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HFC 149 Pugnus PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason comes to the cage accompanied by Kavinsky - Nightcall. Summers has chosen Avatar - Let It Burn as his entrance music. Alex Mason could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nathan Summers's chin.
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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
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Summers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Summers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No joy there for Summers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Summers throws a nice looking combination but Mason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mason takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Summers lands a high kick!
Summers swinging wildly here.
Summers misses with a head kick.
Mason has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Summers.
Mason slips under a jab from Summers.
Mason defending well as Summers loads up on a big left hand.
Summers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason slips a jab from Summers.
Summers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason takes a jab right on the kisser.
Summers throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Summers digs a good body shot into Mason's ribs.
Summers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mason digs a good body shot into Summers's ribs.
Summers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Summers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Summers tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Summers does no damage.
Summers misses with a double jab.
Summers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Summers misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Summers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Summers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Summers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Summers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Summers.
Summers throws a sloppy head kick and Mason moves out of range easily.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.
Mason avoids the body shot from Summers.
Summers lands a lovely overhand right.
Summers misses with a looping right.
Nathan Summers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Summers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason blocks a head kick by Summers.
Summers scores with a head kick. Mason tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Summers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Nathan Summers has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason lands a big right hook! Summers looks hurt but is still standing! Mason lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Summers falls down and Mason dives in with a huge hammer fist! Summers's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Mason runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Mason!
Alex Mason spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaquille ONeal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ONeal has chosen Shaq's Highlight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaquille ONeal!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for ONeal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Sapp.
ONeal lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Bob Sapp has been cut.
ONeal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sapp is looking to clinch but ONeal is avoiding it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
ONeal fails with the takedown.
Sapp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
ONeal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bob Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaquille ONeal.
Sapp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
ONeal swats away the attempt to clinch by Sapp.
Sapp steps into range and cracks ONeal with a monster punch that buckles his knees! ONeal flops backwards and Sapp dives into his guard looking to finish!
ONeal is rocked!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sapp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ONeal is still in real trouble! Can Sapp finish him?
Sapp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but ONeal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sapp has ONeal in his guard.
ONeal seems to have recovered his senses.
Sapp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sapp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ONeal is controlling him.
ONeal stands up and waves to Sapp to follow him.
ONeal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. ONeal showed some decent athleticism there.
ONeal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp is looking to control ONeal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sapp avoid being mounted?
ONeal is trying to control the action in half guard but Sapp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sapp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaquille ONeal has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
ONeal shoots in looking for a takedown but Sapp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing ONeal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ONeal is defended easily by Sapp.
ONeal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sapp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sapp looks to land a right hand but ONeal moved out of range.
ONeal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
ONeal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sapp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sapp is trying to stand up here but ONeal is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sapp keeps working.
ONeal prevents Sapp from improving his position.
ONeal is looking to take a break and control but Sapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shaquille ONeal.
ONeal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sapp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ONeal somewhat.
ONeal fails with a takedown attempt.
Sapp closes the distance and clinches up with ONeal, looking for a takedown. Sapp pushes ONeal against the cage but ONeal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ONeal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sapp.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sapp cracks ONeal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
ONeal pushes Sapp up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
ONeal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sapp after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Sapp dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bob Sapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Sapp misses with a double jab
and ONeal counters with a single leg into guard. Sapp didn't expect that.
ONeal wants to control from the top but Sapp keeps moving.
ONeal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
ONeal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sapp wants to stand but ONeal is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
ONeal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sapp keeping moving, preventing ONeal from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeal preventing the sweep.
ONeal is stalling in the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shaquille ONeal hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sapp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
ONeal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sapp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for ONeal on the ground.
ONeal prevents Sapp from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ONeal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sapp's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeal lands with a punch from half guard.
ONeal throwing shots but Sapp is blocking nicely.
ONeal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sapp is positioning himself well to prevent ONeal advancing to mount.
ONeal is trying to control the action in half guard but Sapp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
ONeal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeal stalling away here and it's allowed Sapp to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
ONeal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sapp is looking to stand up but ONeal isn't so interested in that idea.
ONeal works over Sapp with some ground and pound from guard.
Sapp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sapp keeping moving, preventing ONeal from controlling successfully.
ONeal throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapp keeping moving, preventing ONeal from controlling successfully.
ONeal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sapp's head.
