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HFC 175 War Of Changes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Caraan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caraan comes to the cage accompanied by TubThumping(I get Knockdown). Handle has chosen Right On as his entrance music. Cedric Caraan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Max Handle's chin.
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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
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Caraan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handle clinches up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Caraan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Caraan being controlled against the cage.
Caraan takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Cedric Caraan has been cut.
Handle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Handle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Handle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handle clinches.
Handle tries to break free but Caraan pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle manages to break the clinch.
Handle tries to clinch but Caraan moves away
and Caraan counters with a nice body kick.
Handle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Handle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Caraan sprawls well initially but Handle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Caraan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handle pulls his head out easily.
Caraan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Handle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Handle drops an elbow to the side of Caraan's head.
Caraan looking for submissions off his back.
Handle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caraan keeps working.
Caraan is trying to control but can't.
Caraan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Handle trying to control but Caraan is working from the bottom.
Caraan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caraan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caraan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caraan has his foot on Handle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Handle works his way back into a safe position though.
Handle trying to control but Caraan is working from the bottom.
Handle chips away with some ground and pound.
Handle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Handle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caraan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Handle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Handle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Caraan's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Handle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Caraan has a closed guard, preventing Handle from standing up.
Caraan has momentary wrist control but Handle slips an elbow through the middle.
Handle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caraan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Handle trying to control but Caraan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Caraan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Caraan keeping moving, preventing Handle from controlling successfully.
Caraan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handle is aware though and is defending well.
Handle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Handle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Handle distracts Caraan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Caraan looking for a guillotine here but Handle defends easily.
Caraan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Handle connects with a couple of short punches.
Handle trying to control but Caraan is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Handle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Handle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caraan keeping full guard, as Handle tries to pass.
Caraan is working an open guard so Handle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Handle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Caraan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Handle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caraan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Handle does no damage.
Handle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Handle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caraan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Handle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caraan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handle is looking to clinch.
Handle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Caraan looking for a guillotine here but Handle defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caraan looking for a guillotine here but Handle defends easily.
Caraan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Handle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Handle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caraan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Handle trying to control but Caraan is working from the bottom.
Handle chips away with some ground and pound.
Caraan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Handle throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Caraan's body to avoid the submission. Caraan has instead reached around Handle's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Caraan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cedric Caraan!
Cedric Caraan took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks for the fans in attendance, and the millions watching at their homes. It's an honor for me to fight here in SFC and give you guys fireworks. Hey Goryachev, Hope your watching. Let's do this!!, 3rd Time!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kenardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gabaldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenardly's entrance music is Strokin. A fine choice. Juan Gabaldon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Kenardly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Gabaldon!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenardly shoots and misses
and Gabaldon counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabaldon has an Americana. Kenardly didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gabaldon is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gabaldon hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Juan Gabaldon!
Post fight, Juan Gabaldon took to the microphone: 'Thank you guys, I'm more capable on what I have performed tonight. Is that a fight of the night?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Squirrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araujo comes to the cage accompanied by Who Shot Ya?. Squirrel has chosen Bio Crisis - Delirio as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight 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, Luiz Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Squirrel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squirrel slips a jab and a cross from Araujo.
Squirrel blocks a head kick by Araujo.
Squirrel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Araujo manages to get to full guard.
Squirrel postures up.
Squirrel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squirrel postures up in Araujo's guard and throws a big left but Araujo blocks it.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Squirrel from controlling successfully.
Squirrel postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squirrel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Araujo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Squirrel with a nice head shot there.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Squirrel stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.
Araujo pulls Squirrel in close to prevent any damage.
Squirrel with a nice head shot there.
Squirrel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Araujo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Squirrel trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Squirrel throws an elbow that misses. Araujo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Squirrel's guard. Nice move by Araujo!
Squirrel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo cracks Squirrel with a solid left hand.
Squirrel trying to control the position.
Squirrel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Squirrel looking to control but Araujo passes into half guard.
Squirrel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Squirrel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel working a defensive guard here.
Squirrel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Squirrel keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Squirrel is trying to keep Araujo in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Squirrel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Araujo on his heels. He'll look to pass Araujo's guard now, I'm sure.
Squirrel throwing strikes from guard but Araujo blocks nicely.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Squirrel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araujo trying to control the position.
Squirrel works over Araujo with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Squirrel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Squirrel is looking to work some ground and pound but Araujo has wrist control.
Araujo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Squirrel is one step ahead there.
