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Invicutus Contenders 44 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jo Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Bazinet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo comes to the cage accompanied by Set You Free. 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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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jo Jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Bazinet!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jo tightens his grip and picks Bazinet up, before dumping him to the ground. Bazinet manages to land in guard.
Jo wants to control from the top but Bazinet keeps moving.
Bazinet seems keen to control Jo's posture.
Bazinet keeping moving, preventing Jo from controlling successfully.
Bazinet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bazinet is proving hard to escape from.
Bazinet keeping moving, preventing Jo from controlling successfully.
Jo is really struggling to control Bazinet but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jo Jo.
Jo closes the distance and clinches up with Bazinet, looking for a takedown. Jo pushes Bazinet against the cage but Bazinet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo rushes Bazinet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jo works on Bazinet's body with a couple of short punches.
Bazinet has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jo uses from the top position.
Bazinet keeping moving, preventing Jo from controlling successfully.
Jo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jo wants to control from the top but Bazinet keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bazinet's guard.
Jo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jo Jo just wasn't active enough.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jo.
Bazinet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazinet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jo.
Jo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bazinet is looking to reverse the position.
Bazinet taking a bit of punishment here - Jo scoring with strikes.
Bazinet wants to control but Jo postures up.
Jo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bazinet, who protects the arm well.
Jo staying calm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bazinet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jo trying to control the action but Bazinet is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bazinet has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jo tries for a kimura but Bazinet is defending well.
Jo is looking to take a break and control but Bazinet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Jo'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.
Bazinet is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bazinet down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bazinet is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo stands up and beckons Bazinet to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bazinet enables Jo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bazinet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bazinet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bazinet looks winded!
Bazinet has momentary wrist control but Jo slips an elbow through the middle.
Bazinet keeping moving, preventing Jo from controlling successfully.
Jo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jo advances to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jo wants to work for an arm triangle but Bazinet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Jo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bazinet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jo.
Jo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jo closes the distance and clinches.
Jo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jo manages to end up in side control.
Bazinet is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jo advances to mount.
Bazinet is bucking up trying to escape but Jo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jo breaks from Bazinet's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Jo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jo landing shots from mount.
Bazinet taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bazinet regains half guard.
Jo Jo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jo moves into full mount! Bazinet won't be happy about that!
Jo looking to finish Bazinet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bazinet!
Jo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bazinet is surviving well by controlling Jo's body position as best he can.
Bazinet has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jo is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jo is defended easily by Bazinet.
Jo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bazinet circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jo or perhaps it was just good defense by Bazinet which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bazinet sprawls well. Bazinet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jo gets slowly back to his feet.
Jo slips under a jab.
Bazinet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Jo with that takedown attempt.
Jo fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jo has closed the distance and engaged Bazinet in a clinch.
Jo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bazinet tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jo lands a nice short elbow.
Jo working over Bazinet with some ground and pound. Bazinet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bazinet can do to turn this around?
Jo 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.
Jo wants to stand up but Bazinet has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Jo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bazinet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jo is working away from the top position though.
Jo is working for a kimura but Bazinet is defending it quite comfortably.
Jo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bazinet is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bazinet is defending against the submission attempts here by Jo.
Jo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Jo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bazinet avoids it really well and circles away.
Jo misses with a takedown attempt - Bazinet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jo dives in and grabs Bazinet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bazinet pushes down on Jo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jo is looking to clinch.
Bazinet lands a nice shot that snaps Jo's head back.
Jo tries to clinch up.
Bazinet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bazinet misses with a double jab.
Bazinet fails to land with a series of punches.
Bazinet misses with a few strikes there.
Jo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bazinet's guard.
Bazinet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bazinet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo throws a big elbow that misses.
Bazinet is working an open guard so Jo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bazinet but Bazinet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bazinet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bazinet throws a series of punches but Jo moves out of range.
Jo takes the fight into the clinch.
Bazinet is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bazinet to the mat. Bazinet regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jo pushes down on Bazinet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bazinet sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazinet is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bazinet is just riding it out for now. Jo eventually gives up the hold.
Jo throwing shots but Bazinet is blocking nicely.
Bazinet throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bazinet wants to improve his position but Jo is controlling well.
