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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dip So (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Dangerous GnP
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dip So !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
So shoots in for a takedown but Salcedo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salcedo stuffs the takedown attempt from So . So gets slowly back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Salcedo.
Salcedo scoring with punches and elbows.
It looks like Dip So has been cut.
So takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
So is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
So is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Salcedo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for So !
So is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Salcedo lands a big elbow - So is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and So is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Juan Salcedo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (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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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Willis!
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, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Willis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Willis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lesnar is holding on to half guard well.
Lesnar is trying to maintain the position but Willis is very close to passing his half guard.
Willis is pressing down on Lesnar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnar is holding on for now.
Lesnar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Willis.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Willis counters with a single leg into guard. Lesnar didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Willis pushes his legs off easily.
Lesnar is trying to keep Willis in close.
Lesnar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Willis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lesnar's head.
Lesnar looks gassed!
Willis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lesnar's head.
Willis advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Willis.
Willis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Willis is looking to advance position but Lesnar won't allow it.
Willis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Willis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar is refusing to be controlled, as Willis sits in half guard.
Lesnar is trying to maintain the position but Willis is very close to passing his half guard.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willis is nestled in close to Lesnar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis trying to mount his opponent but Lesnar defends it.
Willis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Willis lands with a punch from half guard.
Lesnar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Willis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Willis lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Willis connects with a nice short shot to Lesnar's temple.
Willis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Willis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Willis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lesnar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Willis lands with a punch from half guard.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis working over Lesnar with some ground and pound. Lesnar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Willis works his way into full mount!
Willis with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Lesnar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Willis lands a nice shot to the head.
Lesnar wants to hold on but Willis pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willis with shots to the head and body - Lesnar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Willis lands a heavy elbow.
Lesnar is rocked!
Willis landing punches.
Lesnar is still in real trouble! Can Willis finish him?
Willis working for a guillotine from mount but Lesnar is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Willis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Willis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Willis landing a few strikes.
Lesnar seems to have recovered his senses.
Who's going to make the next move?
Willis trying to control the position but Lesnar is working away.
Willis is trying to get an arm triangle but Lesnar is defending well.
Lesnar tries to buck Willis off but Willis is having none of it.
Lesnar struggling a bit here.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar taking a bit of punishment here - Willis scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis cracks Lesnar with a big elbow.
Patrick Willis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Lesnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Willis cracks Lesnar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Willis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lesnar is not content to let Willis control the position.
Willis scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis lands a strong strike to the head of Lesnar. That's dazed him! Willis looking to finish here. Lesnar is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Willis lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Willis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gimme Shelter Rolling stones. Seth Mitchell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvarez.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Mitchell has him pinned against the cage.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mitchell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but Mitchell improves position.
Mitchell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eddie Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Mitchell.
Mitchell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing Mitchell from standing up.
Mitchell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mitchell tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling from the bottom.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Mitchell tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alvarez holds on and takes a little breather.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Mitchell won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alvarez moves out of range as Mitchell strikes.
Eddie Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Alvarez.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side.
Mitchell looks gassed!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body. Mitchell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvarez lands with a nice combination. Mitchell backs away looking to recover.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez connects with a crisp jab.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from Mitchell.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Mitchell misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands with a nice combination. Mitchell backs away looking to recover.
Alvarez stalks Mitchell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mitchell's face. Mitchell staggers backwards, shaken.
Mitchell is rocked!
Alvarez throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Mitchell stumbling backwards into the cage! Mitchell bounces back off the cage towards Alvarez, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Alvarez lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Alvarez celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddie Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Bagcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tranzfer Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagcal comes to the cage accompanied by daytona 500. Rodriguez has chosen Si Senor as his entrance music. Tranzfer Rodriguez looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodney Bagcal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tranzfer Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagcal moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Bagcal wants to clinch.
Bagcal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bagcal tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Bagcal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bagcal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Bagcal fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Bagcal with a series of wild strikes but Bagcal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
Bagcal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bagcal fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagcal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bagcal tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Bagcal tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Bagcal tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodney Bagcal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagcal tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Bagcal tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bagcal tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bagcal as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bagcal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bagcal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bagcal tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bagcal swivels and escapes.
