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Bushido 41 Birthday vs. Palmer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearson has chosen Five Finger Death Punch White Knuckles as his entrance music. Clay Pearson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sterling Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clay Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Pearson darts in and clinches Archer up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Pearson.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Archer.
Pearson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pearson lands a nice elbow.
Archer is rocked!
It looks like Sterling Archer has been cut.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Archer back against the cage.
Archer tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
Pearson dips a shoulder and cracks Archer with a mighty uppercut! Archer falls back against the cage and Pearson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Archer is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pearson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Pearson!
A relieved looking Clay Pearson 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 Waleed Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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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
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waleed Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Parker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker wants to clinch up but Malik keeps it at a distance.
Malik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Sean Parker has been cut.
Malik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
Parker throws a right and a left that Malik avoids nicely.
Malik throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Malik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malik wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Malik tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Malik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parker counters by moving into the clinch.
Malik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malik unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Malik has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Parker goes down! Malik dives on top of him - Parker manages to get guard.
Parker is rocked!
Malik stands and steps away. Parker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Malik finish him?
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Malik.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parker seems to have recovered his senses.
Malik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malik throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Malik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Malik tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Waleed Malik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Parker.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Malik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker tries to clinch but Malik moves out of range.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker shoots in but no luck this time.
Malik moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malik's waist but Malik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malik sprawls well. Malik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Parker looks winded!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Malik! Parker is out on his feet! Malik rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Parker is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Parker is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waleed Malik!
A victorious Waleed Malik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Donati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donati kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Threshold - Phenomenon. Lupaus has chosen Eddy Grant - Romancing the Stone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Virgil Donati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nuppu Lupaus!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donati drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lupaus shoots in and gets a takedown into Donati's guard.
Lupaus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lupaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Donati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupaus tries to free his leg and advance position but Donati is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupaus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Donati keeping moving, preventing Lupaus from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nuppu Lupaus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Donati tries a low kick but Lupaus avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donati lands a jab.
Donati clobbers Lupaus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lupaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupaus tries to clinch up.
Donati lands a really nice looking cross but Lupaus seems unphased.
Lupaus misses with a double jab.
Lupaus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupaus.
Lupaus lands with a right hand.
Virgil Donati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Lupaus scores with a hook to the body. Donati takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donati throws a body punch but Lupaus moves out of range.
Donati takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lupaus throws a lazy right hand but Donati sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus throws a lazy right hand but Donati sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lupaus tests Donati's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupaus misses with a looping left.
Donati bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lupaus swings for the body but Donati moves out of range.
Donati throws a body punch but Lupaus moves out of range.
Donati throws a nice looking combination but Lupaus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donati connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupaus's hands.
Lupaus throws a body punch but Donati moves out of range.
Donati misses with a low kick.
Lupaus misses with a left hand
and Donati counters with a nice body shot.
Lupaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus throws a looping overhand right but Donati ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Donati.
Lupaus misses with the combination.
Donati connects with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Lupaus.
Donati jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donati goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lupaus throws a hook but Donati avoids it easily.
Lupaus connects with a right hand. Donati shakes it off.
Donati fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Lupaus.
Lupaus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupaus throws out a loose jab but Donati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donati gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupaus. Donati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donati avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lupaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donati moves away.
Donati fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupaus manages to avoid it.
A combination from Donati does no damage.
Donati scores with a jab. Lupaus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donati tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lupaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lupaus jabs Donati right on the nose. Donati blinks but takes it well.
Donati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donati is looking to wear down Lupaus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donati bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donati. Lupaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupaus misses the shot to the body.
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 Virgil Donati will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lupaus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donati with a hook.
Lupaus takes one to the side of the head.
Donati bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupaus tries to bum rush Donati with a series of wild strikes but Donati uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donati gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lupaus.
Donati lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lupaus backs up against the cage.
Lupaus is rocked!
Donati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupaus is still on wobbly legs! Can Donati finish him?
Donati connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Lupaus! He's out on his feet! Donati rushes in and drops Lupaus with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Virgil Donati!
After the fight, Virgil Donati 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Nowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowell comes to the cage accompanied by Doin Time. 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Nowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregorio San Pedro!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
San Pedro misses with a takedown attempt - Nowell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nowell tries to close the distance and clinch but San Pedro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
San Pedro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nowell sprawls well. Nowell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. San Pedro gets slowly back to his feet.
Nowell moves in looking to clinch but San Pedro pushes him off.
Nowell is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Nowell does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Nowell ducked under it nicely.
