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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Moxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moxley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome to the Masquerade - Thousand Foot Krutch. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Moxley!
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, Brandon Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mitchell quickly recovers to half guard.
Moxley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moxley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mitchell on the ground.
Moxley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mitchell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moxley.
Mitchell tries to kick Moxley off but Moxley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moxley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mitchell is trying to escape the mount.
Moxley lands a couple of good shots and Mitchell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mitchell rolls, trying to escape but Moxley keeps control of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mitchell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mitchell turns into him and now he's in Moxley's guard.
Mitchell pushes down on Moxley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mitchell is looking for a kimura but Moxley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mitchell to get the leverage.
Moxley is looking to escape.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Moxley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moxley has one foot on Mitchell's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moxley but Moxley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mitchell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moxley.
Moxley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell gets caught flat footed, as Moxley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moxley is breathing heavily.
Mitchell pulls Moxley in close to prevent any damage.
Mitchell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moxley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mitchell pushes a forearm under Moxley's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moxley is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Mitchell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Messinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Undead - Hollywood Undead. The crowd seem to be enjoying Messinger's choice of entrance music: Huckleberry by Ichabod. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Messinger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Santiago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Messinger eats them both and turns towards Santiago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Messinger throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Santiago misses.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Messinger circles away.
Messinger dodges the punch combination from Santiago.
Santiago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Messinger counters with a left to the body.
Santiago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santiago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santiago as Messinger tries to tie him up.
Santiago breaks from the clinch.
Santiago moves to clinch but Messinger breaks away
and Messinger moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dante Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago blocks a head kick by Messinger.
Santiago works over Messinger's head and body with a nice combination.
Santiago misses with the combination.
Messinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santiago.
Santiago misses with a two punch combination.
Messinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Messinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santiago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Santiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Messinger circles away.
Santiago misses with the combination.
Santiago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Messinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santiago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santiago throws a combination. Messinger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago throws a right hand that Messinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Messinger also avoids with ease.
Santiago throws a series of strikes that have Messinger backpedaling.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Santiago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Messinger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Messinger is controlling him.
Santiago manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Messinger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santiago is trying to defend but Messinger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santiago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Messinger prevents Santiago from standing back up.
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.
Messinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santiago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Messinger.
Messinger stops Santiago from getting back to his feet.
Santiago pushes Messinger off and gets back to his feet.
Santiago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santiago misses with a series of wild punches.
Santiago throws out a loose jab but Messinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Messinger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Messinger lands in his opponent's guard.
Messinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Santiago has wrist control.
Santiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Messinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Messinger throwing strikes from guard but Santiago blocks nicely.
Messinger stops Santiago from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Messinger lands a couple of elbows.
Messinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Messinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santiago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Messinger won't allow Santiago to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Messinger.
Messinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Messinger is controlling him.
Messinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Messinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Messinger.
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Messinger is controlling him.
Messinger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Messinger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Santiago 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.
Santiago lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santiago.
Santiago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santiago gets underhooks to prevent Messinger's takedown attempt.
Santiago is trying to break the clinch but Messinger is controlling him.
Messinger breaks from the clinch.
Santiago tries to clinch up but Messinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Santiago throws a combination that misses
and Messinger counters with a good low kick that Santiago was not able to check.
Santiago swings widly with a right hand
and Messinger counters with a stiff right hand.
Santiago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Messinger counters with a leg kick.
Santiago tries to bum rush Messinger with a series of wild strikes but Messinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago scores with a punch to the head.
Santiago works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago misses with the combination.
Santiago works over Messinger's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches.
Santiago breaks from the clinch.
Santiago tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santiago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Messinger counters with a nice body shot.
Messinger lands with a nice combination. Santiago backs away looking to recover.
Santiago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Messinger counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Messinger throws a head kick but Santiago moves out of range.
Messinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Messinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Messinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santiago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dante Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Messinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Santiago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Messinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dante Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Messinger.
