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CCF Midweek Mayhem 131 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch comes to the cage accompanied by HEALTH - TEARS. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a hugh head kick that removes Fitch from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rock Lee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Tupper V is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Angel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Tupper V misses.
Angel shoots in but Tupper V avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Angel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tupper V misses with a double jab
and Angel counters with a series of strikes. Tupper V will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tupper V has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CCF's Flying Circus in the buildup to the fight.
Angel slips a jab and a cross from Tupper V.
Tupper V looks to land a right hand but Angel moved out of range.
Tupper V lands a head shot.
Tupper V lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Angel backs up against the cage.
Tupper V misses with a low kick.
Angel misses with the combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tupper V enables Angel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tupper V manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Angel preventing the sweep.
Angel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tupper V is looking to reverse the position.
Tupper V is not content to let Angel control the position.
Angel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tupper V is desperately trying to improve his position but Angel has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angel looking to secure an arm triangle but Tupper V defends it well.
Tupper V is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Tupper V defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Angel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tupper V is trying to stand up here but Angel is controlling him well.
Tupper V wants to control but Angel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Angel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupper V does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Angel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tupper V trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V is staying active underneath Angel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Angel wants to stand but Tupper V has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tupper V is defending against the submission attempts here by Angel.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angel is looking to advance position but Tupper V won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Angel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch combination from Tupper V misses.
Tupper V falls off balance throwing a combination
and Angel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Angel misses with a takedown attempt - Tupper V sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Angel blocks the leg kick.
Tupper V moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tupper V looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Angel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tupper V blocks the strikes from Angel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to stand up but Angel is controlling the position.
Angel looking for submissions off his back.
Tupper V not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tupper V seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tupper V wants to stand up but Angel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Angel is looking for a sweep. Tupper V is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel is trying to maintain the position but Tupper V is very close to passing his half guard.
Angel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tupper V pulls his head out easily.
Angel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank Angel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tupper V is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tupper V seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tupper V trying to pass the guard but Angel defending well.
Angel is trying to control but can't.
Tupper V is keen to just control but Angel is a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angel trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Tupper V is going to stand back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tupper V prevents Angel from improving his position.
Angel is refusing to be controlled, as Tupper V sits in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Angel has his takedown stuffed
and Tupper V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Angel or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupper V which made him look bad.
Bobby Tupper V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Angel.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Angel moves out of range.
Tupper V throws a nice looking combination but Angel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tupper V showed some decent athleticism there.
Angel has one foot on Tupper V's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tupper V shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Angel eats them both and turns towards Tupper V to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Angel throws a series of punches but Tupper V moves out of range.
Tupper V looks to land a combination. Angel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Angel avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tupper V to the mat! Tupper V manages to get full guard.
Tupper V trying to keep a closed guard but Angel is proving a slippery customer.
Angel looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper V dominated that second round.
That's time! Tupper V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tupper V throws a hook but Angel avoids it easily.
Angel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupper V's waist but Tupper V gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Angel off to one side.
Angel slips under a jab from Tupper V.
A punch combination from Tupper V misses.
Tupper V leaves Angel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Angel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Angel tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper V is retaining full guard.
Tupper V wants to sweep here but Angel controlling him for the moment.
Tupper V is looking to stand up but Angel isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V trying to control the position.
Angel wants to control from the top but Tupper V keeps moving.
Angel won't allow Tupper V to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tupper V shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tupper V was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tupper V tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Angel pushes Tupper V away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tupper V gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V tries to stand but Angel is controlling his head.
Angel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Angel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tupper V decides to return to a standing position.
Bobby Tupper V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Angel does no damage.
Tupper V throws a leg kick that misses.
Angel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Angel slips a jab and a cross from Tupper V.
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!
Tupper V looks to throw the jab but Angel is out of range.
Angel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby Tupper V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Angel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupper V defends well and Angel ends up having to push Tupper V into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupper V gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Angel regains guard.
Angel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper V tries to stand but Angel is controlling from the bottom.
Angel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Angel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tupper V would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Angel keeping full guard, as Tupper V tries to pass.
Tupper V sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to stand but Angel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Angel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tupper V doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tupper V manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper V wanted to stand there but Angel had control of the position.