ONeal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
ONeal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ONeal wants to control from the top but Sapp keeps moving.
ONeal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquille ONeal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sapp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
ONeal takes the fight into the clinch.
Sapp breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ONeal is defended easily by Sapp.
ONeal goes for a double leg but Sapp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sapp continues to drive forward.
Sapp jumps guard but ONeal stands there with Sapp around his waist. Sapp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sapp is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bob Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaquille ONeal.
ONeal works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
ONeal gets to his feet - Sapp follows without any prompting.
Sapp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ONeal.
ONeal moves out of range of the strikes.
Sapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ONeal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sapp avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob Sapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp tries to clinch there but ONeal circles away.
Sapp throws a shot from downtown. ONeal moves away and avoids it.
ONeal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sapp is fending him off so far but ONeal persists. Nope, Sapp circles away and we're back to standing.
ONeal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sapp throws a lazy right hand but ONeal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sapp is defended easily by ONeal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sapp missing with a left hand there. ONeal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ONeal is defended easily by Sapp.
Sapp misses with a combination
and ONeal counters with a three punch combo that has Sapp backing up. Sapp nods at ONeal to acknowledge the strikes.
Sapp shoots in looking for a takedown. ONeal tries to sprawl out of it but Sapp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ONeal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeal dives in and grabs Sapp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sapp pushes down on ONeal's head and hops out.
ONeal closes the distance and clinches.
ONeal decides to pull guard.
ONeal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sapp is aware though and is defending well.
ONeal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
ONeal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sapp working some strikes from top position.
Sapp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ONeal keeping moving, preventing Sapp from controlling successfully.
Sapp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeal has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sapp has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
ONeal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sapp stops ONeal from standing up.
Sapp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
ONeal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sapp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! ONeal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sapp, into his guard.
Sapp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ONeal is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sapp keeping moving, preventing ONeal from controlling successfully.
Sapp has momentary wrist control but ONeal slips an elbow through the middle.
Sapp keeping full guard, as ONeal tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ONeal trying to control the position from guard on top but Sapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaquille ONeal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think ONeal 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaquille ONeal!
A determined Shaquille ONeal didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vann Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Sinistra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vann Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinnie Sinistra!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight leaves Sinistra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sinistra misses with a few strikes there.
Vinnie Sinistra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinistra thows a body shot but no joy.
Knight connects with a body shot.
Sinistra fails with a takedown attempt.
Knight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Knight leaves Sinistra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vann Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Sinistra.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sinistra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.
Sinistra has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sinistra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinistra has a takedown stuffed.
Sinistra looks winded!
Sinistra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight lands a nice hook to Sinistra's body. Sinistra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sinistra on the side of the head.
Sinistra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knight throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sinistra is rocked!
Sinistra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sinistra is still on wobbly legs! Can Knight finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinistra shoots in and bounces Knight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sinistra seems to have recovered his senses.
Sinistra trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinistra won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to control the position but Sinistra postures up.
Knight has control of Sinistra's left arm, preventing Sinistra from doing any damage.
Sinistra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knight is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sinistra, into his guard.
Knight works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sinistra is trying to get back to full guard.
Sinistra looking for a kimura from the bottom but Knight passes into side control!
Knight staying calm.
Knight trying to control the position but Sinistra is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinistra trying to remain calm as Knight controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight trying to control the action but Sinistra is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Knight politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Knight prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sinistra keeps working.
Vann Knight has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sinistra feints and as Knight raises his hands in defense, Sinistra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knight pulls Sinistra in close to prevent any damage.
Sinistra wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Sinistra trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vinnie Sinistra hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Knight is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinistra goes for a double leg but Knight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knight continues to drive forward.
Sinistra blocks a body shot from Knight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knight has Sinistra pressed against the cage, preventing Sinistra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Knight throws an elbow but misses.
Knight throws an elbow that misses.
Sinistra is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vann Knight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Knight.
Sinistra has a takedown stuffed.
Vann Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Sinistra throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Sinistra gets a takedown into half guard.
Sinistra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knight wants to control but Sinistra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sinistra seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
Sinistra is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is trying to stand.
Knight wants to improve his position but Sinistra is controlling well.
Knight keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sinistra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vinnie Sinistra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sinistra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
Knight wants to improve his position but Sinistra is controlling well.
