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HFC 164 Pride Day PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tico Ponce De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Li is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tico Ponce De Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Li!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponce De Leon digs a good body shot into Li's ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon avoids the body shot from Li.
Ponce De Leon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Li checks a leg kick.
Ponce De Leon misses with a body kick.
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li swinging wildly here.
Li throws a one two combo.
Li blocks a head kick by Ponce De Leon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ponce De Leon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Ponce De Leon.
Li checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ponce De Leon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Li's coach down at Alpha Elite Private Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Li's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ponce De Leon misses with a left hand
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Tico Ponce De Leon has been cut.
Ponce De Leon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Li checks a low kick from Ponce De Leon.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ponce De Leon.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ponce De Leon manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li blocks a head kick by Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ponce De Leon.
Li lands a jab to Ponce De Leon's midsection.
Ponce De Leon throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Li lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tico Ponce De Leon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li checks a low kick from Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ponce De Leon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Li checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Li misses the target.
Li scores with a nice right hand.
Ponce De Leon throws a lazy head kick
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ponce De Leon throws a leg kick which misses Li's front leg but catches the back leg as Li tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ponce De Leon throws a lazy head kick
and Li makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ponce De Leon lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Ponce De Leon misses.
Ponce De Leon misses with a head kick.
Ponce De Leon takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ponce De Leon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Li will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tico Ponce De Leon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ponce De Leon motions for Li to come forward. Ponce De Leon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ponce De Leon tries a low kick but Li avoids it.
Ponce De Leon throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Li.
Ponce De Leon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponce De Leon scores with a head kick. Li tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ponce De Leon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ponce De Leon moves into the clinch.
Li is trying to push Ponce De Leon away but Ponce De Leon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Ponce De Leon has him pressed against the cage.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Ponce De Leon has the dominant position.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li is trying to push Ponce De Leon away but Ponce De Leon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ponce De Leon has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ponce De Leon misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Ponce De Leon - that landed with a thud.
Ponce De Leon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Li takes a knee to the side of the body.
Li looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ponce De Leon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ponce De Leon keeps control of Li as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ponce De Leon lands a good knee to the midsection. Li won't want to take too many of those.
Li is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon misses with a knee to the head.
Ponce De Leon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Li's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon misses with a knee to the head.
Ponce De Leon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lis head.
Ponce De Leon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Li looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ponce De Leon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Li displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ponce De Leon up against the cage.
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Li shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ponce De Leon eats them both and turns towards Li to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ponce De Leon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Ponce De Leon counters with a low kick, right behind Li 's knee.
Li avoids the head kick by Ponce De Leon.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Li misses
enabling Ponce De Leon to counter with a crisp jab.
Li misses with a jab to the body
and Ponce De Leon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ponce De Leon lands a slapping body shot.
Ponce De Leon moves into the clinch.
Ponce De Leon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ponce De Leon has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li tries to break the clinch but Ponce De Leon is controlling the position.
Li is looking to control Ponce De Leon's arms but Ponce De Leon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Li has his back to the cage.
Ponce De Leon misses with a knee strike.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Li takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ponce De Leon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponce De Leon lands a shot to the body.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Ponce De Leon has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponce De Leon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Ponce De Leon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li breaks the clinch.
Ponce De Leon misses with a head kick.
Ponce De Leon misses with a kick to the body
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Ponce De Leon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tico Ponce De Leon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ponce De Leon throws out the jab.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Li throws a shot to the body.
Ponce De Leon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Li connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ponce De Leon scrambles back to his feet.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ponce De Leon throws a nice head kick!
Li is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ponce De Leon rather than just go for the knockout.
Li lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Li checks a leg kick.
Ponce De Leon lands with a hook. Li tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Li blocks a head kick by Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon is looking to land body kicks.
Li blocks a head kick by Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ponce De Leon counters with a straight right hand.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponce De Leon is just out of range.
Li tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ponce De Leon throws a head kick that misses.
Ponce De Leon throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ponce De Leon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ponce De Leon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Li lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li fails to land with a series of punches.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ponce De Leon manages to avoid it.
Li avoids a kick to the body.
Jeff Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li misses with a right hand
and Ponce De Leon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Li's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Ponce De Leon lands a nice looking body kick.
Ponce De Leon with a hook.
