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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aflatun Hasanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JesseJames Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aflatun Hasanov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to JesseJames Bashor's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aflatun Hasanov!
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, JesseJames Bashor!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashor doesn't manage to clinch there - Hasanov circles away.
A jab from Bashor does it's job there.
Bashor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hasanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Hasanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big left from Bashor misses.
Hasanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bashor.
Bashor tries to clinch up but Hasanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hasanov with a poor takedown
and Bashor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hasanov closes the distance and clinches up with Bashor, looking for a takedown. Hasanov pushes Bashor against the cage but Bashor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aflatun Hasanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashor misses the jab.
Hasanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bashor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hasanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Bashor lands with a hook. Hasanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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!
Bashor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hasanov.
A combination from Bashor does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bashor.
Bashor tries to clinch up.
Bashor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bashor tries to close the distance and clinch but Hasanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bashor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hasanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Hasanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bashor defends it nicely.
Hasanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bashor tries to buck Hasanov off but Hasanov is having none of it.
Hasanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bashor keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Hasanov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasanov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bashor's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hasanov tries to move to full mount but Bashor actually manages to regain half guard.
Hasanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hasanov lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bashor is trying to stand up here but Hasanov is controlling him well.
We've been hearing that Hasanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov is trying to work for a kimura but Bashor is defending well.
Hasanov winds up and cracks Bashor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hasanov looks to land a strike but Bashor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bashor has momentary wrist control but Hasanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Hasanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bashor has wrist control.
Hasanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bashor is retaining full guard.
Hasanov throws a strike but Bashor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hasanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov has Bashor pulled in close to control his posture.
Bashor stopping the sweep attempt from Hasanov.
Hasanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hasanov being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hasanov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aflatun Hasanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hasanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bashor is fending him off so far but Hasanov persists. Nope, Bashor circles away and we're back to standing.
Hasanov misses the shot to the body.
Bashor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bashor rushes Hasanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bashor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bashor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hasanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bashor to keep the fight standing.
Bashor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hasanov's defenses.
Bashor avoiding damage.
Bashor lands a hook that snaps the head of Hasanov backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashor just leaning against Hasanov, taking a breather.
Bashor receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by JesseJames Bashor.
Hasanov shoots in for a takedown but Bashor shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aflatun Hasanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashor jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bashor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hasanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bashor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The referee calls for Bashor to work.
Bashor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bashor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bashor missing with knees to the body.
Bashor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by JesseJames Bashor.
Bashor lands a glancing blow to the side of Hasanov's head.
Hasanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bashor sprawls well. Bashor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hasanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hasanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bashor defending well though.
Hasanov is pressing down on Bashor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bashor is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasanov trying to control from half guard but Bashor is working away.
Bashor is looking for a sweep. Hasanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hasanov trying to control from half guard but Bashor is working away.
Bashor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hasanov.
Hasanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bashor wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov misses with a head shot.
Bashor is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Aflatun Hasanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bashor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hasanov controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashor avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hasanov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Bashor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hasanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bashor hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aflatun Hasanov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hasanov.
Bashor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasanov moves away.
Hasanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bashor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bashor defending against the ground and pound.
Bashor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hasanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bashor to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Bashor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hasanov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hasanov in side control, throwing shots but Bashor defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasanov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bashor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hasanov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bashor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hasanov lands some shots froms side control.
Hasanov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bashor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hasanov.
Hasanov lands a few punches from side control.
Hasanov trying to control the position but Bashor is working away.
Bashor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bashor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hasanov.
JesseJames Bashor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov throwing shots but Bashor is blocking nicely.
Bashor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasanov trying to mount his opponent but Bashor defends it.
Hasanov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bashor to regain full guard.
Hasanov lands a couple of elbows.
Hasanov trying to control but Bashor is working from the bottom.
Bashor trying to keep a closed guard but Hasanov is proving a slippery customer.
Hasanov landing with the ground and pound.
Hasanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov throwing strikes but missing.
Hasanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasanov 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.
Bashor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hasanov.
Bashor keeping moving, preventing Hasanov from controlling successfully.
Hasanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bashor trying to control the position here.
Bashor keeping moving, preventing Hasanov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bashor is retaining full guard.
Aflatun Hasanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bashor keeping moving, preventing Hasanov from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Bashor. No joy for Hasanov on that attempt.
