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MFL 12: Slone vs Rijkaard 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Hennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Stammler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hennings comes to the cage accompanied by Braveheart Theme. Dustin Hennings could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremiah Stammler's chin.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Hennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremiah Stammler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stammler connects with a single shot there.
Hennings takes one to the side of the head.
Hennings drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hennings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stammler is keeping the position for now.
Stammler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hennings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Stammler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stammler is controlling Hennings's posture.
Hennings passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hennings happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennings gets to mount! Stammler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hennings controlling from the full mount.
Stammler working to try and regain half guard.
Hennings controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennings is stalling here but it's allowed Stammler to get half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hennings's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stammler is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hennings passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stammler!
Hennings looking to control but Stammler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennings is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stammler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hennings content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dustin Hennings wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stammler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hennings tries to close the distance and clinch but Stammler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hennings bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hennings moves into full mount!
Hennings takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hennings avoids the attempt from Stammler to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Hennings dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hennings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stammler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hennings dives in and grabs Stammler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stammler pushes down on Hennings's head and hops out.
A left lands for Stammler.
Stammler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stammler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hennings doesn't manage to clinch there - Stammler circles away.
Hennings throws a wild body kick that Stammler sees coming a mile off.
Hennings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hennings on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hennings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Hennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennings throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stammler.
Hennings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hennings gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stammler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hennings.
Stammler keeps the fight on the outside.
Dustin Hennings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stammler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stammler punishes Hennings's body with a nice straight punch.
Hennings on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stammler catches Hennings with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dustin Hennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hennings wants to clinch up but Stammler keeps it at a distance.
Stammler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hennings.
Stammler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stammler wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennings wants to clinch
enabling Stammler to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stammler lands a nice looking body shot.
Stammler dodges the punch combination from Hennings.
Stammler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hennings takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stammler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hennings checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stammler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hennings fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hennings is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hennings on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennings fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Stammler.
Jeremiah Stammler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hennings shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stammler sprawls well. Stammler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hennings gets slowly back to his feet.
Stammler misses with a low kick.
Stammler clobbers Hennings with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stammler throws a series of strikes that have Hennings backpedaling.
Stammler scores with a punch to the head.
Stammler clobbers Hennings with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hennings is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hennings clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stammler missing with knees to the body.
Stammler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hennings's elbow.
Hennings is trying to pull guard but Stammler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hennings blocks a body shot from Stammler.
Stammler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stammler works on Hennings's body with a couple of short punches.
Hennings managing to block the knees to the body from Stammler.
Hennings stalling in the clinch but Stammler improves position.
Hennings jumps guard but Stammler stands there with Hennings around his waist. Hennings gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hennings goes for a takedown attempt but Stammler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hennings shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Stammler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stammler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stammler connects with a nice looking jab.
Hennings shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stammler but Stammler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hennings shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stammler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hennings is one step ahead there.
Hennings tries to stand but Stammler is controlling from the bottom.
Hennings preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stammler is still trying to improve position.
Stammler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hennings's guard.
Hennings is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stammler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hennings seems to be looking for submissions.
Stammler is staying active underneath Hennings, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennings not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hennings seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stammler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hennings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hennings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hennings works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hennings wants to control the pace but Stammler is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennings content just to control the position here.
Hennings wants to take Stammler's back here but Stammler is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Stammler tries to lock up and control but Hennings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hennings wants to control the pace but Stammler is squirming around nicely.
Hennings lands a couple of good shots and Stammler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stammler wants to control his opponent's hands but Hennings gets his hands free.
Hennings trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stammler doesn't escape.
Hennings trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hennings patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hennings's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Stammler right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Hennings showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hennings 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Hennings!
During a confident post fight interview, Dustin Hennings thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Master Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Master Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Markakis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush throws an off balance right hand
and Markakis counters by clinching up.
Markakis manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markakis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kush.
Markakis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markakis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kush working aggressively here.
Kush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markakis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Markakis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kush moves in looking to clinch but Markakis pushes him off.