Ponce De Leon lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Li 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ponce De Leon wants to clinch up but Li keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ponce De Leon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Ponce De Leon avoids the body shot from Li.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tico Ponce De Leon.
Well Ponce De Leon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Ponce De Leon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Django Kinte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Parker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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214 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Django Kinte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Parker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kinte gets caught flat footed, as Parker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kinte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kinte is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Parker frees his head nicely. Oh but Kinte has switched to an armbar! Parker is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Django Kinte!
A relieved looking Django Kinte 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 Cedric Caraan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Caraan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to TubThumping(I get Knockdown). Conrad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thousand Foot Krutch - War Of Change. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ethan Conrad enters the cage!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Caraan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conrad lands a leg kick that knocks Caraan off balance momentarily.
Conrad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caraan, pushing him back against the cage.
Conrad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Conrad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caraan.
Conrad scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Cedric Caraan has been cut.
Caraan tries to score a body lock takedown but Conrad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Caraan is trying to pull guard but Conrad has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Caraan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conrad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Caraan fails to pull guard.
Caraan tries to pull guard but Conrad won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Caraan's face.
Caraan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Conrad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Conrad with a knee to the head.
Conrad lands with a left to the head.
Conrad stalling the fight.
Conrad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Caraan is breathing heavily.
Conrad stalling.
Conrad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Conrad lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing reports that Caraan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Conrad.
Conrad scores with a knee to the head.
Conrad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Conrad lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Conrad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Caraan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ethan Conrad.
Conrad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Conrad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caraan.
Conrad tries to bum rush Caraan with a series of wild strikes but Caraan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Conrad! Caraan is out on his feet! Conrad rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Caraan is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Caraan is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Conrad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Win's choice of entrance music: FORE THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK!. Samson Goldstein could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Built Win's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Built Win!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein clinches up with Win and pushes him back against the cage.
Goldstein is trying to maintain a safe position but Win gets an underhook and turns Goldstein into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein stops a takedown attempt from Win.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Win goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goldstein prevents it.
Win is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Win is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein is pressed up against the cage. Win has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goldstein down to the mat. Goldstein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Win has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Built Win.
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Win takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goldstein has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Goldstein throws a front kick aimed at Win's knee but Win avoids it well.
Win moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Win circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein misses with a kick to the body.
Goldstein tries to score with a low kick but Win moves his leg out of the way.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Win moved away.
Goldstein throws out a loose jab but Win uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Goldstein drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Win tries to improve position but can't.
Goldstein working the head with strikes.
Win tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Win is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Win manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goldstein's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Win gets back to full guard.
Goldstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Win had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldstein defends it easily.
Win working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldstein.
Goldstein works over Win with some ground and pound from guard.
Win working for a triangle but Goldstein defends it easily.
Win has momentary wrist control but Goldstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Win is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldstein defends well.
Win isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goldstein stacks Win on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goldstein!
Goldstein grinds an elbow into Win's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Win tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goldstein trying to control the action but Win is working from the bottom.
Win is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Win manages to get back to half guard.
Goldstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Win slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goldstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Win has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldstein has managed to get both his arms back between Win's legs - danger averted.
Win throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Win working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldstein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Win working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldstein 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!
Win keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein with a nice head shot there.
Goldstein postures up and lands a big shot to Win's brow.
Win bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldstein's guard.
Goldstein wants to sweep but no luck.
Win drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goldstein dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Win is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Win drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goldstein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goldstein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goldstein!
Goldstein trying to control the action but Win is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goldstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Win avoids the head kick by Goldstein.
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches up with Win, looking for a takedown. Goldstein pushes Win against the cage but Win circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldstein. Win does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built Win is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Win blocks a jab.
Goldstein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goldstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goldstein throws a hook to the side of Win's head but Win sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Win ducked under it nicely.
Goldstein misses with a looping left.
Goldstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Win counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Win keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldstein misses with a takedown
and Win counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goldstein with a nice cross.
Goldstein looks to land a body kick but Win moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand
and Win counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldstein misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Goldstein misses
and Win counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein wants to clinch up but Win keeps it at a distance.
Win avoids a kick to the body.
Win uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldstein.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Goldstein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Goldstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Win looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Win avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samson Goldstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Win is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
Win has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Win is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
Goldstein works over Win with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Win escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Win looking for a guillotine here but Goldstein defends easily.