JesseJames Bashor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashor looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasanov is just out of range.
Bashor missing with a left hand there. Hasanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashor tries to clinch but Hasanov moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hasanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aflatun Hasanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Bashor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hasanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aflatun Hasanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hasanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aflatun Hasanov!
Aflatun Hasanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Django Kinte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salim Ayeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Django Kinte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salim Ayeh!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinte thuds his right hand into Ayeh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Ayeh does it's job there.
Ayeh clinches.
Kinte can't break the clinch.
Ayeh has Kinte pushed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ayeh as the two fighters clinch.
Ayeh lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ayeh.
Ayeh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Ayeh.
Ayeh lands a left hand.
A short right from Ayeh on the inside.
Ayeh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ayeh presses Kinte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kinte is breathing heavily.
Ayeh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ayeh pushes Kinte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ayeh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ayeh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ayeh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ayeh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ayeh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Ayeh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Ayeh - that landed with a thud.
Ayeh 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.
Ayeh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ayeh digs a right hand underneath Kinte's ribcage. Kinte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ayeh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Ayeh.
A left hand lands to the body for Ayeh.
Ayeh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kinte wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Ayeh.
Kinte letting Ayeh take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Ayeh as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayeh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kintes head.
Ayeh is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Ayeh - that landed with a thud.
Ayeh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kinte.
Ayeh has Kinte pushed against the cage.
Ayeh lands a body punch.
Ayeh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ayeh is working Kinte over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ayeh.
Ayeh works on Kinte's body with a couple of short punches.
Ayeh lands with a short shot to the head.
Ayeh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Ayeh.
Ayeh cracks Kinte with a nice body shot.
Ayeh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ayeh.
Ayeh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayeh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ayeh.
Ayeh lands a body shot.
Ayeh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kinte is rocked!
Ayeh creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kinte's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kinte drops to his knees and Ayeh pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salim Ayeh!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taneli Maija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 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
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Maija!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baker enables Maija to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maija accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maija has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maija trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maija preventing the sweep.
Baker wants to get back to his feet but Maija is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maija postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maija missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maija prevents Baker from getting back to his feet.
Maija trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Maija might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maija postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneli Maija has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Maija misses with a body shot.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Maija misses.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maija tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maija takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker leaves Maija with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maija has time to react.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker clinches up with Maija and pushes him back against the cage.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maija throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Maija shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taneli Maija.
Baker rushes Maija and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maija has him pressed against the cage.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maija has him pressed against the cage.
Baker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maija pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Maija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maija on the ground.
Maija keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Baker trying to control but Maija is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johny Baker.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baker duly obliges.
Johny Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maija changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maija wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baker, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maija thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maija wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker tries to bench press Maija off him but Maija keeps the position.
Baker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Baker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Maija presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taneli Maija will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maija to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
Baker is wriggling around but Maija manages to pass to half guard.
Baker wants to control but Maija is keeping busy.
Maija tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maija is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maija prevents Baker from standing back up.
Maija 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.
Baker trying to get back to full guard but Maija takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maija wants to finish this one by submission but Baker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maija.
Maija looking to control but Baker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maija lands a couple of good shots and Baker has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maija is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Baker with him. Baker is trying to defend but Maija has an arm under the chin now! Baker grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taneli Maija!
After winning the bout, Taneli Maija thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HEALTH - TEARS kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Adam Fitch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Damien Bishop's chin.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damien Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Fitch!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop slaps away a takedown attempt from Fitch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bishop works over Fitch's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Adam Fitch has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Fitch.
Fitch throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense.
Bishop lands with a nice combination. Fitch backs away looking to recover.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bishop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bishop scores with a jab.
Bishop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitch is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Bishop manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Damien Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Fitch.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Fitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bishop closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Fitch! Bishop dives in looking to finish! Fitch is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Bishop!
After the fight, Damien Bishop was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arum Ronisalvavic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Reynolds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arum Ronisalvavic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ronisalvavic.
Ronisalvavic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds parries the strikes from Ronisalvavic easily there. Ronisalvavic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reynolds to escape.
Reynolds struggling a bit here.
Reynolds sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ronisalvavic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reynolds on the ground.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ronisalvavic.
Reynolds tries to roll over but Ronisalvavic keeps him under control.
Ronisalvavic throwing shots but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Ronisalvavic is looking to stall here but Reynolds recovers full guard.