Araujo working for a triangle but Squirrel defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Squirrel from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Squirrel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Squirrel throws a right and a left that Araujo avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Araujo misses the target.
Squirrel gets a clinch.
Araujo manages to break the clinch.
Squirrel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Squirrel pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Squirrel pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo tries to roll over but Squirrel keeps him under control.
Steve Squirrel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Squirrel is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo wants to control but Squirrel is keeping busy.
Araujo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Squirrel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Squirrel.
Araujo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Squirrel.
Squirrel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Squirrel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Squirrel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Squirrel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Araujo has hold of Squirrel's hands but Squirrel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Squirrel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Squirrel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Araujo to regain full guard.
Squirrel tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Araujo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Squirrel is now in half guard.
Squirrel wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Squirrel trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Araujo's head.
Squirrel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Squirrel there.
Squirrel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Squirrel lands a nice short elbow.
Araujo is refusing to be controlled, as Squirrel sits in half guard.
Squirrel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Squirrel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Squirrel wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Squirrel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Araujo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Squirrel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Araujo.
Squirrel wants to clinch.
Squirrel moves into the clinch successfully.
Araujo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Araujo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Squirrel throws a punch but it's blocked by Araujo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Squirrel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Araujo is trying to push Squirrel away but Squirrel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Squirrel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
I was talking to Araujo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Araujo can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Squirrel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Araujo delivers a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Squirrel there.
Squirrel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Araujo did well to prevent Squirrel getting side control.
Squirrel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Squirrel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squirrel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Araujo's head.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Squirrel throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squirrel throws a big elbow that misses.
Squirrel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Squirrel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Squirrel scoring with some ground and pound.
Squirrel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Araujo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Squirrel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Squirrel trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Squirrel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Luiz Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Araujo tries to keep at a distance but Squirrel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Araujo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Squirrel misses with a takedown attempt - Araujo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Squirrel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
Squirrel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Araujo circles away quickly and effectively.
Araujo throws a head kick but Squirrel moves out of range.
Araujo swats away the attempt to clinch by Squirrel.
Squirrel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Araujo's waist but Araujo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Squirrel off to one side.
Araujo lands a right hook to the body.
Araujo lands a two punch combo.
Araujo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Squirrel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is adopting a defensive guard.
Araujo wants to sweep here but Squirrel controlling him for the moment.
Squirrel wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Araujo has momentary wrist control but Squirrel slips an elbow through the middle.
Squirrel throws a big elbow that misses.
Squirrel lands a couple of digs.
Squirrel throws a strike but Araujo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Araujo's guard.
Squirrel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Squirrel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Squirrel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Squirrel defends it easily.
Squirrel is in close to Araujo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Squirrel postures up in Araujo's guard and throws a big left but Araujo blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Squirrel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Squirrel working some strikes from top position.
Steve Squirrel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Squirrel from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Squirrel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Squirrel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Squirrel!
Steve Squirrel really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Valhalla Fight Wear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Degrizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Degrizz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jozef Jankowski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Degrizz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Degrizz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Degrizz throws a body shot but no joy.
Degrizz misses with a two punch combination.
Jankowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jankowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Degrizz throws out the jab.
Degrizz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jankowski.
Degrizz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Degrizz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankowski dives in and grabs Degrizz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Degrizz pushes down on Jankowski's head and hops out.
Degrizz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jankowski counters with a shoot takedown. Degrizz fights it but they end up in guard.
Degrizz has his foot on Jankowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jankowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jankowski throwing strikes from guard but Degrizz blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Degrizz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jankowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Degrizz keeps moving.
Degrizz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jankowski controls the pace.
Degrizz looking for a sweep. Not yet Degrizz, not yet.
Jankowski working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankowski preventing the sweep.
Degrizz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jankowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jankowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Degrizz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jankowski has managed to get both his arms back between Degrizz's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Degrizz keeps moving.
Jankowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Degrizz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jankowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Jankowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Degrizz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jankowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jankowski working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz postures up in Jankowski's guard and throws a big left but Jankowski blocks it.
Degrizz wants to pass the guard but Jankowski is keeping the position.
Degrizz pushing down on Jankowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Degrizz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Degrizz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jankowski!
Degrizz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jankowski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Degrizz tries to control but Jankowski wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz unloads with some shots from mount but Jankowski bucks and avoids them well.
Degrizz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jankowski turns into him and now he's in Degrizz's guard.
Jankowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jankowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Jankowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jankowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Degrizz 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.