Win looking for a guillotine here but Goldstein defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein advances to half guard.
Win is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldstein pulls his head out easily.
Win looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Win is trying to get back to full guard.
Win is refusing to be controlled, as Goldstein sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice strikes from Goldstein there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldstein connects with a nice short shot to Win's temple.
Goldstein wants to free his trapped foot but Win is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Win manages to avoid it.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Win checks it.
Win ducks under a wild hook from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a left hand
and Win counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Samson Goldstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldstein throws a body kick that misses.
Goldstein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Win checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goldstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Win has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goldstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Goldstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Win blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Goldstein throws a jab when Win was well out of range.
Goldstein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goldstein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Win.
Goldstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Win circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Built Win has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Win checks a leg kick.
Goldstein tries to score with a low kick but Win moves his leg out of the way.
Goldstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Win.
Goldstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Goldstein is predictable there
and Win counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goldstein tried to score with a low kick but Win checks it.
Goldstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Win looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Win regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein wants to pass to mount but Win is defending the position.
Win gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Win is looking for a triangle but Goldstein pushes his legs off easily.
Win looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Win is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Win had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldstein defends it easily.
Win isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goldstein stacks Win on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goldstein!
Win is trying to improve his position.
Goldstein trying to control the position but Win is working away.
Win is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goldstein off and has taken his back!
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!
You can see the frustration on Goldstein's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Win looking to break Goldstein's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Goldstein remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Win will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Win has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Win has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldstein trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Win is persistently looking for the submission but Goldstein is defending it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Win doesn't have the hooks in and Goldstein manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Built Win comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goldstein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uhtred Bebbanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Moxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moxley has chosen Welcome to the Masquerade - Thousand Foot Krutch as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uhtred Bebbanburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Moxley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moxley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bebbanburg wants to sweep but no luck.
Bebbanburg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moxley's guard.
Bebbanburg stops Moxley from standing up.
Bebbanburg working some strikes from top position.
Moxley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bebbanburg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bebbanburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Moxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bebbanburg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moxley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bebbanburg is controlling him.
Bebbanburg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bebbanburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Moxley is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moxley wants to stand and escape but Bebbanburg is having none of it.
Moxley is looking to stand back up but Bebbanburg counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Moxley.
Bebbanburg winds up and cracks Moxley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bebbanburg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moxley's head.
Moxley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moxley is trying to stand up here but Bebbanburg is controlling him well.
Bebbanburg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moxley pushes Bebbanburg off looking to stand but Bebbanburg dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Bebbanburg.
Moxley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bebbanburg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley looking to score a takedown here. Bebbanburg is defending well but Moxley drives through and ends up in Bebbanburg's guard.
Moxley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bebbanburg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bebbanburg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bebbanburg!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bebbanburg landing strikes.
Bebbanburg working the ground and pound.
Moxley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moxley looks winded!
Moxley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bebbanburg working the ground and pound.
Moxley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Moxley is rocked!
Bebbanburg in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Moxley looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Bebbanburg turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uhtred Bebbanburg!
Uhtred Bebbanburg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Rave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rave's entrance music is What Happened?. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gunnar Nelson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Rave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Nelson misses.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Rave should have avoided that one.
Rave misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rave takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nelson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Rave.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Rave throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rave fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rave throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nelson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rave throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rave stalks Nelson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nelson's face. Nelson staggers backwards, shaken.
Nelson connects with a high kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nelson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rave is rocked!
Nelson throws a quick head kick that knocks Rave silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Nelson is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gunnar Nelson!
A relieved looking Gunnar Nelson 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 Maricue Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Triston Rioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rioka has chosen Life Is Beautiful as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maricue Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Triston Rioka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rioka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Russel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rioka avoids the head kick by Russel.
Russel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Russel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Russel trying to control from half guard but Rioka is working away.
Rioka is looking to improve his position.
Russel trying to control the pace.
Rioka looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rioka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rioka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Russel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rioka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russel pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rioka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russel lands strikes from half guard.
Russel wants to work for an arm triangle but Rioka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Russel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel fails with a takedown attempt.
Russel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rioka on the side of the head.
Russel misses with a few strikes there.
Rioka swings for the body but Russel moves out of range.
Russel misses with a body kick.
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!
Russel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russel lands with a right hand.