Jo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bazinet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jo.
Jo is trying to work for a kimura but Bazinet is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazinet wants to get back to full guard.
Jo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bazinet trying to control here.
Jo slips a nice elbow through Bazinet's hands, connecting with Bazinet's forehead.
Jo lands with a punch from half guard.
Bazinet looking for submissions off his back.
Jo is trying to work for a kimura but Bazinet is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo 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. Bazinet tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jo Jo!
Jo Jo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tshering Wangchuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wangchuck is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rapa - Rang Sem Kar Ga Mikar. 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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300 lbs
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294 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tshering Wangchuck!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews clinches up with Wangchuck and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wangchuck is defending well for now.
Matthews goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wangchuck prevents it.
Matthews is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Wangchuck.
Wangchuck lands an elbow that stopped Matthews in his tracks for a moment.
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthews seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wangchuck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matthews counters with a left to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wangchuck looks to clinch
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wangchuck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
Wangchuck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses.
Wangchuck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matthews postures up in Wangchuck's guard and throws a big left but Wangchuck blocks it.
Wangchuck wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Matthews's hips, looking to push off. But Matthews grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Wangchuck screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Theo Matthews!
After winning the bout, Theo Matthews 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giordano Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stojan Milanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Preliator. Milanovic has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giordano Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stojan Milanovic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno throws a leg kick
and Milanovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Milanovic uses his free foot to push down on Bruno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bruno.
Milanovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bruno is looking to escape.
Bruno wants to hold on but Milanovic pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruno is desperately trying to improve his position but Milanovic has a good base and remains in mount.
Milanovic lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruno tries to reverse the position but Milanovic maintains control.
Bruno regains half guard.
Bruno actively working from the bottom here.
Bruno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Milanovic.
Milanovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bruno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Milanovic passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milanovic lands with some strikes.
Bruno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Milanovic with a couple of short strikes.
Milanovic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Bruno is squirming around, avoiding Milanovic's attempts to control the action.
Milanovic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bruno is rocked!
Milanovic trying to control but Bruno is having none of it.
Milanovic avoids the attempt from Bruno to control.
Milanovic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno gets back to half guard.
Milanovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bruno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Milanovic.
Milanovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bruno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milanovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Milanovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Bruno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Milanovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Milanovic postures up in Bruno's guard and throws a big left but Bruno blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milanovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Milanovic slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milanovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic thows a huge punch but Bruno dodges it nicely.
Milanovic stalling away here and it's allowed Bruno to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Milanovic trying to control but Bruno is working from the bottom.
Milanovic scoring with some ground and pound.
Bruno wants to sweep but no luck.
Milanovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bruno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Milanovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bruno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milanovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bruno is trying to control the position but Milanovic postures up.
Milanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bruno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Milanovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milanovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruno is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Milanovic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Milanovic wants to control from the top but Bruno keeps moving.
Bruno has an active guard here but Milanovic has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stojan Milanovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Milanovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Bruno.
Bruno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Milanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bruno. That did some damage!
Milanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Milanovic misses with a body kick.
Bruno misses with a straight left.
Milanovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bruno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruno looks to throw the jab but Milanovic is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Milanovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bruno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Milanovic looks to land a combination but Bruno avoids it well.
Milanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruno.
Bruno misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Milanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bruno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bruno blocks a head kick by Milanovic.
Bruno avoids the body shot from Milanovic.
The fighters circling - Bruno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bruno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bruno loads up on a big right hand but Milanovic slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Bruno there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crunch! Milanovic slams his shin into Bruno's torso.
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!
Milanovic connects with a leg kick. Bruno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Milanovic.
Milanovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Milanovic is out of range.
Bruno tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Milanovic is able to avoid easily.
Milanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruno.
Bruno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danga de danga de dang - Milanovic scores with a four punch combination!
Milanovic lands a head kick!
Bruno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Milanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruno.
Bruno moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bruno scores with the left hand. Milanovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Milanovic throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Milanovic. Beautiful body shot.
Bruno moves out of range of the body kick from Milanovic.
Bruno throws a chopping leg kick but Milanovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Milanovic blocks the low kick.
Bruno throws a body punch but Milanovic moves out of range.
Milanovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bruno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Milanovic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bruno's guard now.
Milanovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Milanovic stands up over Bruno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Milanovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milanovic works over Bruno with some ground and pound from guard.
Milanovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Stojan Milanovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bruno trying to control the position.
Bruno looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruno, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Milanovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Milanovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Milanovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Milanovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Milanovic postures up.
Milanovic advances to half guard.
Bruno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Milanovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milanovic with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Bruno is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milanovic drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bruno! More shots from Milanovic and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stojan Milanovic!
An out of breath Stojan Milanovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyell Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen Don't Shoot Shotgun as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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161 lbs
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164 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyell Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommie Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold misses with a looping right.
Gold with a poor takedown
and Gunn moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gunn.
Gunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golds head.
Gold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gunn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gunn lands a head shot.
Gold misses with a hook
and Gunn counters by clinching up.
Gold tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunn just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyell Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Gunn.
Gold is trying to pull guard but Gunn has him pressed against the cage.
Gold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunn is pressed up against the cage. Gold has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunn down to the mat. Gunn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Gunn.
Gunn moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunn walks away with a smile on his face. Gold gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gunn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gold takes a shot to the head.
Gold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gunn after a bit of a struggle.
Gunn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Gold goes for a takedown attempt but Gunn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gunn moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Gold goes down! Can Gunn finish him!?
Gold is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gold's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommie Gunn!
Tommie Gunn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanton Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Slicer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by The Builders & The Butchers - Bringing Home The Rain. Slicer has chosen Morbid Angel - Rapture as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johny Slicer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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269 lbs
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274 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanton Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johny Slicer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
Slicer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slicer scores with a body shot.
Crowe cracks Slicer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slicer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowe.
Crowe misses with a double jab.
Slicer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crowe lands a nice hook to Slicer's body. Slicer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slicer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe looking to score a takedown here. Slicer is defending well but Crowe drives through and ends up in Slicer's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Slicer trying to control the position.
Crowe throwing strikes from guard but Slicer blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Slicer keeps moving.
Slicer has his hands on Crowe's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johny Slicer.
Crowe cracks the inside of Slicer's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slicer ducks under a wild hook from Crowe.
Crowe throws a solid leg kick but Slicer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crowe.
Stanton Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowe swings for the body but Slicer moves out of range.
Slicer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crowe's calf.
Crowe misses with a hook
and Slicer counters with a head kick that drops Crowe to the mat! Crowe scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Crowe is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe avoids the head kick by Slicer.
Crowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slicer rushes Crowe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slicer avoiding damage as Crowe throws knees to the body.
Crowe misses with a body punch.
Slicer stalling the fight.
Slicer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe misses with a body punch.
Slicer blocking some punches.
Slicer slows down the pace here.
Crowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slicer's elbow.
Crowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slicer's elbow.
Crowe misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slicer stalling against the cage.
Crowe can't find room to land a body shot as Slicer controls the action.
Crowe tries to land knees in the clinch but Slicer avoids the damage to the body.
Crowe tries to work over Slicer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe has a couple of punches blocked by Slicer.
A head punch on the inside from Crowe fails to land.
Crowe misses with some punches.
Crowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slicer's elbow.
Crowe keeps control of Slicer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crowe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slicer is pushing Crowe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crowe throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slicer scores with a shot to the side of Crowe's head.
It looks like Stanton Crowe has been cut.
Slicer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crowe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Slicer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanton Crowe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Crowe thows a body shot but no joy.
Slicer lands with a nice body kick.
Slicer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crowe misses the shot to the body.
Crowe checks a low kick from Slicer.
Crowe looks to land a right hand but Slicer moved out of range.
Crowe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slicer slips under a jab.
Slicer gets tackled into the cage by Crowe. Crowe maintains the clinch.
Slicer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Slicer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slicer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crowe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slicer.
Crowe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slicer tries to avoid it but Crowe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slicer to the ground. Slicer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slicer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crowe throws a shot from downtown. Slicer moves away and avoids it.
Slicer throws a head kick but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
Crowe lands a jab to Slicer's midsection.
Crowe shoots in and drives through. Slicer sprawls well.
Crowe is looking to wear down Slicer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crowe is looking to score with low kicks.