Ronisalvavic throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Ronisalvavic from controlling successfully.
Ronisalvavic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.
Reynolds is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ronisalvavic has his hands clasped together but Reynolds extends and breaks Ronisalvavic's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Reynolds.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Reynolds!
An out of breath James Reynolds thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maul Windu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Windu comes to the cage accompanied by Who We Are. Maul Windu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maul Windu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rubin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Windu drops Carter with a beautiful combination! Carter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Windu is looking for the KO!
It looks like Rubin Carter 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!
Windu slaps away a takedown attempt from Carter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carter is rocked!
Crack! Windu connects with the perfect overhand right and Carter falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Windu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maul Windu!
Maul Windu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ser Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Steigelmann has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ser Gregor Clegane's chin.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ser Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane lands a body shot.
Steigelmann missing with a left hand there. Clegane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Steigelmann blocks the leg kick.
Clegane throws a head kick but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ser Gregor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clegane throws a chopping leg kick but Steigelmann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Steigelmann lands.
Clegane has Steigelmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Clegane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steigelmann digs a right hand into Clegane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clegane's gas tank.
Steigelmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steigelmann managing to block the knees to the body from Clegane.
Steigelmann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clegane is working Steigelmann over against the cage.
Clegane landing knees to the body.
Steigelmann looks winded!
Clegane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steigelmann in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clegane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steigelmann in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clegane slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steigelmann is defending well for now.
Steigelmann avoiding damage as Clegane throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clegane.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steigelmann avoids it.
Steigelmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clegane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee calls for Clegane to work.
Clegane wants to stall.
Steigelmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Clegane.
Clegane lands a nice knee to the body.
Steigelmann jumps guard but Clegane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clegane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steigelmann blocks it with crossed arms.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steigelmann avoids it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clegane trying to land knees to the body.
We've been informed that Steigelmann has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Clegane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steigelmann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clegane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clegane tries to land knees in the clinch but Steigelmann avoids the damage to the body.
Clegane stalls.
Clegane tries to land knees in the clinch but Steigelmann avoids the damage to the body.
Steigelmann prevents a body shot from Clegane.
Steigelmann has a couple of punches blocked by Clegane.
A short uppercut from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steigelmann misses with the head strike.
Clegane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clegane tries to land knees in the clinch but Steigelmann avoids the damage to the body.
Steigelmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clegane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steigelmann is defending well for now.
Clegane tries to land knees in the clinch but Steigelmann avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clegane.
Steigelmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steigelmann lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Clegane.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clegane tries a body shot but Steigelmann blocks it.
A short right from Steigelmann.
Clegane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clegane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steigelmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steigelmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clegane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steigelmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steigelmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steigelmann misses with a few strikes there.
Steigelmann avoids the head kick by Clegane.
Clegane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Gregor Clegane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steigelmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clegane.
Clegane is looking to clinch but Steigelmann is avoiding it.
Clegane slips under a jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann checks a leg kick.
Steigelmann throws a head kick but Clegane moves out of range.
Clegane scores with a push kick.
Clegane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steigelmann throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clegane.
Good work by Steigelmann as he checks the leg kick.
Clegane is looking to land body kicks.
Clegane scores with a kick to the body.
Clegane blocks a leg kick.
Clegane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Clegane lands with a nice body kick.
Steigelmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clegane at a distance.
Clegane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steigelmann's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clegane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ser Gregor Clegane is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane misses with a leg kick
enabling Steigelmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Clegane tries to clinch there but Steigelmann circles away.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Clegane.
Clegane throws a sloppy body shot
and Steigelmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses.
Steigelmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clegane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clegane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clegane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Clegane misses with a low kick as Steigelmann jumps back.
Clegane misses with a wild body shot.
Clegane lands with a kick to the temple. Steigelmann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clegane just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Steigelmann.
Clegane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clegane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Clegane is looking to wear down Steigelmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane pushes Steigelmann away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann takes a swing at Clegane's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann checks a leg kick.
Clegane misses with a kick to the body.
Steigelmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clegane was well out of range. Poor timing from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Steigelmann catches Clegane right on the button with a cross.
Steigelmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Clegane is just out of range.
Clegane misses with a low kick as Steigelmann jumps back.
Steigelmann thumps Clegane with a low kick.
Good work by Steigelmann as he checks the leg kick.
Steigelmann fails to land with a series of punches.
