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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pray has chosen Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult as his entrance music. Lay Pray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lay Pray!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pray.
Pray shoots in for a takedown but Hogan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hogan shoots in and bounces Pray off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Hogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pray wants to stand up but Hogan is controlling him.
Pray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pray has Hogan pulled in close to control his posture.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Hogan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pray is on top in guard.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pray trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Pray stands up from Hogan's guard - Pray perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hogan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pray's half guard.
Pray works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pray looking for a sweep. Not yet Pray, not yet.
Hogan lands a couple of digs.
Pray trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.
Pray 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.
Pray wants to get back to his feet but Hogan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pray wants to get back to his feet but Hogan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pray looks gassed!
Pray has control of Hogan's left arm, preventing Hogan from doing any damage.
Hogan lands a couple of elbows.
Pray wants to sweep here but Hogan controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pray is on top in guard.
Hogan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pray wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Hogan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hogan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hogan is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hogan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Pray frees his head nicely. Oh but Hogan has switched to an armbar! Pray is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hulk Hogan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Couza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne Killer Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Killer Clown's choice of entrance music: Gary Lewis & the Playboys - Everybody Loves a Clown. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Couza!
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, John Wayne Killer Clown!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couza wants to clinch up but Killer Clown keeps it at a distance.
Killer Clown has managed to clinch.
Killer Clown can't find room to land a body shot as Couza controls the action.
Couza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer Clown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couza avoids the head kick by Killer Clown.
Couza misses with an uppercut. Killer Clown saw that one coming.
Couza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer Clown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couza somewhat.
Couza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer Clown throws a series of strikes that have Couza backpedaling.
Killer Clown wants to clinch.
Killer Clown tries a low kick but Couza avoids it.
Killer Clown looks for the body kick but Couza saw that one coming.
Couza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killer Clown.
Nice takedown defense from Killer Clown. No joy for Couza on that attempt.
Couza with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer Clown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Couza.
A jab lands there for Couza.
Couza gets a takedown into half guard.
Couza looks to land a strike but Killer Clown avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer Clown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Killer Clown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Killer Clown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Couza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killer Clown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Killer Clown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couza is one step ahead there.
Couza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couza throwing strikes but missing.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killer Clown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killer Clown throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Killer Clown.
Killer Clown tries to clinch up but Couza circles away and keeps his distance.
Killer Clown throws a combination. Couza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Killer Clown ducks under a wild hook from Couza.
Killer Clown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ronaldo Couza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couza is breathing heavily.
Killer Clown throws a head kick but Couza moves out of range.
Killer Clown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Killer Clown lands with a kick to the temple. Couza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killer Clown!
Killer Clown throws a left that rocks Couza and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Killer Clown dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Couza regain composure!
Couza is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Couza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couza tries to get out of the position.
Killer Clown is trying to get an arm triangle but Couza is defending well.
Killer Clown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer Clown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Killer Clown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Killer Clown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Killer Clown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Couza wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killer Clown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Killer Clown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Couza does no damage.
Couza avoids the head kick by Killer Clown.
John Wayne Killer Clown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couza misses with a straight right.
Killer Clown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Couza shoots for a takedown but Killer Clown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killer Clown stuffs the takedown attempt from Couza. Couza gets slowly back to his feet.
Killer Clown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Couza avoids the head kick by Killer Clown.
Couza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer Clown stalks Couza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Couza's face. Couza staggers backwards, shaken.
Killer Clown tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer Clown digs a good hook to Couza's body.
Killer Clown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Couza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Couza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer Clown throws a head kick that misses.
Killer Clown throws a nice head kick!
A right-left combo lands from Killer Clown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer Clown throws a head kick but Couza moves out of range.
Killer Clown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Killer Clown throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Couza is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Wayne Killer Clown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ai Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bo comes to the ring accompanied by LOW. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kringle's choice of entrance music: here comes santa cleaus . Ai Bo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ai Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Kringle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo wants to clinch up but Kringle keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Kringle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kringle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bo is looking to clinch but Kringle is avoiding it.
