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Insanity 36: Quintessence PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Paul Sonnen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Sonnen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank White!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sonnen is trying to defend but White finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
White is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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. White connects with a nice short shot to Sonnen 's temple.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sonnen to get to his feet.
Sonnen is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sonnen leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White gets tackled into the cage by Sonnen . Sonnen maintains the clinch.
White tries to score a body lock takedown but Sonnen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
White is working for takedown but Sonnen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paul Sonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sonnen pulls guard successfully.
Sonnen has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
Sonnen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sonnen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Sonnen .
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
White drives through and clinches with Sonnen against the cage.
White is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sonnen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonnen closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Sonnen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sonnen has a takedown stuffed.
White scores with a takedown into Sonnen 's guard.
Sonnen looking to control.
White showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White slips nicely into half guard.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sonnen keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen wants to control but White is keeping busy.
White takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sonnen .
Sonnen looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
White closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
White is trying to control. Sonnen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.
White controlling the pace.
Frank White has got the better of the ground game so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
White prevents Sonnen from improving his position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank White hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sonnen looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Sonnen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sonnen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
Sonnen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
White is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sonnen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
White content just to control the position here.
Sonnen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
White controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White working the ground and pound effectively.
White lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sonnen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
White controlling from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sonnen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sonnen is wriggling around trying to escape.
White tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sonnen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sonnen tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
Sonnen regains half guard.
Sonnen is trying to control but can't.
White trying to control from half guard but Sonnen is working away.
White content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control but Sonnen is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White avoids the head kick by Sonnen .
A combination from White does no damage.
Sonnen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sonnen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White.
Sonnen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
Sonnen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sonnen 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Sonnen moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick
and White counters with a nice double leg into guard.
White decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sonnen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sonnen clobbers White with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paul Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonnen goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen manages to break the clinch.
Paul Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Sonnen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen breaks the clinch.
Sonnen is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Sonnen , which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Sonnen . No joy for White on that attempt.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Sonnen . No joy for White on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sonnen misses with a series of wild punches.
White gets the takedown into side control.
Sonnen looks to move to half guard but instead White has passed into mount! Damn!
Sonnen tries to hold on but White postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sonnen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
White with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
White looking to control but Sonnen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White with good strikes from the mount here!
White looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sonnen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sonnen tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to control but Sonnen wriggling away.
White working Sonnen over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White raining down shots from the mount!
White controlling the position easily from mount.
White with a couple of short strikes.
Paul Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Mean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mean is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Seven Nation Army. Dean Mean has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tom Maverick's chin.
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279 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Mean!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maverick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maverick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maverick tries to clinch there but Mean circles away.
Maverick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mean, right into the meat.
Mean tries to bum rush Maverick with a series of wild strikes but Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maverick avoids a kick to the body.
Mean misses with a kick to the body
and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick.
Mean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mean trying to land knees to the body.
Mean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maverick lands a leg kick that knocks Mean off balance momentarily.
Dean Mean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick is looking to clinch.
Mean throws a series of punches but Maverick avoids them all with ease.
Maverick wants to clinch
and Mean counters with a one-two to the body.
Mean misses with a two punch combination.
Maverick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mean walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maverick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mean keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maverick.
Mean throws a nice looking combination but Maverick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mean pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
Mean jumps guard but Maverick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mean as Maverick tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mean has had enough of the clinch but Maverick keeps him there for the moment.
Mean scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maverick decides to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mean tries to stand but Maverick is controlling from the bottom.
Maverick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mean manages to get himself to full guard.
Maverick is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maverick is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Mean keeps moving.
Mean 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.
Maverick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mean 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.
Maverick pushing down on Mean'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mean is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Maverick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mean has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mean trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mean is in trouble now - Maverick has advanced to mount!
Maverick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Maverick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maverick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maverick wants to clinch up but Mean keeps it at a distance.
Mean swinging wildly here.
Mean throws a right hand that Maverick ducks under and follows up with a left that Maverick also avoids with ease.
Maverick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mean counters with a straight right hand.
Mean takes the fight into the clinch.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Maverick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mean is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick taking a breather.
Maverick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maverick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maverick wants to sweep but no luck.