Slicer circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe throws a jab but it's blocked by Slicer.
Slicer slips a straight right by Crowe.
Crowe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slicer can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slicer scores with a jab to the head.
Crowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slicer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slicer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowe throws a body punch but Slicer moves out of range.
Slicer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crowe tries to throw a body punch but Slicer avoids it by throwing Crowe back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Slicer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slicer breaks the clinch.
Slicer avoids the body shot from Crowe.
Crowe tries for a takedown but Slicer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanton Crowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crowe connects with a body shot that sends Slicer's belly button to the back.
Slicer blocks a low kick nicely.
Crowe throws a leg kick that misses.
Crowe swings for the body but Slicer moves out of range.
Crowe throws a body punch but Slicer moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Slicer misses its intended target.
Slicer takes the fight into the clinch.
Crowe lands a body punch.
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!
Crowe trying to land knees to the body.
Slicer is struggling to control the position.
Crowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slicer manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Slicer is just out of range.
Crowe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slicer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slicer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johny Slicer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stanton Crowe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Crowe shoots in looking for a takedown but Slicer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crowe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
Slicer throws a chopping leg kick but Crowe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crowe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crowe misses with an uppercut. Slicer saw that one coming.
Crowe clinches with his opponent.
Crowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crowe is working Slicer over against the cage.
Crowe is trying to break the clinch but Slicer has him pressed against the cage.
Crowe has a couple of punches blocked by Slicer.
Slicer misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slicer wants to stall.
Crowe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slicer avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Crowe.
Slicer connects with a knee to the head.
Crowe can't find room to land a body shot as Slicer controls the action.
Slicer pushes off an throws an elbow but Crowe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Crowe.
Crowe lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowe breaks the clinch.
Crowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slicer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crowe is looking to clinch.
Slicer throws a sloppy head kick and Crowe moves out of range easily.
Crowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slicer.
Slicer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crowe tries to work over Slicer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanton Crowe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowe blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crowe.
Slicer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crowe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crowe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slicer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johny Slicer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanton Crowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crowe tries to throw a body punch but Slicer avoids it by throwing Crowe back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Slicer.
Stanton Crowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crowe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slicer.
Crowe tries to work over Slicer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crowe breaks the clinch.
Crowe dives in and scores a takedown into Slicer's guard.
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!
Crowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crowe trying to control but Slicer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Slicer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slicer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crowe scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crowe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slicer's guard.
Crowe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanton Crowe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slicer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Slicer!
A very excited looking Johny Slicer 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ali Basra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Eminem - Not Afraid as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Johnny Garcia enters the cage!
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168 lbs
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170 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Basra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Basra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Basra's waist but Basra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Basra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali Basra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Garcia.
Basra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Basra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Basra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Basra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Basra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Basra lands the left hand.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Basra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia dives in and grabs Basra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Basra pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
Basra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
Garcia looks winded!
Garcia dives in and grabs Basra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Basra pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
Garcia has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Basra lands with a nice body kick.
Basra feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Basra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Basra lands a high kick!
It looks like Johnny Garcia has been cut.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Basra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Basra.
Basra has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Basra throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basra misses with a punch on the inside.
Basra scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Basra gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Basra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Basra prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Basra.
Garcia is trying desperately to land a takedown but Basra is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Garcia.
Basra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Basra misses with a punch on the inside.
Basra tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Basra has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Basra misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Basra misses with a body punch.
Basra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Basra.
Basra lands a body punch.
Basra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Basra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcia is trying to drag Basra to the mat but Basra just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Garcia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Basra stalling the fight.
Basra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Basra fails to land.
Basra tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Basra back against the cage.
Basra misses with a punch to the body.
Basra lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Basra.
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!
Basra lands with a light punch inside.
Basra lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Basra.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Basra.
Basra swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Basra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Basra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Basra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Garcia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Basra.
Basra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Basra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Basra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garcia's head backwards.
Garcia is rocked!
Basra connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Garcia tumbling to the canvas! Basra pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Garcia was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ali Basra!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trinidad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Kawasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Nelly - Here Comes the Boom blaring out of the sound system. Trinidad Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trinidad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Kawasaki!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawasaki misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kawasaki tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Kawasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawasaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Kawasaki ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Trinidad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Kawasaki.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Kawasaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kawasaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kawasaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Jackson wants to control but Kawasaki postures up.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
Kawasaki throws a strike aimed at the side of Jackson's head but Jackson avoids it well.
