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HFC Challengers 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Borden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Watt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Edmund Fitzgerald. Borden comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Im Just Being Honest- Mozzy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Watt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Borden!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watt gets a clinch.
Watt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt darts in trying to clinch
and Borden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Borden.
Watt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Borden up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Watt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Borden avoids it.
Watt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Watt trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt misses with a knee to the head.
Borden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watt tries to clinch but Borden moves out of range.
Watt misses with a takedown attempt - Borden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borden.
Borden is looking to clinch.
Borden tries to keep at a distance but Watt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watt scores a nice knee to the body.
Watt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Borden prevents it.
Watt struggles to land a body shot inside as Borden controls his hands.
Borden being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Watt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borden doesn't manage to clinch there - Watt circles away.
Borden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Watt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watt gets a clinch.
Watt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watt rushes Borden and presses him up against the cage.
Watt drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Watt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borden looking to sit in guard and control but Watt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borden pulls Watt in close to prevent any damage.
Watt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Borden holds on and takes a little breather.
Watt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watt wants to pass the guard but Borden is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Borden.
Watt drives through with a takedown into Borden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt stands up and waves to Borden to follow him.
Borden misses with a head kick.
Watt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watt stands up and beckons Borden to his feet.
Borden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Watt throws a head kick that misses.
Watt is looking to clinch but Borden is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borden tries to clinch up but Watt circles away and keeps his distance.
Watt lands a jab-cross combination.
Borden is looking to clinch.
Watt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Watt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Watt. No joy for Borden on that attempt.
Watt pushes Borden up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Watt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Watt jumps guard but Borden stands there with Watt around his waist. Watt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Watt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Borden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Watt stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Borden is trying to break free.
Watt working hard to break the clinch.
Watt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Watt prevents the takedown attempt.
Watt pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt pulls Borden in close to his closed guard and prevents Borden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Watt wants to sweep here but Borden controlling him for the moment.
Watt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borden wants to control from the top but Watt keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Borden.
Borden keeps the fight on the outside.
Borden has managed to clinch.
Watt prevents the takedown attempt.
Scott Watt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Borden.
Watt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Borden has had enough of the clinch but Watt keeps him there for the moment.
Watt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Borden avoids it.
Borden is looking for a takedown.
Scott Watt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watt tries to clinch up but Borden circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott Watt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Watt tries to close the distance and clinch but Borden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Borden misses.
Scott Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Borden sprawls well initially but Watt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Watt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Watt wants to pass to mount but Borden is defending the position.
Watt is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt trying to control the action but Borden is working from the bottom.
Watt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watt.
Scott Watt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borden actively working from the bottom here.
Watt stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Watt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Watt throws a head kick that misses.
Borden tries to clinch but Watt is having none of it.
Watt lands a nice shot to the body.
Borden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watt defends it nicely.
Watt looks to land a combination. Borden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Borden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Watt.
Borden doesn't manage to clinch there - Watt circles away.
Borden tries to keep at a distance but Watt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watt tries to pull guard but Borden holds him up against the cage and eventually Watt drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Borden's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Watt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borden avoids a kick to the body.
Watt shoots in but Borden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Watt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borden gets tackled into the cage by Watt. Watt maintains the clinch.
Watt lands a nice elbow.
Watt lands a shoulder strike.
Watt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Borden after a bit of a struggle.
Borden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Watt is defending well.
Watt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Borden uses from the top position.
Borden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Watt is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borden trying to control the position from guard on top but Watt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borden passes Watt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Borden is looking to take a break and control but Watt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Borden seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Borden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borden wants to pass the guard but Watt is defending well.
Watt wants to improve his position but Borden is controlling well.
Borden tries to stand and escape but Watt actually recovers to full guard.
Borden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Borden working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Watt wants to sweep here but Borden controlling him for the moment.
Watt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borden postures up.
Daniel Borden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Watt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott Watt has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Watt clinches.
Borden takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Watt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watt 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Watt!
After winning the bout, Scott Watt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Gabaldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Topor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Gabaldon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boris Topor's chin.
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Gabaldon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Topor!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabaldon shoots in looking for a takedown. Topor tries to sprawl out of it but Gabaldon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Topor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Topor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gabaldon manages to avoid it.
Gabaldon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gabaldon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Topor is fending him off so far but Gabaldon persists. Nope, Topor circles away and we're back to standing.
Topor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Juan Gabaldon has been cut.