Degrizz stuffs the takedown attempt from Jankowski. Jankowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Jankowski closes the distance and clinches.
Degrizz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jankowski's coach down at Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches, 49 cap) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jankowski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Degrizz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Jozef Jankowski has been cut.
Jankowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Degrizz avoiding damage.
Degrizz working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Degrizz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Degrizz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Degrizz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Degrizz gets underhooks to prevent Jankowski's takedown attempt.
Jim Degrizz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozef Jankowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Degrizz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jankowski jumps guard and drags Degrizz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jozef Jankowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Degrizz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Degrizz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jankowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Degrizz but great work by Jankowski.
Jankowski wants to control but Degrizz is keeping him busy.
Jankowski looking to control but instead Degrizz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Degrizz is not content to let Jankowski control the position.
Degrizz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Degrizz wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Degrizz is not content to let Jankowski control the position.
Degrizz has hold of Jankowski's hands but Jankowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Degrizz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jankowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jankowski's back!
Degrizz seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Jankowski's chin but Jankowski turns very nicely into Degrizz's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Jankowski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Degrizz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jankowski lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski distracts Degrizz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jankowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jankowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Degrizz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jankowski is aware though and is defending well.
Jankowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Degrizz has his foot on Jankowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jankowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Jankowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Degrizz is trying to keep Jankowski in close.
Degrizz is really struggling to control Jankowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jankowski trying to control but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jankowski blocks a jab.
Jankowski avoids the head kick by Degrizz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Degrizz does no damage.
Degrizz misses with a head kick.
Jankowski shoots in but Degrizz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jozef Jankowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
That's time! Degrizz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Degrizz swings widly with a right hand
and Jankowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jankowski wants to control but Degrizz is keeping him busy.
Degrizz tries to get to full guard but Jankowski has control of the leg.
Jankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Degrizz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jankowski.
Degrizz is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz is working hard here to advance position.
Degrizz trying to control but Jankowski postures up.
Jankowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz is refusing to be controlled, as Jankowski sits in half guard.
Jankowski looks to land a strike but Degrizz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Degrizz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jankowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Degrizz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Degrizz working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jankowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Degrizz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jankowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Degrizz tries to sprawl out of it but Jankowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Degrizz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Degrizz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Degrizz misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Degrizz. Those never looked like landing.
Jim Degrizz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Degrizz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Degrizz misses
and Jankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Degrizz's guard.
Jankowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Degrizz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jankowski trying to control but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz looking for a guillotine here but Jankowski defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jankowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jankowski is in close to Degrizz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jankowski is in close to Degrizz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jankowski trying to control but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
Degrizz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jankowski is one step ahead there.
Degrizz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Degrizz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Degrizz is looking for a triangle but Jankowski pushes his legs off easily.
Degrizz looking for a guillotine here but Jankowski defends easily.
Degrizz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankowski defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Degrizz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Jankowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jankowski 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Jankowski!
A relieved looking Jozef Jankowski 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akihiro Shirasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon has chosen Life Is Beautiful as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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34
216 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akihiro Shirasu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon rushes Shirasu and presses him up against the cage.
Shirasu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brandon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brandon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shirasu.
Shirasu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shirasu counters with a shoot takedown. Brandon fights it but they end up in guard.
Brandon trying to strike off his back.
Brandon wants to sweep here but Shirasu controlling him for the moment.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Shirasu from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirasu won't allow Brandon to sweep him here.
Brandon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shirasu is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon wants to control the position but Shirasu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Shirasu thows a huge punch but Brandon dodges it nicely.
Shirasu seems to be looking for submissions.
Shirasu is keen to just control but Brandon is a slippery customer.
Shirasu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shirasu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shirasu's back!
Shirasu tries to escape the position.
Brandon is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Shirasu won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Brandon off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Brandon!
Junior Brandon gave a mention to Zombie Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maricue Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maricue Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russel lands an overhand right.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Russel knows he should have avoided that one.
Russel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nelson connects with a single shot there.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Russel moves out of range easily.
Russel shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Russel avoids it well.
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!
Nelson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russel lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Russel clinches up against the cage.
Nelson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nelson to keep the fight standing.
Russel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Russel manages to end up in side control.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Russel working the ground and pound from side control.
Russel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Russel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nelson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Russel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Russel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nelson defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has hold of Russel's hands but Russel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nelson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Russel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Russel slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Russel trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Russel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Russel wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Russel working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Russel is controlling well.