Clegane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steigelmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clegane moves away.
Clegane staying out of range there.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick and Clegane moves out of range easily.
Clegane tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann checks a low kick from Clegane.
Steigelmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steigelmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clegane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steigelmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steigelmann is breathing heavily.
Clegane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clegane misses with a body shot.
Clegane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steigelmann. That did some damage!
Clegane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steigelmann thumps Clegane with a low kick.
Clegane wants to clinch up but Steigelmann keeps it at a distance.
Steigelmann looks to land a body kick but Clegane moved away.
Clegane throws a leg kick that misses.
Clegane throws a sloppy head kick and Steigelmann moves out of range easily.
Clegane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steigelmann at a distance.
Clegane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steigelmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegane.
Clegane swings for the body but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clegane staying out of range there.
A big right from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clegane moves out of range of the body kick from Steigelmann.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clegane.
Clegane moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.
A leg kick checked by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann blocks a leg kick.
Clegane tries a low kick but Steigelmann avoids it.
Clegane avoids the body shot from Steigelmann.
Clegane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steigelmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clegane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clegane misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clegane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clegane scores with a nice strike.
Steigelmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clegane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steigelmann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Gregor Clegane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Clegane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steigelmann checks it well.
Clegane misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Clegane tenderised Steigelmann's leg. Steigelmann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clegane scores with a decent looking hook.
Clegane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clegane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Clegane.
Steigelmann scores with a leg kick.
Clegane throws a low kick, looking for Steigelmann's leg but Steigelmann calmly moves out of range.
Steigelmann misses with a hook. Clegane ducked under it nicely.
Clegane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clegane misses with a body kick.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steigelmann checks a low kick from Clegane.
Clegane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann looks to land a body kick but Clegane moved away.
Clegane throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Clegane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steigelmann can do to turn this around?
Clegane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clegane.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses.
Clegane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clegane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clegane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clegane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clegane thumps Steigelmann with a low kick.
Steigelmann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clegane.
Clegane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steigelmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegane.
Clegane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steigelmann.
Clegane slips a jab from Steigelmann.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clegane.
Steigelmann walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clegane.
Clegane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steigelmann is able to avoid easily.
Clegane drives through and clinches with Steigelmann against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clegane just leaning against Steigelmann, taking a breather.
Steigelmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Clegane.
Still in the clinch, Steigelmann scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Steigelmann.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steigelmann avoids it.
Steigelmann lands a right hand.
Clegane is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Clegane.
Steigelmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steigelmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steigelmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steigelmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clegane's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clegane effectively controlling the action here.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steigelmann avoids it.
Steigelmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clegane trying to land knees to the body.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the head but Steigelmann blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Steigelmann.
It looks like Ser Gregor Clegane has been cut.
Clegane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Steigelmann as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Steigelmann.
A nice left hand lands by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clegane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steigelmann misses with some punches.
Ser Gregor Clegane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane crunches a lovely knee into Steigelmann's ribcage.
Steigelmann lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann avoiding damage as Clegane throws knees to the body.
Clegane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steigelmann is keeping busy.
Steigelmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Clegane controls his hands.
Steigelmann misses with a body punch.
Steigelmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice elbow from Steigelmann.
Clegane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steigelmann is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steigelmann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clegane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steigelmann lands an uppercut that drops Clegane! Steigelmann follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Clegane is rocked!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Steigelmann throws an elbow but Clegane slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Steigelmann.
I think Clegane 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ser Gregor Clegane!
Ser Gregor Clegane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rey Malapitan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rey Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Malapitan as Ragnarson shoots in.
Ragnarson has a takedown stuffed.
Ragnarson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson misses with a takedown attempt
and Malapitan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ragnarson's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malapitan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarson has wrist control.
Malapitan postures up.
Ragnarson is controlling Malapitan's posture.
Ragnarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malapitan is one step ahead there.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ragnarson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malapitan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malapitan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Ragnarson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malapitan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ragnarson pulls Malapitan in close to prevent any damage.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Ragnarson keeps moving.
Malapitan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Malapitan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnarson is on top in guard.
Ragnarson is pushing down on Malapitan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malapitan is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnarson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Malapitan is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ragnarson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarson drops an elbow to the side of Malapitan's head.
Ragnarson is pressing down on Malapitan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malapitan is holding on for now.