Maverick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maverick is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mean frees his head nicely. Oh but Maverick has switched to an armbar! Mean is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tom Maverick!
A very excited looking Tom Maverick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Roolson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Roolson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Walters!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walters.
Roolson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roolson shoots in for a takedown but Walters shows good takedown defense.
Roolson fails with the takedown
and Walters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Walters is nestled in close to Roolson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walters has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Roolson defend it? Walters steps over the head and cranks it - Roolson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Walters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Walters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matheus Lucas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matheus Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson staying out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Sanderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lucas misses with an uppercut. Sanderson saw that one coming.
Lucas throws a lazy head kick
and Sanderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lucas's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lucas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lucas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucas is keeping the position for now.
Sanderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lucas is looking to stand up but Sanderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanderson stands and throws Lucas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sanderson scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sanderson wants to control but Lucas is keeping him busy.
Sanderson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lucas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sanderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lucas!
Sanderson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sanderson lands a couple of good shots and Lucas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sanderson looking to break Lucas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lucas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanderson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lucas doesn't escape.
Sanderson scores with punches to the body.
I would not like to be Lucas right now.
Sanderson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sanderson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sanderson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sanderson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas misses with an uppercut.
Lucas misses with an uppercut.
Lucas throws a right hand that Sanderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanderson also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Lucas misses its intended target.
Lucas looks to land a left hand but Sanderson moved out of range nicely.
Lucas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanderson.
Sanderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lucas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanderson can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson jumps guard but Lucas stands there with Sanderson around his waist. Sanderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lucas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucas throws out the jab.
Sanderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lucas throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is working for takedown but Lucas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lucas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lucas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucas is trying to break the clinch but Sanderson is controlling him.
Lucas is trying to force a seperation but Sanderson has the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucas is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lucas sprawls well. Lucas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanderson slips a jab and a cross from Lucas.
Lucas takes a swing at Sanderson's ribcage but misses.
Lucas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucas.
Lucas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lucas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanderson somewhat.
Sanderson avoids the head kick by Lucas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas misses with a straight right.
Lucas misses with a straight left.
Lucas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lucas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sandersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lucas throws a big shot that misses.
Sanderson staying out of range there.
Lucas throws a series of punches but Sanderson avoids them all with ease.
Matheus Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanderson counters with a shoot takedown. Lucas fights it but they end up in guard.
Lucas managing to control the position.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanderson throws a strike but Lucas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sanderson pulls Lucas in to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cael Sanderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lucas throws an off balance right hand
and Sanderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson landing with the ground and pound.
Sanderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Sanderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucas has wrist control.
Lucas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Lucas wants to stand but Sanderson is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lucas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lucas has escaped and now he's on top!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanderson is on top in guard.
Cael Sanderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanderson drives through with a takedown into Lucas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lucas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lucas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sanderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lucas throws a head kick that misses.
Lucas throws a lazy right hand but Sanderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown but Lucas shows good takedown defense.
Sanderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucas.
Sanderson slips a jab from Lucas.
Lucas misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas scores with a nice right hand.
Lucas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lucas's guard now.
Sanderson lands a couple of digs.
Sanderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson 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.
Sanderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lucas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanderson.
Cael Sanderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Lucas.
Lucas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sanderson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lucas misses with a wild body shot.
Sanderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucas throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sanderson pushes down on Lucas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanderson lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucas's head.
Lucas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanderson stalling.
Sanderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanderson is trying to control. Lucas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Cael Sanderson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lucas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sandersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas throws a head kick that misses.
Lucas throws a shot from downtown. Sanderson moves away and avoids it.
Sanderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucas.
Cael Sanderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lucas throws an overhand right that lands on Sanderson's shoulder, as Sanderson tries to avoid the shot.
Lucas scores with a nice strike.
Matheus Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanderson avoids the head kick by Lucas.
Lucas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Lucas misses its intended target.
Sanderson fails with the takedown.
Matheus Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas missing with a left hand there. Sanderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Sanderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Sanderson!
Cael Sanderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mac Gargan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jay Jones enters the cage!
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199 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Gargan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a series of punches but Gargan avoids them all with ease.
Jones avoids the head kick by Gargan.
Gargan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gargan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gargan scrambles back to his feet.
Jones goes for a double leg but Gargan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gargan continues to drive forward.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gargan.
