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MFL 15: Holiday Party PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mcneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franklin Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Mcneil!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Mcneil here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mcneil looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mcneil takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson landing a few strikes.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson trying to control the position but Mcneil is working away.
Jackson is working Mcneil over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson trying to control the position but Mcneil is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Mcneil with a big elbow.
Mcneil 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.
Mcneil looks winded!
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mcneil takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mcneil taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mcneil is rocked!
Jackson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mcneil is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jackson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franklin Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Charleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Rapide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Charleston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyoto Rapide!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapide shoots in for a double leg but Charleston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rapide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Charleston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rapide's efforts to push away.
Rapide blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rapide avoids a wild elbow strike from Charleston.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rapide pulls guard.
Rapide is pulling down on Charleston's head to control his posture.
Charleston won't allow Rapide to get back to his feet.
Rapide has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Charleston wanted to stand there but Rapide had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleston 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 calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lyoto Rapide wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rapide shoots in for a takedown but Charleston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick by Rapide misses
and Charleston counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rapide is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rapide misses with a head kick.
Rapide misses with a wild body shot.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Rapide.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapide throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Rapide looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Rapide.
Rapide throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Charleston leaves Rapide with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rapide gets a clinch.
Charleston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rapide blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charleston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rapide is defending well for now.
Charleston misses with an elbow strike.
Charleston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rapide is defending well for now.
Charleston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rapide closes the distance and clinches up with Charleston, looking for a takedown. Rapide pushes Charleston against the cage but Charleston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rapide wants to clinch
and Charleston counters with a head kick. That will keep Rapide thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rapide misses with a takedown attempt - Charleston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rapide wants to clinch up but Charleston keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapide tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapide shoots in for a takedown but Charleston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rapide looks winded!
Rapide fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rapide throws a big shot that misses.
Rapide throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rapide tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Charleston defends well and Rapide ends up having to push Charleston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapide avoids a wild elbow strike from Charleston.
Charleston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rapide instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyoto Rapide will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rapide shoots in looking for a takedown but Charleston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rapide's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Charleston slips a jab and a cross from Rapide.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rapide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Rapide.
Rapide changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charleston tries to avoid it but Rapide manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charleston to the ground. Charleston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rapide moves in looking to clinch but Charleston pushes him off.
Rapide tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapide tries to clinch up.
James Charleston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rapide throws a body kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a big head kick but Rapide shrugs it off.
Rapide tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Charleston defends well and Rapide ends up having to push Charleston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Rapide.
Rapide is breathing heavily.
Charleston looking to throw knees to the head but Rapide is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Charleston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rapide's brow.
Charleston breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Charleston as Rapide shoots in.
Rapide has managed to clinch.
Charleston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Charleston jumps guard and drags Rapide to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapide trying to control but Charleston is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rapide trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rapide throwing strikes from guard but Charleston blocks nicely.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lyoto Rapide wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rapide throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Rapide moves in looking to clinch but Charleston pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapide is looking to clinch but Charleston is avoiding it.
Rapide fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rapide tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Charleston moves into the clinch.
Rapide misses with a knee to the head.
Charleston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rapide blocks it with crossed arms.
Rapide stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rapide's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapide drives through and clinches with Charleston against the cage.
Rapide fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rapide can't break the clinch.
Charleston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rapide has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Charleston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rapide tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rapide rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Charleston counters with a head kick. That will keep Rapide thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapide is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Rapide.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lyoto Rapide will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Charleston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rapide throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Rapide tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charleston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rapide fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Charleston. No joy for Rapide on that attempt.
Rapide misses with a leg kick
and Charleston counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rapide is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rapide tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charleston swivels and escapes.
James Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Rapide.
Rapide takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Charleston as Rapide shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleston swats away the attempt to clinch by Rapide.
Rapide shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Charleston but Charleston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Rapide does no damage.
Rapide looks to throw a body kick
and Charleston counters with a head kick. That will keep Rapide thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rapide tries for a takedown but Charleston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rapide throws an off balance right hand
and Charleston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charleston landing knees to the head.
It looks like Lyoto Rapide has been cut.