Rodney Bagcal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tranzfer Rodriguez.
Bagcal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bagcal tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Bagcal moves into the clinch successfully.
Bagcal lands an elbow inside.
Bagcal lands a knee to the head.
Bagcal tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagcal.
Bagcal works on Rodriguez's body with a couple of short punches.
Bagcal tries a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks it.
Bagcal lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Bagcal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bagcal tries a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks it.
Knees to the body from Bagcal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagcal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bagcal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Bagcal holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Bagcal misses with a knee strike.
Bagcal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bagcal lands an elbow inside.
Bagcal misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bagcal.
Bagcal lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bagcal misses with an elbow over the top.
Bagcal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bagcal misses with a knee to the head.
Bagcal lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bagcal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bagcal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bagcal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bagcal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodriguez blocks it with crossed arms.
Bagcal throws an elbow but it misses.
Bagcal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bagcal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the temple.
Bagcal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bagcal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bagcal looking to throw knees to the head but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez avoids the elbow strike from Bagcal, against the cage.
Bagcal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bagcal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Bagcal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bagcal doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Bagcal tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bagcal has managed to clinch.
Bagcal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bagcal pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bagcal with a knee to the head.
Bagcal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagcal lands an elbow just above Rodriguez 's eye.
Bagcal misses with an elbow strike.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike from Bagcal.
Bagcal is leaning against Rodriguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bagcal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bagcal lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagcal putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodriguez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Bagcal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Bagcal looking to throw knees to the head but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez blocks the elbow strike.
Bagcal digs a right hand into Rodriguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez's gas tank.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike from Bagcal.
Bagcal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bagcal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodriguez's brow.
Bagcal lands an elbow just above Rodriguez 's eye.
Bagcal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bagcal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bagcal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Bagcal holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez dodges an elbow strike from Bagcal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bagcal scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Bagcal tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
Bagcal lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off.
Bagcal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Bagcal throws knees to the body.
Bagcal lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off.
Bagcal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bagcal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bagcal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodriguez blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Bagcal.
Bagcal lands a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Bagcal - that landed with a thud.
Bagcal throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagcal misses with a punch to the body.
Bagcal lands with a left to the head.
Bagcal tries a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks it.
Bagcal lands a nice elbow.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Bagcal throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bagcal throws an elbow but misses.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike.
Bagcal lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bagcal.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodney Bagcal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tranzfer Rodriguez.
Bagcal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez's defenses.
Bagcal lands an elbow that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bagcal.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bagcal lands an elbow just above Rodriguez 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Bagcal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodriguez blocks it with crossed arms.
Bagcal with a knee to the head.
Bagcal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bagcal tries a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks it.
Bagcal misses with a knee to the head.
Bagcal misses with some punches.
Bagcal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bagcal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bagcal throws a head punch that misses.
Rodriguez dodges an elbow strike from Bagcal.
Bagcal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagcal throws a head punch that misses.
Bagcal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez avoids a wild elbow strike from Bagcal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Bagcal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bagcal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bagcal.
Bagcal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bagcal pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Bagcal won't allow it.
Rodriguez is working Bagcal over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagcal lands a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bagcal lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off.
Bagcal misses with a knee to the head.
Bagcal lands a damaging elbow.
Bagcal looking to throw knees to the head but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bagcal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagcal.
Bagcal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bagcal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bagcal landing knees to the head.
Bagcal looking to throw knees to the head but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Bagcal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bagcal pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodriguez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bagcal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Rodriguez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bagcal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
Bagcal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Bagcal won't allow it.
Rodney Bagcal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodney Bagcal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tranzfer Rodriguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike from Bagcal.
Bagcal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez manages to pull guard.
Bagcal gets to his feet. Rodriguez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rodney Bagcal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bagcal tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Bagcal has managed to clinch.
