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CCF Midweek Mayhem 126 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Korczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukasz Korczynski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Korczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tupper V.
Tupper V throws a series of strikes that have Korczynski backpedaling.
Tupper V fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tupper V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korczynski circles away quickly and effectively.
Korczynski works the jab nicely.
Tupper V closes this distance looking for a takedown but Korczynski circles away.
Tupper V has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Korczynski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tupper V counters with a thumping low kick.
Korczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Tupper V moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V is looking to chop away at Korczynski's legs.
Korczynski misses with a double jab.
Tupper V misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tupper V misses with a two punch combination.
Korczynski dives in and grabs Tupper V's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupper V pushes down on Korczynski's head and hops out.
Korczynski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tupper V misses with a low kick.
Tupper V misses with a left hand
and Korczynski counters by clinching up.
Tupper V tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lukasz Korczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper V.
Korczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupper V.
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
Tupper V looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tupper V swinging wildly here.
Tupper V throws a leg kick but Korczynski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab by Korczynski.
Tupper V shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korczynski as he jumps to the side.
Tupper V shoots and misses
and Korczynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korczynski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korczynski.
Tupper V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korczynski blocks a head kick by Tupper V.
Tupper V avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tupper V moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korczynski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Tupper V. Those never looked like landing.
Korczynski avoids the head kick by Tupper V.
Some wild striking there from Korczynski.
Korczynski throws a right hand that Tupper V ducks under and follows up with a left that Tupper V also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Tupper V scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Lukasz Korczynski has been cut.
Tupper V misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper V dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Korczynski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tupper V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper V misses with a low kick.
Korczynski moves into the clinch successfully.
Tupper V has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Korczynski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tupper V working hard to break the clinch.
Korczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupper V falls off balance throwing a combination
and Korczynski counters with a takedown into side control.
Tupper V is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Korczynski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Korczynski wants to free his trapped foot but Tupper V is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczynski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Korczynski wants to pass the guard but Tupper V is defending well.
Korczynski is working for an americana but Tupper V has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Korczynski was thinking about the submission.
Tupper V is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Korczynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to sweep here but Korczynski controlling him for the moment.
Tupper V looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korczynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupper V trying to keep a closed guard but Korczynski is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Tupper V.
Korczynski misses with a double jab
so Tupper V counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korczynski wants to sweep here but Tupper V controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to control from the top but Korczynski keeps moving.
Tupper V avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Korczynski keeping moving, preventing Tupper V from controlling successfully.
Tupper V stands up and waves to Korczynski to follow him.
Tupper V shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korczynski as he jumps to the side.
Tupper V misses with a combination
and Korczynski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V tries to bum rush Korczynski with a series of wild strikes but Korczynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Korczynski does no damage.
Tupper V misses with a few strikes there.
Tupper V closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tupper V 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.
Tupper V throws the kick towards the body but Korczynski avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korczynski darts in and clinches Tupper V up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korczynski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tupper V regains guard immediately.
Korczynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupper V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Tupper V will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Korczynski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Korczynski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tupper V counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Korczynski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tupper V did well to prevent Korczynski getting side control.
Korczynski wants to pass to mount but Tupper V is defending the position.
Korczynski wants to control but Tupper V is keeping him busy.
Tupper V wants to get back to full guard.
Tupper V makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tupper V.
Korczynski wants to stand but Tupper V has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Korczynski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Korczynski stops Tupper V from standing up.
Korczynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupper V wants to stand and escape but Korczynski is having none of it.
Korczynski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tupper V dives on top into guard.
Lukasz Korczynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tupper V stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korczynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korczynski wants to stand up but Tupper V is controlling him.
Tupper V gets to his feet - Korczynski follows without any prompting.
Tupper V throws a combination. Korczynski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lukasz Korczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Tupper V as Korczynski shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupper V fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for Tupper V, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tupper V throws a half hearted mid kick.
Korczynski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a right hand that Korczynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Korczynski also avoids with ease.
Korczynski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tupper V counters with a one-two to the body.
Tupper V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korczynski.
Korczynski throws a combination that misses
and Tupper V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korczynski slips a jab and a cross from Tupper V.
Korczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tupper V circles away quickly and effectively.
Tupper V misses with a low kick as Korczynski jumps back.
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korczynski tries to clinch but Tupper V moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V scores with a three punch combo!
