aksornpan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rootmans darts in and clinches Aksornpan up against the cage.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alak Aksornpan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Aksornpan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but Aksornpan blocks it.
Rootmans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aksornpan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aksornpan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aksornpan throws a leg kick that misses.
Aksornpan throws a body punch but Rootmans moves out of range.
Aksornpan misses with a leg kick.
Rootmans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aksornpan circles away quickly and effectively.
Rootmans tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aksornpan counters with a two punch combo.
Alak Aksornpan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rootmans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rootmans plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rootmans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rootmans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rootmans throws a hook but Aksornpan avoids it easily.
Aksornpan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rootmans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aksornpan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rootmans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aksornpan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Aksornpan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rootmans doesn't seem phased though.
Aksornpan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aksornpan walks into a straight right hand from Rootmans.
Rootmans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rootmans tries to clinch up but Aksornpan circles away and keeps his distance.
Rootmans doesn't manage to clinch there - Aksornpan circles away.
Aksornpan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rootmans.
Rootmans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aksornpan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rootmans motions for Aksornpan to come forward. Rootmans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aksornpan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erick Rootmans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alak Aksornpan's cut.
That's time! Aksornpan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No joy there for Rootmans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rootmans misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Aksornpan.
Rootmans throws a series of punches but Aksornpan moves out of range.
Rootmans tries to close the distance and clinch but Aksornpan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aksornpan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rootmans is looking to clinch but Aksornpan is avoiding it.
Rootmans wants to clinch.
Rootmans moves in looking to clinch but Aksornpan pushes him off.
Rootmans tries to clinch
and Aksornpan counters with a three punch combo that has Rootmans backing up. Rootmans nods at Aksornpan to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Erick Rootmans has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootmans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rootmans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rootmans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aksornpan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rootmans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rootmans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aksornpan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rootmans closes the distance but Aksornpan moves to the side
and Aksornpan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aksornpan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aksornpan counters by clinching up.
Rootmans scores with a knee to the head.
Aksornpan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aksornpan slips under a jab from Rootmans.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rootmans tries to clinch up but Aksornpan circles away and keeps his distance.
Rootmans moves to clinch but Aksornpan breaks away
and Aksornpan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rootmans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aksornpan.
Rootmans rushes Aksornpan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aksornpan tries to break the clinch but Rootmans is controlling the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aksornpan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rootmans using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Rootmans.
Rootmans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rootmans connects with a knee to the head.
Rootmans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rootmans looking to throw knees to the head but Aksornpan is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aksornpan blocks it with crossed arms.
Rootmans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aksornpan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Rootmans.
Rootmans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rootmans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aksornpan.
Aksornpan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rootmans closes the distance but Aksornpan moves to the side
and Aksornpan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rootmans walks into a stiff left hand from Aksornpan.
Aksornpan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rootmans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees to the body from Rootmans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aksornpan is trying to break the clinch but Rootmans has him pressed against the cage.
Aksornpan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aksornpan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Rootmans misses.
Aksornpan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rootmans.
Rootmans just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Aksornpan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rootmans tries to clinch there but Aksornpan circles away.
Alak Aksornpan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rootmans throws a leg kick but Aksornpan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Rootmans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rootmans 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Rootmans!
Erick Rootmans bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Castellano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castellano comes to the cage accompanied by Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. Colt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Just What I Am. 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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22
183 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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21
181 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Castellano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Colt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colt takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Roman Colt has been cut.
Colt checks a leg kick.
Castellano lands a lovely overhand right.
Castellano misses with a wild combination.
Colt tries for a takedown but Castellano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Colt misses the target.
Castellano throws a right hand that misses
and Colt counters with a nice uppercut.
Colt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Castellano. No joy for Colt on that attempt.
Colt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellano connects with a leg kick. Colt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Colt scores with a one two! Castellano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Colt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Castellano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Colt scrambles back to his feet.
Castellano throws an overhand right that lands on Colt's shoulder, as Colt tries to avoid the shot.
Colt fails with the takedown
and Castellano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Colt's knee momentarily.
Rich Castellano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Colt.
Colt moves away from the strike by Castellano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Colt back to the cage. Castellano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rich Castellano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colt throws a looping overhand right but Castellano ducks down to avoid it.
Colt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castellano is fending him off so far but Colt persists. Nope, Castellano circles away and we're back to standing.
Colt checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Castellano.
Colt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellano moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castellano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colt. Castellano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Castellano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castellano.
Castellano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Colt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castellano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castellano wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Colt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellano keeping moving, preventing Colt from controlling successfully.
Colt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Castellano dives on top into guard.
Castellano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colt 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.
Castellano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colt is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt controls Castellano momentarily but Castellano frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castellano trying to control but Colt is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Castellano tests Colt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Colt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Castellano counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellano throws a combination that misses
and Colt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castellano is keeping the position for now.
Colt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colt looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Colt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Castellano dives on top into guard.
Colt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
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 Rich Castellano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Colt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Castellano throws a leg kick but Colt moved away.
Castellano throws a low kick, looking for Colt's leg but Colt calmly moves out of range.
Castellano misses with an uppercut.
Castellano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Colt misses with a takedown attempt - Castellano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Castellano misses.
Castellano throws a right hand that Colt ducks under and follows up with a left that Colt also avoids with ease.
Castellano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellano throws out the jab.
Colt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castellano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Castellano misses its intended target.
Colt moves away from the strike by Castellano.
Castellano misses with a series of wild punches.