Angel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tupper V can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Angel has a closed guard, preventing Tupper V from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper V clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Angel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tupper V's guard.
Angel wants to control from the top but Tupper V keeps moving.
Angel won't allow Tupper V to get back to his feet.
Angel throws a strike but Tupper V rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Angel has his foot on Tupper V's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tupper V works his way back into a safe position though.
Angel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tupper V is aware though and is defending well.
Tupper V in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel keeping moving, preventing Tupper V from controlling successfully.
Tupper V looking to pass the guard.
Tupper V tries to stand but Angel is controlling from the bottom.
Angel keeping full guard, as Tupper V tries to pass.
Tupper V is looking to stand up but Angel won't let him.
Tupper V stands up from guard. Let's bang!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tupper V throws a right and a left that Angel avoids nicely.
Bobby Tupper V is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Angel. Those never looked like landing.
Tupper V feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tupper V wants to get up but he can't break Angel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tupper V has managed to get both his arms back between Angel's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angel looking for a guillotine here but Tupper V defends easily.
Angel looking for a guillotine here but Tupper V defends easily.
Tupper V trying to stand up but can't free himself from Angel's guard.
Tupper V drops back looking for a leg! Angel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Angel manages to kick Tupper V off! Tupper V jumps back into Angel's guard.
Angel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Angel looking for a guillotine here but Tupper V defends easily.
Tupper V is looking to stand up but Angel won't let him.
Tupper V stays in close to Angel's body and controls the position.
Tupper V wants to stand but Angel is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel working for a triangle but Tupper V defends it easily.
Tupper V is looking to stand up but Angel won't let him.
Tupper V pushing down on Angel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tupper V is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Angel is not content to let Tupper V control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angel actively working from the bottom here.
Tupper V seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Frank Angel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Angel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tupper V misses with a series of wild punches.
Tupper V listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tupper V tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupper V drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tupper V decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Angel, up you get!
Angel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Angel moves out of range of the body kick.
Tupper V walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a right hand that Angel ducks under and follows up with a left that Angel also avoids with ease.
Tupper V manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Angel on his heels. He'll look to pass Angel's guard now, I'm sure.
Tupper V seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Tupper V stands and steps away. Angel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Angel fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupper V misses the jab.
Tupper V throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupper V lands with a straight right. Angel didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a right and a left that Angel avoids nicely.
Angel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupper V sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupper V fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Angel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Angel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupper V's waist but Tupper V gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Angel off to one side.
Bobby Tupper V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Angel.
Tupper V lands a nice leg kick that just misses Angel's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper V gets a double leg takedown into Angel's guard.
Tupper V looking to pass the guard.
Angel looking for a triangle here. Tupper V is fighting it but it looks tight! Angel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tupper V is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Angel!
Frank Angel took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Dime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boston Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Dime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boston Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dime misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dime won't be happy with that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones decides to stand back up.
Dime has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Dime breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Dime counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Jones told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones has Dime pulled in close to control his posture.
Dime drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dime jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dime tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Dime lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dime wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Dime is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dime is one step ahead there.
Dime pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dime wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dime scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dime looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dime throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones keeping full guard, as Dime tries to pass.
Dime 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dime wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dime throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dime's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Dime blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Dime gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dime has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dime is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dime.
Dime is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dime tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dime has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boston Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Victorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Victorious !
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorious looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Victorious fails with a takedown attempt.
Alex James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victorious stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Victorious .
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
James thows a huge punch but Victorious dodges it nicely.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
James 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.
James looks to land a strike but Victorious avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws an elbow that misses. Victorious uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Victorious !
Victorious won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Victorious 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Victorious trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victor Victorious has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Victorious or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
Alex James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Victorious .
James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
James throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
James misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorious manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
James wants to get back to his feet.
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!
Victorious wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Victorious .
Victorious thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Victorious throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing James to regain full guard.
James wants to get back to his feet but Victorious is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Victorious must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James has his feet on Victorious 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Victorious but Victorious pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James has been working on his balance at CCF's Flying Circus, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Victorious .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorious misses with a takedown
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Victorious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Victorious throws an off balance right hand
so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Victorious looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Victorious trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Victorious has his hands on James's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Victor Victorious hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James fails with the takedown.
James decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Victorious trying to control from the bottom.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Victorious wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Victorious gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James ducks under a wild hook from Victorious .
Victorious closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Victorious pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Victorious shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Victorious gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Victorious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Victorious uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Victorious closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Alex James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Victorious .
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James drives through with a takedown into Victorious 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
James is looking to advance position but Victorious has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You get the feeling that James really doesn't like being in this position too much.
James regains half guard.
James is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorious trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
Victorious looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Victorious is stalling here. James is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Victorious seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and James has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The strikes coming from James are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
James working the ground and pound but Victorious is defending the strikes.
James misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
James is chipping away with strikes.
Victorious on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
James throws a strike aimed at the side of Victorious 's head but Victorious avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands a decent elbow from side control.
Victorious tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
James working the ground and pound.
Victorious sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
James working Victorious over with strikes.
Victorious wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James misses with a head shot. Victorious uses the momentum to regain guard.
Victorious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Victorious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Victorious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Victorious is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Victorious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Victorious has wrist control.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Victorious 's brow.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Victorious tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Victorious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorious wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
Victorious is breathing heavily.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James postures up in Victorious 's guard and throws a big left but Victorious blocks it.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Victorious is keeping the position for now.
Victorious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Victorious had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex James dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Victorious is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Victorious changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Victorious manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James looks for a takedown but Victorious sprawls well.
Victorious darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Victorious into the cage.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alex James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Victorious .
James is looking for a takedown.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Victorious .
Victorious is fighting off a takedown attempt but James is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Victorious to the mat. Victorious regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Victorious takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
Victorious is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James looking to pass the guard.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Victorious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Victorious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Victorious wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James wants to pass the guard but Victorious is keeping the position.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James prevents Victorious from getting back to his feet.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James is working Victorious over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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?
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Victorious 's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Victorious is retaining full guard.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Victorious can do to turn this around?
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Victorious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alex James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Victorious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James throws a strike but Victorious rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Victorious is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James wants to get back to his feet but Victorious is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Victorious scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James keeping moving, preventing Victorious from controlling successfully.
Victorious missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Victorious tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.
James has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Victorious has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex James clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Victorious shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Victorious tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James is in Victorious 's guard.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Victorious seems keen to control James's posture.
James with a nice head shot there.
Victorious has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
Victorious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Victorious has wrist control.
Victorious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Victorious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Victorious is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Victorious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James pushing down on Victorious 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Victorious is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Victorious 's head.
James passes to side control.
Victorious takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorious is working to avoid the ground and pound but James connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with the ground and pound.
James throwing shots but missing, from side control.
James working the ground and pound.
James tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by James.
Victorious stops James from passing to mount.
James landing strikes.
James cracks Victorious with a big elbow.
Victorious is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
James scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on James's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Victorious takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
James cracks Victorious with a big right hand but Victorious just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Victorious is rocked!
James working the body and head with strikes.
Victorious is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?
Victorious avoids any damage from the ground and pound of James.
James looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Victorious is avoiding damage well.
James lands a few punches from side control.
James lands a strong strike to the head of Victorious . That's dazed him! James looking to finish here. Victorious is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - James lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex James!
Our winner, Alex James, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andraej Drakorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andraej Drakorov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drakorov is looking to slow Cheshire down with leg kicks.
Drakorov connects with a leg kick. Cheshire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Drakorov throws a sloppy head kick and Cheshire moves out of range easily.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drakorov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheshire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drakorov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Drakorov is predictable there
and Cheshire counters with an inside leg kick.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Drakorov is avoiding it.
Cheshire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drakorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drakorov throws a head kick but Cheshire moves out of range.
Cheshire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andraej Drakorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drakorov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cheshire takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheshire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakorov stalls.
Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Andraej Drakorov has been cut.
Drakorov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drakorov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cheshire blocks a body shot from Drakorov.
Drakorov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheshire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cheshire doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drakorov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drakorov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakorov stuffs the takedown.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Drakorov is having none of it.