Tupper V swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Korczynski counters by moving into the clinch.
Tupper V lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper V trying to control the position from guard on top but Korczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupper V wanted to stand there but Korczynski had control of the position.
Tupper V trying to control but Korczynski is working from the bottom.
Tupper V looking to sit in guard and control but Korczynski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korczynski looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper V really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Korczynski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tupper V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korczynski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korczynski shoots for a takedown but Tupper V saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tupper V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korczynski dives in and grabs Tupper V's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupper V pushes down on Korczynski's head and hops out.
Tupper V scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupper V misses with the combination.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tupper V.
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Tupper V misses.
Tupper V showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korczynski.
Tupper V gets a double leg takedown into Korczynski's guard.
Tupper V stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Korczynski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korczynski as he avoids it easily.
Tupper V throws a solid leg kick but Korczynski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tupper V.
Tupper V throws a combination that misses
and Korczynski counters with a three punch combo that has Tupper V backing up. Tupper V nods at Korczynski to acknowledge the strikes.
Tupper V checks a leg kick.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Korczynski moves out of range.
Tupper V lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Korczynski swinging wildly here.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Korczynski moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a nice looking combination but Korczynski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tupper V lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tupper V will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupper V.
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
Tupper V shoots in for a takedown but Korczynski shows good takedown defense.
Korczynski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski takes a swing at Tupper V's ribcage but misses.
Tupper V throws a body kick that misses.
Korczynski is looking to clinch.
Korczynski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupper V works the jab nicely.
Korczynski shoots in but Tupper V avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Korczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Tupper V does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper V dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Korczynski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tupper V throws a low kick but Korczynski moves out of range easily.
Tupper V throws a right and a left that Korczynski avoids nicely.
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
Tupper V connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tupper V throws a nice looking combination but Korczynski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tupper V feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korczynskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korczynski tries to bum rush Tupper V with a series of wild strikes but Tupper V uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupper V swinging wildly here.
Tupper V looks to land a combination but Korczynski avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczynski shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
Tupper V lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Korczynski!
Korczynski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tupper V jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Korczynski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Korczynski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tupper V wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Tupper V.
Tupper V decides to stand back up.
Tupper V has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski tries to clinch but Tupper V moves away
and Tupper V counters with a left and a right that stings Korczynski.
Korczynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A combination from Korczynski does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupper V misses with a head kick.
Tupper V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tupper V lands with a nice combination. Korczynski backs away looking to recover.
Tupper V gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to stand but Korczynski is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper V looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korczynski is one step ahead there.
Korczynski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tupper V misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tupper V swings for the body but Korczynski moves out of range.
Tupper V is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A combination from Korczynski does no damage.
Tupper V does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tupper V defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korczynski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupper V pivots, looking for a leg kick but Korczynski is out of range and Tupper V settles back down.
Lukasz Korczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korczynski swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper V comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tupper V 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!
Bobby Tupper V wins by unanimous decision!
Bobby Tupper V really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Victorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Victor Victorious enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Victorious !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Cheshire as Victorious shoots in.
Cheshire closes the distance and pushes Victorious back into the cage.
Victorious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Victorious looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheshire is just out of range.
Victorious has his takedown stuffed
and Cheshire counters with a body kick that stops Victorious in his tracks momentarily.
Victorious misses with a takedown
and Cheshire counters with a body kick.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Victorious .
Victorious looks winded!
Cheshire rushes Victorious and presses him up against the cage.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Victorious working hard to break the clinch.
Victorious has Cheshire pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Victorious pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cheshire tumbling to the mat - Victorious dives into Cheshire's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cheshire pulls Victorious in close to his closed guard and prevents Victorious from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Victorious accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cheshire pulls Victorious in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Benji Cheshire.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Victorious moves out of range.
Cheshire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cheshire feints and then cracks Victorious 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Victorious down.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but Victorious keeps it at a distance.
Cheshire tries to clinch there but Victorious circles away.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Victorious circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Victorious moves out of range.
Cheshire thumps Victorious with a low kick.
Cheshire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Victorious rushes Cheshire and presses him up against the cage.
Cheshire has picked Victorious up - he's going for a ride! Cheshire dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheshire prevents Victorious from standing back up.
Victorious blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cheshire.
Well, if Cheshire 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.
Victorious is doing well to control the position and prevent Cheshire from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorious kicks off Cheshire and gets to his feet.
