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LAFC 2: Abrenica v Manley PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Townsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Townsley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Townsley!
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, Brian Harris!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Townsley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Townsley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Townsley stands up and beckons Harris to his feet.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Harris misses.
Harris throws a series of punches but Townsley moves out of range.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Townsley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brian Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Townsley rushes Harris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Townsley has hold of one of Harris's legs. Harris is fighting the takedown attempt but Townsley gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Townsley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsley prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
Harris wants to sweep here but Townsley controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ben Townsley.
Townsley misses with a few strikes there.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Townsley pushes him off.
Townsley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Townsley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris scores with a one two! Townsley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Townsley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Townsley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Townsley.
Harris tries to keep at a distance but Townsley has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Townsley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Townsley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsley leaning against his opponent.
Townsley is trying to trip Harris. He has hold of a leg but Harris is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Townsley persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Harris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Townsley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Harris 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.
Ben Townsley 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.
Townsley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harris struggling a bit here.
Harris is trying to get back to half guard.
Harris wants to control but Townsley postures up.
Townsley has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Townsley is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Harris has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Harris!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Townsley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Harris trying to control but Townsley is working from the bottom.
Harris is looking to stand up but Townsley won't let him.
Harris prevents Townsley from getting back to his feet.
Harris tries to stand but Townsley is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Townsley has control of Harris's left arm, preventing Harris from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Townsley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Townsley is in Harris's guard.
Townsley stands up and waves to Harris to follow him.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris tries to clinch up but Townsley circles away and keeps his distance.
Townsley walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris tries to keep at a distance but Townsley has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Townsley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Townsley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Townsley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Townsley breaks from the clinch.
Townsley instigates a clinch.
Harris tries to break the clinch but Townsley is controlling the position.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Townsley's elbow.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Townsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Townsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Townsley lands a body punch.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Townsley won't allow it.
Townsley tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Townsley as Harris tries to tie him up.
Townsley prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Townsley dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Townsley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Townsley shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Townsley clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
Townsley tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Townsley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harris.
Harris tries a body shot but Townsley blocks it.
Townsley pulls guard.
Harris throwing strikes but missing.
Harris stops Townsley from standing up.
Townsley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harris landing with the ground and pound.
Townsley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harris on the ground.
Harris tries to stand but Townsley is controlling from the bottom.
Townsley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Harris uses it to pass to side control.
Harris throws a strike aimed at the side of Townsley's head but Townsley avoids it well.
Townsley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Townsley tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to control but Townsley is keeping him busy.
Townsley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harris throws an elbow but Townsley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Harris.
Harris misses with the ground and pound.
Harris wants to stand but Townsley is controlling his arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Townsley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Townsley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harris trying to hold on to Townsley's head to control him but Townsley postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice shot lands for Harris.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Townsley moves away.
Brian Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris tries to clinch up but Townsley circles away and keeps his distance.
Brian Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Townsley rushes Harris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Townsley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Townsley has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsley is trying to pull guard but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Harris is pushing Townsley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Townsley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Townsley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harris to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Townsley shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ben Townsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Townsley 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 Jack Bonds 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... Ben Townsley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igorl Sholvanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igorl Sholvanski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sholvanski throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Sholvanski misses with a two punch combination.
Sholvanski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sholvanski misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Sholvanski. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Sholvanski misses.
Sholvanski tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sholvanski circles away quickly and effectively.
Sholvanski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carter.
A punch combination from Sholvanski misses.
Carter is looking to score with low kicks.
Carter swings for the body but Sholvanski moves out of range.
Sholvanski throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Sholvanski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sholvanski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sholvanski throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.
Sholvanski throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Sholvanski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sholvanski clobbers Carter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sholvanski throws an off balance right hand
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sholvanski's hands.
Sholvanski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sholvanski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Igorl Sholvanski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sholvanski fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter tests Sholvanski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Sholvanski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter scores with a hook.
Sholvanski is rocked!
Sholvanski swinging wildly here.
Carter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sholvanski 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.
Carter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter throws a good cross that connects.
Sholvanski is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Sholvanski looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Carter throws a series of punches but Sholvanski avoids them all with ease.
Sholvanski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carter wobbles Sholvanski with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Carter dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Sholvanski to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Carter!
Ryan Carter managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Violent By Design, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McLeary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin McLeary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez scores with a one two! McLeary had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Kevin McLeary has been cut.
McLeary thows a body shot but no joy.
McLeary scores with the left hand. Martinez knows he should have avoided that one.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martinez misses with a wild combination.
Martinez throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLeary counters with a series of strikes. Martinez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martinez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martinez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez throws a combination that misses
and McLeary counters with a two punch combo.
Martinez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martinez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roger Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws a combination. McLeary tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Martinez misses with a combination
and McLeary counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLeary looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martinez throws an off balance right hand
and McLeary makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martinez lands with a good body shot.