Ragnarson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ragnarson lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malapitan suckers Ragnarson into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Malapitan is now in Ragnarson's guard!
Malapitan being controlled here momentarily.
Malapitan is in close to Ragnarson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malapitan is one step ahead there.
Malapitan postures up.
Malapitan throwing strikes from guard but Ragnarson blocks nicely.
Malapitan won't allow Ragnarson to sweep him here.
Ragnarson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ragnarson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Malapitan?
Ragnarson working Malapitan over with strikes here.
Malapitan working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ragnarson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
A victorious Gustav Ragnarson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Mohammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29
177 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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175 lbs
13 - 2 - 2 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammad Mohammad!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mohammad cracks Benton with an open hand slap.
Benton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Benton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mohammad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mohammad needs to keep his hands up - Benton had a free shot at his head there.
Mohammad tries a low kick but Benton avoids it.
Mohammad has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Benton misses its intended target.
Mohammad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benton.
Mohammad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benton throws a shot from downtown. Mohammad moves away and avoids it.
Benton thows a body shot but no joy.
Benton throws a shot from downtown. Mohammad moves away and avoids it.
Mohammad connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Mohammad tenderised Benton's leg. Benton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mohammad counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Benton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mohammad. Mohammad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Benton.
Benton throws a hook but Mohammad avoids it easily.
Mohammad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mohammad bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benton throws a jab when Mohammad was well out of range.
Mohammad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mohammad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mohammad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Mohammad.
Benton is breathing heavily.
Benton scores with a sloppy right hand. Mohammad should have avoided that one.
Mohammad fakes the leg kick and cracks Benton in the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mohammad, as that shot connected.
It looks like Grant Benton has been cut.
Grant Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton loads up on a big right hand but Mohammad slips the punch.
Mohammad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mohammad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mohammad dodges the punch combination from Benton.
Mohammad lands with a hook. Benton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mohammad misses with a wild body shot.
Mohammad scores with a sloppy right hand. Benton should have avoided that one.
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Mohammad.
Mohammad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mohammad digs a right hand into Benton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benton's gas tank.
Mohammad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benton tries to work over Mohammad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mohammad tries to throw a body punch but Benton avoids it by throwing Mohammad back against the cage.
Mohammad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Mohammad.
A short uppercut from Mohammad.
Mohammad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benton backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mohammad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benton wants to clinch.
Benton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mohammad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Benton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mohammad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mohammad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mohammad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mohammad connects with a leg kick. Benton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Benton fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mohammad.
Mohammad scores with a jab.
Mohammad scores with a nice head shot.
Benton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mohammad throws out the jab.
Benton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mohammad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mohammad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mohammad scores with a leg kick.
Mohammad sizes up Benton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mohammad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benton moves away.
Benton throws a hook to the side of Mohammad's head but Mohammad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mohammad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mohammad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benton's sensitive parts.
Benton swings widly with a right hand
and Mohammad counters with a stiff right hand.
Benton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mohammad bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Mohammad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Benton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mohammad Mohammad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mohammad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benton.
Benton lands a really nice looking cross but Mohammad seems unphased.
Mohammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Benton is just out of range.
Benton throws a right hand that Mohammad ducks under and follows up with a left that Mohammad also avoids with ease.
Mohammad throws a leg kick which misses Benton's front leg but catches the back leg as Benton tries to avoid it.
Mohammad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mohammad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benton tries to clinch but Mohammad is having none of it.
Mohammad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mohammad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mohammad cracks Benton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mohammad moves away.
Benton misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mohammad with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mohammad.
Benton misses with a double jab
and Mohammad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Mohammad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benton doesn't seem phased though.
Benton is rocked!
Mohammad misses with an uppercut.
Benton throws a body punch but Mohammad moves out of range.
Mohammad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benton walks into a straight right hand from Mohammad.
Mohammad scoring well with a low kick there.
Mohammad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mohammad. Benton shrugs it off though.
Mohammad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benton's calf.
Mohammad cracks Benton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mohammad has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Benton to stand back up!
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grant Benton's cut is getting worse.
Mohammad fakes the leg kick and cracks Benton in the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mohammad.
Benton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mohammad lands a big right hook! Benton looks hurt but is still standing! Mohammad lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Benton falls down and Mohammad dives in with a huge hammer fist! Benton's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Mohammad runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mohammad Mohammad!
Mohammad Mohammad 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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energy
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hype
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