Kringle lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Ai Bo has been cut.
Bo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Chris Kringle has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kringle lands a head shot.
Bo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kringle drops his hands momentarily and Bo needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Kringle just on the top of the head. Kringle drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Kringle - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ai Bo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusko Bagaric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the ring accompanied by Real muthapukin G's Eazy e. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dusko Bagaric!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar scores a takedown into full mount!
Bagaric is squirming around, avoiding Lesnar's attempts to control the action.
Bagaric's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lesnar looking to finish Bagaric with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bagaric!
It looks like Dusko Bagaric has been cut.
Lesnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bagaric is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar loads up with a big shot that hurts Bagaric! He's pulled Lesnar in close but Lesnar has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Bagaric survive? More strikes from Lesnar and Bagaric is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsuke Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura has chosen Bate pesad�o as his entrance music. The key to victory for Russell Bell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shunsuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura darts in and clinches Bell up against the ropes.
Nakamura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bell prevents it.
Nakamura goes for a takedown attempt but Bell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakamura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakamura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakamura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Bell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Russell Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shunsuke Nakamura.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely.
Nakamura moves into the clinch.
Nakamura prevents Bell from breaking the clinch.
Nakamura is working for takedown but Bell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakamura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bell tries to break free but Nakamura pushes him back against the ropes.
Nakamura tries to score a body lock takedown but Bell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bell has had enough of the clinch but Nakamura keeps him there for the moment.
Nakamura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bell prevents it.
Nakamura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bell gets underhooks to prevent Nakamura's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nakamura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bell tries to break free but Nakamura pushes him back against the ropes.
Nakamura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nakamura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bell throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nakamura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakamura looks gassed!
Bell tries to break free but Nakamura pushes him back against the ropes.
Bell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Bell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bell jumps guard but Nakamura stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nakamura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bell has hold of Nakamura's hands but Nakamura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bell taking some punishment here, with Nakamura in his half guard.
Nakamura winds up and cracks Bell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell is trying to stand back up but Nakamura is controlling him
Bell is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Nakamura there.
Bell wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura throwing shots but Bell is blocking nicely.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Bell dodges it nicely.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bell defending well though.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bell tries to kick Nakamura off but Nakamura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nakamura is nestled in close to Bell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bell wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nakamura connects with a nice short shot to Bell's temple.
Nakamura lands strikes from half guard.
Bell wants to get back to his feet.
Nakamura lands strikes from half guard.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bell tries to get out of the position.
Bell pushes Nakamura off looking to stand but Nakamura dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bell pushes Nakamura off looking to stand but Nakamura dives back in and keeps control.
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from Bell misses.
Shunsuke Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Bell.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Bell has wrist control.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Bell blocks nicely.
Bell wants to stand but Nakamura is controlling the position.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsuke Nakamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Russell Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bell is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Bell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakamura thows a big elbow that misses.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura.
Bell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
Bell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura feints and as Bell raises his hands in defense, Nakamura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bell controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura prevents Bell from getting back to his feet.
Nakamura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.
Bell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura stops Bell from standing up.
Nakamura postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakamura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakamura rushes Bell and presses him up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shunsuke Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura is in close to Bell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Bell blocks nicely.
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura works over Bell with some ground and pound from guard.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bell pushes Nakamura off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura wants a takedown but no success here.
Bell swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakamura has Bell pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Bell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Russell Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shunsuke Nakamura.
Bell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bell gets underhooks to prevent Nakamura's takedown attempt.
Bell is trying to force a seperation but Nakamura has the dominant position.
Bell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bell is looking to break free of the clinch but Nakamura has double underhooks.
Nakamura avoids a wild elbow strike from Bell.
Nakamura has Bell pressed against the ropes, preventing Bell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Bell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bell prevents the takedown attempt.
Bell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Bell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakamura has him pressed against the ropes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsuke Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bell scores with a punch to the head.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Bell sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Bell throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Nakamura.
Bell throws a one two combo.