Victorious shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Victorious circles away from the clinch attempt
and Victorious counters with a nice uppercut.
Victorious is looking to clinch but Cheshire is avoiding it.
Victorious tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cheshire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Victorious somewhat.
Cheshire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Victorious misses with a takedown
and Cheshire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Victorious is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheshire 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Victorious is looking to stand back up but Cheshire counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Victorious .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Victorious pushes him off.
Victorious fails to land the takedown.
Victor Victorious is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Victorious misses.
Victorious has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cheshire.
Cheshire presses Victorious against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cheshire is pressed up against the cage. Victorious has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheshire down to the mat. Cheshire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Victorious tries for a takedown but Cheshire circles away easily
and Cheshire counters with a nice kick to the body.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Victorious .
Cheshire rushes Victorious and presses him up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cheshire works on Victorious 's body with a couple of short punches.
Cheshire lands a takedown into guard.
Victorious is breathing heavily.
Cheshire stays in close to Victorious 's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Main Event Gym inform us that Victorious has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Benji Cheshire just wasn't active enough.
Victorious throws a sloppy head kick and Cheshire moves out of range easily.
Cheshire clinches with his opponent.
Victorious has a couple of punches blocked by Cheshire.
Victorious is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cheshire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cheshire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Victorious 's defenses.
Victorious changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheshire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorious shoots and misses
and Cheshire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheshire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cheshire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Benji Cheshire just wasn't active enough.
Victorious swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheshire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cheshire scores with punches from side control.
Victorious is trying to buck Cheshire off.
Victorious prevents Cheshire from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Victorious 's face as Cheshire controls the position.
Cheshire is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorious is looking for a sweep.
Cheshire trying to control the action but Victorious is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Victorious is trying to get back to his feet.
Cheshire tries to advance to mount but Victorious instead regains half guard.
Cheshire controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Victorious closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cheshire.
It looks like Victor Victorious has been cut.
Cheshire keeps control of Victorious as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch but Victorious improves position.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Victorious working hard to break the clinch.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Victorious avoids it.
Cheshire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Victorious prevents it.
Cheshire turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cheshire manages to end up in side control.
Cheshire staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Victorious keeps working.
Cheshire working the head with strikes.
Victorious being controlled for a moment.
Cheshire wants to control but Victorious is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Victorious tries to escape but Cheshire is in control.
Benji Cheshire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cheshire 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 Victorious 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Victorious is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cheshire connects with a decent elbow.
Cheshire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Victorious can do to turn this around?
Cheshire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Victorious keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Victorious parries the strikes from Cheshire easily there. Cheshire is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Victorious to escape.
Cheshire is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Victorious will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cheshire is looking to take a break and control but Victorious is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire controlling the position from side mount.
Victorious taking a bit of punishment here - Cheshire scoring with strikes.
Victorious is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Victorious is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cheshire working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire taking a breather here.
Victorious parries the strikes from Cheshire easily there. Cheshire is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Victorious to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheshire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Victorious 's face as Cheshire controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Victorious 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Victorious has his takedown stuffed
and Cheshire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Victorious gets tackled into the cage by Cheshire. Cheshire maintains the clinch.
Victorious wants to take the fight to the mat but Cheshire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside.
Cheshire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
Cheshire stalls.
Cheshire is trying to stall.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Victorious shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Victorious has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cheshire is working for takedown but Victorious is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
Cheshire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Victorious holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Victorious drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheshire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Victorious .
Victorious is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cheshire clinches up against the cage.
Cheshire missing with knees to the body.
Cheshire is stalling here.
Victorious blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorious breaks the clinch.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Victorious circles away.
Victorious avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Victorious darts in and clinches Cheshire up against the cage.
Cheshire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Victorious tries to pull guard but Cheshire holds him up against the cage and eventually Victorious drops back down to his feet.
Cheshire lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheshire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheshire scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Cheshire to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benji Cheshire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Victorious is pressed up against the cage. Cheshire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Victorious down to the mat. Victorious avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Victorious misses with a takedown attempt - Cheshire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Victorious circles away.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Victorious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheshire gets a clinch.
Victorious throws an elbow but it misses.
Victorious tries to pull guard but Cheshire holds him up against the cage and eventually Victorious drops back down to his feet.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside.
Victorious avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
Cheshire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorious takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cheshire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
Cheshire with a knee to the head.