Sinistra is working for a kimura but Knight is defending it quite comfortably.
Knight is looking for a sweep. Sinistra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sinistra seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control but Sinistra is keeping busy.
Knight looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sinistra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knight is trying to maintain the position but Sinistra is very close to passing his half guard.
Sinistra is trying to work for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
Sinistra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knight is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinistra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sinistra is looking to pass Knight's guard but actually Knight recovers to full guard.
Knight wants to sweep here but Sinistra controlling him for the moment.
Sinistra stops Knight from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Sinistra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sinistra slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Sinistra throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Sinistra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sinistra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knight counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sinistra shoots in but Knight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice shot by Knight.
Sinistra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knight avoids it really well and circles away.
Sinistra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Vann Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Sinistra.
Sinistra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sinistra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight lands a jab to the nose.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinistra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knight's guard.
Knight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sinistra on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinistra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knight is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sinistra, into his guard.
Knight slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sinistra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sinistra is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Vann Knight wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sinistra.
Knight lands a head kick. Sinistra smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinistra fails with a takedown attempt.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sinistra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knight cracks a nice hook into Sinistra's ribs.
Knight throws a front kick that sends Sinistra stumbling back into the cage.
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knight lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinistra lands a nice shot that snaps Knight's head back.
Sinistra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knight throws a head kick that Sinistra semi-blocks.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight wants to clinch up but Sinistra keeps it at a distance.
Sinistra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sinistra shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
Knight lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sinistra falls backwards - clearly groggy! Knight dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vann Knight!
Vann Knight decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alekzandr Borikav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borikav comes into the arena with Pelican - Bliss in Concrete blaring out of the sound system. Jack Sparrow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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212 lbs
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alekzandr Borikav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borikav scores with a jab to the body.
Borikav loads up on a big right hand but Sparrow slips the punch.
Borikav misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparrow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sparrow.
Sparrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparrow looking to pass the guard.
Borikav is looking to stand up but Sparrow isn't so interested in that idea.
Sparrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Borikav wants to stand and escape but Sparrow is having none of it.
Sparrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparrow wants to control from the top but Borikav keeps moving.
Borikav wants to get back to his feet but Sparrow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borikav wants to stand and escape but Sparrow is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borikav keeping full guard, as Sparrow tries to pass.
Borikav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borikav is looking to stand up but Sparrow isn't so interested in that idea.
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Borikav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparrow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borikav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparrow landing some decent shots from guard.
Borikav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borikav swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparrow stands and throws Borikav's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sparrow prevents Borikav from escaping the position.
Borikav dodges the ground and pound from Sparrow.
Sparrow cracks Borikav with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borikav tries to escape but Sparrow is in control.
Sparrow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Borikav will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sparrow lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparrow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparrow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sparrow moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparrow punching from mount but Borikav doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sparrow controlling the position easily from mount.
Borikav is bucking up trying to escape but Sparrow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sparrow lands a couple of good shots and Borikav has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Borikav is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Borikav is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borikav controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Sparrow trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Borikav has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Borikav knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparrow on the ground.
Our spies down at at All Around Training inform us that Sparrow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparrow is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Sparrow lands with a hammerfist to the side of Borikav's head.
Borikav looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Sparrow has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Borikav! Can he survive? No! He's out! Sparrow gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Sparrow!
Jack Sparrow took some time post fight to say the following; 'Jack Sparrow...Captain Jack Sparrow'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Lion - Hollywood Undead. Rumble is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by J'ai Osé - Keny Arkana. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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218 lbs
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Rumble!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rumble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rumble closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rumble lands in his opponent's guard.
Rumble throws a big elbow that misses.
Rumble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rumble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rumble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rumble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rumble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rumble is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is pulling down on Rumble's head. It's preventing any offense from Rumble, at least for the moment.
Rumble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rumble throwing strikes but missing.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rumble working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rumble.
Rumble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rumble stops Miller from standing up.
Rumble scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to stand but Rumble is controlling the position.
Rumble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rumble scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rumble won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
Rumble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rumble lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rumble throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Rumble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rumble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller is trying to keep Rumble in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble landing with the ground and pound.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Rumble is proving a slippery customer.
Rumble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rumble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rumble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rumble throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miller trying to control but Rumble is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rumble's guard.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rumble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miller is looking to stand up but Rumble won't let him.