Topor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topor works over Gabaldon's head and body with a nice combination.
Topor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gabaldon is rocked!
Topor lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Gabaldon up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Topor from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Gabaldon's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Topor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Leeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Right On. Leeder has chosen Pantera - Cowboys From Hell as his entrance music. Van Leeder has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Max Handle's chin.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
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, Van Leeder!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handle wants to clinch.
Leeder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Handle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leeder swivels and escapes.
Handle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Handle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Handle gets tackled into the cage by Leeder. Leeder maintains the clinch.
Handle is trying to break the clinch but Leeder has him pressed against the cage.
Handle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Handle's head coaches at Diamond In The Rough Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Handle tried to score with a low kick but Leeder checks it.
Handle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handle tries to clinch there but Leeder circles away.
Leeder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Handle tries to clinch there but Leeder circles away.
Handle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Handle swinging wildly here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leeder checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Handle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Handle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Handle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leeder has managed to clinch.
Leeder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leeder scores with a nice right hand.
Handle dodges the punch combination from Leeder.
Handle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leeder sprawls well. Leeder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Handle gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Handle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leeder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leeder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Handle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handle tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leeder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leeder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leeder misses with a wild combination.
Leeder tries to clinch but Handle moves out of range.
Leeder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leeder has Handle pushed against the cage.
Handle wants to break free but Leeder has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leeder as Handle tries to tie him up.
Leeder misses with a punch to the body.
Handle taking a breather.
Leeder breaks the clinch.
Leeder swats away the attempt to clinch by Handle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle throws a series of punches but Leeder moves out of range.
Handle swats away the attempt to clinch by Leeder.
Leeder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leeder looks to land a combination but Handle avoids it well.
Handle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Handle misses with a head kick.
Handle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Handle.
Handle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leeder counters with a series of strikes. Handle will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leeder lands a jab-cross combination.
Leeder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Handle shoots in for a double leg but Leeder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handle wants to clinch up but Leeder keeps it at a distance.
Leeder closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Handle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Handle misses with a body punch.
Leeder stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leeder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leeder leaves Handle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leeder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handle misses with a double jab.
Handle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leeder counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Handle fails with the takedown.
Handle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leeder.
Handle throws a series of punches but Leeder moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Van Leeder will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Handle misses.
Leeder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice sprawl there from Leeder as Handle shoots in.
Handle looks to clinch
and Leeder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Handle misses with a few strikes there.
Handle throws a sloppy head kick and Leeder moves out of range easily.
Handle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leeder's waist but Leeder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Handle off to one side.
Leeder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leeder lands a right hook to the body.
Max Handle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leeder drives through and clinches with Handle against the cage.
Handle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leeder's elbow.
Handle lands a body shot.
Leeder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leeder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Handle rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handle circles away from the clinch attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Handle enables Leeder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Handle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Leeder has gone for a leg lock! Handle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leeder's guard.
Handle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leeder on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeder throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Handle wants to control from the top but Leeder keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leeder keeping full guard, as Handle tries to pass.
Handle throws a strike but Leeder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Handle working a defensive guard but Leeder manages to pass into side control anyway.
Leeder misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeder lands a nice forearm strike.
Leeder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Handle, who protects the arm well.
Leeder decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Handle tries to keep at a distance but Leeder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leeder has had enough of the clinch but Handle keeps him there for the moment.
Handle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Leeder manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Leeder.
Leeder moves into the clinch.
Handle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handle instigates a clinch.
Handle keeps control of Leeder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Handle has a couple of punches blocked by Leeder.
Leeder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Handle has had enough of the clinch but Leeder keeps him there for the moment.
Handle lands with a left to the head.
Come on Handle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Handle wants to break free but Leeder has control.
Handle tries to work over Leeder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Handle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leeder walks away with a smile on his face. Handle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Handle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handle clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handle lands with a short shot to the head.
Leeder pushes Handle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Handle misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handle tries a body shot but Leeder blocks it.
Handle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leeder breaks from the clinch.
Leeder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leeder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Handle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leeder's elbow.
Handle jumps guard but Leeder stands there with Handle around his waist. Handle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leeder jumps into guard, dragging Handle to the mat.
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.
Leeder 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! Handle rolls with it to try and escape but Leeder cranks on the arm and Handle is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Van Leeder!
