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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's Goin Down by T.C.. Joshua Perez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Price!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price lands a jab.
Price is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perez.
Price throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
Price chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perez can pounce on him.
Perez connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Price closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Perez did well to prevent Price getting side control.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Price is looking for a kimura here.
Price is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Perez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Price.
Price wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Price pulls his head out easily.
Perez wants to get back to full guard.
Perez is defending against the submission attempts here by Price.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Price is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Perez!
Price looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Perez is looking to improve his position but Price isn't that keen on the idea.
Perez regains half guard.
Price looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price is trying to control. Perez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perez wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
Price trying to control the action but Perez is working from the bottom.
Price is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Perez to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
Price advances position into side control!
Price looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perez tries to buck Price off but Price is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Perez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Price's guard! Nice work there by Perez!
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Price dominated that round.
That's time! Perez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perez moves into range and clinches up with Price.
Perez working aggressively here.
Perez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Price regains guard.
Perez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Price is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Perez defends well.
We've been informed that Price has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Price has a closed guard, preventing Perez from standing up.
Price escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perez drops back looking for a leg! Price is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Price manages to kick Perez off! Perez jumps back into Price's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Perez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Price lands with a hook. Perez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Price throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Perez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Perez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Price throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Price misses with a body shot.
Price waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perez.
Perez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price.
Perez tries to work over Price's front leg with a kick but Price checks it.
Perez tries to clinch but Price is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price with a hook.
Price lands with a cross.
Price fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Perez to the ground. Price is now in Perez's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Perez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Price, into his guard.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Price is proving hard to escape from.
Price is pulling down on Perez's head to control his posture.
Perez wants to stand but Price has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Price has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Perez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price looking for a guillotine here but Perez defends easily.
Perez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Price trying to keep a closed guard but Perez is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price has a closed guard, preventing Perez from standing up.
Perez is looking to pass into half guard but Price pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Price is in guard.
Price is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Price defends it easily.
Price trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Price gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Price will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Good exchange - Price coming out on top.
Price cracks Perez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Price jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Price throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
Perez thumps Price with a low kick.
Perez is looking to chop away at Price's legs.
Luke Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Price fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perez is looking to score with low kicks.
Price swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perez swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Price takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Perez avoids the body shot from Price.
Price misses with a hook
and Perez counters with a body kick that stops Price in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Perez throws a low kick, looking for Price's leg but Price calmly moves out of range.
Price checks a leg kick nicely.
Price scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perez. That's going to slow Price down.
Price loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Price checks a leg kick nicely.
Perez is looking to slow Price down with leg kicks.
Price throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez throws a body kick that misses.
Perez thumps Price with a low kick.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Price paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perez slips a jab and a cross from Price.
A combination from Price does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Price.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Perez.
Perez lands a jab to Price's midsection.
Perez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Price's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Perez moves into the clinch.
Perez trying to land knees to the body.
Price avoiding damage as Perez throws knees to the body.
Perez pulls Price into guard.
Price trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Price drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Perez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Price has Perez in his guard.
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Price throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Price throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Price working for a triangle but Perez defends it easily.
Price working for submissions but it's allowed Perez to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is working for a kimura but Price is defending it quite comfortably.
Price gets back to full guard.
Luke Price is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Price has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joshua Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Price looking for a guillotine here but Perez defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joshua Perez.
I think Price has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Price!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brad Thicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marrio Marselli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thicke comes to the cage accompanied by David Guetta and Snoop Dogg - Sweat . 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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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Thicke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marrio Marselli !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thicke scores with a one two! Marselli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thicke throws a series of punches but Marselli avoids them all with ease.
Thicke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thicke lands a couple of digs.
Marselli has an active guard here but Thicke has managed to pass into half guard.
Marselli wants to get back to his feet.
Marselli actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marselli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thicke pulls his head out easily.
Marselli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thicke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marselli defends it well.
Thicke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marselli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thicke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marselli is not content to let Thicke control the position.
Thicke controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marselli looking for submissions off his back.
Thicke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thicke is trying to control the action in half guard but Marselli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marselli wants to get back to his feet.
Thicke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thicke is trying to control. Marselli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brad Thicke.
Thicke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thicke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marselli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thicke pulls his head out easily.
Marselli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marselli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thicke.
Marselli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thicke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thicke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thicke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marselli wants to get back to full guard.
Marselli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thicke pulls his head out easily.
Thicke wants to work for an arm triangle but Marselli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thicke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marselli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thicke.
Marselli is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thicke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marselli defending well though.
Marselli tries to get to full guard but Thicke has control of the leg.
Thicke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marselli actively working from the bottom here.
Thicke trying to control the action but Marselli is working from the bottom.
Marselli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thicke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marselli looking for submissions off his back.
Thicke lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marselli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thicke pulls his head out easily.
Thicke trying to control the action but Marselli is working from the bottom.
Thicke is working for a submission of some sort.
Thicke 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.
Thicke trying to control the action but Marselli is working from the bottom.
Marselli actively working from the bottom here.
Marselli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marselli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thicke moves into full mount! Marselli won't be happy about that!
Thicke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Thicke dominated that round.
That's time! Thicke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marselli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thicke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marselli keeping moving, preventing Thicke from controlling successfully.
Marselli working for a triangle but Thicke defends it easily.
Marselli wants to stand but Thicke is controlling the position.
Thicke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thicke throwing strikes but missing.
Marselli is looking for a triangle but Thicke pushes his legs off easily.
Marselli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thicke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thicke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marselli looking for a guillotine here but Thicke defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thicke is looking to work some ground and pound but Marselli has wrist control.
Marselli is looking for a triangle but Thicke pushes his legs off easily.
Marselli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thicke.
