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HFC 132 Clean Cut PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes to the cage accompanied by TURISAS - Rasputin. Kingston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sean Kingston- Fire Burning. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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295 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
26 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Kingston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rasputin throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Kingston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rasputin counters by moving into the clinch.
Kingston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rasputin after a bit of a struggle.
Kingston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kingston wants to get back to striking at distance but Rasputin won't allow it.
Kingston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage.
Kingston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooh!!! Rasputin has knocked Kingston down with a huge combo! Rasputin steps away and waves a wobbly Kingston back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Sean Kingston has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kingston circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin moves into the clinch successfully.
Rasputin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kingston's efforts to push away.
Kingston is trying to break free.
Kingston struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasputin controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Rasputin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rasputin prevents Kingston from breaking the clinch.
Come on Kingston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kingston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kingston wants to get back to striking at distance but Rasputin won't allow it.
Kingston looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a knee strike.
Rasputin stalling against the cage.
Kingston tries to break the clinch but Rasputin is controlling the position.
Rasputin is trying to force a seperation but Kingston has the dominant position.
Kingston manages to break the clinch.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown but Rasputin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Kingston.
Rasputin lands a left and a right that send Kingston crashing to the mat, dazed. Rasputin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston tries to clinch up but Rasputin circles away and keeps his distance.
Rasputin missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rasputin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rasputin seems to be looking for submissions.
Kingston tries to kick Rasputin off but Rasputin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rasputin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kingston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rasputin.
We've been hearing good reports from Rasputin'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.
Rasputin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin 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.
Rasputin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kingston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rasputin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kingston pushes Rasputin off looking to stand but Rasputin dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Kingston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kingston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rasputin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around?
Kingston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Rasputin avoids nicely.
Rasputin pushes Kingston up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasputin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Rasputin or perhaps it was just good defense by Kingston which made him look bad.
Rasputin scores with a jab.
That has opened up Sean Kingston's cut even more.
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!
Rasputin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kingston counters with a left and a right that stings Rasputin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin looks for a takedown but Kingston sprawls well.
Kingston wants to clinch.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasputin circles away quickly and effectively.
Kingston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
Kingston is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rasputin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Rasputin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rasputin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rasputin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kingston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kingston has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rasputin but great work by Kingston.
Kingston wants to control but Rasputin is keeping him busy.
My spies in Main Event Gym inform me that Kingston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin wants to get back to his feet but Kingston drags him back down.
Rasputin is looking to regain half guard here but Kingston keeps moving and retains side control.
Rasputin prevents Kingston from moving into mount.
Rasputin regains half guard.
Kingston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rasputin defending well though.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but Rasputin defending well.
Rasputin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rasputin actively working from the bottom here.
Kingston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston is working for a submission of some sort.
Kingston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rasputin defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rasputin is trying to maintain the position but Kingston is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Kingston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kingston swings for the body but Rasputin moves out of range.
Kingston connects with a leg kick. Rasputin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rasputin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rasputin seems to be looking for submissions.
Kingston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rasputin decides to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kingston tries to avoid it but Rasputin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kingston to the ground. Kingston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin rushes Kingston and presses him up against the cage.
Kingston is trying to push Rasputin away but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kingston breaks from the clinch.
Rasputin misses with the combination.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasputin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasputin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Rasputin avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin shoots in and drives through. Kingston sprawls well.
Rasputin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingston shoots in and drives through. Rasputin sprawls well.
Kingston tries for a takedown but Rasputin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rasputin is looking to clinch.
Kingston shoots in but Rasputin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Kingston.
Kingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rasputin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to clinch up but Rasputin keeps it at a distance.
Rasputin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingston wants to clinch but Rasputin slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rasputin throws a combination that misses
and Kingston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kingston.
Rasputin keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kingston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kingston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kingston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kingston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rasputin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rasputin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Das Labor, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lisandro Licha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Licha is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Bloom. Robin Convents has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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268 lbs
25 - 30 - 1 |
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255 lbs
26 - 25 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robin Convents!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lisandro Licha!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Convents throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Convents tries to clinch but Licha moves out of range.
Convents wants to clinch up but Licha keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Convents looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Licha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Licha wants it to stay on the feet.
Convents tries to clinch but Licha moves away
and Licha counters with a beautiful punch that sends Convents to the canvas!
It looks like Robin Convents has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Licha has gone for a leg lock! Convents slips out almost immediately though and dives into Licha's guard.
Licha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Convents stopping the sweep attempt from Licha.
Licha is trying to control the position but Convents postures up.