Kush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Kush. Those never looked like landing.
Markakis connects with the punch.
Markakis lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kush is looking to close the distance but Markakis sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kush crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kush is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nick Markakis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darius Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Yamato will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Ellis!
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, Jin Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis slips under a jab.
Ellis slips under a jab from Yamato.
Ellis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ellis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamato pinned against the cage. Yamato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yamato punishes Ellis's body with a nice straight punch.
Ellis walks into a jab.
Yamato feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ellis sprawling to the canvas! Ellis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yamato finish him?!
Ellis is rocked!
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!
Yamato lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ellis off his feet! Ellis tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jin Yamato!
The defeated Darius Ellis had this to say: 'He is an excellent fighter and had a good gameplan. Nothing else to do now but get back in the gym'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mcneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Mcneil has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Mcneil seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Mcneil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Grant!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant throws a jab when Mcneil was well out of range.
Jason Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcneil dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Mcneil has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mcneil just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant swinging wildly here.
Grant misses with a double jab.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcneil.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcneil shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcneil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant looks to land a combination but Mcneil avoids it well.
Grant blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Mcneil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcneil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcneil throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range.
Mcneil lands a lovely overhand right.
Grant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcneil.
Mcneil throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mcneil thows a body shot but no joy.
Mcneil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side.
Grant misses with a hook
and Mcneil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grant misses with a two punch combination.
Grant looks winded!
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant throws a nice looking combination but Mcneil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Mcneil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grant looks to land a combination but Mcneil avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcneil dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Mcneil throws a front kick aimed at Grant's knee but Grant avoids it well.
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!
Mcneil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mcneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcneil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Mcneil ducks down to avoid it.
Mcneil misses with the combination.
Grant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some wild striking there from Mcneil.
Grant throws a right and a left that Mcneil avoids nicely.
Grant misses with a double jab
and Mcneil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Grant misses.
Mcneil throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely.
Mcneil avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcneil has managed to clinch.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcneil has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mcneil goes for a takedown attempt but Grant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mcneil is looking to wear down Grant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mcneil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jason Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcneil has managed to clinch.
Mcneil fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcneil breaks the clinch.
Mcneil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mcneil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcneil circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcneil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grant but Grant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant throws a right hand that Mcneil ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcneil also avoids with ease.
Grant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcneil.
Grant works over Mcneil's head and body with a nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcneil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Mcneil as he connects with a hook.
Mcneil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Grant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mcneil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcneil breaks the clinch.
Mcneil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Mcneil ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Mcneil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcneil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A jab from Grant does it's job there.
Mcneil misses with a few strikes there.
Mcneil closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mcneil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mcneil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grant's head.
Grant tries to kick Mcneil off but Mcneil keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Mcneil content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcneil with the ground and pound but Grant uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Grant has momentary wrist control but Mcneil slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant wants to stand up but Mcneil is controlling him.
Mcneil slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mcneil wanted to stand there but Grant had control of the position.
Mcneil stays in close to Grant's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Mcneil wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Mcneil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcneil misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Mcneil.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grant connects with a single shot there.
Jack Mcneil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Mcneil's shoulder, as Mcneil tries to avoid the shot.
Mcneil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mcneil misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcneil forces Grant back against the cage and clinches.
Mcneil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Grant.
Grant misses the jab.
Mcneil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcneil circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant connects with a single shot there.
Grant throws out a powerful jab.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcneil displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcneil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mcneil throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcneil bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mcneil controlling from side mount.
Mcneil is trying to get an arm triangle but Grant is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcneil taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Mcneil dominated that second round.
That's time! Mcneil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mcneil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant throws a right and a left that Mcneil avoids nicely.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcneil.
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Grant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mcneil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mcneil misses with a two punch combination.
Mcneil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcneil tries to land a leg kick but Grant saw it coming and moves away.
Grant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcneil counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcneil.
Mcneil blocks an uppercut.