Gregorio San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nowell slips under a jab.
Nowell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nowell tries to close the distance and clinch but San Pedro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
San Pedro keeps the fight on the outside.
Nowell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and San Pedro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nowell! San Pedro lets Nowell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro.
San Pedro thuds a left hand into Nowell's body.
Nowell wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Nowell as San Pedro shoots in.
Bradley Nowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregorio San Pedro.
Nowell drives through and clinches with San Pedro against the cage.
San Pedro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
San Pedro sends Nowell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! San Pedro is motioning to the referee to let Nowell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nowell is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowell.
Oh Nowell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
San Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nowell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nowell seems to have got his legs back now.
and San Pedro counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Nowell! He's just covering up as San Pedro starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregorio San Pedro!
After winning the bout, Gregorio San Pedro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willians Trautman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Moorehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trautman comes to the cage accompanied by Bolt Thrower - No guts, no glory. Moorehead has chosen Me So Horny - 2 Live Crew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willians Trautman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trautman.
Moorehead fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trautman on the side of the head.
Moorehead throws a leg kick that misses.
Moorehead with a nice cross.
Moorehead moves into the clinch.
Trautman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moorehead to keep the fight standing.
Trautman tries to pull guard but Moorehead forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willians Trautman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moorehead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moorehead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trautman.
Trautman with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Moorehead to counter with a crisp jab.
Moorehead jabs Trautman right on the nose. Trautman blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Willians Trautman has been cut.
Moorehead throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moorehead circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moorehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead lands a nice shot to the body.
Trautman has a takedown stuffed.
Trautman misses with a takedown
and Moorehead counters with a nice leg kick.
Moorehead lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trautman tries for a takedown but Moorehead circles away easily
letting Moorehead counter with a right hand.
Trautman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moorehead as he avoids it easily.
Moorehead has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trautman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Trautman tries to keep at a distance but Moorehead has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moorehead has Trautman pressed against the cage, preventing Trautman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trautman is trying to pull guard but Moorehead has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trautman pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moorehead passes Trautman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moorehead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moorehead is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trautman sees it coming and defends easily.
Trautman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moorehead working over Trautman with some ground and pound. Trautman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Moorehead 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.
Moorehead tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trautman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trautman defends it well.
Trautman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moorehead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trautman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moorehead has managed to get both his arms back between Trautman's legs - danger averted.
Moorehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moorehead is looking to work some ground and pound but Trautman has wrist control.
Moorehead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moorehead trying to control but Trautman is working from the bottom.
Trautman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moorehead is aware though and is defending well.
Moorehead throwing strikes but missing.
Moorehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trautman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moorehead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moorehead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trautman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moorehead postures up in Trautman's guard and throws a big left but Trautman blocks it.
Moorehead wants to control from the top but Trautman keeps moving.
Moorehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trautman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moorehead defends well.
Moorehead must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moorehead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trautman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Moorehead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willians Trautman's cut.
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.
Trautman swings for the body but Moorehead moves out of range.
Trautman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moorehead.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moorehead. Trautman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moorehead uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trautman has time to react.
No luck for Trautman with that takedown attempt.
Trautman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trautman moves in looking to clinch but Moorehead pushes him off.
Moorehead just misses with a punch to the body.
Trautman checks a low kick from Moorehead.
Trautman tries to clinch up but Moorehead circles away and keeps his distance.
Moorehead stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trautman in his tracks.
Moorehead punishes Trautman's body with a nice straight punch.
Trautman has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willians Trautman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trautman gets caught napping as Moorehead dives in and scores a takedown. Trautman manages to retain guard.
Trautman keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully.
Moorehead distracts Trautman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trautman keeping full guard, as Moorehead tries to pass.
Moorehead passes Trautman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moorehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moorehead is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trautman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moorehead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moorehead seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trautman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moorehead perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Moorehead is keen to just control but Trautman is a slippery customer.
Moorehead is looking for a kimura here.
Moorehead 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.
Moorehead seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trautman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moorehead.
Moorehead is thwarting Trautman's attempts to control the position.
Trautman landing small, sideways elbows.
Moorehead trying to control the action but Trautman is working from the bottom.
Trautman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moorehead.
Moorehead is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trautman sees it coming and defends easily.
Trautman is trying to maintain the position but Moorehead is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trautman keeps working.
Trautman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moorehead looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trautman moves into full guard.
Trautman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trautman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Trautman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Moorehead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Willians Trautman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Trautman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moorehead but Moorehead pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trautman slips under a jab from Moorehead.
