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RFC Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marko Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Shukoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Shukoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marko Petrovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Shukoff!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Petrovic lands but Shukoff takes it in his stride.
Shukoff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shukoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shukoff throws a low kick but Petrovic moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Petrovic.
Shukoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrovic swivels and escapes.
Shukoff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shukoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrovic.
Petrovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Peter Shukoff has been cut.
Petrovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shukoff.
A jab from Shukoff finds it's way through Petrovic's defenses.
Shukoff avoids the head kick by Petrovic.
Shukoff throws the left hand but Petrovic avoids the punch easily.
Shukoff avoids the head kick by Petrovic.
Shukoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shukoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrovic.
Petrovic lands a high kick!
Petrovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petrovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shukoff works the jab nicely.
Petrovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic avoids a kick to the body.
Petrovic misses with a head kick.
Petrovic connects with a high kick.
Petrovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Shukoff.
Petrovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shukoff.
Marko Petrovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shukoff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shukoff blocks a head kick by Petrovic.
Petrovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrovic throws a nice head kick!
Petrovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shukoff.
Shukoff misses with a body shot.
Petrovic throws a head kick but Shukoff moves out of range.
Petrovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shukoff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrovic scores with a head kick. Shukoff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shukoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrovic is just out of range.
Petrovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shukoff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shukoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrovic throws a head kick but Shukoff moves out of range.
Petrovic wants to slow Shukoff down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrovic throws an overhand right that lands on Shukoff's shoulder, as Shukoff tries to avoid the shot.
Petrovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrovic throws a sloppy head kick and Shukoff moves out of range easily.
Petrovic drops his hands momentarily and Shukoff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shukoff connects with a body shot that sends Petrovic's belly button to the back.
Shukoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Shukoff thuds a left hand into Petrovic's body.
Petrovic slips under a jab.
Shukoff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Shukoff. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shukoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrovic moves away.
Shukoff connects with a looping right hand.
Shukoff throws a hook but Petrovic blocks it.
Petrovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrovic lands a leg kick that knocks Shukoff off balance momentarily.
Petrovic moves forwards but Shukoff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shukoff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shukoff avoids the head kick by Petrovic.
Petrovic lands with a kick to the temple. Shukoff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Petrovic staying out of range there.
Shukoff cracks the inside of Petrovic's front leg.
A head kick misses from Petrovic.
Petrovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrovic blocks the body kick.
Shukoff throws the left hand but Petrovic avoids the punch easily.
Shukoff cracks a nice hook into Petrovic's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shukoff throws a hook but Petrovic avoids it easily.
Shukoff is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petrovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed right hand from Shukoff misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Shukoff.
Shukoff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrovic circles away.
Shukoff looks winded!
Petrovic lands a high kick!
Shukoff moves away from the strike by Petrovic.
Shukoff throws a head kick but Petrovic moves out of range.
Shukoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrovic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Petrovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shukoff crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petrovic - the referee stops the clock and Shukoff gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petrovic. Shukoff manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Petrovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shukoff's sensitive parts.
Nice body punch from Shukoff.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrovic lunges at Shukoff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shukoff's hand.
Petrovic walks into a stiff left hand from Shukoff.
Petrovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrovic lands with a kick to the temple. Shukoff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marko Petrovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Shukoff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shukoff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrovic.
Shukoff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Petrovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shukoff scores with a nice right hand.
Petrovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrovic avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrovic. That's going to slow Shukoff down.
Petrovic throws a low kick but Shukoff avoids it.
Shukoff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrovic throws a head kick that Shukoff semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shukoff digs a good body shot into Petrovic's ribs.
Shukoff lands a slapping body shot.
Shukoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Shukoff tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shukoff is breathing heavily.
Shukoff takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shukoff is rocked!
Shukoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrovic manages to avoid it.
Petrovic is looking to chop away at Shukoff's legs.
Petrovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shukoff will feel that in the morning.
Shukoff throws a lazy right hand but Petrovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Shukoff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrovic doesn't seem phased though.
Petrovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shukoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Petrovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shukoff.
Shukoff fails with the takedown.
Petrovic connects with a high kick.
Petrovic lands a big head kick that sends Shukoff tumbling to the mat! Petrovic takes a step backwards and waves Shukoff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shukoff is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrovic finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petrovic.