Russel is stalling here. Nelson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Russel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nelson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nelson controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Russel to his feet.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Russel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russel throws a big elbow that misses.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maricue Russel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russel cracks Nelson with a good jab.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Russel shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Russel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Russel closes the distance and clinches.
Russel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nelson prevents it.
Come on Nelson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson lands a damaging elbow.
Nelson looking to slow down the pace here.
Nelson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel has Nelson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Russel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nelson tumbling to the mat - Russel dives into Nelson's guard.
Nelson pulls Russel in close to prevent any damage.
Russel looking to pass the guard.
Maricue Russel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russel wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Russel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Russel is proving a slippery customer.
Russel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Russel shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maricue Russel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nelson did well to prevent Russel getting side control.
Russel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Nelson is controlling Russel's trapped leg to prevent Russel from advancing to side control.
Russel postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nelson to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Nelson lands an elbow that stopped Russel in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Maricue Russel has been cut.
Russel has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Russel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson works over Russel's head and body with a nice combination.
Nelson closes the distance but Russel moves to the side
and Russel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Russel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson rushes Russel and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Russel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nelson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Russel prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunnar Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maricue Russel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nelson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson cracks Russel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nelson throws a right hand that misses
and Russel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Russel.
Russel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Russel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Russel wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Russel postures up.
Russel 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.
Russel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Russel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nelson's guard.
Russel wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russel.
Russel has gone for a leg lock! Nelson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Russel's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Russel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Russel is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson tries to stand but Russel is controlling his head.
Check out the look on Nelson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Russel prevents Nelson from moving into mount.
Nelson stands up and beckons Russel to his feet.
Russel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Russel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Nelson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maricue Russel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russel closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Russel pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maricue Russel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nelson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nelson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Russel walks into a straight right hand from Nelson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Russel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Russel. Russel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Russel shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Russel.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nelson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nelson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gunnar Nelson!
Gunnar Nelson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Uhtred Bebbanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavo has chosen Rico Sauve by Girardo as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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23
179 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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170 lbs
16 - 22 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uhtred Bebbanburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Chavo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chavo wants to clinch but Bebbanburg slips to the side
and Bebbanburg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the liver by Chavo. Beautiful body shot.
Chavo misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been hearing reports that Bebbanburg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bebbanburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavo.
Chavo 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.
Chavo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bebbanburg seems keen to control Chavo's posture.
Chavo won't allow Bebbanburg to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bebbanburg is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bebbanburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bebbanburg 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.
Bebbanburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bebbanburg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chavo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chavo working a defensive guard here.
Chavo wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bebbanburg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bebbanburg postures up and lands a big shot to Chavo's brow.
Bebbanburg postures up in Chavo's guard and throws a big left but Chavo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chavo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chavo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chavo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bebbanburg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chavo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chavo's back!
Chavo covering up well under a series of strikes from Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bebbanburg controlling well, preventing Chavo from escaping the position.
Bebbanburg connects with a big shot to the side of Chavo's head.
Chavo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bebbanburg connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Chavo to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Bebbanburg manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bebbanburg wants to control but Chavo manages to buck him off and is now in Bebbanburg's guard! Nice work there by Chavo!
Chavo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bebbanburg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bebbanburg has a closed guard, preventing Chavo from standing up.
Chavo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bebbanburg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been informed that Chavo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bebbanburg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chavo manages to get himself to full guard.
Bebbanburg postures up in Chavo's guard and throws a big left but Chavo blocks it.
Bebbanburg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bebbanburg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chavo's head.
Chavo trying to control here.
Bebbanburg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bebbanburg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chavo moves into full guard.
Chavo keeping full guard, as Bebbanburg tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uhtred Bebbanburg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chavo tries to clinch there but Bebbanburg circles away.
Chavo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chavo stalling away here and it's allowed Bebbanburg to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chavo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position here.
Chavo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bebbanburg has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chavo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uhtred Bebbanburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chavo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chavo throws a strike but Bebbanburg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chavo looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavo, not yet.
Bebbanburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bebbanburg connects with a couple of short punches.
Chavo looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavo, not yet.
Bebbanburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bebbanburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chavo wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bebbanburg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavo.
Chavo dives in and scores a takedown into Bebbanburg's guard.
Chavo wants to pass the guard but Bebbanburg is keeping the position.
Bebbanburg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavo is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chavo is fighting to break Bebbanburg's control of his arms but Bebbanburg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chavo throws an elbow that misses. Bebbanburg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chavo's guard. Nice move by Bebbanburg!