Bagcal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Bagcal.
Bagcal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rodriguez's face.
Bagcal missing with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagcal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Bagcal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bagcal 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Bagcal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Mangum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangum comes to the cage accompanied by Neutral Milk Hotel. Bailey has chosen Eminem - Lose Yourself 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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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Mangum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaze Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Mangum does it's job there.
Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
Bailey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mangum lands an elbow inside that Bailey shrugs off.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey tries to work over Mangum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangum tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey avoids the damage to the body.
Mangum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey is looking to clinch.
Mangum misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Mangum misses
and Bailey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mangum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangum misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Mangum
and Bailey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bailey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mangum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bailey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mangum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mangum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mangum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangum misses the body punch
and Bailey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bailey lands with an overhand left.
Mangum misses with a kick to the body
and Bailey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mangum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bailey moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud.
Mangum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bailey lands a nice knee to the body.
Mangum is breathing heavily.
Bailey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mangum is defending well for now.
Mangum can't break the clinch.
Bailey lands a good knee to the midsection. Mangum won't want to take too many of those.
Bailey connects with a knee to the head.
Bailey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bailey scores a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bailey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mangum has had enough of the clinch but Bailey keeps him there for the moment.
Mangum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bailey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mangum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mangum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but Mangum avoids the damage to the body.
Bailey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mangum drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bailey pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bailey lands a front kick.
Bailey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey pushes Mangum up against the cage in a clinch.
Mangum taking a breather.
Bailey stalling against the cage.
Mangum tries to circle away but Bailey has him pinned against the cage.
Bailey has Mangum pressed against the cage, preventing Mangum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bailey misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Bailey.
Bailey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mangum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Mangum's ribcage. Mangum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bailey pushes Mangum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bailey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mangum.
Bailey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bailey scores a nice knee to the body.
Bailey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mangum avoids it.
Mangum is looking to control Bailey's arms but Bailey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mangum has his back to the cage.
Bailey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bailey.
Bailey crunches a lovely knee into Mangum's ribcage.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Mangum's ribcage. Mangum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bailey lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bailey working Mangum over with knees to the body.
Bailey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bailey blocks an elbow strike.
Bailey stalling against the cage.
Bailey works on Mangum's body with a couple of short punches.
Bailey landing knees to the body.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Bailey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mangum avoids it.
Mangum tries to circle away but Bailey has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
Bailey misses with a knee strike.
Bailey lands a good knee to the midsection. Mangum won't want to take too many of those.
Mangum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
Bailey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mangum.
Bailey letting Mangum take a breather here.
Mangum has had enough of the clinch but Bailey keeps him there for the moment.
Mangum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it.
Bailey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangum is trying to stall.
Mangum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
Bailey missing with knees to the body.
Mangum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Mangum's ribcage. Mangum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Bailey.
Bailey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangum is trying to force a seperation but Bailey has the dominant position.
Bailey works on Mangum's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bailey slows down the pace here.
Bailey cracks Mangum with a nice body shot.
Bailey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bailey lands a good knee to the midsection. Mangum won't want to take too many of those.
Bailey looking to throw knees to the head but Mangum is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mangum wants to break free but Bailey has control.
Bailey misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mangum as Bailey tries to tie him up.
Mangum managing to block the knees to the body from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Bailey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bailey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mangum.
Bailey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangum. Mangum obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangum throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangum throws a right and a left that Bailey avoids nicely.
Mangum throws a head kick that misses
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mangum just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mangum is out of range and Bailey settles back down.
Mangum throws a head kick that misses
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Mangum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bailey lands a nice hook to Mangum's body. Mangum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangum throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bailey rushes Mangum and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Bailey.
Mangum breaks the clinch.
Mangum misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bailey lands with a nice body punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bailey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jeff Mangum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangum throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mangum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bailey counters with a body kick.
Jeff Mangum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick by Mangum misses
and Bailey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mangum's knee momentarily.
Mangum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangum throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailey darts in and clinches Mangum up against the cage.