Messinger dodges the punch combination from Santiago.
Messinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Santiago misses.
Dante Santiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Messinger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Messinger feints and as Santiago raises his hands in defense, Messinger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Messinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Messinger postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
Santiago is looking to stand up but Messinger isn't so interested in that idea.
Messinger postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
Messinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Messinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Messinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Messinger is controlling him.
Messinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Santiago has wrist control.
Messinger stops Santiago from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messinger throws a big elbow that misses.
Santiago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Messinger throwing strikes from guard but Santiago blocks nicely.
Messinger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Messinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Messinger gets to his feet - Santiago follows without any prompting.
Messinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santiago misses with a hook. Messinger ducked under it nicely.
Santiago misses with a left hand
and Messinger counters with a low kick, right behind Santiago 's knee.
Santiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Messinger.
Santiago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Messinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Messinger shoots in but Santiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santiago throws a right hand that Messinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Messinger also avoids with ease.
Dante Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messinger takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Messinger pushes him off.
Santiago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Messinger counters with a series of strikes. Santiago will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Messinger with that takedown attempt.
Santiago looks to land a combination but Messinger avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Messinger tenderised Santiago's leg. Santiago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Messinger.
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 Dante Santiago will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Santiago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Messinger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santiago throws a combination that misses
letting Messinger counter with a right hand.
A combination from Santiago does no damage.
A combination from Santiago does no damage.
Santiago takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Messinger tries for a takedown but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Messinger throws a nice looking combination but Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Messinger slips under a jab.
Messinger shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Messinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Santiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Messinger.
Santiago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Messinger circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messinger misses with a head kick.
Messinger gets a clinch.
Santiago avoiding damage as Messinger throws knees to the body.
Messinger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santiago is keeping busy.
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
Santiago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Messinger scores with a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Messinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santiago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Messinger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santiago's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Santiago has wrist control.
Messinger throws a big right hand that misses.
Messinger postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
Messinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Messinger.
Messinger won't allow Santiago to get back to his feet.
Santiago trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Messinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Messinger throws a big right hand that misses.
Messinger prevents Santiago from getting back to his feet.
Messinger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Messinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Messinger throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messinger scoring with some ground and pound.
Messinger throws a big right hand that misses.
Santiago wants to stand but Messinger is controlling the position.
Messinger postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Messinger is controlling him.
Messinger throwing strikes from guard but Santiago blocks nicely.
Messinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
Messinger is working Santiago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Messinger won't allow Santiago to get back to his feet.
Messinger working some strikes from top position.
Santiago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Messinger postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
Messinger prevents Santiago from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Santiago has wrist control.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Messinger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Messinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Messinger prevents Santiago from getting back to his feet.
Santiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Messinger.
Dante Santiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Messinger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Messinger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Messinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santiago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Messinger throws a big elbow that misses.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Messinger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messinger throwing strikes from guard but Santiago blocks nicely.
Santiago has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Messinger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Will Messinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Santiago. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Messinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santiago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dante Santiago!
An out of breath Dante Santiago thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krayzie Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes to the cage accompanied by Niggas In Paris. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krayzie Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bone is fending him off so far but Matthews persists. Nope, Bone circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Bone. No joy for Matthews on that attempt.
Matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bone's waist but Bone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matthews off to one side.
Krayzie Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Matthews.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bone.
Matthews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matthews has his takedown stuffed
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matthews will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matthews looks winded!
Good shot there by Bone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews shoots and misses
and Bone counters by moving into the clinch.
Matthews has Bone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Bone counter with a right hand.
Bone leaves Matthews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bone misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bone tries to avoid it but Matthews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bone to the ground. Bone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matthews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bone counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Matthews falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Krayzie Bone!
Krayzie Bone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Levi Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidovv comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Gene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidovv!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gene throws a jab when Khalidovv was well out of range.
Gene tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalidovv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gene throws a series of punches but Khalidovv moves out of range.