Charleston manages to break the clinch.
Rapide shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Charleston as he avoids it easily.
Charleston keeps the fight on the outside.
Rapide tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Charleston defends well and Rapide ends up having to push Charleston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Charleston scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston lands a knee to the head.
Charleston gets control of Rapide's arms and successfully pulls guard. Charleston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapide trying to control the position from guard on top but Charleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoto Rapide has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rapide wants to clinch.
Rapide misses with a leg kick
and Charleston counters with a big head kick but Rapide shrugs it off.
Rapide moves to clinch but Charleston breaks away
and Charleston counters with a flying knee. Nice.
James Charleston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rapide fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charleston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapide fails with the takedown.
Rapide throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Charleston finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rapide misses with a takedown attempt - Charleston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rapide throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Charleston's waist but Charleston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rapide off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapide tries to clinch there but Charleston circles away.
Rapide rushes Charleston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Charleston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rapide 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Rapide!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coalman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Coalman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Coalman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coalman is out of range and Li settles back down.
Coalman rushes Li and presses him up against the cage.
Coalman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Li is defending well for now.
Coalman is pressed up against the cage. Li has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coalman down to the mat. Coalman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Li clinches.
Coalman lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jet Li has been cut.
Coalman 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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Li takes a knee right on the jaw!
Li is trying to pull guard but Coalman has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Li has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coalman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mark Coalman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Li.
A bit of stalling here from Coalman.
Li goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coalman prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coalman lands a knee to the body.
Coalman looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Li looking for a takedown.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Coalman won't allow it.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Li leaning against his opponent.
Coalman landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Coalman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.
Li looks winded!
A knee to the head by Coalman.
Coalman scores with a knee to the head.
Li is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coalman stalling the fight.
Coalman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to drag Coalman to the mat but Coalman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.
Coalman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coalman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Li goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coalman prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coalman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Li takes a knee right on the jaw!
Li jumps guard but Coalman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coalman as Li tries to tie him up.
Coalman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li decides to pull guard.
Coalman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li wants to improve his position but instead Coalman has moved into half guard.
Coalman uses his free foot to push down on Li's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Li.
Coalman controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Li wants to hold on but Coalman pushes him away.
Li is desperately trying to improve his position but Coalman has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li wants to hold on but Coalman pushes him away.
Coalman wants to get back to his feet but Li is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coalman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Coalman.
Coalman fails to land with a series of punches.
Coalman closes the distance and pushes Li back into the cage.
Li is trying to break free.
Coalman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coalman lands an elbow that stopped Li in his tracks for a moment.
Li can't get the takedown.
Coalman scores a nice knee to the body.
Li tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coalman smiles and moves away.
Mark Coalman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Li.
Coalman tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li pushes Coalman up against the cage in a clinch.
Coalman lands a knee to the head.
Li avoids a wild elbow strike from Coalman.
Li is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coalman is keeping busy.
Coalman has Li pushed against the cage.
Coalman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coalman stalling.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coalman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coalman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coalman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Coalman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coalman lands a damaging elbow.
Li tries to pull guard but Coalman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Coalman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Li in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Li is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coalman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Li working hard to break the clinch.
Coalman landing knees to the head.
Coalman tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coalman has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.
A knee to the head by Coalman.
Coalman leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to break free but Coalman has control.
Coalman landing knees to the body.
Li managing to block the knees to the body from Coalman.
Coalman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Li jumps guard but Coalman stands there with Li around his waist. Li gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Coalman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Coalman gets underhooks to prevent Li's takedown attempt.
Li avoiding damage as Coalman throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coalman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coalman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Coalman lands a damaging elbow.
Coalman taking a breather.
Coalman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Coalman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Li taking a breather.
Li looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Li drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coalman pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coalman doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Coalman clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coalman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Coalman tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coalman moves into the clinch.
Coalman gets underhooks to prevent Li's takedown attempt.
Coalman stalls.
Coalman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coalman has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coalman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Li in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Coalman.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Li no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coalman is one step ahead there.
Coalman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Li's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coalman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Coalman wanted to stand there but Li had control of the position.