Rumble is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumble's elbow.
Rumble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Rumble dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller misses with a body kick.
Rumble feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Igor Rumble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rumble being controlled here momentarily.
Rumble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rumble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Rumble's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rumble is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Rumble wriggles free and stands up.
Nice defenses there by Rumble.
Rumble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Rumble with that takedown attempt.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
so Rumble counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumble throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rumble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rumble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rumble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rumble is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Miller controlling the position.
Rumble is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
Rumble wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to stand but Rumble has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rumble is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Rumble has a closed guard, preventing Miller from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets to his feet - Rumble follows without any prompting.
Rumble dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rumble can't get the takedown.
Oliver Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Rumble.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumble's elbow.
Rumble turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Miller is looking to regain half guard here but Rumble keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rumble goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rumble but great work by Miller.
Miller decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Rumble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rumble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Miller's head coaches at Extreme MMA (4 Elites $250/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rumble moves out of range of the strikes.
Rumble drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Rumble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rumble is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rumble chips away with some ground and pound.
Rumble with a nice head shot there.
Rumble is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Igor Rumble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rumble fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rumble changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rumble is chipping away with strikes.
Rumble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rumble is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Rumble.
Rumble prevents Miller from escaping the position.
Rumble swings around for an armbar but Miller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rumble's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Rumble's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rumble is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rumble.
Oliver Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Rumble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rumble is trying to trip Miller. He has hold of a leg but Miller is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rumble persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rumble advances to half guard.
Miller trying to control but Rumble postures up.
Rumble throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Rumble there.
Rumble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rumble scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rumble thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Rumble moves into full mount! Miller won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumble with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller is bucking up trying to escape but Rumble cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rumble jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Miller is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Miller and Rumble has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rumble looks up at the clock and then as Miller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rumble smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rumble scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miller is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rumble connects with a decent elbow.
Rumble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller taking a bit of punishment here - Rumble scoring with strikes.
Miller pushes Rumble away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rumble gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Oliver Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Rumble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rumble working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Rumble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rumble winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Rumble!
A very excited looking Igor Rumble rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludovic Presle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludovic Presle struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
9 - 8 - 1 |
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35
225 lbs
27 - 18 - 1 |
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Dangerous knees
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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
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jozef Jankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ludovic Presle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Presle finds it's way through Jankowski's defenses.
Presle swings widly with a right hand
and Jankowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Presle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Presle throws a hook but Jankowski avoids it easily.
Presle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jankowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Presle pinned against the cage. Presle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Presle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jankowski counters with a single leg into guard. Presle didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jankowski stopping the sweep attempt from Presle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jankowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Presle wants to stand but Jankowski is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Presle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jankowski throwing strikes but missing.
Jankowski 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.
Presle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankowski working some strikes from top position.
Jankowski stays in close to Presle's body and controls the position.
Jankowski trying to control but Presle is working from the bottom.
Jankowski cracks Presle with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski postures up and lands a big shot to Presle's brow.
Jankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Presle has momentary wrist control but Jankowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Presle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankowski looking to sit in guard and control but Presle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Presle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jankowski is proving hard to escape from.
Presle wants to stand and escape but instead Jankowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jankowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Presle's head.
Jankowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Presle dives on top into guard.
Jankowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Jankowski looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presle won't allow Jankowski to sweep him here.
We're going to have a standup here because Jozef Jankowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jankowski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Presle quickly recovers to half guard.
Presle is not content to let Jankowski control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Presle is trying to get back to full guard.
Jankowski working Presle over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Jankowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jankowski drops his hands momentarily and Presle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Jozef Jankowski has been cut.
Jankowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Presle throws a head kick that misses.
Presle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jankowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Presle misses with an uppercut. Jankowski saw that one coming.
Presle swings widly with a right hand
and Jankowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Presle won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on Jankowski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jankowski scores with punches from side control.
Jankowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jankowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jankowski cracks Presle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presle tries to escape but Jankowski is in control.
Presle defending against the ground and pound.