Gene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gene defends it nicely.
Gene blocks a head kick by Khalidovv.
Levi Gene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gene fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khalidovv checks it well.
Gene fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gene clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gene throws an elbow but misses.
Gene lands a takedown into guard.
Gene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khalidovv has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gene has managed to get both his arms back between Khalidovv's legs - danger averted.
Gene forces his way into half guard.
Gene lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gene there.
Khalidovv gets full guard.
Gene throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khalidovv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gene has gone for a leg lock! Khalidovv slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gene's guard.
Gene wants to sweep here but Khalidovv controlling him for the moment.
Gene keeping moving, preventing Khalidovv from controlling successfully.
Gene lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Khalidovv!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv is trying to escape the mount.
Khalidovv sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gene working over Khalidovv with some ground and pound. Khalidovv looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gene lands a nice short elbow.
Gene working the head and body with strikes.
Gene is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khalidovv actively working from the bottom here.
Gene slows the pace down in half guard.
Gene wants to control but Khalidovv is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gene lands strikes from half guard.
Gene lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gene throwing shots but Khalidovv is blocking nicely.
Khalidovv is staying active underneath Gene, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khalidovv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gene has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gene working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gene scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gene lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Gene looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khalidovv wants to get back to his feet.
Khalidovv looks winded!
Gene is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gene is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Khalidovv is looking to improve his position.
Khalidovv is trying to stand.
Khalidovv is pressing down on Gene's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gene pushing down on Khalidovv's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gene works his way into side control.
Gene is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khalidovv is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khalidovv tries to buck Gene off but Gene is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gene is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khalidovv is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khalidovv takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Gene dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gene looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalidovv is just out of range.
Gene lands with a straight right. Khalidovv didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gene!
Gene throws a head kick that misses.
Khalidovv moves in looking to clinch but Gene pushes him off.
Khalidovv throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gene avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gene lands with a cross.
Gene moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gene throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidovv wants to clinch.
Gene misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gene motions for Khalidovv to come forward. Gene throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gene.
Khalidovv scores with a head kick. Gene tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Khalidovv has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gene finds it's way round the side to connect with Khalidovv's head.
Levi Gene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gene throws a body punch but Khalidovv moves out of range.
Khalidovv uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gene.
Gene lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khalidovv is breathing heavily.
Gene connects with a crisp jab.
Gene scores with a head kick. Khalidovv tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gene shoots and misses
and Khalidovv counters with a head kick. That will keep Gene thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gene scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Khalidovv tries to keep at a distance but Gene has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khalidovv is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gene pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gene lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Gene.
Khalidovv prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi Gene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gene scores with a shot to the side of Khalidovv's head.
Gene working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khalidovv can do to turn this around?
Gene gets through Khalidovv's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gene - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gene lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Gene to work.
Gene lands a hook that snaps the head of Khalidovv backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khalidovv with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gene gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Khalidovv regains guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gene landing with the ground and pound.
Gene is in close to Khalidovv's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khalidovv is rocked!
Gene landing with the ground and pound.
Khalidovv is still in real trouble! Can Gene finish him?
Gene with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gene loads up on a big left hand. Khalidovv felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gene looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Khalidovv can't hide his disappointment, as Gene celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levi Gene!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumble's entrance music is J'ai Osé - Keny Arkana. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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27
208 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Self confident |
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Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Rumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Stroud!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumble shoots in but Stroud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stroud misses with a body shot.
Rumble fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stroud avoids it really well and circles away.
Stroud stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Rumble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumble is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rumble closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rumble lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rumble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stroud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble chips away with some ground and pound.
Stroud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stroud trying to control the position.
Rumble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rumble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rumble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rumble throwing strikes from guard but Stroud blocks nicely.
Stroud looks winded!
Stroud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stroud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rumble scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rumble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stroud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rumble is working Stroud over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rumble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rumble wants to pass the guard but Stroud is keeping the position.