Rioka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rioka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rioka throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel keeping moving, preventing Rioka from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Russel 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.
Rioka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russel is keeping the position for now.
Rioka wants to control from the top but Russel keeps moving.
Russel trying to control the position.
Rioka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russel is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Russel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rioka tries to avoid it but Russel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rioka to the ground. Rioka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rioka's guard.
Russel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rioka keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Russel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rioka's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rioka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rioka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Russel passes into side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Maricue Russel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Russel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rioka thuds a left hand into Russel's body.
Maricue Russel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russel scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Triston Rioka has been cut.
Rioka moves out of range as Russel strikes.
Rioka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Russel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russel misses with a hook. Rioka ducked under it nicely.
Russel connects with a right hand. Rioka shakes it off.
Rioka slips a jab and a cross from Russel.
Russel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rioka's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rioka defends it nicely.
Russel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Russel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rioka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel darts in looking for a takedown but Rioka gets double underhooks and turns Russel into the cage.
Rioka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Russel walks away with a smile on his face. Rioka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rioka lands a nice looking body shot.
Russel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rioka. That did some damage!
Maricue Russel is winning the standup battle so far.
Russel moves in looking to clinch but Rioka pushes him off.
Russel lunges at Rioka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rioka's hand.
Russel throws a series of punches but Rioka avoids them all with ease.
Rioka slips under a jab from Russel.
Rioka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rioka dodges the punch combination from Russel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rioka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rioka wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maricue Russel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russel lunges at Rioka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rioka's hand.
Russel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Russel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rioka throws a head kick but Russel moves out of range.
It looks like Russel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Russel throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rioka's head backwards.
Rioka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Russel.
Russel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rioka swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rioka slips under a jab from Russel.
Jab from Russel.
Rioka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Russel with that takedown attempt.
Russel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russel thuds his shin into the meat of Rioka's side.
Russel misses with an uppercut.
Russel fails to land with a series of punches.
Russel with a poor takedown
and Rioka counters with a left and a right that stings Russel.
No joy there for Russel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rioka tries to avoid it but Russel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rioka to the ground. Rioka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rioka lands a lovely overhand right.
Rioka looks to score with a jab to the body but Russel is just out of range.
Russel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rioka throws out the jab.
Maricue Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Rioka does no damage.
A punch combination from Russel misses.
Russel thows a body shot but no joy.
Russel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russel shoots in looking for a takedown but Rioka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rioka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rioka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rioka trying to control the position but Russel is working away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Maricue Russel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Triston Rioka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Russel misses with a few strikes there.
Rioka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Russel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rioka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rioka moves out of range of the body kick.
Rioka jabs at Russel's body.
Rioka avoids a kick to the body.
Russel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rioka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Russel clinches.
Rioka wants to take the fight to the mat but Russel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rioka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rioka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Russel after a bit of a struggle.
Maricue Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Triston Rioka.
Russel tries a body shot but Rioka blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel breaks from the clinch.
Rioka shoots in for a takedown but Russel shows good takedown defense.
Russel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russel swings for the body but Rioka moves out of range.
Rioka slips a jab and a cross from Russel.
Russel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Russel swats away the attempt to clinch by Rioka.
Rioka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rioka connects with an inside leg kick.
Russel has closed the distance and engaged Rioka in a clinch.
Russel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rioka manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel advances position into side control!
Rioka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Russel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rioka tries to roll over but Russel keeps him under control.
Rioka is in trouble now - Russel has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russel tries to control but Rioka wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rioka is working to get back to half guard.
Rioka tries to hold on but Russel pushes him away.
Rioka working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rioka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maricue Russel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rioka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Russel wants to sweep but no luck.
Rioka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russel is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel trying to keep a closed guard but Rioka is proving a slippery customer.
Maricue Russel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rioka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rioka trying to control but Russel is working from the bottom.
Rioka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Russel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rioka, into his guard.
Russel wants to control from the top but Rioka keeps moving.
Triston Rioka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maricue Russel.
Well Russel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maricue Russel!
Our winner, Maricue Russel, 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.
Triston Rioka spoke after the fight, saying 'Not cut out for this I guess.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
184 lbs
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30
185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Hunter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dover misses with the combination.
Dover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter shoots and misses
and Dover counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dover.
Dover looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike from Dover.
Hunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Dover.