Cheshire clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheshire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Drakorov is looking to control Cheshire's arms but Cheshire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drakorov has his back to the cage.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside.
Drakorov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Cheshire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drakorov is looking to land body kicks.
Cheshire misses with a kick to the body
and Drakorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drakorov avoids a kick to the body.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Drakorov pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire looks to land a right hand but Drakorov moved out of range.
Cheshire moves into range and clinches up with Drakorov.
Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Andraej Drakorov's cut even more.
Drakorov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheshires head.
Drakorov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but Drakorov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cheshire blocks a body shot from Drakorov.
Cheshire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cheshire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Drakorov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Drakorov trying to control the position but Cheshire manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drakorov tries to roll but Cheshire sticks to his back.
Drakorov is still trying to improve position.
Cheshire biding his time, controlling Drakorov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire landing with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Cheshire go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cheshire is looking to control Drakorov but Drakorov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cheshire punches Drakorov on the ear.
Drakorov staying busy and making it hard for Cheshire to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andraej Drakorov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cheshire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheshire lands a nice elbow.
Drakorov prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheshire wants a takedown but no success here.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Drakorov can't find room to land a body shot as Cheshire controls the action.
Cheshire missing with knees to the body.
Drakorov tries a body shot but Cheshire blocks it.
Drakorov has Cheshire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cheshire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drakorov.
Drakorov misses with a punch to the body.
Drakorov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Drakorov lands a body punch.
Drakorov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cheshire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drakorov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benji Cheshire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drakorov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drakorov counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakorov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drakorov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drakorov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cheshire.
Drakorov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Drakorov circles away and keeps his distance.
Drakorov throws a leg kick which misses Cheshire's front leg but catches the back leg as Cheshire tries to avoid it.
Cheshire checks a leg kick.
Drakorov throws a head kick that misses.
Drakorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drakorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drakorov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cheshire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cheshire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Drakorov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drakorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Drakorov is avoiding it.
Drakorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheshire.
Drakorov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cheshire throws a leg kick
and Drakorov counters with a good, hard body kick but Cheshire shrugs it off.
Drakorov misses with the combination.
Drakorov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cheshire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Cheshire wants to clinch but Drakorov slips to the side
and Drakorov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Drakorov misses with a head kick.
Andraej Drakorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Drakorov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drakorov counters with a nice leg kick.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Drakorov circles away.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Drakorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drakorov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drakorov swinging wildly here.
Drakorov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andraej Drakorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drakorov misses with a wild combination.
Cheshire closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cheshire is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakorov is trying to control but can't.
Cheshire wants to take a breather but Drakorov is having none of it.
Drakorov is looking to control Cheshire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drakorov avoid being mounted?
Drakorov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cheshire is staying active.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheshire stops Drakorov from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drakorov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andraej Drakorov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A bone on bone clash there as Cheshire blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andraej Drakorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andraej Drakorov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cheshire tries to clinch up
and Drakorov counters with a straight right hand.
Andraej Drakorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cheshire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cheshire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drakorov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Drakorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheshire.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cheshire.
Cheshire trying to stall but Drakorov improves his position.
Drakorov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheshire controls his hands.
Cheshire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drakorov's defenses.
Cheshire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drakorov's defenses.
The cut above Andraej Drakorov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Drakorov trying to control the position but instead, Cheshire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drakorov into the cage.
Cheshire lands with a light punch inside.
Cheshire trying to control the position but instead, Drakorov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheshire into the cage.
Cheshire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drakorov up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakorov wants a takedown but no success here.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch but Drakorov improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Drakorov.
Drakorov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Drakorov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cheshire missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Drakorov - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drakorov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drakorov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drakorov taking a breather.
Drakorov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheshire uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakorov avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheshire.
Drakorov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheshire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drakorov catches Cheshire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drakorov throws a leg kick
and Cheshire counters with a body kick that stops Drakorov in his tracks momentarily.
Drakorov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cheshire lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Drakorov circles away.
Drakorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drakorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drakorov throws a head kick that misses.
Cheshire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drakorov throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drakorov counters with a head kick.
Drakorov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drakorov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheshire.
Cheshire takes the fight into the clinch.