It looks like Jay Jones has been cut.
Gargan prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Gargan lands a nice elbow.
Gargan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones is trying to push Gargan away but Gargan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gargan connects with a knee to the head.
Jones is rocked!
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Gargan finish him?
Gargan throws an elbow that misses.
Gargan has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gargan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Gargan dives into Jones's 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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gargan stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gargan.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Gargan clinches.
Gargan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Gargan working the clinch nicely. Jones is working for position but Gargan cracks him with a big knee to the head! Jones crumples up against the cage and Gargan lands two more shots before the ref can save Jones! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Mac Gargan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bartolommeo Cavalcanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartolommeo Cavalcanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavalcanti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nikitin was covering up waiting for the punch and Cavalcanti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nikitin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cavalcanti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikitin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikitin wants to sweep here but Cavalcanti controlling him for the moment.
Nikitin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cavalcanti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikitin pulls Cavalcanti in close to prevent any damage.
Cavalcanti distracts Nikitin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cavalcanti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikitin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cavalcanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cavalcanti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cavalcanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikitin has Cavalcanti pulled in close to control his posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nikitin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cavalcanti's half guard.
Cavalcanti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikitin pulls his head out easily.
Nikitin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cavalcanti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cavalcanti is looking to improve his position.
Nikitin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cavalcanti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcanti actively working from the bottom here.
Cavalcanti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikitin.
Cavalcanti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikitin pulls his head out easily.
Cavalcanti is refusing to be controlled, as Nikitin sits in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikitin is thwarting Cavalcanti's attempts to control the position.
Nikitin trying to mount his opponent but Cavalcanti defends it.
Nikitin content to control rather than advance.
Nikitin trying to control the action but Cavalcanti is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcanti looking for submissions off his back.
Cavalcanti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikitin pulls his head out easily.
Cavalcanti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cavalcanti looking for subs from the bottom but Nikitin mounts him!
Cavalcanti is looking to get to half guard.
Cavalcanti is squirming around, avoiding Nikitin's attempts to control the action.
Cavalcanti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cavalcanti is looking to improve his position but Nikitin isn't that keen on the idea.
Cavalcanti is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin scoring with strikes but Cavalcanti is staying in there.
Nikitin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cavalcanti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cavalcanti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cavalcanti looking for submissions off his back.
Nikitin wants to take a breather but Cavalcanti is having none of it.
Cavalcanti moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalcanti looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nikitin has picked Cavalcanti up and slammed him! Cavalcanti can't keep hold of the triangle and Nikitin manages to pass to side control!
Cavalcanti is trying to control Nikitin's posture but Nikitin avoids it.
Cavalcanti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bartolommeo Cavalcanti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nikitin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartolommeo Cavalcanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikitin shoots in and bounces Cavalcanti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nikitin preventing the sweep.
Nikitin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cavalcanti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nikitin has managed to get both his arms back between Cavalcanti's legs - danger averted.
Cavalcanti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikitin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nikitin is in close to Cavalcanti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cavalcanti trying to keep a closed guard but Nikitin is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandr Nikitin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikitin cracks Cavalcanti with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalcanti is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nikitin rolls with it to try and escape but Cavalcanti cranks on the arm and Nikitin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bartolommeo Cavalcanti!
An out of breath Bartolommeo Cavalcanti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beef Eater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Charco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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174 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beef Eater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Charco!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charco dips to his left and cracks Eater with an uppercut!
Charco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Charco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charco throws a head kick that misses.
Charco dives in for a single leg takedown but Eater sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eater throws an elbow but it misses.
Eater trying to land knees to the body.
Charco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eater or not.
Eater breaks from the clinch.
Charco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charco throws out the jab.
Donk. Charco catches Eater right on the button with a cross.
Charco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eater at a distance.
Beef Eater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eater moves into the clinch.
Eater landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Eater tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eater misses with a knee to the head.
Charco tries to break the clinch but Eater is controlling the position.
Eater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Charco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eater.
Charco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Charco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eater, who protects the arm well.
Charco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Charco are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charco is trying to get an arm triangle but Eater is defending well.
Charco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eater is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Charco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eater, who protects the arm well.
Charco working away.