Jankowski has hold of Presle's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Presle tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jankowski cranks the arm and Presle screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Presle, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jozef Jankowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Jozef Jankowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rankka Ankka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanjay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankka's entrance music is Milk - The Knife Song. A fine choice. Rankka Ankka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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33
220 lbs
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209 lbs
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World class MT
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rankka Ankka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sanjay Singh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Ankka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Ankka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Singh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Singh tries to sprawl but Ankka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ankka trying to control from half guard but Singh is working away.
Ankka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been hearing that Ankka has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Singh gets back to full guard.
Singh is adopting a defensive guard.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Ankka from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ankka passes into side control.
Singh gets back to half guard.
Ankka seems to be looking for submissions.
Ankka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Singh trying to get back to full guard but Ankka takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Singh working to try and regain half guard.
Ankka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Singh is looking to escape.
Singh working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Singh hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ankka with the ground and pound from mount.
Ankka prevents Singh from getting the reversal.
Ankka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Singh hang on?
Ankka landing shots from mount.
Singh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ankka lands a couple of good shots and Singh has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ankka. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Singh looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankka lands shots from the back.
Ankka working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ankka wants to control but Singh is keeping busy.
Singh wants to escape the position.
Singh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ankka is landing with some decent strikes but Singh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Singh is bucking up trying to escape but Ankka cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Singh regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankka is nestled in close to Singh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Singh is trying to maintain the position but Ankka is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Singh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Singh wants to sweep but no luck.
Ankka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Singh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ankka.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rankka Ankka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donk. Singh catches Ankka right on the button with a cross.
Ankka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ankka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by Ankka.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow Ankka down.
Ankka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Singh circles away.
Singh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice shot by Singh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ankka misses with a takedown attempt
and Singh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ankka!
Ankka tries to improve position but can't.
Singh is looking to take a break and control but Ankka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh laying and praying for a moment but Ankka takes advantage and regains half guard.
Singh wants to pass the guard but Ankka is defending well.
Ankka is refusing to be controlled, as Singh sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Singh prevents Ankka from improving his position.
Ankka gets back to full guard.
Ankka trying to control the position here.
Singh postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ankka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ankka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ankka!
Ankka misses with the ground and pound.
Singh tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Singh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ankka controls the position.
Ankka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Singh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ankka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Singh struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankka is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Singh's shoulder. That is not cool.
Singh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ankka connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ankka throws an elbow but Singh slips to the side and avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ankka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ankka working away.
Rankka Ankka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ankka works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ankka working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanjay Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Singh throws a chopping leg kick but Ankka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ankka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Singh, pushing him back against the cage.
Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Ankka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ankka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singh's elbow.
Singh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ankka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh avoids it.
Singh is trying to push Ankka away but Ankka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ankka throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ankka throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singh.
Singh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ankka stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh lands a shoulder strike.
Ankka tries for a takedown but Singh manages to get underhooks.
Singh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good body shot from Singh.
Singh lands a right hand.
Singh lands with a left to the head.
Ankka looking to throw knees to the head but Singh is blocking nicely.
Singh is trying to break free.
Singh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ankka up against the cage.
Ankka blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Singh's face.
Singh stops a takedown attempt from Ankka.
Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Ankka lands a knee to the head.
Singh prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rankka Ankka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh is pressed up against the cage. Ankka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Singh down to the mat. Singh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Singh misses with a hook
and Ankka counters by clinching up.
Singh avoiding damage.
Singh continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ankka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Singh's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Singh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Singh throws a body kick that misses
and Ankka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sanjay Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ankka lands with a nice combination. Singh backs away looking to recover.
Ankka checks a low kick from Singh.
Singh scores with a leg kick.
Ankka feints and as Singh raises his hands in defense, Ankka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Singh working for a triangle but Ankka defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankka trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Ankka connects with a couple of short punches.
Ankka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Singh has momentary wrist control but Ankka slips an elbow through the middle.
Singh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ankka controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh managing to control the position.
Ankka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rankka Ankka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ankka 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rankka Ankka!
An out of breath Rankka Ankka 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Nowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Light comes to the cage accompanied by Ride for This-Fabolous. Nowell has chosen Doin Time as his entrance music. Bobby Light had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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35
283 lbs
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35
259 lbs
29 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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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
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Light!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Nowell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Light pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Light misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nowell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Light throws a sloppy head kick
and Nowell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Light connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Nowell to the floor! Light dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Bradley Nowell has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Light is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Light is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nowell defends it well.