Victorious blocks an elbow strike.
Cheshire has Victorious pressed against the cage, preventing Victorious from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Victorious managing to block the knees to the body from Cheshire.
Cheshire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Victorious lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheshire lands a damaging elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Victorious takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cheshire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cheshire gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Victorious regains guard.
Cheshire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire had his way with Victor Victorious in that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Victorious 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Victorious circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benji Cheshire is winning the standup battle so far.
Victorious shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cheshire counters with a good, hard body kick but Victorious shrugs it off.
Cheshire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Victorious circles away.
Cheshire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Victorious fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cheshire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Victorious is trying to defend but Cheshire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cheshire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Victorious is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Victorious pushes Cheshire off looking to stand but Cheshire dives back in and keeps control.
Cheshire working over Victorious with some ground and pound. Victorious looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cheshire in particular looking to stall.
Cheshire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Victorious 's head.
Benji Cheshire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Cheshire seems content to control.
Victorious is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Benji Cheshire.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Victorious paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Victorious .
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Victorious .
Victorious avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheshire is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Victorious 's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Cheshire seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorious is trying to stand.
Cheshire controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Benji Cheshire just wasn't active enough.
Victorious scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Victorious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheshire.
Cheshire keeps Victorious at a distance using the push kick.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but Victorious keeps it at a distance.
Cheshire darts in and clinches Victorious up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorious is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cheshire to keep the fight standing.
Victorious fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Victorious is trying to drag Cheshire to the mat but Cheshire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Victor Victorious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victorious tries to pull guard but Cheshire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Victorious tries to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling the position.
Victorious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Victorious is trying to pull guard but Cheshire has him pressed against the cage.
Victorious throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Victorious using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cheshire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benji Cheshire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cheshire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Benji Cheshire wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Benji Cheshire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jax Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter has chosen Black Sabbath - War Pigs as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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33
162 lbs
16 - 18 - 0 |
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27
179 lbs
7 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Walter!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morrow throws a combination that misses
and Walter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morrow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Walter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrow tries a low kick but Walter avoids it.
Walter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walter moves away.
Morrow moves forwards but Walter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Walter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walter fails to land with a series of punches.
Walter misses with a few strikes there.
Morrow throws an overhand right that lands on Walter's shoulder, as Walter tries to avoid the shot.
Walter throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Morrow finds it's target.
Walter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrow throws a series of punches but Walter moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow connects with the punch.
Walter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrow throws out the jab.
Morrow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Walter moves away from the strike by Morrow.
Jax Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrow throws a head kick that misses.
Jax Morrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morrow throws a body punch but Walter moves out of range.
Morrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walter darts in looking for a takedown but Morrow gets double underhooks and turns Walter into the cage.
Morrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walter backwards.
Morrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morrow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Walter blocks a leg kick.
Walter misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter misses with a series of wild punches.
Morrow lands with a shot 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!
Walter misses with a series of wild punches.
Morrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrow lands with a nice combination. Walter backs away looking to recover.
Morrow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walter.
Morrow throws a big shot that misses.
Morrow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walter has time to react.
Walter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morrow as he jumps to the side.
Jax Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Walter.
Morrow stuffs the takedown attempt from Walter. Walter gets slowly back to his feet.
Morrow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow thows a body shot but no joy.
Morrow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morrow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Walter misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrow as he connects with a hook.
Walter is rocked!
Morrow misses with a few strikes there.
Walter is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrow finish him?
Morrow misses with a left hand
and Walter counters with a straight right hand.
Walter seems to have recovered his senses.
Walter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrow pinned against the cage. Morrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morrow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walter counters with a left and a right that stings Morrow.
Morrow misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Walter.
Morrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walter misses with a double jab
and Morrow counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throws a right hand that Walter ducks under and follows up with a left that Walter also avoids with ease.
Morrow checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walter misses with the combination.
Morrow rushes Walter and presses him up against the cage.
Walter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Morrow is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Walter.
Morrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walter has Morrow pressed against the cage.
Morrow lands a nice uppercut.
Morrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrow throws a hook but Walter blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walter tries to move into range but Morrow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morrow throws a hook but Walter avoids it easily.
Morrow avoids the head kick by Walter.
Jab by Morrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Morrow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morrow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walter under the eye.
Walter ducks right into an uppercut from Morrow.
Walter misses with a few strikes there.
Morrow throws a head kick that misses.