Cheshire throws a punch but it's blocked by Drakorov.
Drakorov wants to break free but Cheshire has control.
Cheshire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drakorov.
Drakorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheshire's elbow.
Drakorov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Cheshire.
Andraej Drakorov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Drakorov effectively controlling the action here.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Cheshire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drakorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheshire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheshire tries for a takedown but Drakorov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benji Cheshire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drakorov stalling.
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 tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drakorov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheshire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Drakorov on the inside.
Drakorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drakorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheshire prevents a body shot from Drakorov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andraej Drakorov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andraej Drakorov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drakorov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cheshire clinches.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch but Drakorov improves position.
Drakorov is pushing Cheshire up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drakorov is defending well for now.
Drakorov breaks the clinch.
Drakorov scores with a leg kick.
Cheshire closes the distance and clinches up with Drakorov, looking for a takedown. Cheshire pushes Drakorov against the cage but Drakorov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cheshire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drakorov can pounce on him.
Drakorov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drakorov throws a front kick that sends Cheshire stumbling back into the cage.
Drakorov is looking to land body kicks.
Drakorov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakorov cracks the inside of Cheshire's front leg.
Drakorov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cheshire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drakorov.
Drakorov throws a leg kick
and Cheshire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drakorov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Drakorov throws a sloppy head kick and Cheshire moves out of range easily.
Drakorov thumps Cheshire with a low kick.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Drakorov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cheshire is out of range.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Drakorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drakorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Cheshire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drakorov connects with a solid leg kick.
Drakorov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheshire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drakorov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drakorov.
Cheshire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cheshire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheshire working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cheshire is staying tight to Drakorov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cheshire trying to control the position but Drakorov is working away.
Cheshire working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drakorov keeps working.
Benji Cheshire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cheshire tries to score with some ground and pound. Drakorov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cheshire happy to just control the position for now.
Drakorov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cheshire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Benji Cheshire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Drakorov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cheshire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drakorov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Drakorov does no damage.
Drakorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drakorov tries to score with a low kick but Cheshire moves his leg out of the way.
Drakorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drakorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Drakorov misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andraej Drakorov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Andraej Drakorov's cut.
That's time! Cheshire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Drakorov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drakorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheshire moves away.
Cheshire checks a leg kick nicely.
Drakorov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cheshire's head.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drakorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cheshire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drakorov tries a body shot but Cheshire blocks it.
Cheshire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drakorov's efforts to push away.
Drakorov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheshire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drakorov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire wants to clinch but Drakorov slips to the side
and Drakorov counters with a solid body kick.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drakorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drakorov staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Drakorov pushes him off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drakorov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cheshire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cheshire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cheshire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Drakorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drakorov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drakorov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Drakorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakorov throws a leg kick that misses.
Drakorov misses with a leg kick.
Cheshire misses the shot to the body.
Cheshire moves out of range of the body kick.
Drakorov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Drakorov is avoiding it.
Drakorov tries a head kick but it misses.
Cheshire drops his hands momentarily and Drakorov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheshire moves out of range as Drakorov throws a body kick.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Drakorov pushes him off.
Drakorov throws a head kick that misses.
Drakorov looks to land a body kick but Cheshire moved away.
Drakorov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cheshire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cheshire.
Drakorov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cheshire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drakorov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cheshire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drakorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cheshire controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire trying to control but Drakorov is working from the bottom.
Benji Cheshire has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cheshire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cheshire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drakorov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drakorov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cheshire. That did some damage!
Cheshire wants to clinch up but Drakorov keeps it at a distance.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drakorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drakorov misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andraej Drakorov.
I think Drakorov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Andraej Drakorov!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Andraej Drakorov!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Andraej Drakorov!
Andraej Drakorov wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Andraej Drakorov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want that Irish Cunt next, Assasi you fucking fight fixing prick, I'm ready for all your gay as fuck wrestlers now, I'm back I'm bad. Say my fucking name Dominance. I'm the fucking beast in this division, I'm coming for all of you pussies.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Spishak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spishak comes to the cage accompanied by Sleeping with Sirens. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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30
216 lbs
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217 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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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
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Spishak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spishak throws a predictable looking body shot
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Sammy Spishak has been cut.