Dover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Hunter pulls Dover into guard.
Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Dover throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Dover tries to pass.
Dover gets to his feet. Hunter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hunter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dover is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunter looking to sit in guard and control but Dover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Dover is proving a slippery customer.
Dover is looking to stand up but Hunter won't let him.
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dover tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
Dover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dover preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ben Dover wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter lands with an overhand left.
Dover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vincent Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Ben Dover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dover.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dover counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dover is looking to land body kicks.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Dover saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter walks into a jab.
Dover misses with a body kick.
Dover throws a push kick but Hunter slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Dover counters with a nice body kick.
Dover darts in and clinches Hunter up against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Dover will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick by Hunter misses
and Dover counters by moving into the clinch.
Dover looking to throw knees to the head but Hunter is blocking nicely.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Dover controls his hands.
Hunter avoids the elbow strike from Dover, against the cage.
Dover scores a nice knee to the body.
Hunter avoids the elbow strike from Dover, against the cage.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike.
Dover throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dover drops Hunter with a big knee straight up the middle! Hunter is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Hunter is rocked!
It looks like Vincent Hunter has been cut.
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!
Dover pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dover slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Dover blocks the leg kick.
Hunter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dover.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Dover.
Hunter looks for a takedown but Dover sprawls well.
Hunter darts in looking for a takedown but Dover gets double underhooks and turns Hunter into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dover scores with a shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Dover.
Dover pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hunter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Dover turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dover obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dover throws an elbow that misses.
Dover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dover lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover landing knees to the body.
Dover trying to land knees to the body.
Dover unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dover with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunter blocks it with crossed arms.
Dover slowing the pace effectively.
Dover tries to stall but Hunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Dover forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hunter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dover lands an elbow that stopped Hunter in his tracks for a moment.
Dover misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to drag Dover to the mat but Dover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dover has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Dover with a knee to the head.
Hunter is looking to control Dover's arms but Dover gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunter has his back to the cage.
Dover stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dover misses with a punch on the inside.
Dover missing with knees to the body.
Ben Dover seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunter wants to take the fight to the mat but Dover manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vincent Hunter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunter dives in for a single leg takedown but Dover sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dover throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dover just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunter's brow.
Dover prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hunter duly obliges.
Dover does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dover defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dover fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.
Hunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunter avoiding damage as Dover throws knees to the body.
Dover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunter jumps guard but Dover stands there with Hunter around his waist. Hunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover with a knee to the head.
Dover tries a knee to the head but Hunter blocks it.
Dover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Dover.
Dover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dover lands an elbow that stopped Hunter in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to take the fight to the mat but Dover manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dover throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Dover misses with an elbow over the top.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vincent Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Hunter darts in looking for a takedown but Dover gets double underhooks and turns Hunter into the cage.
Dover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dover connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vincent Hunter's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dover missing with knees to the body.
Hunter avoiding damage as Dover throws knees to the body.
Dover pushes off an throws an elbow but Hunter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hunter seems to have got his legs back now.
Dover misses with a punch on the inside.
Dover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dover lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover looking to throw knees to the head but Hunter is blocking nicely.
Hunter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dover has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Hunter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Dover blocks the leg kick.
Dover connects with a right hand. Hunter shakes it off.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
Hunter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dover is holding on to half guard well.
Dover is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dover avoid being mounted?
Hunter throwing shots but Dover is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter stalling.
Dover is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dover avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Dover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ben Dover hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunter is defended easily by Dover.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Dover tries to sprawl out of it but Hunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dover manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dover's waist but Dover gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunter off to one side.
Hunter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dover defends well and Hunter ends up having to push Dover into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hunter takes a knee to the side of the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dover drops Hunter with a big knee straight up the middle! Hunter is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dover circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hunter to the canvas! Hunter doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dover keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dover!
Ben Dover is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I stand alone. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floyd Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Constantinides.
Constantinides has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Constantinides wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Constantinides shrugs it off.
Constantinides is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Constantinides does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantinides throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantinides pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Constantinides scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Constantinides moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Constantinides off balance momentarily.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Constantinides's belly button to the back.
Constantinides misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Constantinides is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Constantinides is breathing heavily.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Constantinides changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thumps Constantinides with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a brutal head kick. Constantinides looks out on his feet and Johnson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Floyd Johnson!
Floyd Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Floyd Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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