A relieved looking Van Leeder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Segrate Klouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce's entrance music is Migos-Y.R.H. A fine choice. Klouse comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gucci Mane-My own worst enemy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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175 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Segrate Klouse!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klouse circles away from the clinch attempt
and Klouse counters with a shoot takedown. Bruce fights it but they end up in guard.
Klouse wants to pass the guard but Bruce is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klouse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klouse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruce is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Men of Mayhem (1 TPL, 6 DBL, 5 SGL)(55 member cap) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Klouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klouse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klouse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Klouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klouse is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruce has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klouse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klouse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klouse postures up in Bruce's guard and throws a big left but Bruce blocks it.
Klouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klouse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klouse makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Klouse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klouse throws an elbow that misses. Bruce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klouse's guard. Nice move by Bruce!
Bruce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klouse is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bruce presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Klouse has hold of one of Bruce's legs. Bruce is fighting the takedown attempt but Klouse gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Klouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klouse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klouse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bruce is breathing heavily.
Bruce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klouse throwing strikes from guard but Bruce blocks nicely.
Klouse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klouse scoring with some ground and pound.
Klouse throwing strikes but missing.
Klouse landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klouse with a nice head shot there.
Klouse won't allow Bruce to get back to his feet.
Klouse throws a big elbow that misses.
Klouse throwing strikes but missing.
Klouse is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruce has wrist control.
Klouse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klouse is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruce has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klouse.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klouse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klouse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klouse is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruce has wrist control.
Klouse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klouse is working Bruce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Klouse lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klouse with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klouse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klouse scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klouse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Segrate Klouse dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Klouse shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Klouse was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Klouse in side control, throwing shots but Bruce defends.
Klouse cracks Bruce with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Klouse tries to score with some ground and pound. Bruce controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Klouse cracks Bruce with a big elbow.
Klouse throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bruce works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Klouse thows a huge punch but Bruce dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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. Klouse connects with a nice short shot to Bruce's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klouse thows a huge punch but Bruce dodges it nicely.
Klouse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klouse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klouse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klouse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klouse throwing shots but Bruce is blocking nicely.
Bruce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klouse.
Klouse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klouse is nestled in close to Bruce, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bruce taking some punishment here, with Klouse in his half guard.
Klouse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klouse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klouse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klouse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klouse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klouse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klouse throwing shots but Bruce is blocking nicely.
Segrate Klouse has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Klouse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruce's head.
Klouse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klouse working the head and body with strikes.
Klouse lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klouse.
Klouse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bruce with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Klouse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klouse lands strikes from half guard.
Klouse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klouse scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Klouse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klouse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klouse slips a nice elbow through Bruce's hands, connecting with Bruce's forehead.
Klouse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klouse.
Klouse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bruce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klouse.
Klouse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bruce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klouse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Klouse thows a huge punch but Bruce dodges it nicely.
Klouse wants to pass to mount but Bruce is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klouse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Segrate Klouse 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Klouse shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bruce napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Klouse lands some shots froms side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Klouse.
Bruce managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Klouse.
Klouse sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bruce is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Klouse lands an elbow.
Bruce avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Klouse.
Klouse working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Klouse seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bruce takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klouse in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klouse lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bruce wants to get back to his feet but Klouse drags him back down.
Klouse cracks Bruce with a big elbow.
Klouse in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Klouse throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Klouse throws a strike aimed at the side of Bruce's head but Bruce avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Klouse are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Klouse creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bruce sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce defending against the ground and pound.
Klouse working the head and body with strikes.
Leo Bruce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klouse fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klouse misses with the ground and pound.
Klouse misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Klouse connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bruce some visible discomfort.
Klouse misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Klouse throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Klouse with the ground and pound but Bruce regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Klouse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce tries to kick Klouse off but Klouse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Klouse slips a nice elbow through Bruce's hands, connecting with Bruce's forehead.
Klouse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Klouse throwing shots but Bruce is blocking nicely.
Klouse drops an elbow to the side of Bruce's head.
Klouse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bruce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Klouse scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bruce is trying to stand back up but Klouse is controlling him
Klouse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klouse lands with a punch from half guard.
Klouse looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Klouse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruce's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klouse lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Klouse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klouse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klouse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bruce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klouse.
And that's the end of the fight!
Segrate Klouse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klouse 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Segrate Klouse!
A very excited looking Segrate Klouse rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Leo Bruce had this to say: 'got out skilled but it was a great match.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Django Kinte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Forrest Griffin . Forrest Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Django Kinte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kinte.