Spishak avoids the body shot from White.
Spishak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
White has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
White dodges the ground and pound from Spishak.
Spishak wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White parries the strikes from Spishak easily there. Spishak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable White to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Spishak decides to stand up, so the ref orders White to his feet.
Spishak scores with a jab to the body.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spishak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
White connects with a jab.
Spishak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spishak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White.
Spishak misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for White.
Sloppy strikes from Spishak. Those never looked like landing.
Spishak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
White feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Spishak sprawling to the canvas! Spishak rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can White finish him?!
Spishak is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Spishak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spishak missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White weaves into range and cracks Spishak right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Spishak goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! White is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter White!
A relieved looking Walter White 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 Taco Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taco Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Archer Christian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy left from Christian finds it's target.
Grande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Christian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christian managing to block the knees to the body from Grande.
Our sources have told us that Grande has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Christian's defenses.
Grande misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christian blocks the elbow strike.
Grande throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Christian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande tries to land knees in the clinch but Christian avoids the damage to the body.
Grande's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christian clinches.
Christian takes an elbow to the temple.
Christian breaks from the clinch.
Archer Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christian throws a head kick but Grande moves out of range.
Christian misses with an uppercut.
Christian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grande counters by clinching up.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Christian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande misses with an elbow over the top.
Christian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grande wants to clinch.
Christian throws a lazy head kick
and Grande counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christian throws a big shot that misses.
Christian has Grande up against the cage in a clinch.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande stalling in the clinch but Christian improves position.
Grande escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christian manages to avoid it.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Christian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooh!!! Christian has knocked Grande down with a huge combo! Christian steps away and waves a wobbly Grande back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Taco Grande has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christian throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christian throws a head kick but Grande moves out of range.
Christian rushes Grande and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grande.
Grande lands an elbow that stopped Christian in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Grande crunches a lovely knee into Christian's ribcage.
Grande tries a knee to the head but Christian blocks it.
Grande keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christian's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christian wants to get back to striking at distance but Grande won't allow it.
Grande throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christian blocks it with crossed arms.
Grande misses with an elbow strike.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande cracks Christian with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grande working aggressively here.
Grande keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christian's efforts to push away.
Christian avoiding damage as Grande throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archer Christian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taco Grande's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Christian clinches.
Grande breaks from the clinch.
Christian lands a lovely overhand right.
Christian instigates a clinch.
Christian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christian closes the distance and pushes Grande back into the cage.
Christian is trying to break the clinch but Grande has him pressed against the cage.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christian backwards.
Grande keeps control of Christian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grande pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christian's sensitive parts.
Archer Christian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grande breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christian has managed to clinch.
Christian blocking some punches.
Grande misses with an elbow over the top.
Christian has had enough of the clinch but Grande keeps him there for the moment.
Christian blocks an elbow strike from Grande.
Christian wants to break free but Grande has control.
Knees to the body from Grande.
Christian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taco Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grande connects with a nasty looking knee right to Christian's face.
Grande has Christian pressed against the cage, preventing Christian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian avoids the elbow strike from Grande, against the cage.
Grande pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grande leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christian lands with a good body shot.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christian throws out the jab.
Christian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christian.
Grande throws a body punch but Christian moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christian moves into the clinch.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Christian.
Christian wants to break free but Grande has control.
Christian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grande escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grande tries to clinch up but Christian circles away and keeps his distance.
Christian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Christian in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Grande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grande slips under a jab from Christian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Christian.
Christian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christian throws a nice looking combination but Grande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande trying to land knees to the body.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande misses with an elbow over the top.
Christian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christian is looking to break free of the clinch but Grande has double underhooks.
Grande missing with knees to the body.
Grande is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Archer Christian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Taco Grande's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Christian throws a body kick that misses.
Grande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grande gets tackled into the cage by Christian. Christian maintains the clinch.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Christian manages to break the clinch.
Christian moves into range and clinches up with Grande.
Grande misses with an elbow over the top.
Grande throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Christian tries to circle away but Grande has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christian misses with a kick to the body.
Christian throws a head kick that misses
and Grande counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christian has closed the distance and engaged Grande in a clinch.