Nakamura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bell's waist but Bell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamura off to one side.
Russell Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shunsuke Nakamura.
Bell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nakamura throws a combination that misses
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Nakamura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bell.
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bell is trying to stand back up but Nakamura is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nakamura connects with a nice short shot to Bell's temple.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Nakamura there.
Nakamura drops an elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Nakamura throwing shots but Bell is blocking nicely.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bell is looking to escape.
Nakamura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nakamura landing punches.
Nakamura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shunsuke Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bell is looking to escape.
Bell really wants to buck Nakamura off and get back to his feet.
Nakamura controlling from mount.
Bell is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Nakamura is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nakamura cracks Bell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nakamura landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bell is bucking up trying to escape but Nakamura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bell taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura controlling his opponent.
Bell squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Nakamura.
Nakamura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakamura is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura controlling from mount.
Nakamura misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Russell Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
BOOM! Nakamura connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nakamura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nakamura controlling from mount.
Nakamura looking to control but Bell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shunsuke Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakamura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunsuke Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Martyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martyn has chosen Live For The Moment as his entrance music. Thomas Martyn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Martyn!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martyn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee tries to clinch but Martyn is having none of it.
Martyn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Martyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the ropes.
Martyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Martyn.
Martyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martyn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martyn wants to take a breather but Lee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Martyn.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martyn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martyn throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martyn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Martyn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Martyn shoots in.
Marcus Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Martyn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martyn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Martyn moves into the clinch.
Martyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee tries to pull guard but Martyn won't allow it.
Martyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee tries to clinch
and Martyn counters with a head kick. That will keep Lee thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Martyn scores a takedown into full mount!
Martyn looks gassed!
Martyn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lee is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martyn dives on top into guard.
Martyn wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martyn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martyn has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Martyn trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martyn passes into half guard.
Martyn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee tries to roll over but Martyn keeps him under control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Martyn 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.
Martyn closes the distance and clinches.
Martyn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Martyn's takedown attempt.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Martyn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martyn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martyn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Martyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martyn closes the distance and clinches.
Martyn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Martyn trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Martyn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martyn is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martyn to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martyn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lee is staying active underneath Martyn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martyn moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lee.
Martyn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two 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.
Martyn stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Martyn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martyn misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marcus Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Martyn.
Martyn clinches up against the ropes.
Martyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee tries to pull guard but Martyn holds him up against the ropes and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to pull guard but Martyn won't allow it.
Martyn drags the fight down to the ground.
Martyn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Martyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martyn is on top in guard.
Martyn wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martyn tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Martyn trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Martyn stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Lee has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Martyn manages to get his head free but now Lee has transitioned to an armbar! Martyn grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Lee! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Lee!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicklas Kroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gill Wallnuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallnuts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: KO in the Air Tonight. Nicklas Kroon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gill Wallnuts's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicklas Kroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gill Wallnuts!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallnuts just misses with a punch to the body.
Kroon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallnuts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallnuts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wallnuts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kroon.
Wallnuts thows a body shot but no joy.
Kroon measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Wallnuts! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nicklas Kroon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Gillberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gillberg's entrance music is In Flames - Colony. A fine choice. Rampage is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: PreThing's Faded Love. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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24
215 lbs
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220 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Gillberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Rampage!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gillberg throws a series of punches but Rampage moves out of range.
Gillberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gillberg misses with a looping left.
Gillberg throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Kyle Rampage has been cut.
Gillberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rampage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Gillberg and Rampage goes tumbling to the canvas! Gillberg follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Rampage is rocked!
Rampage wants to improve his position but Gillberg is controlling well.
Rampage is still in real trouble! Can Gillberg finish him?
Rampage seems to have recovered his senses.
Rampage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gillberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rampage keeps working.
Rampage tries to roll over but Gillberg keeps him under control.
Rampage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gillberg!
Rampage throws some wild stikes that Gillberg manages to avoid easily.
