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GFC 40: Melendez vs Pol PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lucas's choice of entrance music: Maniac. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raven Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Lucas moved out of range.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Lucas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hernandez tries to work over Lucas's front leg with a kick but Lucas checks it.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miguel Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez scores with the left hand. Lucas knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucas doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lucas in his tracks.
Lucas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucas.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Lucas pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miguel Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven Lucas.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Lucas tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Lucas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lucas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernandez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Horrible takedown by Lucas or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez which made him look bad.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Lucas tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Lucas moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Lucas's shoulder, as Lucas tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez blocks a low kick nicely.
Hernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hernandez.
Lucas keeps the fight on the outside.
Lucas swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Miguel Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Lucas checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas shoots in but Hernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lucas tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lucas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lucas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernandez won't allow Lucas to pass to mount.
Hernandez moves into full guard.
Lucas won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Hernandez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lucas!
Poor strikes thrown by Hernandez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lucas tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a big shot there that rocks Lucas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hernandez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lucas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lucas and Hernandez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hernandez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lucas regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez passes Lucas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Hernandez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lucas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lucas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
Lucas works over Hernandez with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lucas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Lucas from controlling successfully.
Lucas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez is trying to keep Lucas in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Lucas controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lucas connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez 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.
Lucas pushes down on Hernandez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hernandez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lucas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lucas's back!
Will Hernandez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hernandez has the hooks in. Lucas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lucas is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hernandez gets his way!
Hernandez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lucas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lucas for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hernandez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lucas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lucas for a finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tightening his grip on Lucas, looking for the choke.
Hernandez misses with punches from the back.
Hernandez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working for the choke.
Hernandez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lucas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lucas for a finish.
Lucas breaks Hernandez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez has momentary wrist control but Lucas slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Lucas looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raven Lucas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lucas shoots in looking for a takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Lucas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernandez pushes Lucas up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hernandez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez tries to land knees in the clinch but Lucas avoids the damage to the body.
Lucas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lucas breaks from the clinch.
Lucas avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Lucas checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez checks a leg kick nicely.
Lucas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miguel Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven Lucas.
Lucas is looking to clinch.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez throws a low kick, looking for Lucas's leg but Lucas calmly moves out of range.
Lucas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hernandez misses with a straight right.
Hernandez scoring well with a low kick there.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Raven Lucas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hernandez thumps Lucas with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lucas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernandez swings for the body but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily.
Lucas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Lucas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucas.
Lucas wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Hernandez misses
and Lucas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hernandez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lucas blocks a body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to land knees in the clinch but Lucas avoids the damage to the body.
Hernandez misses with a knee strike.
Lucas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lucas has picked Hernandez up - he's going for a ride! Lucas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lucas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Lucas has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lucas lands a nice short elbow.
Lucas is trying to control. Hernandez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lucas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raven Lucas has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Lucas trying to control the pace.
Lucas moves nicely into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Lucas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Lucas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hernandez to see if he's OK.
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 Miguel Hernandez.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Hernandez!
Miguel Hernandez 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Van Eyck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Eyck comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Surfin' USA kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Parker Van Eyck!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Eyck throws a head kick that misses.
The Kid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Eyck throws a right and a left that The Kid avoids nicely.
Van Eyck feints and then cracks The Kid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Kid down.
Horrible takedown by The Kid or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Eyck which made him look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Eyck scores with a jab to the head.
Van Eyck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Kid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Van Eyck wants to get back to his feet but The Kid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Kid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Kid advances to half guard.
Van Eyck wants to get back to his feet.
The Kid seems to be working for a kimura but Van Eyck defends the submission attempt.
The Kid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Eyck is just riding it out for now. The Kid eventually gives up the hold.
Van Eyck wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Van Eyck defend it? The Kid steps over the head and cranks it - Van Eyck is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for The Kid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy The Kid!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy The Kid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Nakadai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Ice Cream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Blue Ice Cream enters the cage!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Nakadai!
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, Blue Ice Cream!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Nakadai.
Ice Cream dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakadai misses with a combination
and Ice Cream cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ice Cream closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ice Cream lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ice Cream stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakadai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ice Cream drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ice Cream jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ice Cream pushing down on Nakadai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ice Cream is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nakadai!
Nakadai is controlling an arm, preventing Ice Cream from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice Cream working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ice Cream controlling from the full mount.
Ice Cream goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nakadai turns into him and now he's in Ice Cream's guard.
Ice Cream tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ice Cream is on top in guard.
Ice Cream looking to pass the guard.
Ice Cream passes into half guard.
Nakadai is not content to let Ice Cream control the position.
Ice Cream is looking for a kimura but Nakadai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ice Cream to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cream throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ice Cream trying to pass the guard but Nakadai defending well.
Ice Cream seems to be working for a kimura but Nakadai defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakadai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ice Cream.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ice Cream passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ice Cream is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cream trying to control but Nakadai is having none of it.
Ice Cream working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ice Cream working for a guillotine from mount but Nakadai is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blue Ice Cream dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nakadai throws a combination that misses
and Ice Cream counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nakadai's knee momentarily.
Ice Cream goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crunch! Ice Cream slams his shin into Nakadai's torso.
Ice Cream lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ice Cream lands a head kick!
Ice Cream stuns Nakadai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakadai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ice Cream counters with an inside leg kick.
Ice Cream shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nakadai's guard.
Nakadai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nakadai tries to get out of the position.
Ice Cream pushing down on Nakadai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakadai is staying active underneath Ice Cream, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ice Cream looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ice Cream content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ice Cream wants to control but Nakadai is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice Cream stalling.