Rumble throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rumble is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rumble tries to free his leg and advance position but Stroud is retaining full guard.
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.
Rumble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rumble throws a big elbow that misses.
Rumble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stroud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stroud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rumble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rumble stands up over Stroud, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rumble throwing strikes but missing.
Rumble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumble throws a big right hand that misses.
Stroud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rumble cracks Stroud with a solid left hand.
Rumble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stroud's head.
Stroud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rumble.
Rumble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rumble postures up in Stroud's guard and throws a big left but Stroud blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rumble throwing strikes from guard but Stroud blocks nicely.
Rumble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Rumble dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rumble fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rumble tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stroud swivels and escapes.
Rumble shoots in and drives through. Stroud sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Stroud. Those never looked like landing.
Rumble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stroud sprawls well. Stroud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rumble gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Rumble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroud misses with an uppercut
and Rumble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rumble.
Rumble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stroud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rumble throws a strike but Stroud rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stroud stops Rumble from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble wriggles free and stands up.
Igor Rumble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rumble.
Stroud lands a head shot.
Stroud rushes Rumble and presses him up against the cage.
Stroud can't break the clinch.
Stroud looking for a takedown.
Rumble has picked Stroud up - he's going for a ride! Rumble dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble seems to be looking for submissions.
Rumble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rumble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rumble not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stroud's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rumble throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stroud won't allow Rumble to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rumble lands a nice short elbow.
Rumble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rumble looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stroud with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rumble scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stroud has hold of Rumble's hands but Rumble slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rumble working Stroud over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Rumble is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Rumble there.
Stroud is rocked!
Rumble working Stroud over with strikes.
Stroud is still in real trouble! Can Rumble finish him?
Rumble lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Stroud quite badly. Stroud pulls Rumble in close trying to recover. Rumble postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Stroud on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Stroud doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Rumble!
Igor Rumble decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deadly Muay Thai Skills. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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37
300 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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36
300 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Thai.
Bova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thai tries to clinch but Bova moves away
and Bova decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thai's guard.
Thai striking off his back but it's not causing Bova any problems.
Thai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bova is controlling him.
Bova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thai wants to stand but Bova is controlling the position.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Bova from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anthony Bova.
Bova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai is looking to clinch but Bova is avoiding it.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Bova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thai sprawls well. Thai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bova gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thai manages to break the clinch.
Thai looks to clinch
and Bova counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai tries to clinch up but Bova circles away and keeps his distance.
Muay Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Thai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bova throws a series of punches but Thai moves out of range.
Thai motions for Bova to come forward. Thai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova is looking to chop away at Thai's legs.
Bova misses with a shot to the body
and Thai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thai looks to clinch
and Bova counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Thai down! Bova is looking to finish but Thai is intelligently defending himself.
Thai is rocked!
Bova postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Thai covers up, he's hurt! Bova keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bova and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bova can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Bova!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anthony Bova thanked Das Labor for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Read (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
196 lbs
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35
189 lbs
15 - 4 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Read!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabricio Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Thiago as he checks the leg kick.
Read fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thiago avoids it really well and circles away.
Read misses with a takedown
and Thiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thiago looks to throw the jab but Read is out of range.
Thiago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Read counters with a two punch combo.
Mark Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago with a jab.
The fighters circling - Thiago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Read scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Read scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thiago trying to hold on to Read's head to control him but Read postures up.
Thiago tries to roll over but Read keeps him under control.
Thiago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Read lands with a punch from half guard.
Read sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thiago defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read working the head and body with strikes.
Read prevents Thiago from improving his position.
Read missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Read is thwarting Thiago's attempts to control the position.
Read looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Read slips a nice elbow through Thiago's hands, connecting with Thiago's forehead.
Read is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thiago is just riding it out for now. Read eventually gives up the hold.
Thiago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Read.
Read looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Read is thwarting Thiago's attempts to control the position.