Mark Coalman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Coalman tries to clinch there but Li circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coalman doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Li looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Li!
Li has taken the fight to the clinch.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coalman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Li lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Li takes an elbow to the temple.
Li letting Coalman take a breather here.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Coalman is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Coalman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coalman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
Coalman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
Mark Coalman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Li.
Coalman landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Jet Li's cut even more.
Mark Coalman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li wants to break free but Coalman has control.
Coalman lands an elbow just above Li 's eye.
Coalman slowing the pace effectively.
Coalman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coalman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coalman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coalman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Coalman stops a takedown attempt from Li.
A bit of stalling here from Coalman.
Coalman landing knees to the head.
Coalman lands a nice knee to the body.
Coalman lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coalman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coalman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coalman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Li's face.
Coalman misses with a knee strike.
Li tries to break free but Coalman pushes him back against the cage.
Jet Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Coalman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Coalman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coalman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coalman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Lee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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135 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Slone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Slone darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Slone into the cage.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Slone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slone as Lee tries to tie him up.
Slone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slone looking to control.
Lee trying to control but Slone is working from the bottom.
Slone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Slone looking for a sweep. Not yet Slone, not yet.
Lee has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Slone to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lee is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Slone pulls down on the head and he's put Lee to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Slone!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bolero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Bolero is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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260 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Bolero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cook!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolero tries for a takedown but Cook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cook misses the body punch
and Bolero counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Cook does no damage.
Bolero blocks a head kick by Cook.
Cook forces Bolero back against the cage and clinches.
Cook pulls guard successfully.
Cook pulls Bolero in close to prevent any damage.
Bolero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolero.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolero throws an elbow that misses. Cook uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bolero's guard. Nice move by Cook!
Cook preventing the sweep.
Bolero wants to stand up but Cook is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cook showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bolero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cook on the ground.
Cook would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bolero closes the distance and pushes Cook back into the cage.
Bolero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cook wants the takedown. Bolero is fighting it off but Cook persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bolero's guard against the cage.
Bolero keeping moving, preventing Cook from controlling successfully.
Bolero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cook passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolero looks to move to half guard but instead Cook has passed into mount! Damn!
Bolero is trying to reverse the position but instead Cook has taken his back - oops!
Cook really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bolero.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook is not going to allow Bolero to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cook controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolero trying to control but not successfully.
Cook is looking to control Bolero but Bolero is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bolero trying to control the action but Cook just sinks the hooks in.
Bolero defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cook is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cook is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bolero won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Cook off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Cook!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Avery Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glebak Dusiciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusiciel has chosen Papa Roach - Last Resort as his entrance music. Glebak Dusiciel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Avery Slone's chin.
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152 lbs
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avery Slone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glebak Dusiciel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Slone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dusiciel sees it coming and defends easily.
Slone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slone is working for a kimura but Dusiciel is defending it quite comfortably.
Slone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dusiciel sees it coming and defends easily.
Slone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dusiciel striking from half guard on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dusiciel sees it coming and defends easily.
Dusiciel is trying to stand back up but Slone is controlling him
Dusiciel is looking to improve his position.
Slone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dusiciel defends it well.
Slone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dusiciel's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slone seems to be working for a kimura but Dusiciel defends the submission attempt.
Slone is working for a kimura but Dusiciel is defending it quite comfortably.
Slone wants to work for an arm triangle but Dusiciel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slone is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel looking for submissions off his back.
Slone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dusiciel defends it well.
Dusiciel actively working from the bottom here.
Dusiciel is looking to improve his position.
Slone is looking to take a break and control but Dusiciel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slone is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dusiciel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dusiciel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Dusiciel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dusiciel working away.
Dusiciel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dusiciel stands up and beckons Slone to his feet.
Dusiciel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dusiciel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dusiciel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slone's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dusiciel is keen to just control but Slone is a slippery customer.
Dusiciel decides to return to a standing position.
Slone throws a head kick but Dusiciel moves out of range.
Slone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dusiciel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dusiciel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dusiciel pushes a forearm under Slone's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Slone is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glebak Dusiciel!
Glebak Dusiciel is the new featherweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Glebak Dusiciel made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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