Light is just content to waste time from the top position. Nowell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowell seems keen to control Light's posture.
Nowell keeping full guard, as Light tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nowell wants to stand and escape but Light is having none of it.
Light working some strikes from top position.
Light throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nowell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Light trying to control but Nowell is working from the bottom.
Nowell striking off his back but it's not causing Light any problems.
Light throws a big right hand that misses.
Nowell wants to stand and escape but Light is having none of it.
Light missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Light postures up in Nowell's guard and throws a big left but Nowell blocks it.
Light stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nowell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Light missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Light is looking to pass into half guard but Nowell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nowell is in guard.
Light looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nowell passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Light tries to roll over but Nowell keeps him under control.
Light blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nowell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Light trying to control from the bottom.
Light is trying is best to control the position here.
Light moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Light 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.
Nowell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Light has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nowell has managed to get both his arms back between Light's legs - danger averted.
Light looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nowell has picked Light up and slammed him! Light can't keep hold of the triangle and Nowell manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Light's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nowell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Light wants to get back to his feet but Nowell is dominant here and he's now got Light's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Light tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nowell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Light really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Light is working hard here to advance position.
Nowell wants to control the pace but Light is squirming around nicely.
Light sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Light does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Light regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Light dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bradley Nowell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Light misses with the body kick
and Nowell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Light tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Light's head coaches at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nowell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Light can pounce on him.
Light has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nowell finds it's way round the side to connect with Light's head.
Light plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Light closes the distance and clinches.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Light is working for takedown but Nowell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nowell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Light goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nowell tries to land knees in the clinch but Light avoids the damage to the body.
Nowell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nowell manages to break the clinch.
Nowell avoids the head kick by Light.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Light misses
and Nowell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Light's knee momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Light breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Light swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobby Light is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nowell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Light swings widly with a right hand
and Light takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Light throws a left and a right that both miss
and Light takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobby Light seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Light drives through and clinches with Nowell against the cage.
Light jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nowell walks away with a smile on his face. Light gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Light. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Light throws a sloppy head kick
and Nowell counters by clinching up.
Nowell lands a big knee to the head and Light goes down! Nowell is looking to finish!
It looks like Bobby Light has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nowell takes a little break here. Light wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowell advances nicely into full mount.
Nowell trying to control but Light is having none of it.
Light is trying to escape the mount.
Nowell thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nowell avoids the attempt from Light to control.
Nowell looking to control but Light is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowell unloads with some shots from mount but Light bucks and avoids them well.
Light blocking the ground and pound.
Nowell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nowell tries to control but Light wriggling away.
Light is bucking up trying to escape but Nowell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Light tries to hold on but Nowell pushes him away.
Light taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nowell controlling the pace for now.
Light is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowell tries to control but Light wriggling away.
Light is desperately trying to improve his position but Nowell has a good base and remains in mount.
Light is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nowell avoids the attempt from Light to control.
Light is looking to improve his position but Nowell isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Nowell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Light's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nowell moves out of range as Light throws a body kick.
Nowell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Light.
Light stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nowell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Light throws a head kick that misses.
Light throws a head kick but Nowell moves out of range.
Light takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Light throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Light misses
and Nowell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Light swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nowell counters with a nice uppercut.
Light is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nowell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Light on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Light tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nowell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Light's face.
Nowell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Light is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Light manages to break the clinch.
Nowell connects with a right hand. Light shakes it off.
Nowell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Light is predictable there
and Nowell counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Light misses
and Nowell counters with a nice body shot.
Light misses with the body kick
and Nowell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Light misses with a hook
and Nowell counters with a low kick, right behind Light 's knee.
Nowell connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Light misses with a kick to the body
enabling Nowell to counter with a crisp jab.
Light throws the kick towards the body but Nowell avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nowell works Light's body with a nice hook.
Nowell blocks a head kick by Light.
A good leg kick by Nowell.
Nowell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nowell scoring well with a low kick there.
Light tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Light throws a lazy head kick
and Nowell counters with a stiff right hand.
Light tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nowell lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nowell.
Light sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nowell clinches with his opponent.
Nowell lands a big knee to the head and Light goes down! Nowell is looking to finish!
Light is rocked!
Nowell in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Light looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nowell turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Nowell!