Morrow circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Walter to the canvas! Walter doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Morrow keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Morrow!
A relieved looking Jax Morrow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad Of Serenity. Rock Lee acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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218 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
9 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Reynolds counters with a one-two to the body.
Reynolds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reynolds lands in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee is looking to stand up but Reynolds isn't so interested in that idea.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds forces his way into half guard.
Reynolds passes to full mount!
Lee is in a horrible position here. Reynolds smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reynolds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lee wants to control but Reynolds is having none of it.
Lee is trying to stand up.
Lee is bucking up trying to escape but Reynolds cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds with a couple of short strikes.
Lee is rocked!
Lee is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Reynolds looking to finish Lee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lee!
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reynolds lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Reynolds loads up with a big shot that hurts Lee! He's pulled Reynolds in close but Reynolds has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Lee survive? More strikes from Reynolds and Lee is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Malcolm Reynolds!
A very excited looking Malcolm Reynolds made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Flo Rida- 54321. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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32
193 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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33
182 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Rua!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Grimes with that takedown attempt.
Rua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimes checks a leg kick.
Grimes misses with a takedown attempt - Rua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Rua does no damage.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rua sprawls well. Rua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grimes gets slowly back to his feet.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grimes.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Rua is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grimes's half guard.
Grimes works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes's legs - danger averted.
Grimes pulls Rua in to control the position.
Grimes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rua frees his head nicely. Oh but Grimes has switched to an armbar! Rua is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rick Grimes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
189 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
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31
204 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taco Grande!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grande scores with a sloppy right hand. Lewis should have avoided that one.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lewis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grande wants to clinch.
Grande looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grande blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses
and Grande counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande blocks a head kick by Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Grande darts in trying to clinch
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick from Lewis.
Lewis looks to land a body kick but Grande moved away.
We've been informed that Grande has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Grande has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande lands a good knee to the midsection. Lewis won't want to take too many of those.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Grande has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Grande is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lewis is defending well for now.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande landing knees to the head.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grande connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lewis scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick by Lewis misses
and Grande counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis throws a one two combo.
Grande throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick
and Grande counters with a nice uppercut.
Grande moves to clinch but Lewis breaks away
and Lewis counters with a good, hard body kick but Grande shrugs it off.
Grande doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Lewis throws a lazy head kick
and Grande makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grande slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Grande gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grande stalls.
Grande trying to land knees to the body.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grande lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande misses with a knee to the head.
Grande comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lewis misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Grande dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Lewis. Those never looked like landing.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick
and Grande counters with a thumping low kick.
Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Riley Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewis cracks the inside of Grande's front leg.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Lewis misses
and Grande counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grande connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws a right hand that Grande ducks under and follows up with a left that Grande also avoids with ease.
Grande blocks a jab.
Grande jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grande throws a monster overhand right that drops Lewis! Grande follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taco Grande!
A very excited looking Taco Grande made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller comes into the arena with War Music blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Virgil Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Angel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller swings widly with a right hand
and Angel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Virgil Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keller scores with a nice head shot.
Angel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keller throws out the jab.
Keller lunges at Angel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Angel's hand.
Angel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keller avoids it really well and circles away.
Keller misses with a hook. Angel ducked under it nicely.
Keller takes a swing at Angel's ribcage but misses.
Angel checks a leg kick.
Keller throws a low kick but Angel avoids it.
Angel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keller defends well and Angel ends up having to push Keller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Keller fails to land.
Keller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keller manages to break the clinch.
Angel slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Angel throws a nice looking combination but Keller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left lands for Keller.
Keller looks to land a left hand but Angel moved out of range nicely.
Keller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Angel or perhaps it was just good defense by Keller which made him look bad.
Virgil Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Angel.
Keller throws a big shot that misses.
Keller misses with a looping left.
Keller throws a jab when Angel was well out of range.
Angel shoots for a takedown but Keller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keller misses with a leg kick.
Angel defending well as Keller loads up on a big left hand.
Angel shoots in for a takedown but Keller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Angel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keller.
Keller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keller thuds his right hand into Angel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Angel.
Keller stuffs the takedown attempt from Angel. Angel gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keller.
Nice shot by Keller.
Keller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Angel.
Angel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Keller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Angel.
Angel takes one to the chin there.
Angel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keller is fending him off so far but Angel persists. Nope, Keller circles away and we're back to standing.