Grande creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grande throws an elbow that misses.
Christian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grande tries to land a knee to the head but Christian blocks with his arms.
Grande with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Christian breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Christian misses
and Grande counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grande.
Christian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Grande.
Christian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grande is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Christian is keeping busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande throws an elbow that misses.
Christian blocks the elbow strike.
Grande stalling in the clinch but Christian improves position.
Grande gets through Christian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christian's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Christian is trying to break free.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grande unloads a knee to the mid-section. Christian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grande lands a damaging elbow.
Grande breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grande tries to clinch but Christian is having none of it.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christian rushes Grande and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Christian working hard to break the clinch.
Grande with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Christian controls the action.
Grande misses with an elbow strike.
Grande creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Christian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grande avoids the head kick by Christian.
Christian throws a poor cross that misses
and Christian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christian, as that shot connected.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christian.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grande tries to clinch up
and Christian counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Grande clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Taco Grande's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christian checks a leg kick nicely.
Christian forces Grande back against the cage and clinches.
Christian takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Archer Christian has been cut.
Grande breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christian throws a poor cross that misses
and Grande connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christian tries to land a body kick
and Grande counters with a straight right hand.
Grande tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christian is able to avoid easily.
Christian rushes Grande and presses him up against the cage.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Christian is rocked!
Christian blocks the elbow strike.
Christian is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Grande throws a big uppercut that drops Christian! More strikes from Grande and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Christian lies dazed against the cage as Grande celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taco Grande!
After winning the bout, Taco Grande 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pan Goatboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goatboy's entrance music is Bill Hicks - Goat boy. A fine choice. The key to victory for Pan Goatboy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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193 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pan Goatboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goatboy throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goatboy finds it's way round the side to connect with Grimes's head.
Grimes moves out of range as Goatboy strikes.
Grimes shoots for a double leg takedown but Goatboy sprawls well. He's pushed Grimes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goatboy leaves Grimes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grimes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goatboy counters with a one-two to the body.
Pan Goatboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Grimes.
Grimes shoots and misses
and Goatboy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Goatboy.
Goatboy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grimes.
Goatboy drops Grimes with a huge uppercut! Grimes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Goatboy is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pan Goatboy!
Pan Goatboy took some time post fight to say the following; ' If you want a rematch come and find me at WSCA, bitch!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Te Huna has chosen Chevelle-Jars as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Constrictor Boa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Huna scores with a jab to the head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Te Huna enables Boa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Te Huna manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Te Huna keeping moving, preventing Boa from controlling successfully.
Boa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boa wants to control from the top but Te Huna keeps moving.
Te Huna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Te Huna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Constrictor Boa.
Boa fails to land the takedown.
Boa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Constrictor Boa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Te Huna throws a hook but Boa avoids it easily.
Te Huna scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Boa - just one landing.
Boa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Te Huna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Te Huna scores with a jab to the head.
Boa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Te Huna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boa.
Boa takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boa looks for a takedown but Te Huna sprawls well.
Boa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Te Huna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James Te Huna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boa wants to clinch up but Te Huna keeps it at a distance.
Boa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Te Huna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Te Huna gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Te Huna keeping moving, preventing Boa from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Te Huna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boa wants to control from the top but Te Huna keeps moving.
Boa scoring with some ground and pound.
Boa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Te Huna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boa is stalling in the full guard.
Te Huna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boa looking to sit in guard and control but Te Huna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boa trying to keep a closed guard but Te Huna is proving a slippery customer.
Te Huna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constrictor Boa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Te Huna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Te Huna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Te Huna misses with a few strikes there.
Boa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Te Huna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Te Huna looks to land a combination but Boa avoids it well.
Boa throws a big shot that misses.
James Te Huna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boa throws a lazy right hand but Te Huna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boa misses with a body shot.
Te Huna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Te Huna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boa somewhat.
Boa scores with a hook to the body. Te Huna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa tries to clinch up but Te Huna circles away and keeps his distance.
Boa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Te Huna manages to avoid it.
Boa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Te Huna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Te Huna throws a series of strikes that have Boa backpedaling.
Te Huna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boa is looking to clinch.