Gillberg tries to lock up and control but Rampage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Gillberg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Rampage there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rampage punching from mount but Gillberg doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rampage is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gillberg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rampage punching from mount but Gillberg doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rampage looking to finish with strikes here!
BOOM! Rampage connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rampage lands a big elbow.
Rampage landing strikes from the mount.
Gillberg taking shots to the head.
Gillberg manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Gillberg, under a barage of strikes from Rampage.
Gillberg is trying to control but can't.
Rampage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gillberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gillberg gets back to full guard.
Gillberg keeping full guard, as Rampage tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillberg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rampage!
Rampage is looking to improve his position but Gillberg isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Poor strikes thrown by Gillberg there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gillberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rampage gets back to half guard.
Gillberg is looking to take a break and control but Rampage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gillberg is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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.
Rampage wants to improve his position but Gillberg is controlling well.
Gillberg not doing much here.
Rampage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rampage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rampage looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gillberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gillberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rampage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rampage is looking to improve his position.
Rampage is pressing down on Gillberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rampage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rampage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Rampage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gillberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gillberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rampage's waist but Rampage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gillberg off to one side.
Rampage misses with a double jab
and Gillberg counters with a one-two to the body.
Gillberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gillberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Gillberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gillberg tries to clinch there but Rampage circles away.
Gillberg tries to clinch but Rampage moves out of range.
Gillberg misses with a straight left.
Rampage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gillberg is fending him off so far but Rampage persists. Nope, Gillberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Rampage keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gillberg but Gillberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rampage is breathing heavily.
Gillberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gillberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gillberg misses the shot to the body.
Gillberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rampage counters with a single leg into guard. Gillberg didn't expect that.
Rampage passes Gillberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rampage wants to work for an arm triangle but Gillberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gillberg manages to get to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gillberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rampage is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage is looking to work some ground and pound but Gillberg has wrist control.
Gillberg pulls Rampage in to control the position.
Rampage preventing the sweep.
Rampage throws a strike but Gillberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rampage tries to strike from the bottom.
Gillberg stopping the sweep attempt from Rampage.
Gillberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillberg forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gillberg blocks the strikes from Rampage.
Rampage tries to roll over but Gillberg keeps him under control.
Rampage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rampage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rampage has a closed guard, preventing Gillberg from standing up.
Rampage keeping moving, preventing Gillberg from controlling successfully.
Rampage 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.
Gillberg slips nicely into half guard.
Rampage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rampage is looking for a sweep. Gillberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gillberg is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gillberg is taking a breather. Rampage says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rampage wants to improve his position but Gillberg is controlling well.
Rampage manages to get to full guard.
Gillberg wants to control from the top but Rampage keeps moving.
Gillberg drops back looking for a leg! Rampage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rampage manages to kick Gillberg off! Gillberg jumps back into Rampage's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Theo Gillberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Rampage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rampage moves out of range as Gillberg strikes.
Gillberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gillberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Gillberg drops Rampage with a right and a left! Gillberg comes rushing in but Rampage regains his composure and manages to keep Gillberg in guard.
Rampage keeping full guard, as Gillberg tries to pass.
Gillberg drops back looking for a leg! Rampage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rampage manages to kick Gillberg off! Gillberg jumps back into Rampage's guard.
Rampage wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage tries to strike from the bottom.
Gillberg preventing the sweep.
Gillberg forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rampage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rampage throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gillberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rampage is keeping the position for now.
Rampage keeping moving, preventing Gillberg from controlling successfully.
Gillberg won't allow Rampage to sweep him here.
Gillberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rampage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gillberg is one step ahead there.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gillberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gillberg moves into range and clinches up with Rampage.
Gillberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Gillberg - just one landing.
That has opened up Kyle Rampage's cut even more.
Gillberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gillberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gillberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Theo Gillberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Gillberg cracks Rampage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rampage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The cut above Kyle Rampage's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gillberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rampage fails with the takedown.
Gillberg misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage swats away the attempt to clinch by Gillberg.
Rampage swats away the attempt to clinch by Gillberg.
Gillberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rampage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gillberg throws out the jab.