Petrovic looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Petrovic backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Shukoff's temple! It sends Shukoff violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Petrovic celebrates and the doctors try to help Shukoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Marko Petrovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nedo Novkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bryson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Bryson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nedo Novkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Bryson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Novkovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryson dodges the punch combination from Novkovic.
Bryson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Novkovic.
It looks like James Bryson has been cut.
Novkovic lands a big uppercut and Bryson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bryson looks OK. Novkovic waves Bryson back to his feet!
Bryson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Novkovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryson is still on wobbly legs! Can Novkovic finish him?
Bryson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novkovic.
Novkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Novkovic cracks Bryson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nedo Novkovic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Everett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aflatun Hasanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Everett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aflatun Hasanov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Everett but Everett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice body punch from Everett.
Hasanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Everett is just out of range.
Hasanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hasanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hasanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hasanov won't allow Everett to sweep him here.
Hasanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Everett's head.
Hasanov is working Everett 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.
Hasanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hasanov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hasanov is pushing down on Everett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Everett is fighting to maintain full guard but Hasanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Everett wants to control but Hasanov is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hasanov working over Everett with some ground and pound. Everett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hasanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Everett!
Hasanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Everett's face.
Hasanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Everett's face.
Hasanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Everett can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Everett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Everett tries to get out of the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hasanov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Everett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasanov on the ground.
Hasanov lands a couple of good shots and Everett has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasanov gets his hands free as Everett looks to control.
Hasanov is landing with strikes from the back.
Hasanov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hasanov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Everett is looking for a way out.
Everett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Everett just trying to survive but Hasanov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hasanov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Everett is covering up but some of the strikes from Hasanov are getting through and doing damage.
Hasanov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Everett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Everett holding both Hasanov 's hands and preventing any damage.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hasanov.
Hasanov looking for the choke from the back.
Everett is trying to remain composed but Hasanov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Hasanov is punishing Everett with some ground and pound.
Hasanov scores with punches and elbows.
Hasanov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Everett has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Everett grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Will Hasanov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hasanov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hasanov lands strikes to the head.
Hasanov lands strikes to the head.
Hasanov is looking to control Everett but Everett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hasanov has good solid back control here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hasanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov tries to get the hooks in deep but Everett pushed the leg off.
Everett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hasanov's arms.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hasanov.
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!
Hasanov scores with punches from the back.
Everett is rocked!
Everett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Oh Everett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hasanov is landing with strikes. Everett can't take much more of this.
Hasanov scoring with big shots to the body. Everett is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Everett was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aflatun Hasanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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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, Victor Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Denton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman tries to clinch but Denton is having none of it.
Chapman doesn't manage to clinch there - Denton circles away.
Chapman tries to clinch there but Denton circles away.
Chapman tries to clinch up.
Chapman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denton.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Denton swats away the attempt to clinch by Chapman.
Denton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Denton scores with a kick to the body.
Denton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chapman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chapman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chapman wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Denton. That snapped Chapman's head back.
Chapman is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chapman is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chapman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chapman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chapman rushes Denton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton breaks from the clinch.
Chapman tries to clinch but Denton is having none of it.
Denton throws a wild body kick that Chapman sees coming a mile off.
Denton throws a hook to the side of Chapman's head but Chapman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chapman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Denton throws a head kick that misses.
Chapman tries to clinch up but Denton circles away and keeps his distance.
Chapman is looking to clinch.
Denton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chapman wants to clinch up but Denton keeps it at a distance.
Denton lands a slapping body shot.
Chapman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chapman pushes Denton up against the cage in a clinch.
Chapman wants to get back to striking at distance but Denton won't allow it.
Denton manages to break the clinch.
Denton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chapman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chapman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denton lands a high kick!
It looks like Victor Chapman has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chapman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chapman blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Denton tries to keep at a distance but Chapman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Denton has Chapman pressed against the cage, preventing Chapman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Denton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Denton does no damage.
Chapman doesn't manage to clinch there - Denton circles away.
Victor Chapman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chapman tries to clinch but Denton moves out of range.
Chapman wants to clinch up but Denton keeps it at a distance.
Chapman has Denton up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chapman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Denton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denton swats away the attempt to clinch by Chapman.
Chapman tries to clinch up
and Denton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chapman's knee momentarily.
Denton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Denton tries to keep at a distance but Chapman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Denton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Denton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chapman is fending him off so far but Denton persists. Nope, Chapman circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch but Denton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chapman darts in and clinches Denton up against the cage.
Denton breaks the clinch.
Denton misses with a head kick.