Castellano misses with a right hand
and Colt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Colt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Colt wants to take a breather but Castellano manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Colt.
Colt tries to free his leg and advance position but Castellano is retaining full guard.
Colt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castellano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Colt is controlling him.
Colt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castellano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Castellano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Castellano has escaped and now he's on top!
Castellano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castellano forces his way into half guard.
Roman Colt has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt is looking to improve his position.
Colt is trying to maintain the position but Castellano is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colt tries to get to full guard but Castellano has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Colt is trying to control but can't.
Colt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Colt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roman Colt wasn't active enough on the ground.
Colt slips a jab from Castellano.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellano feints a jab promting Colt to slip. Castellano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Colt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rich Castellano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Castellano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roman Colt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roman Colt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Castellano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Castellano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rich Castellano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colt fails with a takedown attempt.
Colt digs a good hook to Castellano's body.
Castellano looks to throw the jab but Colt is out of range.
Colt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Colt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castellano keeps working.
Colt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Castellano rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Colt's guard! Nice work there by Castellano!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Colt wants to stand but Castellano is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Castellano escapes and throws Colt's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Colt is not content to let Castellano control the position.
Colt is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt wants to control but Castellano postures up.
Colt tries to buck Castellano off but Castellano is having none of it.
Castellano takes a little break here. Colt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colt is trying to get back to half guard.
Castellano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Colt on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters circling - Castellano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellano moves away.
Castellano swings widly with a right hand
and Colt counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roman Colt.
I think Colt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Colt!
A victorious Roman Colt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
155 lbs
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20
156 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Ashton.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernandez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ashton.
Ashton shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ashton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashton is one step ahead there.
Ashton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ashton trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez managing to control the position.
Ashton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Rick Ashton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for Ashton on that attempt.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Ashton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ashton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Ashton. Those never looked like landing.
Ashton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ashton cracks Hernandez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Ashton feints and as Hernandez raises his hands in defense, Ashton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hernandez looking for a triangle here. Ashton is fighting it but it looks tight! Hernandez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ashton is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miguel Hernandez!
Miguel Hernandez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Three Six Mafia - It's a fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Jesus!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards shoots in but Jesus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richards looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jesus actively working from the bottom here.
Jesus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards pulls his head out easily.
Jesus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richards tries to pass to full mount but Jesus defends it.
Jesus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus trying to control from the bottom.
Jesus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jesus looking for a sweep. Not yet Jesus, not yet.
Jesus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Richards uses it to pass to side control.
Jesus throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Jesus tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Jesus can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jesus is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Jesus is trying desperately to improve position.
Jesus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus tries to hold on but Richards pushes him away.
Jesus is trying desperately to improve position.
Jesus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jesus is trying to control but can't.
Jesus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richards passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus is desperately trying to improve his position but Richards has a good base and remains in mount.
Jesus wants to hold on but Richards pushes him away.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jesus on the ground.
Jesus is trying to escape the mount.
Jesus wants to control but Richards is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jesus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Jesus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Richards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jesus's waist but Jesus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richards off to one side.
Jesus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richards as he jumps to the side.
Jesus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jesus wants it to stay on the feet.
Richards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jesus's waist but Jesus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richards off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Jesus misses.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Jesus shows good takedown defense.
Jesus has managed to clinch.
Richards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richards shoots in and gets a takedown into Jesus's guard.
Jesus is looking for a triangle here but Richards uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Richards working away.
Jose Jesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richards wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richards 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 Jesus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jesus tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Jesus 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.
Richards seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jesus wants to improve his position but Richards is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richards stalling.
Jesus looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus wants to control but Richards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Richards blocks the strikes from Jesus.
Jesus looking for subs from the bottom but Richards mounts him!
Richards controlling from the full mount.
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.
Jesus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Richards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jesus tries to lock up and control but Richards gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Richards dominated that second round.
That's time! Richards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jesus slaps away a takedown attempt from Richards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Jesus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Jesus or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards which made him look bad.
CJ Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richards gets a double leg takedown into Jesus's guard.
Jesus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richards stacks Jesus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Richards!
Jesus struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jesus throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Jesus tries to improve position but can't.
Jesus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Richards off and has taken his back!
Jesus looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Richards is controlling Jesus 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Jesus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jesus looking for subs off his back but Richards has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jesus looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus actively working from the bottom here.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Jesus is defending well.
Richards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jesus is pressing down on Richards's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards is stalling in the full guard.
Jesus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richards passes into side control.
Jesus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Jesus.
I think Jesus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jose Jesus!
Jose Jesus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Bateman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Goldman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bateman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Jason Goldman has been cut.
Bateman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goldman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goldman showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goldman throwing shots but Bateman is blocking nicely.
Bateman tries to kick Goldman off but Goldman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bateman pushes Goldman off and gets back to his feet.
Goldman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldman is defended easily by Bateman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Goldman misses.
Bateman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Bateman.
A right-left combo lands from Bateman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Bateman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bateman wants it to stay on the feet.
Patrick Bateman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Goldman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goldman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bateman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for Bateman.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldman manages to avoid it.
Goldman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bateman avoids it really well and circles away.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bateman sprawls well. Bateman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldman gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldman fails with the takedown
and Bateman counters with a crisp one two that drops Goldman! Bateman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Goldman to his feet! Goldman is in big trouble!
Goldman is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman throws an uppercut from hell that sends Goldman clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bateman stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Patrick Bateman 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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