Keller looks to land a left hand but Angel moved out of range nicely.
Keller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keller missing with a left hand there. Angel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel tries a head kick but it misses.
Keller tries to bum rush Angel with a series of wild strikes but Angel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Angel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Keller did well to prevent Angel getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Keller gets back to full guard.
Angel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Angel manages to get himself to full guard.
Keller pushing down on Angel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Angel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keller is looking for a kimura here.
Angel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keller pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel is not content to let Keller control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Angel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angel tries to get to full guard but Keller has control of the leg.
Keller works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Keller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Keller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Angel moves out of range as Keller strikes.
Angel walks into a jab.
Angel swinging wildly here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keller.
Angel misses with a head kick.
Keller throws the left hand but Angel avoids the punch easily.
Keller looks to throw the jab but Angel is out of range.
Keller cracks Angel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Keller.
Keller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Angel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Keller.
Keller throws a right and a left that Angel avoids nicely.
Keller misses with a left hand
and Angel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Angel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Angel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angel stands up.
Angel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keller counters with a nice uppercut.
Angel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keller is fending him off so far but Angel persists. Nope, Keller circles away and we're back to standing.
Angel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Angel showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angel is trying to work for a kimura but Keller is defending well.
Angel is breathing heavily.
Keller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Angel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Angel's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel trying to control the hands but Keller won't let him.
Keller doesn't have the hooks in and Angel manages to turn into his guard.
Keller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Angel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Keller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Keller wants to finish this one by submission but Angel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Keller.
Keller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller looking to isolate an arm here. Angel doesn't see it coming and as Keller extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Keller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Virgil Keller!
A relieved looking Virgil Keller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Salwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Salwa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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35
193 lbs
21 - 17 - 2 |
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198 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Archer Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Salwa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Salwa thuds a left hand into Christian's body.
Salwa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick by Christian misses
and Salwa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christian. Salwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christian ducks under a wild hook from Salwa.
We've been told by Christian's head coaches at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christian tries to clinch but Salwa is having none of it.
Salwa ducks under a wild hook from Christian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salwa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christian thumps Salwa with a low kick.
Christian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salwa manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian pushes Salwa up against the cage in a clinch.
Salwa throws a head punch that misses.
Salwa has a couple of punches blocked by Christian.
Salwa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christian's efforts to push away.
Christian has had enough of the clinch but Salwa keeps him there for the moment.
Christian is trying to force a seperation but Salwa has the dominant position.
Salwa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Salwa stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Salwa.
Salwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salwa looks to land a right hand but Christian moved out of range.
Christian doesn't manage to clinch there - Salwa circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian throws a leg kick that misses.
Salwa lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christian scores with a head kick. Salwa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Gabriel Salwa has been cut.
Salwa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Christian throws the left hand but Salwa avoids the punch easily.
Salwa avoids the head kick by Christian.
Salwa walks into a jab.
Christian tries to clinch but Salwa moves away
and Salwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christian misses with a left hand
enabling Salwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Christian throws a right and a left that Salwa avoids nicely.
Salwa cracks Christian with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Christian tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Salwa pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Christian is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Salwa!
After winning the bout, Gabriel Salwa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chucho Benitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maiden comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Maiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chucho Benitez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benitez digs a good hook to Maiden's body.
Benitez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maiden.
Maiden moves away from the strike by Benitez.
Benitez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maiden misses with a wild body shot.
Benitez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maiden throws out the jab.
Benitez misses with a wild combination.
Benitez throws a head kick that misses
and Maiden counters with a stiff right hand.
Benitez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Benitez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maiden throws a hook but Benitez blocks it.
Benitez throws a shot from downtown. Maiden moves away and avoids it.
Maiden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benitez.
Benitez misses with a two punch combination.
Maiden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benitez. That did some damage!
Benitez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maiden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maiden misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden manages to break the clinch.
Benitez misses with a double jab.
Decent striking displayed by Maiden there.
Benitez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Maiden lands.
Benitez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maiden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benitez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benitez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maiden counters by clinching up.
A short right from Maiden.
Maiden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maiden lands with a light punch inside.
Benitez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maiden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maiden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maiden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maiden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benitez is defending well.
Maiden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maiden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maiden missing with knees to the body.
Benitez manages to break the clinch.
Benitez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maiden.
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
A head kick misses from Benitez.
Benitez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maiden misses with a wild body shot.