Denton throws a body punch but Chapman moves out of range.
Denton lands the left hand.
Chapman doesn't manage to clinch there - Denton circles away.
Denton looks to land a combination but Chapman avoids it well.
Denton misses with a body shot.
Chapman moves out of range of the body kick from Denton.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chapman working hard to break the clinch.
Denton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Victor Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denton misses with a body shot.
Denton looks to score with a jab to the body but Chapman is just out of range.
Chapman moves in looking to clinch but Denton pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denton looks winded!
Chapman pushes Denton up against the cage in a clinch.
Denton keeps control of Chapman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chapman prevents Denton from breaking the clinch.
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!
Chapman tries to break free but Denton pushes him back against the cage.
Chapman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chapman breaks the clinch.
Chapman wants to clinch up but Denton keeps it at a distance.
Chapman tries to clinch but Denton is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chapman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chapman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch but Denton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chapman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch but Denton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chapman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chapman closes the distance and clinches.
Chapman tries to break free but Denton pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Chapman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Chapman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chapman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chapman doesn't manage to clinch there - Denton circles away.
Denton swats away the attempt to clinch by Chapman.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch but Denton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Denton throws a body punch but Chapman moves out of range.
Denton lands a leg kick that knocks Chapman off balance momentarily.
Denton throws a leg kick that misses.
Chapman tries to clinch up.
Chapman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chapman slips under a jab.
Chapman tries to clinch there but Denton circles away.
Denton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Denton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Denton misses with a low kick.
Chapman tries to clinch
and Denton counters by moving into the clinch.
Denton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chapman tries to clinch up.
Denton lands with a hook. Chapman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Denton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chapman checks it well.
Victor Chapman is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman leaves Denton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chapman tries to clinch but Denton moves out of range.
Chapman moves out of range as Denton strikes.
Chapman tries to clinch up.
Chapman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Denton lands an overhand right.
Chapman wants to clinch
and Denton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chapman has had enough of the clinch but Denton keeps him there for the moment.
Denton can't get the takedown.
Denton has Chapman pressed against the cage, preventing Chapman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Denton breaks the clinch.
Denton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Denton is breathing heavily.
Chapman tries to clinch but Denton moves out of range.
Denton throws a low kick, looking for Chapman's leg but Chapman calmly moves out of range.
Chapman tries to clinch there but Denton circles away.
Chapman is looking to clinch.
Chapman avoids the head kick by Denton.
Denton keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman doesn't manage to clinch there - Denton circles away.
Denton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chapman wants to clinch up but Denton keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chapman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chapman wants to clinch.
Chapman is looking to clinch but Denton is avoiding it.
Chapman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Denton misses with a head kick.
Denton throws a leg kick but Chapman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chapman tries to clinch there but Denton circles away.
Denton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chapman avoids the head kick by Denton.
Chapman moves into the clinch.
Denton has Chapman pressed against the cage, preventing Chapman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chapman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chapman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chapman is trying to break the clinch but Denton has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman tries to circle away but Denton has him pinned against the cage.
Chapman wants to break free but Denton has control.
Chapman has Denton pressed against the cage, preventing Denton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Denton wants to break free but Chapman has control.
Chapman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chapman keeps control of Denton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chapman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Denton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chapman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chapman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denton's efforts to push away.
Chapman is trying to break free.
Denton keeps control of Chapman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chapman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Denton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denton misses with a head kick.
Denton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Denton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denton throws a head kick that misses.
Chapman is looking to clinch but Denton is avoiding it.
Chapman tries to clinch up.
Denton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Denton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chapman fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chapman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chapman moves in looking to clinch but Denton pushes him off.
Denton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denton keeps the fight on the outside.
Denton lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chapman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Denton swings for the body but Chapman moves out of range.
Chapman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chapman is looking to clinch but Denton is avoiding it.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Victor Chapman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Chapman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chapman tries to clinch up.
Denton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chapman doesn't manage to clinch there - Denton circles away.
Denton misses with a head kick.
Denton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chapman tries to clinch up.
Denton takes a swing at Chapman's ribcage but misses.
Chapman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denton.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chapman is looking to clinch.
Chapman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chapman wants to clinch.
Denton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chapman tries to clinch but Denton is having none of it.
Denton misses with a looping right.
Chapman tries to clinch but Denton moves away
and Denton moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chapman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chapman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Denton has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman has had enough of the clinch but Denton keeps him there for the moment.