Convents with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licha wants to sweep but no luck.
Convents has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Convents throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Licha pushes Convents off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Licha.
Convents takes the fight into the clinch.
Licha goes for a takedown attempt but Convents pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Convents tries to close the distance and clinch up but Licha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Licha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Convents jabs Licha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Convents throws a leg kick but Licha checks it.
Licha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Convents fails in his attempt to clinch.
Convents is looking to clinch but Licha is avoiding it.
Convents tries to close the distance and clinch but Licha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Licha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Convents shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Convents throws a head kick that misses.
Robin Convents seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convents has Licha up against the cage in a clinch.
Licha is trying to pull guard but Convents has him pressed against the cage.
Robin Convents has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lisandro Licha.
Licha is trying to pull guard but Convents turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Licha pulls guard successfully.
Licha is trying to keep Convents in close.
Licha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Convents is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Convents throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Licha controlling the position.
Convents wants to control from the top but Licha keeps moving.
Robin Convents has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Convents tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licha misses with a double jab.
Convents fails with an attempt to clinch.
Convents misses with a head kick.
Convents darts in looking for a takedown but Licha gets double underhooks and turns Convents into the cage.
Licha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Convents is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Convents is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Licha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Licha is trying to pull guard but Convents has him pressed against the cage.
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!
Licha wants to get back to striking at distance but Convents won't allow it.
Licha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Convents tries to break free but Licha pushes him back against the cage.
Convents is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Licha throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lisandro Licha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Convents's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Convents shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Licha defends it nicely.
Convents gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Convents escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Convents tries a head kick but it misses.
Convents fails in his attempt to clinch.
Convents moves in looking to clinch but Licha pushes him off.
Licha throws a head kick that misses.
A jab-cross combination lands for Licha and sends Convents crashing to the mat! Licha follows him down to the mat - Convents regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Convents is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licha seems to be working for a kimura but Convents defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Licha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Convents sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Convents tries to roll over but Licha keeps him under control.
Convents looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Licha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Convents is just riding it out for now. Licha eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Licha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Licha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Convents tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licha wants to work for an arm triangle but Convents is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Licha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Convents is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Licha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Licha's back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Licha breaks Convents's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Licha drops back looking for a leg! Convents is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Convents manages to kick Licha off! Licha jumps back into Convents's guard.
Licha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Licha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Licha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Licha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Licha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Convents punching from the bottom - just letting Licha know he's still in a fight.
Licha 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convents is looking for a triangle but Licha pushes his legs off easily.
Convents is looking for a triangle but Licha pushes his legs off easily.
Convents will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Convents working for a triangle but Licha defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Licha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Licha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Licha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Licha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Licha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Licha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Licha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Convents looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Convents looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Convents!
Licha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Convents is working away from the top position though.
Convents is looking for a kimura but Licha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Convents to get the leverage.
Licha moves into full guard.
Convents postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Licha wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Licha working for a triangle but Convents defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Convents stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Licha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lisandro Licha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robin Convents's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Licha shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Licha seems to be looking for submissions.
Convents is defending against the submission attempts here by Licha.
Licha 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.
Licha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Convents has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Licha. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Licha 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.
Convents is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Licha is thwarting Convents's attempts to control the position.
Licha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Licha is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licha 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.
Convents slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Licha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Convents looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Convents looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Convents!
Licha can't do much from the bottom here.
Licha tries to bench press Convents off him but Convents keeps the position.
Licha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Convents.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convents trying to control the position but Licha is working away.
Convents sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Licha is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Convents working the head with strikes.
Licha taking punishment in the form of punches.
Licha sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Licha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Convents preventing the sweep.
Licha working a defensive guard here.
Convents stands and throws Licha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Licha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Licha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Licha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Convents.
Convents is looking to take a break and control but Licha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Convents's best efforts.
Licha tries to get to full guard but Convents has control of the leg.
Licha is defending against the submission attempts here by Convents.
Convents is looking to advance position but Licha won't allow it.
Lisandro Licha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Licha gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Licha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Licha is looking to stand up but Convents isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lisandro Licha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Licha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lisandro Licha!
A less than humble Lisandro Licha misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Gallows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidovv comes to the cage accompanied by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz . Gallows has chosen Vesta as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Mamed Khalidovv has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mamed Khalidovv seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidovv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dutch Gallows!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallows swings widly with a right hand
and Khalidovv counters with a left and a right that stings Gallows.
Sloppy strikes from Khalidovv. Those never looked like landing.
Gallows misses with a head kick.