Benitez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maiden misses with an uppercut. Benitez saw that one coming.
Benitez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benitez looks to land a right hand but Maiden moved out of range.
Benitez fails to land with a series of punches.
Maiden misses with a straight right.
Benitez throws a series of punches but Maiden avoids them all with ease.
Benitez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Maiden to counter with a crisp jab.
Maiden looks to land a right hand but Benitez moved out of range.
Benitez looks to land a combination but Maiden avoids it well.
Maiden misses with a straight right.
Maiden slips a jab and a cross from Benitez.
Maiden thows a body kick. Benitez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maiden lands a glancing blow to the side of Benitez's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benitez looks to land a combination but Maiden avoids it well.
Maiden cracks Benitez with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Benitez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benitez throws a series of punches but Maiden moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Maiden misses the target.
Maiden misses with a hook. Benitez ducked under it nicely.
Maiden is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benitez misses with a looping right.
Benitez scores with a three punch combo!
Benitez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maiden counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Maiden.
Benitez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maiden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benitez is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maiden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benitez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benitez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maiden.
Benitez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maiden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddy Maiden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maiden lands with a cross.
Chucho Benitez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benitez throws a series of punches but Maiden avoids them all with ease.
Maiden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benitez.
Benitez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Benitez.
Benitez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benitez throws a sloppy head kick
and Maiden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maiden moves into range and clinches up with Benitez.
Maiden breaks from the clinch.
Maiden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maiden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benitez throws a sloppy head kick and Maiden moves out of range easily.
Benitez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maiden slips under a jab from Benitez.
Benitez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maiden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benitez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Benitez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benitez tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Benitez misses its intended target.
Benitez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maiden counters by moving into the clinch.
Maiden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benitez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maiden lands with an uppercut that bounces Benitez off the cage and back into range.
Benitez walks into a left hand.
Benitez throws a nice looking combination but Maiden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maiden lands a nice hook to Benitez's body. Benitez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benitez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Benitez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maiden slips a jab and a cross from Benitez.
Maiden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benitez is out of range.
Benitez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benitez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benitez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Benitez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maiden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benitez moves away.
Maiden lands a jab to the head.
Benitez tries a head kick but it misses.
Maiden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maiden scores with a nice head shot.
Benitez is still on wobbly legs! Can Maiden finish him?
Maiden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benitez has time to react.
Benitez throws a head kick but Maiden moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden blocks a jab.
Benitez misses with a left hand
and Maiden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maiden.
Maiden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benitez seems to have recovered his senses.
Maiden struggles to land a body shot inside as Benitez controls his hands.
Maiden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benitezs head.
I was talking to Maiden's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maiden gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benitez is staying active underneath Maiden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Maiden seems content to control.
Maiden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benitez trying to control here.
Benitez wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Maiden.
Benitez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maiden in particular looking to stall.
Benitez tries to get to full guard but Maiden has control of the leg.
Benitez is staying active underneath Maiden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benitez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benitez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maiden moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitez can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maiden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maiden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benitez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maiden. Maiden obviously looking to wear him down.
Benitez lands an overhand right.
Benitez throws a hook but Maiden avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Maiden.
Nice jab there from Maiden.
Benitez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maiden counters with a good low kick that Benitez was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benitez fails to land with a series of punches.
Benitez throws a head kick that misses.
Maiden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benitez misses with a series of wild punches.
Benitez throws a right hand that Maiden ducks under and follows up with a left that Maiden also avoids with ease.
Benitez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benitez has time to react.
No joy there for Benitez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benitez misses with a two punch combination.
Benitez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maiden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maiden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benitez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Maiden! Benitez is backing up but he can't get away as Maiden lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Benitez and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddy Maiden!
Eddy Maiden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Lirette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lirette has chosen Move On as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaun Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Lirette!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lirette avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lirette quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lirette controlling the position well.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Lirette dodges it nicely.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Lirette is having none of it.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lirette has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to ground and pound but Lirette is blocking nicely.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Johnson looking to ground and pound but Lirette is blocking nicely.
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Lirette manages to avoid easily.
Lirette tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lirette avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson working Lirette over with strikes here.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lirette hang on?
Lirette wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson throwing strikes here but Lirette is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Lirette is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lirette is rocked!
Johnson tries to control but Lirette wriggling away.
Johnson connects with a bit shot that sees Lirette covering up! More strikes from Johnson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Johnson is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Shaun Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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