Kawasaki misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Kawasaki.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Kawasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kawasaki is chipping away with strikes.
Kawasaki has an Americana. Jackson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kawasaki is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kawasaki hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lee Kawasaki!
Lee Kawasaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phrisbee OReiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mecha Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OReiley comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot To Thrill. The crowd seem to be enjoying Reagan's choice of entrance music: The Reaganator Lives!!!. Phrisbee OReiley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mecha Reagan's 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
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phrisbee OReiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mecha Reagan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OReiley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
OReiley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reagan defends it well.
OReiley is looking for a kimura here.
OReiley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reagan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OReiley wants to control but Reagan is keeping him busy.
OReiley seems to be looking for submissions.
Reagan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan keeping moving, preventing OReiley from controlling successfully.
OReiley is looking to pass into half guard but Reagan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reagan is in guard.
Reagan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reagan looking to pass the guard.
OReiley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reagan controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReiley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reagan looking to sit in guard and control but OReiley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
OReiley preventing the sweep.
Reagan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OReiley forces his way into half guard.
Reagan is trying to stand back up but OReiley is controlling him
Reagan tries to roll over but OReiley keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan wants to control but OReiley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OReiley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OReiley is thwarting Reagan's attempts to control the position.
OReiley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reagan is just riding it out for now. OReiley eventually gives up the hold.
Reagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OReiley is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OReiley is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Reagan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Reagan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Reagan controls the position.
OReiley tries to bench press Reagan off him but Reagan keeps the position.
OReiley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reagan.
Reagan trying to control the action but OReiley is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Phrisbee OReiley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reagan forces OReiley back against the cage and clinches.
OReiley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OReiley wants to clinch but Reagan slips to the side
enabling Reagan to counter with a crisp jab.
Reagan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reagan leaves OReiley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Reagan.
A solid body kick from Reagan.
OReiley moves in looking to clinch but Reagan pushes him off.
Reagan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Reagan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reagan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OReiley momentarily.
OReiley fails in his attempt to clinch.
OReiley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reagan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reagan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
OReiley fails with the takedown
and Reagan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OReiley at a distance.
Reagan lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reagan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OReiley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reagan finds it's way round the side to connect with OReiley's head.
OReiley is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Reagan tenderised OReiley's leg. OReiley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh OReiley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reagan lunges in with a left hook that violently twists OReiley head around and knocks him out cold! Reagan hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mecha Reagan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mecha Reagan thanked The Dark Side for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Del Norte might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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130 lbs
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146 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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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
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fantinaz Del Norte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oompa Loompa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte tries to close the distance and clinch but Loompa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Norte wants to clinch
and Loompa counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Norte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Loompa trying to hold on to Del Norte's head to control him but Del Norte postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Del Norte'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.
Loompa is controlling Del Norte's trapped leg to prevent Del Norte from advancing to side control.
Del Norte seems to be working for a kimura but Loompa defends the submission attempt.
Del Norte is looking for a kimura but Loompa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Del Norte to get the leverage.
Del Norte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Loompa wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loompa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa is looking to control Del Norte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loompa avoid being mounted?
Del Norte scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Loompa trying to control from the bottom.
Del Norte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Del Norte drops an elbow to the side of Loompa's head.
Loompa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Del Norte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loompa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Del Norte.
Del Norte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa trying to control but Del Norte postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Loompa is looking for a sweep. Del Norte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Norte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loompa keeps working.
Loompa wants to get back to full guard.
Del Norte trying to control from half guard but Loompa is working away.
Loompa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Norte is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte seems to be working for a kimura but Loompa defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loompa wants to improve his position but Del Norte is controlling well.
Del Norte with the ground and pound but Loompa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Loompa keeps moving.
Loompa looking to control.
Del Norte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte slips nicely into half guard.
Del Norte prevents Loompa from improving his position.
Loompa is trying to control but can't.
Del Norte is nestled in close to Loompa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Loompa tries to get to full guard but Del Norte has control of the leg.