Bailey presses Mangum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blaze Bailey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bailey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mangum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mangum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailey instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangum throws an elbow but misses.
Mangum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bailey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bailey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but Mangum avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bailey obliges.
Mangum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bailey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey avoids a kick to the body.
Bailey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bailey tries to clinch there but Mangum circles away.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Bailey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bailey is looking to clinch.
Mangum is looking to wear down Bailey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mangum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mangum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bailey can pounce on him.
Bailey cracks Mangum with a good jab.
Bailey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bailey scores with a leg kick.
Mangum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bailey is fending him off so far but Mangum persists. Nope, Bailey circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bailey. That's going to slow Mangum down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bailey.
Bailey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangum tries for a takedown but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Mangum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Mangum misses
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangum swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey gets a clinch.
Bailey scores with a knee to the head.
Bailey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mangum is defending well for now.
Bailey cracks Mangum with a nice body shot.
Mangum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it.
Bailey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Bailey.
Bailey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mangum tries to stall but Bailey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bailey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mangum up against the cage.
Mangum tries to break free but Bailey pushes him back against the cage.
Mangum is looking to break free of the clinch but Bailey has double underhooks.
Bailey is looking to control Mangum's arms but Mangum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bailey has his back to the cage.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bailey.
Bailey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bailey lands a nice knee to the body.
Bailey trying to land knees to the body.
Bailey is leaning against Mangum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bailey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mangum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bailey unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mangum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bailey trying to land knees to the body.
Mangum takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mangum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mangum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mangum obliges.
Bailey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mangum is defending well for now.
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
Bailey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mangum is defending well for now.
Mangum can't break the clinch.
Mangum wants to get back to striking at distance but Bailey won't allow it.
Mangum throws an elbow but it misses.
Bailey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mangum is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud.
Mangum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mangum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangum feints and then cracks Bailey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bailey down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey connects with a high kick.
Mangum throws a lazy body kick
and Bailey counters with a low kick, right behind Mangum 's knee.
Mangum throws a wild body kick that Bailey sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Bailey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bailey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangum is able to avoid easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bailey. No joy for Mangum on that attempt.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Mangum slowing the pace effectively.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mangum taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Bailey.
Mangum avoiding damage as Bailey throws knees to the body.
Mangum tries to circle away but Bailey has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Bailey.
Bailey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mangum takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bailey missing with knees to the body.
Bailey keeps control of Mangum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mangum looking to stall.
Bailey keeps control of Mangum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mangum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mangum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
Bailey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mangum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mangum managing to block the knees to the body from Bailey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bailey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mangum's face.
Bailey has Mangum pressed against the cage, preventing Mangum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mangum breaks from the clinch.
Mangum misses with a kick to the body
and Bailey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bailey.
Bailey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mangum is trying to force a seperation but Bailey has the dominant position.
Mangum is trying to force a seperation but Bailey has the dominant position.
Mangum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bailey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bailey works on Mangum's body with a couple of short punches.
Bailey misses with a knee to the head.
Bailey is trying to maintain a safe position but Mangum gets an underhook and turns Bailey into the cage.
Mangum prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Mangum is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Bailey.
Mangum wants to stall.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mangum manages to break the clinch.
Bailey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bailey tries to clinch up.
Bailey takes a swing at Mangum's ribcage but misses.
Bailey throws out a leg kick but Mangum moves out of range and Bailey only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangum tries to bum rush Bailey with a series of wild strikes but Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mangum dives in and grabs Bailey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes down on Mangum's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Mangum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mangum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mangum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangum.
Bailey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mangum in his tracks.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangum looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mangum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mangum throws a head kick but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mangum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mangum looks to land a body kick but Bailey moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey lands with a slapping head kick.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses
and Mangum counters with a good, hard body kick but Bailey shrugs it off.
Bailey tries to clinch there but Mangum circles away.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Mangum slips the punch.
Mangum takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Mangum blocks the body kick.
Bailey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blaze Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey tries to clinch but Mangum is having none of it.