Martinez throws a right hand that misses
and McLeary counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martinez looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling McLeary to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLeary counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLeary connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLeary connects with a body shot that sends Martinez's belly button to the back.
McLeary scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Left hook, right uppercut from McLeary.
McLeary is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McLeary uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martinez has time to react.
McLeary lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Martinez is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeary connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martinez. Martinez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can McLeary finish him?
Martinez misses with a combination
and McLeary counters with a big right hand! Oh Martinez is in trouble here! McLeary follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McLeary!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Sasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lemana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Sasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Lemana!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemana moves into range and clinches up with Sasi.
Sasi avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sasi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sasi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sasi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sasi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lemana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sasi is working Lemana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasi stands up over Lemana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sasi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sasi postures up and lands a big shot to Lemana's brow.
Sasi throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sasi chips away with some ground and pound.
Lemana controls Sasi momentarily but Sasi frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemana is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sasi has his hands clasped together but Lemana extends an breaks Sasi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lemana.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Lemana!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karel Bezuidenhout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karel Bezuidenhout!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez gets caught flat footed, as Bezuidenhout shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bezuidenhout got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bezuidenhout has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bezuidenhout should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Martinez has tightened it up now! Bezuidenhout should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Martinez!
Johnny Martinez is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Johnny Martinez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley Curry is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Waters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Curry!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waters was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
Waters looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bradley Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curry doesn't manage to clinch there - Waters circles away.
Curry walks into a stiff left hand from Waters.
Waters connects with a leg kick. Curry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Waters lands with a thumping leg kick.
Waters throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry has managed to clinch.
Curry can't get the takedown.
Waters is stalling here.
Waters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Waters turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Waters throws out a powerful jab.
Waters looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curry looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Waters. Waters obviously looking to wear him down.
Waters chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Waters lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crack! A monster head kick from Waters and Curry falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Waters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lance Waters!
Lance Waters is the new welterweight champion!
Lance Waters made sure to mention his sponsor, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diem Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermit Rodriguez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diem Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kermit Rodriguez !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Rodriguez as Miles shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diem Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rodriguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miles.
Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Diem Miles has been cut.
Miles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodriguez to the mat! Rodriguez manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Miles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up here but Miles is controlling him well.
Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodriguez defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles passes the guard and advances to mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodriguez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miles controlling his opponent.
Rodriguez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Miles gets his hands free as Rodriguez looks to control.
Miles has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Rodriguez is defending well but eventually Miles manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Rodriguez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diem Miles!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Diem Miles waved his t-shirt featuring //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jimmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Thicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thicke's choice of entrance music: David Guetta and Snoop Dogg - Sweat . Brad Thicke will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Jimmy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Thicke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thicke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thicke gets caught flat footed, as Jimmy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thicke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jimmy is controlling him.
Jimmy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thicke on the ground.
Thicke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jimmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Thicke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimmy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jimmy content to stall in guard here.
Thicke is working an open guard so Jimmy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy dives in and scores a takedown into Thicke's guard.
Jimmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Thicke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thicke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jimmy passes into side control.
Jimmy tries to move to mount but Thicke blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy wants to take a breather but Thicke manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jimmy.
Thicke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thicke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thicke wants to sweep here but Jimmy controlling him for the moment.
Jimmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Thicke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thicke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jimmy controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Jimmy just wasn't active enough.
Jimmy swats away the attempt to clinch by Thicke.
Thicke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jimmy back to the cage. Thicke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jimmy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thicke is looking to regain half guard here but Jimmy keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thicke to his feet.
Jimmy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thicke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thicke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jimmy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thicke lands a right hook to the body.
Jimmy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jimmy lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimmy is breathing heavily.
Jimmy throws a strike but Thicke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jimmy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jimmy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab from Thicke.
Thicke blocks a head kick by Jimmy.
Thicke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thicke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thicke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jimmy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimmy is looking to take a break and control but Thicke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thicke wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thicke is trying to maintain the position but Jimmy is very close to passing his half guard.
Thicke trying to get back to full guard but Jimmy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Thicke wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jimmy.
Jimmy unloads with some shots from mount but Thicke bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thicke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jimmy is nestled in close to Thicke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thicke is pressing down on Jimmy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jimmy wants to control from the top but Thicke keeps moving.
Thicke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jimmy is aware though and is defending well.
Thicke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thicke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jimmy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thicke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jimmy has managed to get both his arms back between Thicke's legs - danger averted.
Jimmy throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thicke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Thicke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thicke misses with the combination.
Thicke clobbers Jimmy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thicke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimmy drives through and clinches with Thicke against the cage.
Jimmy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thicke is defending well for now.
Thicke tries to pull guard but Jimmy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jimmy jumps guard and drags Thicke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thicke drops back looking for a leg! Jimmy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jimmy manages to kick Thicke off! Thicke jumps back into Jimmy's guard.