Bradley Nowell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Nile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Nak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nile comes to the cage accompanied by Walk Like An Egyptian. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Nile!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Nak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nile lands a big head kick that sends Nak tumbling to the mat! Nile takes a step backwards and waves Nak back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nak is rocked!
It looks like Harry Nak 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!
Nak gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). King Nile!
King Nile retains his super heavyweight title!
Post fight, King Nile took to the microphone: 'Go shawty, it's my birthday. We gonna party like it's my birthday. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I stand alone. Dobrzynski has chosen Sabaton - Uprising as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantinides has managed to clinch.
Dobrzynski working aggressively here.
Dobrzynski wants a takedown but no success here.
Constantinides breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Constantinides moves in looking to clinch but Dobrzynski pushes him off.
Dobrzynski with a poor takedown
and Constantinides counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Constantinides prevents Dobrzynski from breaking the clinch.
Constantinides escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dobrzynski stuffs the takedown attempt from Constantinides. Constantinides gets slowly back to his feet.
Constantinides takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Constantinides has been working on his balance at Bad Pluto!, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Constantinides defends well and Dobrzynski ends up having to push Constantinides into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ares Constantinides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Dobrzynski.
Constantinides jumps guard and drags Dobrzynski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dobrzynski trying to control but Constantinides is working from the bottom.
Constantinides looking for a guillotine here but Dobrzynski defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides looking to control.
Dobrzynski wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.
Constantinides is looking to stand up but Dobrzynski isn't so interested in that idea.
Dobrzynski trying to control but Constantinides is working from the bottom.
Dobrzynski postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maciej Dobrzynski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Constantinides looking to score a takedown here. Dobrzynski is defending well but Constantinides drives through and ends up in Dobrzynski's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides wants to control from the top but Dobrzynski keeps moving.
Constantinides is looking to stand up but Dobrzynski won't let him.
Dobrzynski pulls Constantinides in close to prevent any damage.
Constantinides with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dobrzynski is on top in guard.
Constantinides is looking for a triangle but Dobrzynski pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobrzynski wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.
Dobrzynski with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides keeping moving, preventing Dobrzynski from controlling successfully.
Dobrzynski landing with the ground and pound.
Dobrzynski wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dobrzynski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dobrzynski wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.
Constantinides trying to control the position here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maciej Dobrzynski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Constantinides stuffs the takedown attempt from Dobrzynski. Dobrzynski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Constantinides. Dobrzynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown but Constantinides shows good takedown defense.
Constantinides tries to sprawl but Dobrzynski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Constantinides wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobrzynski is trying to control the action in half guard but Constantinides is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dobrzynski is thwarting Constantinides's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobrzynski trying to control from half guard but Constantinides is working away.
Dobrzynski 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maciej Dobrzynski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dobrzynski gets caught flat footed, as Constantinides shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Constantinides wants to control from the top but Dobrzynski keeps moving.
Dobrzynski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Constantinides is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dobrzynski.
Constantinides working away.
Dobrzynski is trying to improve his position.
Constantinides wants to take a breather but Dobrzynski manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Constantinides.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Constantinides working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Constantinides wanted to stand there but Dobrzynski had control of the position.
Dobrzynski wants to stand and escape but Constantinides is having none of it.
Constantinides trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobrzynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Constantinides with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dobrzynski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dobrzynski with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobrzynski trying to control but Constantinides is having none of it.
Dobrzynski avoids the attempt from Constantinides to control.
Constantinides is trying desperately to improve position.
Constantinides regains half guard.
Dobrzynski wants to work for an arm triangle but Constantinides is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Constantinides won't allow Dobrzynski to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski slows the pace down in half guard.
Constantinides throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dobrzynski wants to control but Constantinides is keeping him busy.
Constantinides is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dobrzynski jumps into side control!
Dobrzynski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Constantinides knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Constantinides can't do much from the bottom here.
Dobrzynski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dobrzynski is working Constantinides over with some ground and pound from side control.
Constantinides is trying to control Dobrzynski's posture but Dobrzynski avoids it.
Dobrzynski tries for a kimura but Constantinides is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobrzynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Constantinides keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constantinides manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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 Ares Constantinides will probably get the nod.
That's time! Constantinides's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dobrzynski scores with a shot to the body.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Constantinides but Constantinides pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dobrzynski gets tackled into the cage by Constantinides. Constantinides maintains the clinch.