Jeff Mangum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bailey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bailey tries to land a knee to the head but Mangum blocks with his arms.
Mangum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Bailey.
Mangum missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey scores with a nice body kick.
Bailey moves in looking to clinch but Mangum pushes him off.
Mangum misses with a kick to the body.
Bailey is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangum.
No luck for Mangum with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangum.
Mangum tries to land a body kick
and Bailey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mangum manages to break the clinch.
Mangum throws a body kick that misses.
Bailey tries to clinch but Mangum is having none of it.
Mangum looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Mangum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mangum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bailey moves into the clinch successfully.
Mangum wants to break free but Bailey has control.
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
Mangum is trying to break the clinch but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Mangum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bailey rushes Mangum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey controlling the action here for a moment.
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mangum or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Bailey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bailey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Bailey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Haminall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haminall has chosen The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matt Haminall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Haminall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds moves in looking to clinch but Haminall pushes him off.
Haminall looks for a takedown but Reynolds sprawls well.
Reynolds slaps away a takedown attempt from Haminall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reynolds misses with a series of wild punches.
Reynolds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haminall.
Bobby Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Haminall.
Haminall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds avoids it really well and circles away.
Reynolds feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Haminall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haminall is pulling down on Reynolds's head. It's preventing any offense from Reynolds, at least for the moment.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haminall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Haminall manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reynolds is trying to escape the mount.
Haminall postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reynolds looks a forlorn figure.
Haminall lands with some strikes.
Haminall lands a heavy elbow.
Reynolds is rocked!
Haminall landing shots from mount.
Oh Reynolds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haminall landing strikes, looking to finish!
Haminall unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Reynolds wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Haminall celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Haminall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Madden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gegard Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Madden!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden swats away the attempt to clinch by Mousasi.
Madden misses with a body kick.
Madden tries to clinch but Mousasi moves away
and Mousasi counters with a shoot takedown. Madden fights it but they end up in guard.
Mousasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Madden wants to stand but Mousasi is controlling the position.
Mousasi won't allow Madden to sweep him here.
Madden keeping moving, preventing Mousasi from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mousasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madden uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mousasi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mousasi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Madden wants to sweep but Mousasi has passed to side control!
Madden is trying to get back to half guard.
Mousasi working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden wants to get back to his feet but Mousasi drags him back down.
Mousasi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Madden is avoiding damage well.
Madden wants to get back to his feet but Mousasi drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Madden wants to get back to his feet.
Mousasi cracks Madden with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mousasi is working Madden over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mousasi lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madden is trying to get back to half guard.
Mousasi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mousasi trying to control the action but Madden is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi dominated that round.
That's time! Mousasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mousasi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Madden tries to clinch up
and Mousasi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Madden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mousasi walks away with a smile on his face. Madden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mousasi cracks a nice hook into Madden's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ray Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mousasi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Madden wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mousasi there.
Mousasi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mousasi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Madden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Madden or perhaps it was just good defense by Mousasi which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Madden gets through Mousasi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mousasi pushes Madden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Madden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mousasi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gegard Mousasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Madden.
Mousasi stops a takedown attempt from Madden.
Mousasi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Madden is looking to control Mousasi's arms but Mousasi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Madden has his back to the cage.
Mousasi has Madden pressed against the cage, preventing Madden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mousasi tries a knee to the head but Madden blocks it.
Madden has a couple of punches blocked by Mousasi.
Madden scores with a shoulder strike.
Madden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mousasi darts in and clinches Madden up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Madden as Mousasi tries to tie him up.
Mousasi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Madden has him pressed against the cage.
Madden tries for a takedown but Mousasi manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madden tries to score a body lock takedown but Mousasi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Madden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Madden is trying to break the clinch but Mousasi has him pressed against the cage.
Mousasi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Madden regains guard immediately.
Madden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mousasi throws a strike but Madden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Madden stands up from Mousasi's guard - Madden perhaps looking for a knockout.
Madden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mousasi circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi clinches with his opponent.