Ice Cream has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ice Cream is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ice Cream wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakadai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cream is just content to waste time from the top position. Nakadai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ice Cream throwing strikes from guard but Nakadai blocks nicely.
Ice Cream passes into half guard.
Nakadai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ice Cream thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cream wants to take a breather but Nakadai is having none of it.
Ice Cream stalling.
Blue Ice Cream has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Ice Cream 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.
Ice Cream passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nakadai!
Nakadai defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ice Cream.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cream looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ice Cream can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakadai is looking to escape.
Ice Cream working for a submission but Nakadai is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakadai is squirming around, avoiding Ice Cream's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blue Ice Cream showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ice Cream connects with a solid leg kick.
Ice Cream throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakadai's head.
It looks like Alex Nakadai has been cut.
Ice Cream slips a jab and a cross from Nakadai.
Ice Cream moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ice Cream lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ice Cream chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ice Cream lands a head kick that stumbles Nakadai and the fighters go to the mat.
Nakadai is rocked!
Ice Cream postures up in Nakadai's guard and throws a big left but Nakadai blocks it.
Oh Nakadai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ice Cream drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ice Cream jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ice Cream pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakadai is keeping the position for now.
Nakadai seems to have got his legs back now.
Ice Cream passes Nakadai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice Cream tries to pass to full mount but Nakadai defends it.
Ice Cream is trying for a kimura here. Nakadai looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ice Cream wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blue Ice Cream!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Kirovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Kirovski !
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to clinch but Kirovski is having none of it.
Kirovski takes one on the button.
Thompson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Kirovski .
Kirovski is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Kirovski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Kirovski avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Thompson misses.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kirovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Kirovski controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirovski controls his hands.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson tries to work over Kirovski 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirovski controls his hands.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Kirovski .
Kirovski trying to stall but Thompson improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Kirovski looks winded!
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Thompson tries a body shot but Kirovski blocks it.
Thompson digs a right hand into Kirovski 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kirovski 's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirovski 's elbow.
Thompson is leaning against Kirovski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kirovski is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Kirovski into the cage.
Thompson pushes Kirovski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kirovski or not.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kirovski or not.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirovski managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Kirovski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tom Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Kirovski .
Kirovski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Kirovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Alex Kirovski has been cut.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson tries a body shot but Kirovski blocks it.
Kirovski prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirovski 's elbow.
Thompson cracks Kirovski with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson digs a right hand into Kirovski 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kirovski 's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Kirovski takes a shot to the head.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Kirovski 's ribcage. Kirovski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson pushes Kirovski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirovski 's elbow.
Kirovski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kirovski or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Kirovski blocks a body shot from Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Kirovski 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Kirovski blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Kirovski is breathing heavily.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirovski avoids the damage to the body.
Kirovski blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirovski backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirovski backwards.
Kirovski prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson pushes Kirovski up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirovski takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Kirovski 's takedown attempt.
Kirovski 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirovski can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson pushes Kirovski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Thompson tries to work over Kirovski 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tom Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Kirovski 's ribcage. Kirovski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson presses Kirovski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirovski backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirovski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Kirovski blocks a body shot from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working Kirovski over against the cage.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson pushes Kirovski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson tries a body shot but Kirovski blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have Kirovski backpedaling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirovski blocks the body kick.
Kirovski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson rushes Kirovski and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Kirovski 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thompson clinches.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson works on Kirovski 's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirovski controls his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirovski controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirovski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirovski managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Kirovski tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirovski 's elbow.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kirovski .
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kirovski 's defenses.
Thompson tries a body shot but Kirovski blocks it.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kirovski avoids it.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson tries a body shot but Kirovski blocks it.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Kirovski blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirovski prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Kirovski takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirovski is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirovski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tom Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Kirovski .
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Kirovski 's ribcage. Kirovski 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 Kirovski or not.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirovski .
Thompson pushes Kirovski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Alex Kirovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thompson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Exploited- Beat The Bastards kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Grant Benton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
165 lbs
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24
162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Knox!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benton takes the fight into the clinch.
Benton lands an uppercut.
Knox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knox throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benton blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Benton.
Benton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox prevents Benton from breaking the clinch.
Knox trying to stall but Benton improves his position.
Benton wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Benton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benton misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Benton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benton has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox blocks a body shot from Benton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benton.
Benton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox is rocked!
Benton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Benton finish him?
Benton throws a head punch that misses.
Benton swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Benton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benton working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benton.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Benton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benton throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benton.
Benton misses with some punches.
Benton misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton slows down the pace here.
Benton throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benton.
Benton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Benton lands a big right hand that drops Knox! The killer instinct kicks in and Benton finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Benton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Benton!
An out of breath Grant Benton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shinedown - Diamond Eyes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilbert Melendez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Van Pol!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Melendez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Melendez.
Jab from Pol.
It looks like Gilbert Melendez has been cut.
Melendez throws a series of punches but Pol moves out of range.
Melendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pol circles away quickly and effectively.
Melendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Pol tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Melendez is able to avoid easily.
A left and a right from Melendez both land. Nice combination.
Melendez swings for the body but Pol moves out of range.
Melendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pol throws a low kick but it's checked well by Melendez.
Melendez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pol lands a big head kick that sends Melendez tumbling to the mat! Pol takes a step backwards and waves Melendez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Melendez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melendez wants to stay close but Pol steps back to make room for something. Melendez seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Pol and Melendez drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Van Pol!
Van Pol is the new lightweight champion!
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