Constantinides tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Constantinides lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Constantinides breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Constantinides with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Dobrzynski finds it's way through Constantinides's defenses.
Dobrzynski throws the left hand but Constantinides avoids the punch easily.
Dobrzynski misses the shot to the body.
Constantinides throws a sloppy head kick and Dobrzynski moves out of range easily.
Dobrzynski swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dobrzynski clinches with his opponent.
Constantinides makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Constantinides missing with knees to the body.
Constantinides using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dobrzynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Constantinides landing knees 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!
Constantinides escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Constantinides tries to clinch but Dobrzynski moves out of range.
Dobrzynski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Constantinides is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dobrzynski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Constantinides fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dobrzynski, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides jumps into guard, dragging Dobrzynski to the mat.
Dobrzynski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Constantinides looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dobrzynski is one step ahead there.
Constantinides is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dobrzynski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dobrzynski stopping the sweep attempt from Constantinides.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Constantinides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dobrzynski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dobrzynski trying to control the action but Constantinides is working from the bottom.
Dobrzynski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Constantinides sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Constantinides is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dobrzynski trying to control the action but Constantinides is working from the bottom.
Dobrzynski landing strikes.
Dobrzynski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Constantinides knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Constantinides struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Constantinides regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ares Constantinides did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Constantinides looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constantinides doesn't manage to clinch there - Dobrzynski circles away.
Constantinides defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski misses with a jab to the body
and Constantinides counters by clinching up.
Dobrzynski managing to block the knees to the body from Constantinides.
A right handed body shot lands from Dobrzynski.
Constantinides breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dobrzynski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Constantinides's waist but Constantinides gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dobrzynski off to one side.
Constantinides closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Constantinides swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobrzynski wants a takedown.
Ares Constantinides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Dobrzynski.
Constantinides decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dobrzynski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Constantinides wants to sweep but no luck.
Constantinides had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dobrzynski defends it easily.
Constantinides keeping full guard, as Dobrzynski tries to pass.
Constantinides tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dobrzynski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Constantinides has control of Dobrzynski's left arm, preventing Dobrzynski from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick from Constantinides lands but Dobrzynski takes it in his stride.
It looks like Maciej Dobrzynski 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!
Constantinides clinches with his opponent.
Constantinides manages to break the clinch.
Dobrzynski dives in and grabs Constantinides's left leg, looking for a takedown. Constantinides pushes down on Dobrzynski's head and hops out.
Constantinides fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dobrzynski sprawls well initially but Constantinides persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dobrzynski is pressing down on Constantinides's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Constantinides engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dobrzynski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Constantinides!
Dobrzynski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Dobrzynski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Constantinides tries to reverse the position but Dobrzynski maintains control.
Dobrzynski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Constantinides turns into him and now he's in Dobrzynski's guard.
Dobrzynski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Constantinides trying to control but Dobrzynski is working from the bottom.
Dobrzynski looking for a sweep. Not yet Dobrzynski, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dobrzynski's guard.
Dobrzynski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Constantinides is working away from the top position though.
Constantinides is looking for a kimura but Dobrzynski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Constantinides to get the leverage.
Dobrzynski is not content to let Constantinides control the position.
Constantinides missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Constantinides wants to stand up but Dobrzynski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobrzynski is looking to control Constantinides's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dobrzynski avoid being mounted?
Constantinides trying to control the action but Dobrzynski is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Constantinides had his way with Maciej Dobrzynski in that round.
The cut man is working on Maciej Dobrzynski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Constantinides throws a combination that misses
and Dobrzynski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dobrzynski is keen to just control but Constantinides is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Dobrzynski there.
Constantinides trying to control from the bottom.
Constantinides wants to get back to his feet.
Constantinides keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dobrzynski prevents Constantinides from improving his position.
Dobrzynski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Constantinides defends it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Constantinides has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dobrzynski is working away from the top position though.
Constantinides is trying to stand back up but Dobrzynski is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski wants to free his trapped foot but Constantinides is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Constantinides taking some punishment here, with Dobrzynski in his half guard.
Dobrzynski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Constantinides is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maciej Dobrzynski!
Maciej Dobrzynski is the new light heavyweight champion!
Maciej Dobrzynski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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