Bebbanburg throws a big elbow that misses.
Bebbanburg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chavo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bebbanburg throws a big right hand that misses.
Bebbanburg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chavo trying to keep a closed guard but Bebbanburg is proving a slippery customer.
Bebbanburg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chavo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bebbanburg's guard.
Chavo with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eddie Chavo 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!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chavo.
Chavo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bebbanburg is avoiding damage well.
Chavo is looking to take a break and control but Bebbanburg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chavo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebbanburg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bebbanburg trying to control from the bottom.
Bebbanburg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg wants to control but Chavo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bebbanburg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chavo.
Bebbanburg is trying to maintain the position but Chavo is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chavo is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chavo looks to clinch
and Bebbanburg counters with a single leg into guard. Chavo didn't expect that.
Bebbanburg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bebbanburg wants to control from the top but Chavo keeps moving.
Chavo controlling Bebbanburg's posture.
Bebbanburg postures up in Chavo's guard and throws a big left but Chavo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavo 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.
Chavo working a defensive guard here.
Bebbanburg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chavo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bebbanburg trying to control but Chavo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chavo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Chavo.
Bebbanburg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bebbanburg gets back to full guard.
Bebbanburg keeping moving, preventing Chavo from controlling successfully.
Bebbanburg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chavo throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bebbanburg has Chavo pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chavo wants to control from the top but Bebbanburg keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chavo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavo works his way into full mount!
Chavo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bebbanburg has worked his arm free - good work by Bebbanburg!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Chavo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chavo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dimachaerus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Rave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimachaerus comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - The Unforgiven. Rave is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: What Happened?. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Dimachaerus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Rave!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rave rushes Dimachaerus and presses him up against the cage.
Rave is trying to pull guard but Dimachaerus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dimachaerus misses with a punch to the body.
Rave fails to pull guard.
Dimachaerus managing to block the knees to the body from Rave.
Dimachaerus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marcus Dimachaerus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Rave.
Dimachaerus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rave has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rave doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rave pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rave looking for a sweep. Not yet Rave, not yet.
Rave looking to control.
Dimachaerus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rave has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dimachaerus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rave trying to keep a closed guard but Dimachaerus is proving a slippery customer.
Dimachaerus stopping the sweep attempt from Rave.
Rave is looking for a triangle but Dimachaerus pushes his legs off easily.
Dimachaerus preventing the sweep.
Rave is looking for a triangle but Dimachaerus pushes his legs off easily.
Rave throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dimachaerus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rave on the ground.
Rave is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dimachaerus is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rave is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dimachaerus has his hands clasped together but Rave extends and breaks Dimachaerus's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rave.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Rave!
Our winner, Craig Rave, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad comes to the cage accompanied by Not Falling by Mudvayne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Santana!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree Knee Dad lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santana avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Santana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tree Knee Dad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santana.
Tree Knee Dad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santana.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a body shot.
Santana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tree Knee Dad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Santana does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice uppercut.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Santana.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana misses with a takedown
and Tree Knee Dad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands an overhand right.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad scoring well with a low kick there.
Santana fails with the takedown
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad thumps Santana with a low kick.
Santana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana misses with a takedown
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad cracks a nice hook into Santana's ribs.
Santana tries to clinch but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Tree Knee Dad tenderised Santana's leg. Santana is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch lands to the side of Santana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tree Knee Dad lands a really nice looking cross but Santana seems unphased.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santana tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santana's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad digs a right hand into Santana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santana's gas tank.
Santana is trying to trip Tree Knee Dad. He has hold of a leg but Tree Knee Dad is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Santana persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Santana preventing the sweep.
Santana stands and throws Tree Knee Dad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santana tries for a kimura but Tree Knee Dad is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Santana postures up.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad gets back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad keeping full guard, as Santana tries to pass.
Santana 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.
Santana wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santana manages to get himself to full guard.
Santana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santana keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Santana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way round the side to connect with Santana's head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that Santana ducks under and follows up with a left that Santana also avoids with ease.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Santana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tree Knee Dad but Tree Knee Dad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santana with a poor takedown
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a right hand to the body.
Tree Knee Dad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santana.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Santana.
Santana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santana.
Tito Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santana is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Santana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tree Knee Dad counters with an outside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santana fails with the takedown
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice body shot.