Jimmy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jimmy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thicke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thicke is trying to control. Jimmy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy is looking to improve his position.
Thicke trying to control the action but Jimmy is working from the bottom.
Jimmy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thicke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jimmy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jimmy tries to kick Thicke off but Thicke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thicke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thicke seems to be looking for submissions.
Jimmy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thicke.
Thicke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jimmy trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thicke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thicke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thicke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jimmy is just riding it out for now. Thicke eventually gives up the hold.
Thicke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimmy defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thicke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jimmy sees it coming and defends easily.
Thicke looking for a submission but Jimmy manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Thicke has gone for a leg lock! Jimmy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thicke's guard.
Jimmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Thicke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jimmy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thicke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jimmy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thicke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Jimmy instigates a clinch.
Thicke blocks a body shot from Jimmy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jimmy has clasped his hands together around Thicke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Thicke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brad Thicke just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jimmy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jimmy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jimmy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thicke, who protects the arm well.
Jimmy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thicke is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thicke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jimmy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jimmy trying to control from Thicke's half guard. Thicke has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jimmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Thicke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thicke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jimmy defends it easily.
Thicke keeping full guard, as Jimmy tries to pass.
Jimmy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jimmy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thicke looking for subs off his back but Jimmy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jimmy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thicke reverses the position - he's now on top in Jimmy's guard.
Thicke looking to sit in guard and control but Jimmy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jimmy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thicke keeping moving, preventing Jimmy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jack Jimmy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thicke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jimmy circles away quickly and effectively.
Thicke scores with a hook to the body. Jimmy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thicke works over Jimmy's head and body with a nice combination.
Jimmy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thicke.
Thicke misses with a series of wild punches.
Thicke avoids the body shot from Jimmy.
Thicke misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thicke, as that shot connected.
Jimmy feints and as Thicke raises his hands in defense, Jimmy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jimmy passes Thicke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimmy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thicke's head.
Jimmy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Thicke is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy feints and as Thicke raises his hands in defense, Jimmy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jack Jimmy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jimmy looking to sit in guard and control but Thicke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jimmy controlling Thicke's posture.
Jimmy wants to sweep here but Thicke controlling him for the moment.
Thicke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thicke throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy striking off his back but it's not causing Thicke any problems.
Jimmy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jimmy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thicke.
Thicke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jimmy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jimmy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thicke is one step ahead there.
Thicke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thicke is pushing down on Jimmy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jimmy is fighting to maintain full guard but Thicke has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thicke is trying to work for a kimura but Jimmy is defending well.
Thicke seems to be working for a kimura but Jimmy defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thicke is looking for a kimura here.
Thicke misses with a head shot. Jimmy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jimmy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thicke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimmy is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy keeping moving, preventing Thicke from controlling successfully.
Jimmy wants to sweep but no luck.
Thicke drops back looking for a leg! Jimmy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jimmy manages to kick Thicke off! Thicke jumps back into Jimmy's guard.
Jimmy 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.
Thicke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thicke trying to control but Jimmy is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Thicke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thicke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Thicke!
Brad Thicke is the new featherweight champion!
Brad Thicke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aljur Abrenica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Abrenica might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AA Entrance Song. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aljur Abrenica!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Manley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abrenica tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manley counters with a stiff right hand.
Abrenica fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Manley counters with a straight right hand.
Abrenica moves in looking to clinch but Manley pushes him off.
Abrenica is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abrenica tries to clinch up
and Manley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manley swats away the attempt to clinch by Abrenica.
Abrenica tries to clinch
and Manley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abrenica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abrenica closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manley misses with the combination.
Abrenica closes the distance but Manley moves to the side
and Manley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrenica takes a jab right on the kisser.
Abrenica wants to clinch.
Abrenica tries to clinch
and Manley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abrenica tries to clinch up
and Manley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abrenica drives through and clinches with Manley against the cage.
Manley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Abrenica lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Manley is pressing down on Abrenica's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abrenica wants to control from the top but Manley keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrenica tries to free his leg and advance position but Manley is retaining full guard.
Abrenica trying to control but Manley is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Aljur Abrenica wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Abrenica darts in trying to clinch
and Manley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abrenica thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Manley does it's job there.
Abrenica is looking to clinch but Manley is avoiding it.
Abrenica tries to clinch but Manley is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abrenica looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abrenica tries to clinch up but Manley circles away and keeps his distance.
Manley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Abrenica closes the distance but Manley moves to the side
and Manley counters with a right hand to the body.
Abrenica wants to clinch
and Manley counters with a nice uppercut.
Manley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abrenicas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Manley counters with a thumping low kick.
Abrenica is breathing heavily.
Manley throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Abrenica crashing down! Abrenica tries to stagger back to his feet but Manley just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Abrenica asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Manley!
Justin Manley is the new middleweight champion!
Justin Manley 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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A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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