Madden breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Madden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mousasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Madden looks to clinch
and Mousasi counters by clinching up.
Mousasi manages to break the clinch.
Mousasi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madden fails with the takedown.
Mousasi forces Madden back against the cage and clinches.
Madden misses with a knee strike.
Mousasi pulls Madden into guard.
Madden gets to his feet - Mousasi follows without any prompting.
Madden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mousasi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Madden tries to clinch but Mousasi moves away
and Mousasi counters by clinching up.
Madden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mousasi is keeping busy.
Madden manages to break the clinch.
Mousasi clinches.
Madden misses with a punch on the inside.
Mousasi jumps guard but Madden stands there with Mousasi around his waist. Mousasi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mousasi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Madden can't get the takedown.
Madden tries to score a body lock takedown but Mousasi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mousasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mousasi counters by moving into the clinch.
Gegard Mousasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Madden.
Mousasi lands with a short shot to the head.
Mousasi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Madden is trying to force a seperation but Mousasi has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi manages to pull guard.
Madden decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mousasi, up you get!
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but Madden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Madden closes the distance but Mousasi moves to the side
and Mousasi counters with a takedown into side control.
Mousasi landing a few strikes.
Madden wants to get back to his feet but Mousasi drags him back down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Madden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madden regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mousasi.
Madden tries to kick Mousasi off but Mousasi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mousasi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mousasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Madden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gegard Mousasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madden tries for a takedown but Mousasi circles away easily
and Mousasi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Madden's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mousasi is defended easily by Madden.
Madden tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madden looks to clinch
and Mousasi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mousasi is looking to control Madden's arms but Madden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mousasi has his back to the cage.
Madden breaks from the clinch.
Madden throws a combination. Mousasi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mousasi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Madden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mousasi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ray Madden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madden looking to throw knees to the head but Mousasi is blocking nicely.
Mousasi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Madden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mousasi clinches up with Madden and pushes him back against the cage.
Mousasi avoids a wild elbow strike from Madden.
Mousasi tries to pull guard but Madden won't allow it.
Madden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mousasi counters by clinching up.
Mousasi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Madden smiles and moves away.
Madden tries to keep at a distance but Mousasi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mousasi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Madden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madden working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Madden.
Mousasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madden misses with a takedown
and Mousasi counters with a thumping low kick.
Gegard Mousasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gegard Mousasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mousasi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Mousasi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charalabos Koukodimos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koukodimos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Astarte - Mutter Astarte. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charalabos Koukodimos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell tries to keep at a distance but Koukodimos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koukodimos tries a body shot but Campbell blocks it.
Koukodimos is leaning against Campbell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Campbell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Campbell drags the fight down to the ground.
Campbell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Koukodimos is proving a slippery customer.
Koukodimos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koukodimos pushes down on Campbell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koukodimos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campbell defending well though.
Campbell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Campbell.
Campbell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Koukodimos stands up and waves to Campbell to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koukodimos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campbell circles away quickly and effectively.
Koukodimos misses with a looping left.
Koukodimos loads up on a big right hand but Campbell slips the punch.
Koukodimos misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Koukodimos.
Koukodimos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Campbell dodges the punch combination from Koukodimos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campbell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koukodimos misses with a double jab
and Campbell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Campbell misses the jab.
Campbell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koukodimos.
Koukodimos misses with a looping right.
Koukodimos misses with a combination
letting Campbell counter with a right hand.
Campbell connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Koukodimos moves out of range.
A left lands for Campbell.
Campbell lands a glancing blow to the side of Koukodimos's head.
Campbell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koukodimos's waist but Koukodimos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Campbell off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selby Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koukodimos misses with a combination
and Campbell counters with a shoot takedown. Koukodimos fights it but they end up in guard.
Koukodimos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Koukodimos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell chips away with some ground and pound.
Koukodimos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koukodimos is pulling down on Campbell's head. It's preventing any offense from Campbell, at least for the moment.
Koukodimos wants to sweep but no luck.