Tree Knee Dad stuns Santana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tree Knee Dad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana shoots in but Tree Knee Dad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santana there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a right hand to the body.
Santana fails with the takedown
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice body shot.
Santana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tree Knee Dad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to wear down Santana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad delivers a nice body kick.
Tree Knee Dad thuds a left hand into Santana's body.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Santana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Santana tries to close the distance and clinch but Tree Knee Dad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
It looks like Tree Knee Dad has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the body.
Santana misses with a takedown attempt
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a right hand to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab-cross combination.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santana's hands.
A jab lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Santana tries for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tree Knee Dad defends well and Santana ends up having to push Tree Knee Dad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santana goes for a takedown attempt but Tree Knee Dad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad 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.
Santana ducks right into an uppercut from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice body shot.
Tree Knee Dad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way round the side to connect with Santana's head.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santana's sensitive parts.
Tree Knee Dad slaps away a takedown attempt from Santana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Santana.
Santana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
Santana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santana shoots and misses
and Tree Knee Dad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the liver by Tree Knee Dad. Beautiful body shot.
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tree Knee Dad duly obliges.
Santana shoots in for a double leg but Tree Knee Dad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tree Knee Dad punishes Santana's body with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Tree Knee Dad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tree Knee Dad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Tree Knee Dad.
Santana forces Tree Knee Dad back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Santana tries for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Tree Knee Dad as the two fighters clinch.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Santana fails to land.
A body shot lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Santana is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a left to the head.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Tree Knee Dad finish him?
Good body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Santana with a nice body shot.
Santana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tree Knee Dad creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Santana with a big uppercut! Santana tries to clinch up but Tree Knee Dad pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Santana to the mat! Santana covers up and Tree Knee Dad unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked Kemists ↑ 5x160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen MGK - Wild Boy ft. Waka Flocka Flame as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Flodder as he connects with a hook.
Kees Flodder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Flodder shows good takedown defense.
Flodder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flodder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Flodder lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Flodder throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flodder but Flodder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flodder throws a combination that misses
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Flodder has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Flodder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flodder has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Flodder has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Flodder breaks the clinch.
Flodder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a nice hook to Flodder's body. Flodder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith looks to land a combination but Flodder avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Flodder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Flodder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flodder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Flodder looking for subs off his back but Smith has passed one foot through into half guard.
Flodder is trying to get back to full guard.
Flodder wants to get back to his feet.
Flodder gets full guard.
Flodder keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Flodder wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith postures up in Flodder's guard and throws a big left but Flodder blocks it.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Flodder wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith cracks Flodder with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flodder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flodder looking for a sweep. Not yet Flodder, not yet.
Smith stands up over Flodder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flodder is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Flodder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Flodder wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flodder has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Flodder is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Vicious Striking, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Flodder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flodder trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Flodder is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flodder 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.
Flodder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flodder wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Flodder is very close to passing his half guard.
Flodder seems to be looking for submissions.
Flodder wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Flodder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith wants to hold on but Flodder pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith dominated that round.
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.
Flodder looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Flodder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flodder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Flodder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Flodder.
Flodder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Kees Flodder is winning the standup battle so far.
Flodder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flodder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Flodder pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Flodder scores with a four punch combination!
Smith is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flodder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Flodder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Flodder finish him?
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flodder.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Flodder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flodder misses with a double jab.
Flodder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Flodder's shoulder, as Flodder tries to avoid the shot.
Flodder throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flodder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flodder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flodder has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Flodder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Flodder.
Smith wants to control from the top but Flodder keeps moving.
Flodder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Flodder has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Flodder takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Flodder is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Flodder is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Flodder is looking for a sweep.
Flodder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flodder wants to get back to his feet.
Flodder wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flodder is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flodder to get the leverage.
Flodder wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Jimmy Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flodder prevents Smith from improving his position.
Flodder 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.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kees Flodder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Flodder, which made it look bad.
Flodder throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Flodder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flodder.
Flodder looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Flodder throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Flodder is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Ground and pound from Smith.
Flodder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Flodder is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Smith jumps into side control!
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Flodder is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smith is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flodder is looking to get to half guard.
Flodder taking shots to the head.
Flodder really wants to buck Smith off and get back to his feet.
Smith breaks from Flodder's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Flodder is rocked!
Smith cracks Flodder with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Flodder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flodder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Flodder covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Smith!
Jimmy Smith is the new bantamweight champion!
Jimmy Smith decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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