Griffin connects with a right that clearly hurt Kinte. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Griffin proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Kinte collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forrest Griffin!
Forrest Griffin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone comes into the arena with t.i and ludacris-wish you would blaring out of the sound system. Jabbar has chosen Passion Pit - Carried Away as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Drone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakeem Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabbar tries to clinch there but Drone circles away.
Nice defenses there by Drone.
Nice body punch from Jabbar.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jabbar!
Hakeem Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drone blocks a head kick by Jabbar.
Drone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jabbar connects with a high kick.
It looks like Tyson Drone has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jabbar tries to clinch but Drone is having none of it.
Jabbar throws a right hand that Drone ducks under and follows up with a left that Drone also avoids with ease.
Jabbar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jabbar tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses.
Jabbar tests Drone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jabbar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jabbar scores with a spinning back kick!
Drone blocks a head kick by Jabbar.
Jabbar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jabbar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jabbar circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Drone drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jabbar follows Drone to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakeem Jabbar!
A relieved looking Hakeem Jabbar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brotiz Bruttz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brotiz Bruttz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robin Convents!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruttz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Convents to the ground. Bruttz is now in Convents's guard.
Convents looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruttz landing some decent shots from guard.
Convents throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bruttz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bruttz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Bruttz landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Convents striking off his back.
Bruttz drops back looking for a leg! Convents is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Convents manages to kick Bruttz off! Bruttz jumps back into Convents's guard.
Convents keeping full guard, as Bruttz tries to pass.
Bruttz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruttz won't allow Convents to sweep him here.
Convents keeping moving, preventing Bruttz from controlling successfully.
Bruttz advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruttz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Convents has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bruttz 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.
Bruttz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bruttz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Convents regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bruttz tries to free his leg and advance position but Convents is retaining full guard.
Bruttz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Convents has momentary wrist control but Bruttz slips an elbow through the middle.
Convents working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruttz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruttz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bruttz stands up over Convents, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Convents preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruttz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bruttz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Convents kicks Bruttz off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Convents stuffs the takedown attempt from Bruttz. Bruttz gets slowly back to his feet.
Convents tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruttz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Convents on his heels. He'll look to pass Convents's guard now, I'm sure.
Bruttz throws a big elbow that misses.
Bruttz throws a big elbow that misses.
Convents is trying to keep Bruttz in close.
Bruttz throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruttz working some strikes from top position.
Bruttz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Convents is looking for a triangle but Bruttz pushes his legs off easily.
Bruttz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Convents has momentary wrist control but Bruttz slips an elbow through the middle.
Convents throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bruttz connects with a couple of short punches.
Bruttz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruttz trying to control but Convents is working from the bottom.
Bruttz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Convents is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bruttz defends well.
Bruttz works over Convents with some ground and pound from guard.
Bruttz trying to control but Convents is working from the bottom.
Bruttz 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.
Bruttz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bruttz distracts Convents with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bruttz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruttz wants to pass the guard but Convents is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convents is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruttz is aware though and is defending well.
Bruttz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Convents dives on top into guard.
Convents lands a couple of digs.
Bruttz working for a triangle but Convents defends it easily.
Convents working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Convents avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Convents's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruttz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bruttz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brotiz Bruttz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bruttz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Convents throws a head kick but Bruttz moves out of range.
Robin Convents is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bruttz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Convents's guard.
Bruttz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Convents looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruttz is one step ahead there.
Bruttz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Convents is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bruttz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bruttz postures up.
Convents is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruttz trying to control but Convents is working from the bottom.
Bruttz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Convents's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruttz cracks Convents with a solid left hand.
Bruttz distracts Convents with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bruttz trying to control the position from guard on top but Convents is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruttz postures up and lands a big shot to Convents's brow.
Convents working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bruttz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bruttz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bruttz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bruttz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bruttz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in 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!
Bruttz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Convents is keeping the position for now.
Bruttz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Convents wants to stand but Bruttz is controlling the position.
Bruttz advances position into side control!
Bruttz lands a few punches from side control.
Convents misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Bruttz landing strikes.
Bruttz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Convents manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bruttz's best efforts.
Bruttz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Convents can do to turn this around?
Convents is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bruttz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bruttz's back!
Convents is breathing heavily.
Convents is hanging on to Bruttz's back as he tries to escape.