James Te Huna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constrictor Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boa misses with an uppercut.
Boa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Te Huna defends it nicely.
Boa misses the body punch
and Te Huna counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa throws a poor cross that misses
and Te Huna counters with a left and a right that stings Boa.
Boa fails with the takedown
and Te Huna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Te Huna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boa.
Te Huna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Te Huna throws a hook but Boa avoids it easily.
Te Huna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boa fails with a takedown attempt.
Boa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Te Huna napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boa is looking to take a break and control but Te Huna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Te Huna taking a bit of punishment here - Boa scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa throws a strike aimed at the side of Te Huna's head but Te Huna avoids it well.
Boa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boa in side control, throwing shots but Te Huna defends.
Boa working the ground and pound but Te Huna is defending the strikes.
Te Huna is not content to let Boa control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna is trying to buck Boa off.
Boa taking a break here but Te Huna is having none of it and regains half guard.
Te Huna pushes Boa off looking to stand but Boa dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Constrictor Boa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boa throws out a loose jab but Te Huna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Te Huna as Boa shoots in.
Boa cracks Te Huna with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boa. Te Huna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Te Huna throws a big shot that misses.
Boa wants to clinch but Te Huna slips to the side
and Te Huna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Te Huna fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boa.
Te Huna throws a hook but Boa blocks it.
Te Huna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Te Huna.
Boa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Boa finds it's target.
Boa is looking to clinch but Te Huna is avoiding it.
Boa doesn't manage to clinch there - Te Huna circles away.
Te Huna misses with the combination.
Te Huna 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.
Boa falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Te Huna to counter with a crisp jab.
Boa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Te Huna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boa somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constrictor Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Te Huna lands with a straight right. Boa didn't see that one coming.
Te Huna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa throws a sloppy body shot
and Te Huna counters with a nice uppercut.
Boa slips under a jab from Te Huna.
Te Huna swings for the body but Boa moves out of range.
Te Huna swats away the attempt to clinch by Boa.
Te Huna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Te Huna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boa.
Te Huna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Te Huna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Te Huna.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Te Huna misses with a looping left.
Boa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boa looks to score with a jab to the body but Te Huna is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna misses with a two punch combination.
Te Huna misses with a shot to the body
and Boa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Te Huna lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boa cracks a nice hook into Te Huna's ribs.
Te Huna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boa.
A clash of legs there as Te Huna blocks the low kick.
Te Huna throws a shot from downtown. Boa moves away and avoids it.
Boa lands a nice hook to Te Huna's body. Te Huna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boa misses with a two punch combination.
Boa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Boa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boa misses with a low kick.
Te Huna looks to land a combination but Boa avoids it well.
Boa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Te Huna circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Te Huna misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Te Huna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Te Huna moves away from the strike by Boa.
Jab by Boa.
Boa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Te Huna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boa thinking.
Boa misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Te Huna misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Te Huna throws a looping overhand right but Boa ducks down to avoid it.
Te Huna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Te Huna lands with a straight right. Boa didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Constrictor Boa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Te Huna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Te Huna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Te Huna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Te Huna looks to throw the jab but Boa is out of range.
Boa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Te Huna misses the shot to the body.
Te Huna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boa misses with a double jab.
Boa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Te Huna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Te Huna misses with a series of wild punches.
Boa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna avoids the body shot from Boa.
Boa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Te Huna catches Boa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Te Huna ducks under a wild hook from Boa.
Te Huna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Te Huna misses with a lunging right hand
and Boa counters with a left to the body.
Boa swings widly with a right hand
and Te Huna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boa misses with a wild body shot.
Boa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice jab there from Te Huna.
Good shot there by Te Huna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Boa postures up and lands a big shot to Te Huna's brow.
Boa wants to pass the guard but Te Huna is keeping the position.
Boa 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.
Boa trying to move into half guard but instead Te Huna has managed to sweep!
Boa has a closed guard, preventing Te Huna from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Te Huna is one step ahead there.
Te Huna is fighting to break Boa's control of his arms but Boa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Te Huna has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Boa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Te Huna is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Boa pulls down on the head and he's put Te Huna to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Constrictor Boa!
Constrictor Boa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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