Moorehead slaps away a takedown attempt from Trautman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Craven Moorehead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trautman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trautman with a poor takedown
and Moorehead counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willians Trautman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trautman.
Moorehead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trautman on the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trautman ducks right into an uppercut from Moorehead.
Trautman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moorehead's waist but Moorehead gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trautman off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trautman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Trautman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moorehead drops back looking for a leg! Trautman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trautman manages to kick Moorehead off! Moorehead jumps back into Trautman's guard.
Craven Moorehead has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moorehead throws a big right hand that misses.
Moorehead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trautman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Moorehead scoring with some ground and pound.
Moorehead chips away with some ground and pound.
Trautman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moorehead works over Trautman with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Trautman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead is in close to Trautman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moorehead postures up in Trautman's guard and throws a big left but Trautman blocks it.
Moorehead postures up in Trautman's guard and throws a big left but Trautman blocks it.
Trautman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moorehead gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moorehead pushing down on Trautman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trautman is not content to let Moorehead control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moorehead seems to be working for a kimura but Trautman defends the submission attempt.
Moorehead seems to be working for a kimura but Trautman defends the submission attempt.
Craven Moorehead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moorehead with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trautman wants to get back to full guard.
Trautman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trautman is looking for a sweep. Moorehead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trautman is staying active underneath Moorehead, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moorehead stalling.
Moorehead trying to control the action but Trautman is working from the bottom.
Trautman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moorehead pulls his head out easily.
Moorehead is taking a breather. Trautman 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead prevents Trautman from improving his position.
Moorehead content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trautman is not content to let Moorehead control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Craven Moorehead wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trautman misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Willians Trautman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moorehead lands a jab to Trautman's midsection.
Moorehead throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trautman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moorehead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trautman misses with the combination.
Trautman throws a poor cross that misses
and Moorehead counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craven Moorehead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moorehead 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craven Moorehead!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heath Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Brit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wild International. Brit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Same in the End. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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162 lbs
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159 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heath Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Brit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith tries for a takedown but Brit circles away easily
and Brit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brit checks a low kick from Smith.
Brit connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Brit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith wants to take a breather but Brit is having none of it.
Brit is positioning himself well to prevent Smith advancing to mount.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Brit defending well.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brit has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Brit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Brit being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Heath Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Brit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brit's waist but Brit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Brit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Brit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heath Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Brit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Brit sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Brit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brit doesn't seem bothered though.
Brit punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brit avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Brit as Smith shoots in.
Brit looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Brit.
Brit looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Brit scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Brit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brit somewhat.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Brit misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brit motions for Smith to come forward. Brit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brit throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Brit will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brit.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brit throwing strikes but missing.
Smith is looking to stand up but Brit isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes down on Brit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brit.
Brit manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brit scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Brit smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith is trying to stand.
Brit raining down shots from the mount!
Brit scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Smith is rocked!
Brit postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Smith badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Brit around the waist but Brit pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Brit is the winner by TKO! Brit jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Brit!
A very excited looking Jimmy Brit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Soeren Lindstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Jakoavain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindstroem comes to the cage accompanied by Time is Tickin away. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soeren Lindstroem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Janne Jakoavain!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindstroem thuds his shin into the meat of Jakoavain's side.
Lindstroem looks for the body kick but Jakoavain saw that one coming.
Jakoavain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lindstroem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jakoavain counters with a solid body kick.
Jakoavain takes a swing at Lindstroem's ribcage but misses.
Lindstroem checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jakoavain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soeren Lindstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindstroem scores with a spinning back kick!
Lindstroem scores with a hook to the body. Jakoavain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jakoavain moves in looking to clinch but Lindstroem pushes him off.
Jakoavain misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jakoavain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lindstroem - the referee stops the clock and Jakoavain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lindstroem. Jakoavain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jakoavain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindstroem was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakoavain.
Lindstroem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindstroem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jakoavain but Jakoavain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jakoavain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakoavain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindstroem misses with an uppercut. Jakoavain saw that one coming.
That kick from Lindstroem tenderised Jakoavain's leg. Jakoavain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jakoavain works the jab nicely.
Jakoavain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lindstroem scores with a decent looking hook.
Jakoavain wants to clinch up but Lindstroem keeps it at a distance.
Lindstroem lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lindstroem.
Lindstroem blocks a head kick by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindstroem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Jakoavain blocks the low kick.
Lindstroem is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindstroem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jakoavain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lindstroem misses the shot to the body.
