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Superfights II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diosdado Durante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Japa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Japa has chosen I Gotta Feeling (Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sheldon Japa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diosdado Durante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheldon Japa!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Japa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durante.
Japa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durante.
Durante looks to throw the jab but Japa is out of range.
Durante misses with a two punch combination.
Durante misses with a series of wild punches.
Durante drops Japa with a beautiful combination! Japa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Durante is looking for the KO!
Japa is rocked!
It looks like Sheldon Japa has been cut.
Durante drops Japa with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Japa! Durante dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Diosdado Durante!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaozinho Verissimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by American Idiot. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheldon Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaozinho Verissimo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verissimo moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Verissimo.
Verissimo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Verissimo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Penn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Verissimo slips the punch.
Joaozinho Verissimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verissimo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verissimo tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verissimo manages to avoid it.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verissimo misses with a head kick.
Verissimo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Penn will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Verissimo.
Penn looks to land a combination but Verissimo avoids it well.
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
Penn throws out a loose jab but Verissimo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verissimo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verissimo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Verissimo tries to pull guard but Penn holds him up against the cage and eventually Verissimo drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verissimo misses with a knee strike.
Verissimo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Penn smiles and moves away.
Sheldon Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaozinho Verissimo.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verissimo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Verissimo looks gassed!
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Verissimo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Penn throws a right hand that Verissimo ducks under and follows up with a left that Verissimo also avoids with ease.
Verissimo defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Penn lands a really nice looking cross but Verissimo seems unphased.
Verissimo throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Penn throws the left hand but Verissimo avoids the punch easily.
Verissimo checks the leg kick.
Verissimo moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheldon Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verissimo dodges the punch combination from Penn.
Verissimo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verissimo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Verissimo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verissimo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Verissimo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Verissimo trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verissimo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Penn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Verissimo's guard! Nice work there by Penn!
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Verissimo is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn passes into half guard.
Well, if Penn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Penn wants to take Verissimo's back but he can't do it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Penn controlling the pace for now.
Penn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Verissimo turns into him and now he's in Penn's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Penn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Verissimo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Penn misses.
Verissimo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn lands a head shot.
Verissimo fails with a takedown attempt.
Verissimo staying out of range there.
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Verissimo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Verissimo scoring well with a low kick there.
Verissimo tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Verissimo slips under a jab from Penn.
Verissimo fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verissimo tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Verissimo slips a straight right by Penn.
A shot to de liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Verissimo is breathing heavily.
Verissimo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Verissimo wants to clinch.
Verissimo misses with a few strikes there.
Verissimo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn digs a good hook to Verissimo's body.
Verissimo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sheldon Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaozinho Verissimo.
Penn lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verissimo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn cracks Verissimo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verissimo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verissimo walks into a stiff left hand from Penn.
Penn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Penn cracks a nice hook into Verissimo's ribs.
Nice shot by Penn.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Penn both land. Nice combination.
Verissimo is rocked!
Penn lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Verissimo can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Penn and Verissimo drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Penn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheldon Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Gabrielli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giuseppe Gabrielli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster Bulldog!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabrielli misses with a few strikes there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gabrielli checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Gabrielli.
Bulldog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gabrielli.
Bulldog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gabrielli counters with a left and a right that stings Bulldog.
Gabrielli digs a good body shot into Bulldog's ribs.
Bulldog looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulldog moves away from the strike by Gabrielli.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gabrielli.
Gabrielli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gabrielli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gabrielli connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Bulldog to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Gabrielli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Giuseppe Gabrielli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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218 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Parts!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Parts sprawls well.
Parts cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Parts sprawls well.
A left lands for Parts.
Parts throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Parts lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Parts thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Isaac Johnson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parts closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Johnson! Parts dives in looking to finish! Johnson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Parts!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JJ Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JJ Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stefan Whitaker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker is looking to clinch but Jung is avoiding it.
Jung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jung avoids the head kick by Whitaker.
Jung swats away the attempt to clinch by Whitaker.
Jung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whitaker.
A big right from Jung misses.
Jung scores with a jab to the body.
Jung lands with a cross.
Jung lands a big head kick that sends Whitaker tumbling to the mat! Jung takes a step backwards and waves Whitaker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Whitaker is rocked!
Jung shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Whitaker is on queer street and Jung is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). JJ Jung!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Blick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Angelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Blick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caio Angelis!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blick throws a body punch but Angelis moves out of range.
Blick looks to score with a jab to the body but Angelis is just out of range.
Angelis is looking to clinch but Blick is avoiding it.
Blick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Blick as Angelis shoots in.
Blick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blick looks to score with a jab to the body but Angelis is just out of range.
Angelis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blick seems keen to control Angelis's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blick looking for a sweep. Not yet Blick, not yet.
Blick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blick is really struggling to control Angelis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blick pulls Angelis in close to his closed guard and prevents Angelis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Angelis wants to control from the top but Blick keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blick has his foot on Angelis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Angelis works his way back into a safe position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blick lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Blick misses the target.
Blick gets caught flat footed, as Angelis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blick has a closed guard, preventing Angelis from standing up.
Angelis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angelis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blick wants to sweep here but Angelis controlling him for the moment.
Angelis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angelis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelis throws a strike but Blick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blick has gone for a leg lock! Angelis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blick's guard.
Angelis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blick is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blick is trying to control the position but Angelis postures up.
Blick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Angelis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Angelis tries to free his leg and advance position but Blick is retaining full guard.
Angelis prevents Blick from getting back to his feet.
Angelis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blick's guard.
Blick trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Angelis shoots in and bounces Blick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Angelis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blick wants to stand up but Angelis is controlling him.