Dutch Gallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallows throws a leg kick which misses Khalidovv's front leg but catches the back leg as Khalidovv tries to avoid it.
Khalidovv on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Khalidovv walks into a jab.
Khalidovv throws a head kick that misses.
Khalidovv closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Khalidovv throwing shots but Gallows is blocking nicely.
Khalidovv is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gallows is just riding it out for now. Khalidovv eventually gives up the hold.
Gallows is looking to escape.
Khalidovv 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallows wants to control but Khalidovv is keeping busy.
Gallows 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.
Khalidovv is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gallows sees it coming and defends easily.
Khalidovv is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gallows as he works his way to full guard.
Gallows looking for a sweep. Not yet Gallows, not yet.
Khalidovv drops back looking for a leg! Gallows is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gallows manages to kick Khalidovv off! Khalidovv jumps back into Gallows's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidovv wants to pass the guard but Gallows is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallows wants to get back to his feet but Khalidovv is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khalidovv throws a strike but Gallows rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Khalidovv is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gallows is aware though and is defending well.
Gallows passes Khalidovv's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khalidovv is looking to improve his position.
Gallows wants to stand up but Khalidovv is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv wants to get back to full guard.
Gallows is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Khalidovv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gallows pulls his head out easily.
Gallows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khalidovv regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khalidovv looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidovv, not yet.
Khalidovv is looking for a triangle here but Gallows uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Khalidovv regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Gallows 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.
Khalidovv tries to roll over but Gallows keeps him under control.
Khalidovv gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallows preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallows content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Khalidovv has locked up a guillotine! Khalidovv's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gallows is holding on here and Khalidovv must be using up a lot of energy. Gallows has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Khalidovv gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mamed Khalidovv!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Kosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosh's entrance music is You cant stop crazy. A fine choice. Light has chosen Ride for This-Fabolous as his entrance music. Clayton Kosh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Light's chin.
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266 lbs
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283 lbs
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Excellent 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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clayton Kosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Light!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Light shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kosh as he avoids it easily.
Light closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Light lands in his opponent's guard.
Kosh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Light makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It looks like Clayton Kosh has been cut.
Kosh wants to sweep here but Light controlling him for the moment.
Light postures up in Kosh's guard and throws a big left but Kosh blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Light accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosh is controlling Light's posture.
Light has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Light trying to control but Kosh is working from the bottom.
Light in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light wants to control from the top but Kosh keeps moving.
Light connects with a couple of short punches.
Light throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Light trying to control but Kosh is working from the bottom.
Kosh working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kosh dives in for a single leg takedown but Light sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Light makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jeez, Clayton Kosh's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clayton Kosh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Light!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Parisyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parisyen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hari ng Tondo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kari Parisyen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kari Parisyen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Flodder. Those never looked like landing.
Flodder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parisyen in his tracks.
Flodder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parisyen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flodder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flodder!
Flodder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parisyen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parisyen tries to clinch up but Flodder circles away and keeps his distance.
Flodder scores with a hook.
Flodder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Flodder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kari Parisyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flodder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parisyen.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parisyen tries to clinch up
and Flodder counters with a left and a right that stings Parisyen.
Flodder shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Parisyen eats them both and turns towards Flodder to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parisyen tries to clinch up but Flodder circles away and keeps his distance.
Parisyen rushes Flodder and presses him up against the cage.
Parisyen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Parisyen is working for a kimura here but Flodder manages to reverse the position and he's now in Parisyen's guard.
Flodder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parisyen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flodder defends well.
Flodder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kees Flodder wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flodder counters with a three punch combo that has Parisyen backing up. Parisyen nods at Flodder to acknowledge the strikes.
Flodder throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Parisyen's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Flodder dives in looking to finish as Parisyen flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Flodder's strikes! Flodder is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Parisyen's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Parisyen was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kees Flodder!
Kees Flodder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ultra Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tane Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
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198 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tane Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses. Garcia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Garcia!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia tries to stand but Henderson is controlling from the bottom.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garcia wants to stand but Henderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia forces his way into half guard.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Henderson's legs.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Garcia is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Henderson is trying to escape and Garcia transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Henderson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Garcia! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Garcia!
Chris Garcia decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobcat Gremlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by ZAO - the psalm of the city of the dead.. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobcat Gremlin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gremlin pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gremlin is defending well for now.
Brooks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gremlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Eric Brooks has been cut.
Gremlin lands with a left to the head.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Gremlin avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Gremlin.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Gremlin.
Brooks looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Brooks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Gremlin.
Gremlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gremlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Gremlin.
Gremlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Gremlin landing knees to the body.
Gremlin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Gremlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Gremlin as the two fighters clinch.
Gremlin lands a damaging elbow.
Gremlin lands with a right to the head.
Gremlin lands a knee to the body.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Gremlin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gremlin working Brooks over with knees to the body.
Gremlin lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment.
Gremlin lands a shoulder strike.
Gremlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.
Gremlin lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gremlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gremlin to keep the fight standing.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Gremlin.
Gremlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gremlin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brooks or not.
Brooks is trying to drag Gremlin to the mat but Gremlin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Gremlin.
Gremlin scores a nice knee to the body.
Gremlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gremlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gremlin lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment.
Gremlin lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment.
Gremlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gremlin working Brooks over with knees to the body.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the head but Brooks blocks with his arms.
Gremlin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gremlin avoids it.
Gremlin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gremlin lands a knee to the body.
Gremlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brooks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gremlin scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Gremlin.
Gremlin landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gremlin.
Gremlin lands a nice uppercut.
Gremlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gremlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gremlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gremlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.
Gremlin can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
Gremlin working Brooks over with knees to the body.
Gremlin lands an elbow just above Brooks 's eye.
Gremlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gremlin.
Gremlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gremlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gremlin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice elbow from Gremlin.
Gremlin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Gremlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobcat Gremlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Brooks's cut.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gremlin closes the distance and clinches.
Gremlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brooks takes an elbow to the temple.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gremlin lands a damaging elbow.
Gremlin lands an elbow inside that Brooks shrugs off.
Gremlin lands a good knee to the midsection. Brooks won't want to take too many of those.
Gremlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brooks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gremlin scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Gremlin.
Gremlin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gremlin lands a good knee to the midsection. Brooks won't want to take too many of those.
Brooks takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gremlin.
Gremlin lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment.
Bobcat Gremlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brooks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gremlin lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment.
Brooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gremlin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brooks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gremlin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gremlin scores with a knee to the head.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gremlin is working Brooks over against the cage.
A short right from Gremlin.
Gremlin lands a damaging elbow.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gremlin lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Gremlin - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Gremlin.
Gremlin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brooks's defenses.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gremlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.
Gremlin tries to throw a body punch but Brooks avoids it by throwing Gremlin back against the cage.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gremlin lands a body shot.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow.
Gremlin lands an elbow inside that Brooks shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gremlin.
Gremlin working Brooks over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gremlin.
Gremlin landing knees to the body.
A short left from Gremlin.
A knee to the head by Gremlin.
Gremlin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brooks takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Gremlin.
Gremlin lands a shoulder strike.
Gremlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gremlin lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Gremlin.
Gremlin lands a good knee to the midsection. Brooks won't want to take too many of those.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gremlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin lands a good knee to the midsection. Brooks won't want to take too many of those.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow.
Gremlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gremlin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gremlin connects with a knee to the head.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Gremlin lands an elbow inside.
Gremlin connects with a knee to the head.
Gremlin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gremlin.
Brooks is trying to drag Gremlin to the mat but Gremlin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobcat Gremlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Brooks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brooks moves forwards but Gremlin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gremlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brooks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brooks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gremlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gremlin lands an elbow just above Brooks 's eye.
Gremlin cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Gremlin connects with a knee to the head.
Gremlin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gremlin connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks takes an elbow to the temple.
Gremlin lands an elbow inside.
Gremlin with a knee to the head.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gremlin avoids it.
Brooks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gremlin managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gremlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gremlin.
Brooks takes an elbow to the temple.
Gremlin lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment.
Gremlin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brooks wants a takedown.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Gremlin connects with a knee to the head.
Gremlin lands a good knee to the midsection. Brooks won't want to take too many of those.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gremlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gremlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Gremlin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brooks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gremlin scores a nice knee to the body.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
Gremlin crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gremlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gremlin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brooks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gremlin lands a knee to the body.
Gremlin lands a damaging elbow.
Gremlin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow.
Gremlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gremlin lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment.
Brooks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gremlin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gremlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gremlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks avoiding damage as Gremlin throws knees to the body.
Brooks goes for a takedown attempt but Gremlin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brooks is looking to land body kicks.
Gremlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brooks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brooks scores with a takedown into Gremlin's guard.
Brooks throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brooks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gremlin is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobcat Gremlin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Brooks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gremlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brooks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gremlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gremlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Gremlin avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Gremlin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brooks's defenses.
Gremlin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brooks's defenses.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Gremlin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gremlin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gremlin lands a knee to the body.
Gremlin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gremlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gremlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Gremlin.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gremlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brooks turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gremlin is looking for a sweep.
Gremlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brooks throws an elbow but Gremlin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gremlin is looking for a sweep.
Brooks throws an elbow but Gremlin slips to the side and avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
Brooks has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gremlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gremlin has worked his arm free - good work by Gremlin!
Brooks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gremlin, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks working the ground and pound but Gremlin is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin prevents Brooks from improving position.
Brooks works to advance to full mount. Gremlin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brooks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brooks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brooks throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gremlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brooks trying to control but Gremlin is having none of it.
Gremlin blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Eric Brooks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Brooks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brooks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gremlin but Gremlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gremlin, pushing him back against the cage.
Gremlin pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Gremlin is blocking nicely.
Gremlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Gremlin.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gremlin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gremlin throws a series of punches but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gremlin lands a nice looking body kick.
Gremlin clinches up against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Gremlin lands a damaging elbow.
Brooks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gremlin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brooks jumps guard but Gremlin stands there with Brooks around his waist. Brooks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gremlin lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment.
Gremlin lands an elbow just above Brooks 's eye.
Brooks jumps guard but Gremlin stands there with Brooks around his waist. Brooks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brooks jumps guard but Gremlin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gremlin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gremlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Gremlin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Gremlin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gremlin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gremlin obliges.
Gremlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Gremlin.
Gremlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow.
Gremlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Gremlin.
A hook to the body from Gremlin.
Gremlin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Gremlin has him pressed against the cage.
Gremlin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gremlin lands an elbow inside that Brooks shrugs off.
Gremlin lands a good knee to the midsection. Brooks won't want to take too many of those.
Bobcat Gremlin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gremlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gremlin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eric Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but Gremlin blocks it.
Gremlin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gremlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gremlin lands an elbow inside.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Gremlin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Gremlin won't allow it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gremlin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobcat Gremlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gremlin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 44:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 44:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 44:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobcat Gremlin!
Bobcat Gremlin is the new lightweight champion!
Bobcat Gremlin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zombie Nutrition - LOD logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Grot Myszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grot Myszkowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Boom Shag Ragga - Harris & Ford. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Grot Myszkowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Leon Grot Myszkowski has been cut.
Grot Myszkowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fisher misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Grot Myszkowski. Those never looked like landing.
Grot Myszkowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fisher defends it nicely.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Grot Myszkowski moves out of range easily.
Grot Myszkowski blocks a head kick by Fisher.
Grot Myszkowski avoids the head kick by Fisher.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Grot Myszkowski moves out of range easily.
Grot Myszkowski takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grot Myszkowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Grot Myszkowski is working for takedown but Fisher is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Grot Myszkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski blocks a head kick by Fisher.
Fisher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grot Myszkowski.
Fisher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grot Myszkowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fisher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fisher misses with a head kick.
Grot Myszkowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grot Myszkowski is defended easily by Fisher.
Nice sprawl there from Fisher as Grot Myszkowski shoots in.
Fisher lands with a hook. Grot Myszkowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grot Myszkowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fisher did well to prevent Grot Myszkowski getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher trying to control but Grot Myszkowski postures up.
Fisher wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to maintain the position but Grot Myszkowski is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Grot Myszkowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grot Myszkowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grot Myszkowski seems to be working for a kimura but Fisher defends the submission attempt.
Grot Myszkowski is trying to work for a kimura but Fisher is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski is working for a kimura here but Fisher manages to reverse the position and he's now in Grot Myszkowski's guard.
Fisher prevents Grot Myszkowski from getting back to his feet.
Grot Myszkowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fisher manages to get himself to full guard.
Grot Myszkowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fisher dives on top into guard.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Grot Myszkowski is retaining full guard.
Grot Myszkowski is looking to stand up but Fisher isn't so interested in that idea.
Fisher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Grot Myszkowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisher connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grot Myszkowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fisher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grot Myszkowski postures up.
Fisher wants to sweep here but Grot Myszkowski controlling him for the moment.
Grot Myszkowski being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grot Myszkowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fisher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grot Myszkowski, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Grot Myszkowski's cut.
That's time! Grot Myszkowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Fisher swings for the body but Grot Myszkowski moves out of range.
Fisher scores with a head kick.
Grot Myszkowski avoids the head kick by Fisher.
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grot Myszkowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fisher swivels and escapes.
John Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grot Myszkowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Fisher. Those never looked like landing.
Whack! Fisher lands a heavy head kick that drops Grot Myszkowski. The ref tackles Fisher to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Grot Myszkowski was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). John Fisher!
John Fisher is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious John Fisher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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