Bruttz trying to control the action but Convents just sinks the hooks in.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Convents. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
It looks like Brotiz Bruttz has been cut.
Convents is hanging on to Bruttz's back as he tries to escape.
Convents is not going to allow Bruttz to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bruttz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bruttz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bruttz is in bad spot here.
Convents is not going to allow Bruttz to sit and survive in this position.
Bruttz tries to escape but Convents has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Convents lands a shot to the head.
Convents is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruttz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brotiz Bruttz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bruttz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bruttz tries to lock up and control but Convents gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convents in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Convents working the ground and pound effectively.
Convents looking to finish Bruttz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bruttz!
Convents scoring with strikes but Bruttz is staying in there.
Bruttz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bruttz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Convents prevents Bruttz from improving his position.
Convents wants to pass the guard but Bruttz is defending well.
Bruttz gets full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruttz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Convents defends it easily.
Convents loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brotiz Bruttz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brotiz Bruttz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Convents is looking to clinch but Bruttz is avoiding it.
Convents misses with a head kick.
Bruttz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bruttz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Convents as he avoids it easily.
Bruttz fails with the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Convents is trying to break free.
Bruttz is trying to drag Convents to the mat but Convents just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brotiz Bruttz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruttz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Convents prevents it.
Bruttz is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruttz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Convents gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Convents prevents the takedown attempt.
Bruttz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Convents pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bruttz tries for a takedown but Convents manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruttz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Convents regains guard.
Convents throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Convents throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Convents keeping moving, preventing Bruttz from controlling successfully.
Bruttz landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Convents bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bruttz's guard.
Bruttz 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.
Convents lands a couple of digs.
Convents with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bruttz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bruttz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Convents decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bruttz shoots in looking for a takedown. Convents tries to sprawl out of it but Bruttz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Convents manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruttz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Convents as he jumps to the side.
Bruttz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Convents napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bruttz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convents is looking for a sweep.
Bruttz scoring with punches and elbows.
Convents manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bruttz's best efforts.
Bruttz wants to take a breather but Convents is having none of it.
Bruttz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bruttz is nestled in close to Convents, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Convents actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Bruttz there.
Bruttz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bruttz is keen to just control but Convents is a slippery customer.
Bruttz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Convents with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Convents wants to get back to his feet.
Bruttz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruttz drops an elbow to the side of Convents's head.
Bruttz is keen to just control but Convents is a slippery customer.
Bruttz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Convents has managed to free his arm - good work.
Convents is refusing to be controlled, as Bruttz sits in half guard.
Convents is looking for a sweep. Bruttz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bruttz wants to take a breather but Convents is having none of it.
Bruttz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Convents manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Convents keeping full guard, as Bruttz tries to pass.
Bruttz landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brotiz Bruttz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bruttz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brotiz Bruttz!
Brotiz Bruttz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Rave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rave comes into the arena with What Happened? blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Rave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell lands a jab-cross combination.
Rave looking to score a takedown here. Campbell is defending well but Rave drives through and ends up in Campbell's guard.
Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rave gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rave throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely.
Campbell is trying to keep Rave in close.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Rave from controlling successfully.
Rave preventing the sweep.
Rave looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig Rave has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rave walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rave closes the distance looking to clinch
so Campbell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rave looking to control.
Campbell passes into half guard.
Rave pushes Campbell off looking to stand but Campbell dives back in and keeps control.
Rave avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell is just content to waste time from the top position. Rave takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rave wants to sweep but no luck.
Rave keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Rave avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rave looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campbell with a nice head shot there.
Campbell is in close to Rave's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campbell postures up in Rave's guard and throws a big left but Rave blocks it.
Rave manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Campbell actively working from the bottom here.
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Campbell wants to control but Rave is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Campbell wants to improve his position but Rave is controlling well.
Rave lands with a punch from half guard.
Rave is trying to control the action in half guard but Campbell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Rave is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rave is trying to work for a kimura but Campbell is defending well.
Rave passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Campbell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to reverse the position but instead Rave has taken his back - oops!
Campbell is taking damage to the body and head.
Rave is hanging on to Campbell's back as he tries to escape.
Rave is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Campbell up.
Rave scores with punches from the back.
Rave lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rave is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Campbell with him. Campbell is trying to defend but Rave has an arm under the chin now! Campbell grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Rave!
An out of breath Craig Rave 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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