Thicke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marselli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thicke has managed to get both his arms back between Marselli 's legs - danger averted.
Thicke stands up over Marselli , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marselli has his foot on Thicke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thicke works his way back into a safe position though.
Brad Thicke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marselli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marselli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thicke passes into side control.
Marselli is breathing heavily.
Thicke throws a strike aimed at the side of Marselli 's head but Marselli avoids it well.
Thicke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thicke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marselli dodges the ground and pound from Thicke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thicke works to advance to full mount. Marselli defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thicke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marselli is trying to escape the mount.
Marselli sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marselli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thicke pulls his head out easily.
Thicke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marselli looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Thicke pushes past his half guard into mount!
Thicke throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Thicke won't let Marselli get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Thicke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thicke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marselli can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marselli holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thicke tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Marselli is squirming around, avoiding Thicke's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marselli is trying to stand.
Thicke sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thicke throws some wild stikes that Marselli manages to avoid easily.
Thicke sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marselli avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thicke.
Thicke looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Thicke trying to control but Marselli is having none of it.
Thicke lands a couple of good shots and Marselli has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I really don't envy Marselli right now.
Thicke throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Marselli tries to escape the position.
Marselli showing good submission defense here.
That's four 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!
Marselli is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marselli is really stuck here.
Thicke struggling to land strikes to the head as Marselli covers up.
Marselli preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thicke.
Thicke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marselli can't escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Thicke manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marselli covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Marselli avoids the strikes from Thicke.
Thicke is trying to stick to Marselli 's back but Marselli is turning into Thicke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thicke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marselli .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Thicke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thicke 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.
Thicke passes Marselli 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thicke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marselli is not content to let Thicke control the position.
Thicke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marselli wants to get back to his feet.
Marselli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thicke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marselli is looking to improve his position.
Thicke throwing shots but Marselli is blocking nicely.
Marselli is looking to improve his position.
Marselli is staying active underneath Thicke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marselli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thicke.
Thicke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thicke stops Marselli from getting back to his feet.
Marselli actively working from the bottom here.
Marselli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thicke is trying to control the action in half guard but Marselli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marselli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thicke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thicke is working for a kimura but Marselli is defending it quite comfortably.
Thicke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marselli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thicke.
Marselli wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thicke is trying to work for a kimura but Marselli is defending well.
Thicke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marselli can do to turn this around?
Marselli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thicke stops Marselli from getting back to his feet.
Marselli looking for submissions off his back.
Marselli looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Thicke pushes past his half guard into mount!
Thicke thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thicke cracks Marselli with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marselli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thicke lands a couple of good shots and Marselli has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thicke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marselli is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Marselli holding both Thicke 's hands and preventing any damage.
Marselli avoids the strikes from Thicke.
Marselli has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Thicke is punishing Marselli with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marselli is trying to get back to his feet but Thicke has full control of the position and if anything, Marselli has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Marselli is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thicke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marselli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Thicke throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Marselli turns into Thicke and is now in his guard.
Thicke is trying to keep Marselli in close.
Marselli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thicke striking off his back but it's not causing Marselli any problems.
Marselli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marselli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marselli throws a big elbow that misses.
Marrio Marselli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brad Thicke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marselli working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Thicke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thicke 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Thicke!
After the fight, Brad Thicke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Van De Velde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lemana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Van De Velde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Lemana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lemana tries to land a front kick but Van De Velde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lemana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Van De Velde napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemana prevents Van De Velde from escaping the position.
Lemana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van De Velde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Van De Velde is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lemana goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Van De Velde has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lemana but great work by Van De Velde.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemana struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van De Velde off and has taken his back!
Lemana is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemana is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Van De Velde taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Lemana.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Lemana!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Sasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter Risley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Junior Sasi's chin.
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209 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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201 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Risley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Sasi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Risley as the two fighters clinch.
Risley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sasi tries to keep at a distance but Risley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Risley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Risley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Risley looking to control.
Sasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sasi postures up in Risley's guard and throws a big left but Risley blocks it.
Sasi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
My spies in The Power Plant inform me that Sasi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sasi throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley is looking for a triangle but Sasi pushes his legs off easily.
Sasi lands a couple of digs.
Sasi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sasi throws a big elbow that misses.
Sasi scoring with some ground and pound.
Risley working for a triangle but Sasi defends it easily.
Sasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Risley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley is working an open guard so Sasi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Risley.
Sasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Risley is breathing heavily.
Risley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Risley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley trying to keep a closed guard but Sasi is proving a slippery customer.
Sasi stands up over Risley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sasi tries to stand but Risley is controlling from the bottom.
Risley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sasi postures up in Risley's guard and throws a big left but Risley blocks it.
Risley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sasi on the ground.
Sasi lands a couple of elbows.
Risley is trying to control the position but Sasi postures up.
Sasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sasi landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sasi lands a couple of digs.
Risley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Risley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Risley wriggles free and stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Risley is defended easily by Sasi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sasi moves out of range of the body kick from Risley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Sasi 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.
Sasi lands with a good body shot.
Risley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sasi counters with a shoot takedown. Risley fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasi works over Risley with some ground and pound from guard.
Sasi landing with the ground and pound.
Sasi working some strikes from top position.
Risley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Risley tries to get out of the 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!
Sasi lands a couple of digs.
Sasi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Risley is rocked!
Sasi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Risley's head.
Oh Risley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sasi arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Risley's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Junior Sasi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Townsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Townsley looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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220 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
5 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ragnar Lodbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Townsley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodbrok fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Townsley sprawls well initially but Lodbrok persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lodbrok passes to side control.
Lodbrok working the head and body with strikes.
Lodbrok has an Americana. Townsley didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lodbrok is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lodbrok hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ragnar Lodbrok!
Ragnar Lodbrok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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