Grant prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcneil fails to pull guard.
Grant pushes Mcneil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcneil's efforts to push away.
Mcneil stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grant prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mcneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcneil has double underhooks.
Grant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Mcneil is controlling him.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcneil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mcneil breaks the clinch.
Jason Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcneil defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mcneil!
Grant throws a right hand that Mcneil ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcneil also avoids with ease.
Grant misses with a double jab
and Mcneil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcneil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Grant checks a low kick from Mcneil.
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Grant dodges the punch combination from Mcneil.
Mcneil shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grant is trying to defend but Mcneil finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcneil is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mcneil seems content to control.
Mcneil tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grant.
Grant keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcneil tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcneil moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grant moves out of range of the leg kick from Mcneil.
Mcneil blocks a jab.
Mcneil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant lands with a slapping head kick.
Grant scores with a hook.
Grant checks a low kick from Mcneil.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcneil takes one to the side of the head.
Mcneil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcneil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Mcneil.
I think Mcneil 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Mcneil!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Saint Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Martin Saint Louis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Martin Saint Louis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Saint Louis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Slone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slone dives in and grabs Saint Louis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saint Louis pushes down on Slone's head and hops out.
Saint Louis lands a glancing blow to the side of Slone's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Slone blocks the leg kick.
Saint Louis connects with a crisp jab.
Slone shoots in and drives through. Saint Louis sprawls well.
Slone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saint Louis sprawls well. Saint Louis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slone gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin Saint Louis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Slone.
Slone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saint Louis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slone clinches up against the cage.
Saint Louis scores with a shot to the side of Slone's head.
Saint Louis managing to block the knees to the body from Slone.
Slone can't get the takedown.
Slone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saint Louis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slone looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saint Louis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saint Louis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slone fails with a takedown attempt.
Slone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saint Louis as he avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Saint Louis. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Saint Louis.
Slone is rocked!
Crack! Saint Louis connects with the perfect overhand right and Slone falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Saint Louis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Saint Louis!
Martin Saint Louis retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Kraniotakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohsin Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andreas Kraniotakes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohsin Ali!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraniotakes fakes the leg kick and cracks Ali in the body.
Kraniotakes leaves Ali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kraniotakes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ali darts in looking for a takedown but Kraniotakes gets double underhooks and turns Ali into the cage.
Andreas Kraniotakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohsin Ali.
Ali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kraniotakes successfully pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraniotakes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ali trying to control but Kraniotakes is working from the bottom.
Kraniotakes pulls Ali in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andreas Kraniotakes just wasn't active enough.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Kraniotakes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ali tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kraniotakes is in Ali's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to sweep but no luck.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kraniotakes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kraniotakes working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraniotakes looking to pass the guard.
Kraniotakes slips nicely into half guard.
Kraniotakes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kraniotakes in particular looking to stall.
Kraniotakes 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.
Kraniotakes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraniotakes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ali looks winded!
Kraniotakes landing shots from mount.
Kraniotakes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kraniotakes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kraniotakes with shots to the head and body - Ali looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali is in a horrible position here. Kraniotakes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kraniotakes lands a heavy elbow.
Ali tries to hold on but Kraniotakes pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes lands a big elbow.
Kraniotakes with shots to the head and body - Ali looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ali takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ali is in a horrible position here. Kraniotakes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kraniotakes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kraniotakes looking to isolate an arm here. Ali doesn't see it coming and as Kraniotakes extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kraniotakes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andreas Kraniotakes!
Andreas Kraniotakes is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Rijkaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avery Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Rijkaard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Rijkaard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avery Slone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rijkaard did well to prevent Slone getting side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slone stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rijkaard to get to his feet.
Slone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rijkaard on his heels. He'll look to pass Rijkaard's guard now, I'm sure.
Slone 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.
Slone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rijkaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slone has managed to get both his arms back between Rijkaard's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Slone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rijkaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slone passes into half guard.
Slone in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rijkaard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Slone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Avery Slone!
Avery Slone is the new featherweight champion!
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