Denton breaks the clinch.
Denton clinches up with Chapman and pushes him back against the cage.
Chapman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chapman is trying to force a seperation but Denton has the dominant position.
Denton breaks the clinch.
Chapman avoids the head kick by Denton.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch but Denton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chapman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chapman fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chapman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denton connects with a crisp jab.
Denton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chapman is looking to clinch but Denton is avoiding it.
Denton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chapman tries to clinch but Denton moves out of range.
Chapman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Denton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denton throws a leg kick that misses.
Chapman moves out of range as Denton strikes.
Denton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Denton tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chapman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chapman moves in looking to clinch but Denton pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denton. Chapman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chapman is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denton throws a looping overhand right but Chapman ducks down to avoid it.
Denton misses with a two punch combination.
Chapman is looking to clinch but Denton is avoiding it.
Chapman wants to clinch up but Denton keeps it at a distance.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chapman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Denton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chapman.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Denton tried to score with a low kick but Chapman checks it.
Chapman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Denton.
Denton misses with a head kick.
Denton circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chapman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chapman doesn't manage to clinch there - Denton circles away.
Chapman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Denton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chapman.
Chapman tries to clinch there but Denton circles away.
Chapman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denton keeps the fight on the outside.
Chapman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chapman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Denton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chapman moves in looking to clinch but Denton pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denton tries for a takedown but Chapman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chapman tries to clinch but Denton moves out of range.
Chapman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chapman moves in looking to clinch but Denton pushes him off.
Chapman tries to clinch there but Denton circles away.
Denton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chapman avoids the head kick by Denton.
Denton swats away the attempt to clinch by Chapman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chapman tries to clinch but Denton moves out of range.
Chapman moves in looking to clinch but Denton pushes him off.
Denton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chapman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chapman wants to get back to striking at distance but Denton won't allow it.
Charles Denton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Chapman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denton lands with a light punch inside.
Denton keeps control of Chapman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Chapman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chapman 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Chapman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Drobo Bragovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Pashik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drobo Bragovich 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drobo Bragovich!
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, Drew Pashik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bragovich with a poor takedown
and Pashik counters with a crisp one two that drops Bragovich! Pashik thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bragovich to his feet! Bragovich is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pashik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bragovich is rocked!
Pashik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oh Bragovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bragovich fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drobo Bragovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bragovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pashik counters with a low kick, right behind Bragovich 's knee.
Sloppy strikes from Pashik. Those never looked like landing.
Bragovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Pashik fails to land with a series of punches.
Bragovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pashik is fending him off so far but Bragovich persists. Nope, Pashik circles away and we're back to standing.
Pashik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pashik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pashik clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pashik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pashik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bragovich. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pashik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bragovich momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pashik.
Pashik swinging wildly here.
Drew Pashik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pashik thuds a left hand into Bragovich's body.
Bragovich is looking to clinch.
Bragovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pashik sprawls well. Pashik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bragovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Bragovich clinches up with Pashik and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Pashik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bragovich prevents Pashik from breaking the clinch.
Pashik has had enough of the clinch but Bragovich keeps him there for the moment.
Pashik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bragovich has him pressed against the cage.
Bragovich has Pashik pressed against the cage, preventing Pashik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bragovich has picked Pashik up - he's going for a ride! Bragovich dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pashik trying to control but Bragovich postures up.
Pashik is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bragovich throwing shots but Pashik is blocking nicely.
Bragovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pashik's head.
Bragovich is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pashik is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drobo Bragovich!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chester Haven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashton Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chester Haven has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chester Haven!
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, Ashton Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haven napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Haven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ellis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haven is not content to let Ellis control the position.
Haven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ellis works to advance to full mount. Haven defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Haven keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ellis controlling the pace for now.
Haven tries to reverse the position but Ellis maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis controlling his opponent.
Haven can't escape the position.
Haven slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Haven tries to roll over but Ellis keeps him under control.
Haven gets back to full guard.
Ellis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haven 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.
Haven looking for a guillotine here but Ellis defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis stays in close to Haven's body and controls the position.
Ellis tries to free his leg and advance position but Haven is retaining full guard.
Ellis wants to stand but Haven is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ellis content to stall in guard here.
Haven trying to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ashton Ellis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ellis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Haven manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Haven working a defensive guard here.
Ellis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ellis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ellis has managed to get both his arms back between Haven's legs - danger averted.
Haven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ellis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ellis defends it easily.