Jakoavain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lindstroem misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindstroem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Jakoavain.
Lindstroem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lindstroem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lindstroem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Janne Jakoavain has been cut.
Lindstroem shoots in for a double leg but Jakoavain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lindstroem is looking to clinch.
Jakoavain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lindstroem digs a good body shot into Jakoavain's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem looks to throw a body kick
and Jakoavain counters with a big head kick but Lindstroem shrugs it off.
Lindstroem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lindstroem scores with a head kick.
Jakoavain staying out of range there.
Lindstroem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jakoavain darts in trying to clinch
and Lindstroem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindstroem throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindstroem loads up on a big right hand but Jakoavain slips the punch.
Lindstroem lands a big head kick that sends Jakoavain tumbling to the mat! Lindstroem takes a step backwards and waves Jakoavain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jakoavain is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindstroem finish him?
Jakoavain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lindstroem thumps Jakoavain with a low kick.
Jakoavain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lindstroem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jakoavain at a distance.
Jakoavain looks winded!
Lindstroem lands with a shot to the body.
Lindstroem fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jakoavain to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jakoavain looks to clinch but Lindstroem throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jakoavain taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Soeren Lindstroem!
Soeren Lindstroem gave a mention to Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Fine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Luiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Fine!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Fine sprawls well. He's pushed Luiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fine throws a lazy uppercut
and Luiz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fine's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Luiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luiz trying to control but Fine is working from the bottom.
Fine tries to strike from the bottom.
Luiz landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luiz is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Luiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fine wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Luiz preventing the sweep.
Luiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fine working for submissions but it's allowed Luiz to get to half guard.
Fine preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fine actively working from the bottom here.
Fine looking for submissions off his back.
Fine is refusing to be controlled, as Luiz sits in half guard.
Luiz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Luiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Luiz.
Fine gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luiz wants to control from the top but Fine keeps moving.
Fine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luiz is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fine controls Luiz momentarily but Luiz frees himself.
Luiz trying to control but Fine is working from the bottom.
Fine has momentary wrist control but Luiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Luiz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fine's head.
Fine wants to sweep but no luck.
Luiz lands a couple of elbows.
Fine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luiz is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is pushing down on Fine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fine is fighting to maintain full guard but Luiz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Luiz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Luiz trying to control from half guard but Fine is working away.
Luiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luiz trying to mount his opponent but Fine defends it.
Luiz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fine has hold of Luiz's hands but Luiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Luiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fine looking for submissions off his back.
Luiz drops an elbow to the side of Fine's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Luiz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fine throws a big shot that misses.
Luiz looking to score a takedown here. Fine is defending well but Luiz drives through and ends up in Fine's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Luiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Luiz!
Luiz is looking to improve his position but Fine isn't that keen on the idea.
Luiz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Luiz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Luiz is positioning himself well to prevent Fine advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz kicks Fine off and gets back to his feet.
Luiz tries to clinch but Fine moves out of range.
Luiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luiz defending well as Fine loads up on a big left hand.
Luiz tries to clinch but Fine moves away
and Fine counters with a single leg into guard. Luiz didn't expect that.
Luiz is adopting a defensive guard.
Fine prevents Luiz from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fine is one step ahead there.
Luiz controlling Fine's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David Luiz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Luiz moves into range and clinches up with Fine.
Luiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luiz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Luiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fine can't control as he wanted to and Luiz manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Fine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luiz's head.
Luiz wants to get back to full guard.
Luiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fine.
Fine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Luiz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is pressing down on Fine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Luiz keeping moving, preventing Fine from controlling successfully.
Fine is fighting to break Luiz's control of his arms but Luiz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fine throws an elbow that misses. Luiz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fine's guard. Nice move by Luiz!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Luiz throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Luiz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Luiz moves in looking to clinch but Fine pushes him off.
Fine misses with a straight left.
Fine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Luiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luiz is trying to force a seperation but Fine has the dominant position.
Fine prevents Luiz from breaking the clinch.
Luiz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fine after a bit of a struggle.
Luiz can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Luiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fine keeps control of Luiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fine has Luiz pressed against the cage, preventing Luiz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luiz can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luiz is defended easily by Fine.
Fine tests Luiz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Fine there.
Luiz staying out of range there.
Fine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luiz misses with a takedown attempt - Fine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luiz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fine to the ground. Luiz is now in Fine's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fine controls Luiz momentarily but Luiz frees himself.
Fine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luiz defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Fine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fine wants to sweep but no luck.
Luiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Luiz throws a strike but Fine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fine wants to pass the guard but Luiz is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luiz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Luiz wants to sweep here but Fine controlling him for the moment.
Luiz controlling the position.
David Luiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Luiz is on top in guard.
Fine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fine is looking for a triangle here but Luiz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fine tries to bench press Luiz off him but Luiz keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luiz lands an elbow.
Fine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Luiz working away.
Larry Fine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luiz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Luiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luiz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Luiz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Showhey Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcolini comes to the cage accompanied by Raffaella Carra - Rumore. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Showhey Baba was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Marcolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showhey Baba!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcolini.
Marcolini misses with a wild body shot.
Baba misses with a wild combination.
Marcolini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marcolini tries to bum rush Baba with a series of wild strikes but Baba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marcolini takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Marcolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Marco Marcolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcolini takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Marcolini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcolini connects with a body shot that sends Baba's belly button to the back.
Marcolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcolini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcolini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marcolini misses with a low kick.
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcolini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Marcolini misses.
Baba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcolini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baba pinned against the cage. Baba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Marcolini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baba swings for the body but Marcolini moves out of range.
Marcolini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baba sprawls well. Baba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcolini gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcolini tries to close the distance and clinch but Baba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcolini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcolini swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
Baba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcolini.
Marcolini lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Marcolini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Baba. Those never looked like landing.
Marcolini avoids the head kick by Baba.
Marcolini has managed to clinch.
Marcolini taking a breather.
Marcolini tries to land knees in the clinch but Baba avoids the damage to the body.
Marcolini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baba is defending well for now.
Marcolini manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba is trying to break the clinch but Marcolini is controlling him.
Marcolini wants a takedown but no success here.
Marcolini tries to land knees in the clinch but Baba avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini throws a head punch that misses.
Marcolini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baba is trying to break the clinch but Marcolini has him pressed against the cage.
Marcolini can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Marcolini stalling in the clinch.
Marcolini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baba tries to circle away but Marcolini has him pinned against the cage.
Marcolini holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the head but Baba blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Baba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marcolini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marcolini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baba looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Marcolini - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini trying to land knees to the body.
Marcolini leaning against his opponent.
Baba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marcolini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Marcolini is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Baba's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Marcolini is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcolini.
Marcolini landing knees to the body.
Marcolini stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marcolini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marcolini is working for takedown but Baba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marcolini landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marcolini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marcolini misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Marcolini misses
and Baba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marcolini.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marcolini here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Baba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcolini digs a good hook to Baba's body.
Marcolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcolini looks to throw the jab but Baba is out of range.
Baba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Baba does no damage.
Marcolini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baba circles away quickly and effectively.
Marcolini throws a body kick that misses.
Baba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcolini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baba.
Marcolini misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcolini avoids the head kick by Baba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcolini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baba. Baba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baba motions for Marcolini to come forward. Baba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baba tries to land a front kick but Marcolini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marcolini is looking to wear down Baba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcolini.
Marcolini bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baba is pushing Marcolini's head away, looking to escape. Marcolini manages to hold on to the position though.
Marcolini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marcolini in side control, throwing shots but Baba defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marcolini.
Marcolini misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Baba pushes Marcolini away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marcolini gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marcolini scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcolini tries for a kimura but Baba is defending well.
Baba wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Marcolini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marcolini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baba defending against the ground and pound.
Baba takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marcolini advances nicely into full mount.
Marcolini is landing with some decent strikes but Baba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marcolini thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marcolini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baba can do to turn this around?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Marcolini! Baba is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marco Marcolini!
Our winner, Marco Marcolini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Birthday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birthday comes into the arena with Happy Birthday Mr President blaring out of the sound system. Palmer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Freddie Gibbs - National Anthem (Fuck The World). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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264 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Birthday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Palmer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Birthday doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Corey Birthday has been cut.
Arnold Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer misses with a looping right.
Birthday moves out of range of the leg kick from Palmer.
Palmer just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Palmer finds it's way through Birthday's defenses.
Palmer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Birthday.
Birthday takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Palmer misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Birthday. That did some damage!
Palmer lands a right hook to the body.
Palmer lands a nice hook to Birthday's body. Birthday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Palmer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palmer looks for the body kick but Birthday saw that one coming.
Palmer cracks Birthday with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Palmer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Birthday to stand back up!
Birthday is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Birthday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Birthday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birthday moves away from the strike by Palmer.
Birthday is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Palmer Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Birthday is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arnold Palmer!
Arnold Palmer is the new heavyweight champion!
Arnold Palmer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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