Read thows a huge punch but Thiago dodges it nicely.
Read thows a huge punch but Thiago dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Read scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Read is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thiago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Read.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago tries to roll over but Read keeps him under control.
Read winds up and cracks Thiago with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thiago is trying to control but can't.
Thiago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Read's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Read's back!
Read is trying to stand back up.
Thiago lands strikes to the head.
Thiago lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Read.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read holding both Thiago 's hands and preventing any damage.
Read is keeping busy.
Read is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Thiago is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Thiago gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Thiago gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Thiago apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Read slips under a jab.
Read leaves Thiago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Read takes a jab right on the kisser.
Read shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thiago's guard.
Read with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Read trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is looking for a triangle but Read pushes his legs off easily.
Read distracts Thiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Read thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Read missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read is looking to work some ground and pound but Thiago has wrist control.
Read with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Read scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Read accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Read is in close to Thiago's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Read looking to pass the guard.
Read got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Read has managed to get both his arms back between Thiago's legs - danger averted.
Read lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Read dominated that 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.
Thiago throws an overhand right that lands on Read's shoulder, as Read tries to avoid the shot.
Thiago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thiago lands a nice forearm strike.
Thiago prevents Read from escaping the position.
Thiago scores with punches from side control.
Thiago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Read, who protects the arm well.
Thiago working the head with strikes.
Read pushes Thiago away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thiago gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago cracks Read with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thiago looks up at the clock and then as Read takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thiago smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thiago in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Read has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Read is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thiago asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Read takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Read is rocked!
Mark Read overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Read is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Read tries to escape but Thiago is in control.
Read seems to have got his legs back now.
Thiago lands some shots froms side control.
Thiago landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Read is pushing Thiago's head away, looking to escape. Thiago manages to hold on to the position though.
Thiago in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thiago landing a few strikes.
Read is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thiago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Read pushes Thiago away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thiago gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thiago working the ground and pound.
Read taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read is pushing Thiago's head away, looking to escape. Thiago manages to hold on to the position though.
Thiago landing strikes.
Thiago prevents Read from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom.
Read is trying to buck Thiago off.
Thiago lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thiago lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Read down.
Read is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Read tries to escape but Thiago is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thiago in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Read looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Thiago turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabricio Thiago!
After the fight, Fabricio Thiago was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orion Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Van damm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van damm has chosen Life Goes On as his entrance music. Tong Van damm has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Orion Cook's chin.
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tong Van damm!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van damm throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cook counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van damm.
Cook throws a poor cross that misses
and Van damm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van damm - that will leave a mark!
Van damm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van damm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van damm in side control, throwing shots but Cook defends.
Cook struggling a bit here.
Van damm connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cook some visible discomfort.
Van damm tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cook's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van damm in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van damm working away.
Van damm throws a strike aimed at the side of Cook's head but Cook avoids it well.
Cook looks to move to half guard but instead Van damm has passed into mount! Damn!
Van damm trying to control but Cook is having none of it.
Cook takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van damm avoids the attempt from Cook to control.
Van damm wants to control the pace but Cook is squirming around nicely.
Cook is desperately trying to improve his position but Van damm has a good base and remains in mount.
Van damm lands with some strikes.
Cook tries to hold on but Van damm pushes him away.
Van damm fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook is looking to improve his position but Van damm isn't that keen on the idea.
Van damm looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Van damm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van damm landing shots from mount.
Cook is rocked!
Cook might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van damm scoring with strikes but Cook is staying in there.
Oh Cook is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cook really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van damm loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Cook scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Van damm land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Van damm stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tong Van damm!
A relieved looking Tong Van damm thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. call to prayer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Parts!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands with a hook. Parts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parts counters with a head kick that drops Brown to the mat! Brown scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Brown is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parts seems to be stalking Brown here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Brown drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter Parts! Peter Parts retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Peter Parts rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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