Angelis thows a big elbow that misses.
Angelis throws a big right hand that misses.
Angelis tries to stand but Blick is controlling from the bottom.
Blick keeping full guard, as Angelis tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blick has his foot on Angelis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Angelis works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Angelis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Angelis dodges the punch combination from Blick.
Angelis slips a jab from Blick.
Blick throws a series of punches but Angelis moves out of range.
Blick misses with a wild body shot.
Blick lands a nice hook to Angelis's body. Angelis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Angelis avoids the body shot from Blick.
Blick misses with a double jab.
Angelis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blick avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blick.
Blick throws a right and a left that Angelis avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blick misses with the combination.
Angelis tries to clinch but Blick moves out of range.
Blick throws a right and a left that Angelis avoids nicely.
Blick fails to land with a series of punches.
Blick throws a looping overhand right but Angelis ducks down to avoid it.
Blick misses with a two punch combination.
Blick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angelis.
Angelis shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Angelis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Angelis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blick's guard.
Blick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angelis's guard.
Angelis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Angelis shoots in for a takedown but Blick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johan Blick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Angelis.
Blick thows a body shot but no joy.
Angelis clinches up against the cage.
Blick gets control of Angelis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blick will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Blick looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Angelis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Blick won't allow Angelis to pass to mount.
Angelis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Angelis is breathing heavily.
Blick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angelis circles away quickly and effectively.
Johan Blick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angelis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blick is trying to defend but Angelis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelis seems to be working for a kimura but Blick defends the submission attempt.
Blick is trying to stand back up but Angelis is controlling him
Blick trying to hold on to Angelis's head to control him but Angelis postures up.
Angelis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blick pushes Angelis off and gets back to his feet.
Johan Blick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four 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.
Angelis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Angelis moves away.
Blick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blick throws a series of punches but Angelis avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Blick does no damage.
Blick just misses with a punch to the body.
Angelis tries for a takedown but Blick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blick throws a lazy right hand but Angelis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Angelis as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Caio Angelis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angelis.
Blick misses with an uppercut.
Blick throws a nice looking combination but Angelis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Blick misses.
Angelis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Angelis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Angelis counters with a single leg into guard. Blick didn't expect that.
Blick keeping full guard, as Angelis tries to pass.
Angelis trying to control the position from guard on top but Blick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angelis is looking to stand up but Blick won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Angelis trying to control the position from guard on top but Blick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angelis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angelis passes Blick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Angelis is just content to waste time from the top position. Blick takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Angelis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blick's guard.
Blick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Angelis trying to control the position from guard on top but Blick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angelis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Angelis, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blick trying to control the position from guard on top but Angelis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angelis is looking to stand up but Blick isn't so interested in that idea.
Angelis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blick trying to control the position from guard on top but Angelis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johan Blick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blick decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A combination from Blick does no damage.
Angelis avoids the body shot from Blick.
Angelis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caio Angelis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Angelis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Angelis shoots in and drives through. Blick sprawls well.
Blick throws a combination that misses
and Angelis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Angelis.
Caio Angelis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blick pulls Angelis in to control the position.
Blick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Angelis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blick has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelis keeping moving, preventing Blick from controlling successfully.
Blick stands and steps away. Angelis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Angelis wants to clinch up but Blick keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blick, as that shot connected.
Blick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johan Blick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blick misses with a series of wild punches.
Blick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caio Angelis.
I've got Angelis 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Angelis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Bad To the Bone as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tre Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
It looks like Tre Barnes has been cut.
Barnes checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Sackett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnes.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sackett controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sackett is keeping the position for now.
Sackett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Sackett has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sackett is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sackett thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sackett's guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes throws and elbow that misses. Sackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Sackett!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Sackett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sackett working the head and body with strikes.
Sackett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sackett.
Sackett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Sackett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes controlling Sackett's posture.
Sackett working some strikes from top position.
Sackett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sackett scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes 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.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Sackett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Sackett controlling him for the moment.
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses.
Sackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Sackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown. Sackett tries to sprawl out of it but Barnes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sackett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes shoots and misses
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nolan Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tre Barnes's cut.
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.
Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Sackett throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Barnes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barnes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Barnes.
Barnes with shots to the head and body - Sackett looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sackett gets back to half guard.
Sackett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sackett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes distracts Sackett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sackett keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Sackett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sackett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Sackett, not yet.
Barnes postures up in Sackett's guard and throws a big left but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes pushes down on Sackett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to pass Sackett's guard but actually Sackett recovers to full guard.
Sackett is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Sackett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sackett is breathing heavily.
Barnes lands a couple of digs.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tre Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sackett trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sackett's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Sackett blocks nicely.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Sackett has managed to sweep!
Barnes wants to hit a switch here but Sackett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett landing shots from mount.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sackett keeps him under control.
Sackett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
Barnes has hold of Sackett's hands but Sackett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sackett thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Barnes to regain full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes gets full guard.
Sackett postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Sackett pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Sackett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sackett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sackett looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sackett's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tre Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tre Barnes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barnes misses with a takedown
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sackett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sackett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sackett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sackett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sackett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Sackett tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Sackett landing some decent shots from guard.
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Sackett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes controls Sackett momentarily but Sackett frees himself.
Sackett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes 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.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
Sackett won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Sackett has moved into half guard.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Sackett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sackett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sackett connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sackett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sackett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sackett's back!
Sackett is trapped and Barnes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sackett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Sackett.
Sackett is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Sackett has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sackett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Sackett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sackett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sackett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barnes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barnes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sackett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Sackett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nolan Sackett!
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