Ellis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Haven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ellis tries to stand but Haven is controlling from the bottom.
Ellis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis wants to stand but Haven has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haven looking for a sweep. Not yet Haven, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ashton Ellis will probably get the nod.
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.
Ellis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Haven tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ellis is in Haven's guard.
Ellis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haven looking for a guillotine here but Ellis defends easily.
Ellis wants to control from the top but Haven keeps moving.
Haven looking for a sweep. Not yet Haven, not yet.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Haven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Haven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ellis defends well.
Ellis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ashton Ellis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ellis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ellis in particular looking to stall.
Haven moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Haven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ellis defends it easily.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Haven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ashton Ellis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Haven gets caught napping as Ellis dives in and scores a takedown. Haven manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ellis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Haven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haven has a closed guard, preventing Ellis from standing up.
Haven has his foot on Ellis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ellis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haven is looking to sweep but instead, Ellis has passed into half guard.
Haven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ellis content to control rather than advance.
Ellis is pressing down on Haven's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haven is holding on for now.
Haven regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Haven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ellis is looking to stand up but Haven won't let him.
Haven wants to sweep here but Ellis controlling him for the moment.
Ellis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ashton Ellis.
Ellis gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis trying to pass the guard but Haven defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashton Ellis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Haven gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ellis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ellis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ellis controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Ellis 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ashton Ellis.
Ellis dives in and scores a takedown into Haven's guard.
Ellis is stalling in the full guard.
Haven manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Haven prevents Ellis from getting the reversal.
Ellis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Haven fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ellis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haven pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Haven tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Haven trying to control but Ellis is having none of it.
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!
Haven seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ellis is holding on tight.
Haven prevents Ellis from getting the reversal.
Haven wants to control the action but instead Ellis gets a body lock and reverses into Haven's guard! Nice work!
Ellis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ellis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Haven to the ground. Ellis is now in Haven's guard.
Ashton Ellis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ellis preventing the sweep.
Chester Haven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haven keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Ellis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ashton Ellis.
Ellis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ellis has managed to get both his arms back between Haven's legs - danger averted.
Ellis slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haven works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haven has his foot on Ellis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ellis works his way back into a safe position though.
Haven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ellis is looking to stand up but Haven won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haven can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ellis controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashton Ellis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ellis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashton Ellis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a combination
and Sobral counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sobral ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Sobral keeps it at a distance.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sobral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Sobral is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Sobral seems content to control.
Sobral is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Sobral seems to be looking for submissions.
Sobral seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sobral in particular looking to stall.
Sobral prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Sobral is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sobral 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Sobral off looking to stand but Sobral dives back in and keeps control.
Sobral is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sobral.
Sobral wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sobral on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sobral.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sobral.
Sobral seems to be looking for submissions.
Sobral is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sobral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sobral is stalling here. Johnson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sobral seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johnson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Johnson laying and praying for a moment but Sobral takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sobral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobral looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimundo Sobral dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Sobral looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobral doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobral manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Sobral has passed into half guard.
Sobral is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sobral is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Sobral eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sobral content to stall in guard here.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Sobral sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sobral's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Sobral is looking for a kimura here.
Sobral is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Sobral eventually gives up the hold.
Sobral takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sobral works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sobral working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sobral stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sobral fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobral misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chris Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimundo Sobral.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral connects with a jab.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson tries to clinch but Sobral moves out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Sobral bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobral closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch but Sobral is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Sobral on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Sobral keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobral is defended easily by Johnson.
Sobral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimundo Sobral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson clinches.
Sobral blocks an uppercut.
Sobral prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sobral has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sobral is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sobral is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobral has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Sobral escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raimundo Sobral has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sobral working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Sobral avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sobral is tightening it up a little... Johnson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Johnson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Johnson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sobral!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raimundo Sobral!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Blast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bart Blast has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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163 lbs
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18
160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Blast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hulk Smash!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blast stuns Smash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blast cracks Smash with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Hulk Smash has been cut.
Blast scores with a jab to the body.
Blast throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Smash tumbling to the canvas!
Smash is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Smash looking for a guillotine here but Blast defends easily.
Smash is still in real trouble! Can Blast finish him?
Blast postures up.
Blast trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smash's guard.
Blast postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blast wanted to stand there but Smash had control of the position.
Smash is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Blast frees his head nicely. Oh but Smash has switched to an armbar! Blast is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hulk Smash!
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