Charco tries for a kimura but Eater is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Charco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eater tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Charco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eater can't do much from the bottom here.
Charco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eater knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Charco has hold of Eater's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Eater tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Charco cranks the arm and Eater screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Eater, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johnny Charco!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Charco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cinder Block (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Block has chosen Swamp Thing as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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280 lbs
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262 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Havoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cinder Block!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havoc tries to clinch but Block is having none of it.
Havoc throws a leg kick but Block sees it coming and moves out of range.
Havoc clinches up with Block and pushes him back against the cage.
Block tries to circle away but Havoc has him pinned against the cage.
Havoc tries to throw a body punch but Block avoids it by throwing Havoc back against the cage.
Havoc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Havoc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Block throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Block moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Block as he connects with a hook.
Havoc moves into range and clinches up with Block.
Havoc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Block's elbow.
Block tries to throw a body punch but Havoc avoids it by throwing Block back against the cage.
Havoc working aggressively here.
Havoc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havoc has a couple of punches blocked by Block.
Block blocking some punches.
Havoc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Block pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Block stuns Havoc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Havoc avoids the head kick by Block.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Block circles away.
Havoc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Block lets loose with a powerful body kick. Havoc will feel that in the morning.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Block manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Block - that will leave a mark!
Block bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havoc cracks Block with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Block throws a sloppy head kick and Havoc moves out of range easily.
Havoc moves into range and clinches up with Block.
Havoc working aggressively here.
Havoc misses with some punches.
Havoc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Havoc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Block throws a head kick that misses.
Havoc drives through and clinches with Block against the cage.
Havoc misses with a punch on the inside.
Block blocking some punches.
Block wants to break free but Havoc has control.
Havoc tries to break free but Block pushes him back against the cage.
Block wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Havoc is trying to break the clinch but Block is controlling him.
Block has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Block breaks the clinch.
Block just misses with a punch to the body.
Havoc wants to clinch but Block slips to the side
and Block counters with a head kick.
Block throws a sloppy head kick and Havoc moves out of range easily.
Block thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Havoc if he has to take too many more of those.
Havoc fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc is looking to clinch but Block is avoiding it.
Block swats away the attempt to clinch by Havoc.
Block avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Block lands a nice hook to Havoc's body. Havoc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee Havoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Block! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cinder Block!
Post fight, Cinder Block took to the microphone: 'HIYAA!!!!!!! You've been CINDER BLOCKED!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goraidh Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Devil's Dance Floor. Teller has chosen This Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goraidh Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Teller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Teller has knocked Armstrong down with a huge combo! Teller steps away and waves a wobbly Armstrong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Goraidh Armstrong has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Teller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Armstrong in his tracks.
Armstrong is rocked!
Teller finds Armstrong's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Armstrong flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Teller lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Armstrong will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Teller!
An intense looking Jackson Teller took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I lost that title fight and it left a bad taste in my mouth. Tonight I dominated again and will string together a few wins and make my way back to the title. SAMCRO!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Soren Kierkegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soren Kierkegaard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kierkegaard connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Kierkegaard circles away.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Kierkegaard throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kierkegaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kierkegaard.
Nolan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kierkegaard misses the jab.
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kierkegaard is trying to break the clinch but Sackett is controlling him.
Sackett has Kierkegaard pressed against the cage, preventing Kierkegaard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sackett has Kierkegaard pressed against the cage, preventing Kierkegaard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Kierkegaard avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kierkegaard scores with a shoulder strike.
Kierkegaard is looking to control Sackett's arms but Sackett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kierkegaard has his back to the cage.
Kierkegaard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Kierkegaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Kierkegaard backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kierkegaards head.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Kierkegaard is rocked!
Kierkegaard wants to break free but Sackett has control.
Oh Kierkegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kierkegaard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Kierkegaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Kierkegaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kierkegaard blocking some punches.
Sackett dips a shoulder and cracks Kierkegaard with a mighty uppercut! Kierkegaard falls back against the cage and Sackett unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kierkegaard is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sackett screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nolan Sackett! Nolan Sackett retains his middleweight title!
In defeat, Soren Kierkegaard stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gutted. I thought I had him but you never know. Hopefully I'll be back here scrapping for the title soon. Thanks for the support!'.
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