Loompa trying to hold on to Del Norte's head to control him but Del Norte postures up.
Loompa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Del Norte is staying active.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Norte is trying to control. Loompa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Del Norte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loompa tries to avoid it but Del Norte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loompa to the ground. Loompa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Del Norte looks to land a combination but Loompa avoids it well.
Loompa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Loompa connects with the punch.
Fantinaz Del Norte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Norte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Loompa defending well as Del Norte loads up on a big left hand.
Del Norte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Norte moves into the clinch.
Loompa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Del Norte backwards.
Loompa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Norte backwards.
Del Norte is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Loompa is defending well.
Loompa lands a hook that snaps the head of Del Norte backwards.
Del Norte tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fantinaz Del Norte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Norte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loompa pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Loompa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Del Norte is trying to control but can't.
Del Norte is pressing down on Loompa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Loompa stopping the sweep attempt from Del Norte.
Loompa connects with a couple of short punches.
Del Norte looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Del Norte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Loompa has passed into side control.
Del Norte tries to bench press Loompa off him but Loompa keeps the position.
Loompa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Del Norte on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantinaz Del Norte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Norte tries to bench press Loompa off him but Loompa keeps the position.
Del Norte wants to control but Loompa postures up.
Loompa lands an elbow.
Loompa swings around for an armbar but Del Norte sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Loompa's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa working for a triangle but Del Norte defends it easily.
Loompa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Del Norte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Del Norte works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Loompa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Norte pulls his head out easily.
Del Norte seems to be looking for submissions.
Del Norte seems to be working for a kimura but Loompa defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loompa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Norte pulls his head out easily.
Del Norte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loompa keeps working.
Del Norte is thwarting Loompa's attempts to control the position.
Del Norte is keen to just control but Loompa is a slippery customer.
Loompa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Del Norte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loompa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Del Norte is looking to take a break and control but Loompa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oompa Loompa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Loompa misses with a low kick.
Del Norte throws a combination that misses
and Loompa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Del Norte slips a straight right by Loompa.
Loompa cracks Del Norte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Del Norte moves out of range as Loompa throws a body kick.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loompa sprawls well. Loompa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Del Norte gets slowly back to his feet.
Del Norte moves out of range of the body kick.
Loompa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Norte moves away.
Loompa punishes Del Norte's body with a nice straight punch.
Loompa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Loompa.
Loompa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte loads up on a big right hand but Loompa slips the punch.
Loompa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loompa stuns Del Norte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Del Norte looks to land a left hand but Loompa moved out of range nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Del Norte.
Del Norte lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Loompa parries the strikes from Del Norte easily there. Del Norte is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Loompa to escape.
Del Norte in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Loompa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loompa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Del Norte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Del Norte is just content to waste time from the top position. Loompa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Del Norte drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loompa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Del Norte has Loompa in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Norte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Loompa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Loompa won't allow Del Norte to sweep him here.
Loompa works over Del Norte with some ground and pound from guard.
Del Norte working a defensive guard here.
Loompa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Del Norte working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Loompa has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa trying to mount his opponent but Del Norte defends it.
Loompa lands strikes from half guard.
Loompa is keen to just control but Del Norte is a slippery customer.
Loompa controlling the action here.
Del Norte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loompa wants to control but Del Norte is keeping him busy.
Del Norte wants to get back to his feet.
Loompa wants to control but Del Norte is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oompa Loompa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Del Norte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loompa.
Loompa stuffs the takedown attempt from Del Norte. Del Norte gets slowly back to his feet.
Loompa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loompa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fantinaz Del Norte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Del Norte.
Loompa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Del Norte rather than just go for the knockout.
Loompa scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Norte dives in for a single leg takedown but Loompa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Loompa.
Del Norte is rocked!
Loompa lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Del Norte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loompa lands a shoulder strike.
Del Norte tries for a takedown. No joy.
Loompa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Loompa lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Loompa cracks a nice hook into Del Norte's ribs.
Del Norte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loompa.
Nice shot by Loompa.
Loompa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Del Norte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loompa ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Del Norte's jaw. Del Norte's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Loompa does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oompa Loompa!
Oompa Loompa is the new bantamweight champion!
Oompa Loompa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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