Koukodimos keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell has gone for a leg lock! Koukodimos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Campbell's guard.
Koukodimos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koukodimos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selby Campbell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown. Koukodimos tries to sprawl out of it but Campbell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koukodimos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koukodimos throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
Koukodimos misses with a combination
and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koukodimos won't be happy with that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campbell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Campbell trying to control the position but Koukodimos is working away.
Campbell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koukodimos, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Campbell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koukodimos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Campbell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Campbell working away.
Campbell trying to control the action but Koukodimos is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Campbell is trying to ground and pound but Koukodimos uses the momentary lack of control by Campbell to regain half guard.
Campbell is thwarting Koukodimos's attempts to control the position.
Campbell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koukodimos wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but Koukodimos defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Koukodimos looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range.
Koukodimos stuffs the takedown.
Koukodimos tries to bum rush Campbell with a series of wild strikes but Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Koukodimos misses.
Koukodimos slaps away a takedown attempt from Campbell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selby Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell staying out of range there.
Campbell misses with a few strikes there.
Koukodimos tries to bum rush Campbell with a series of wild strikes but Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koukodimos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Campbell counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Koukodimos misses.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Koukodimos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Campbell advances position into side control!
The strikes coming from Campbell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Koukodimos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Campbell.
Campbell wants to control but Koukodimos is keeping him busy.
Campbell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selby Campbell 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!
Koukodimos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Koukodimos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koukodimos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koukodimos.
Campbell wants to clinch up but Koukodimos keeps it at a distance.
Koukodimos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Campbell.
Koukodimos throws a hook but Campbell avoids it easily.
Charalabos Koukodimos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koukodimos.
Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koukodimos misses with an uppercut.
Koukodimos misses with a looping left.
Campbell misses with a looping left.
Campbell throws a jab but it's blocked by Koukodimos.
Koukodimos misses with a double jab
and Campbell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Koukodimos!
Campbell throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Koukodimos tries to reverse the position but Campbell maintains control.
Koukodimos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campbell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koukodimos is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Campbell.
Campbell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koukodimos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Campbell working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Koukodimos looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Campbell! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Selby Campbell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quizz Al Fazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Varro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varro has chosen In your words - Lamb of god as his entrance music. Quizz Al Fazz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quizz Al Fazz!
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, Jason Varro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Varro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fazz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fazz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Fazz! Varro is out on his feet! Fazz rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Varro is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Varro is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quizz Al Fazz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pete Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Return of the Mack. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Marsh!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marsh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reed did well to prevent Marsh getting side control.
Marsh works his way into full mount!
Marsh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Reed is surviving well by controlling Marsh's body position as best he can.
Reed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marsh looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reed wants to control but Marsh is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh controlling the pace for now.
Marsh trying to control but Reed is having none of it.
Marsh has hold of Reed's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reed manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Reed to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reed shrugs it off.
Reed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marsh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Reed tries to hold on but Marsh pushes him away.
Marsh looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reed is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reed takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reed is trying desperately to improve position.
Reed has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Marsh trying to control.
Reed tries to break free.
Reed fending off the submission attempt from Marsh.
Reed is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marsh working for the choke.
Marsh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Reed has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Marsh looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Reed. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Well, with Marsh on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Reed is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You can see the frustration on Reed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marsh controlling the position well here. Reed rolled but Marsh kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Reed can't escape the position.
Marsh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Marsh tightening his grip on Reed, looking for the choke.
Reed just trying to survive but Marsh is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Reed is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is taking a good look at Reed as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Marsh!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Marsh gets his way!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reed wants to control his opponent's hands but Marsh gets his hands free.
Reed manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marsh's guard. Nice work there by Reed.
Marsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsh, not yet.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marsh is trying to keep Reed in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Marsh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt
and Marsh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marsh content to control rather than advance.
Marsh wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
Marsh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marsh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
Marsh tries to pass to full mount but Reed defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marsh is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marsh controlling the pace for now.
Marsh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reed can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reed has left one of his arms exposed and Marsh doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Reed screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kris Marsh!
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