Rampage fails with a takedown attempt.
Theo Gillberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Rampage.
Gillberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rampage manages to avoid it.
Rampage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gillberg.
Rampage misses with a takedown attempt
and Gillberg counters with a shoot takedown. Rampage fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillberg won't allow Rampage to sweep him here.
Gillberg drops back looking for a leg! Rampage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rampage manages to kick Gillberg off! Gillberg jumps back into Rampage's guard.
Gillberg wants to control from the top but Rampage keeps moving.
Gillberg stopping the sweep attempt from Rampage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rampage is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rampage trying to move into half guard but instead Gillberg has managed to sweep!
And that's the end of the fight!
Theo Gillberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gillberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo Gillberg!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ground Hog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leko Pavicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ground Hog could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leko Pavicevic's chin.
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277 lbs
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219 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ground Hog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leko Pavicevic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hog blocks a head kick by Pavicevic.
Hog misses with a takedown attempt - Pavicevic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pavicevic can't escape the position.
Pavicevic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavicevic wants to control but Hog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavicevic gets full guard.
Hog working some strikes from top position.
Pavicevic controls Hog momentarily but Hog frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavicevic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavicevic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hog is one step ahead there.
Hog working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pavicevic's head.
Pavicevic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hog landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hog with a nice head shot there.
Hog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hog postures up in Pavicevic's guard and throws a big left but Pavicevic blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavicevic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hog has managed to get both his arms back between Pavicevic's legs - danger averted.
Pavicevic looks gassed!
Pavicevic working for a triangle but Hog defends it easily.
Hog tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavicevic is retaining full guard.
Hog working some strikes from top position.
Hog postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hog's guard.
Hog keeping moving, preventing Pavicevic from controlling successfully.
Pavicevic won't allow Hog to sweep him here.
Pavicevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Hog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavicevic looking to pass the guard.
Hog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavicevic drops back looking for a leg! Hog is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hog manages to kick Pavicevic off! Pavicevic jumps back into Hog's guard.
Pavicevic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pavicevic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hog shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pavicevic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hog landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Pavicevic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavicevic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hog wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavicevic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pavicevic is trying to improve his position.
Pavicevic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hog looking to finish Pavicevic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pavicevic!
Pavicevic is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavicevic is looking to control Hog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavicevic avoid being mounted?
Pavicevic has hold of Hog's hands but Hog slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hog wants to pass to mount but Pavicevic is defending the position.
Pavicevic actively working from the bottom here.
Pavicevic wants to control but Hog is keeping busy.
Pavicevic has hold of Hog's hands but Hog slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pavicevic looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hog working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nice strikes from Hog there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Hog dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hog scores a takedown into full mount!
Pavicevic tries to lock up and control but Hog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavicevic working to try and regain half guard.
Pavicevic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pavicevic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hog scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pavicevic gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavicevic is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pavicevic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hog dives on top into guard.
Pavicevic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ground Hog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hog is working Pavicevic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hog working some strikes from top position.
Pavicevic trying to control the position.
Hog postures up and lands a big shot to Pavicevic's brow.
Pavicevic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavicevic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavicevic is keeping the position for now.
Hog connects with a couple of short punches.
Pavicevic working for a triangle but Hog defends it easily.
Pavicevic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic is looking for a triangle but Hog pushes his legs off easily.
Pavicevic 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.
Pavicevic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavicevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hog distracts Pavicevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hog tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavicevic is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hog closes the distance and clinches up with Pavicevic, looking for a takedown. Hog pushes Pavicevic against the ropes but Pavicevic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hog looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pavicevic trying to control the action but Hog is working from the bottom.
Pavicevic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pavicevic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pavicevic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pavicevic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hog gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavicevic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavicevic's back!
Hog punishes Pavicevic with strikes from the back mount.
Hog scores with punches from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavicevic trying to control the hands but Hog won't let him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Hog dominated that second round.
That's time! Hog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hog gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pavicevic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pavicevic 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.
Pavicevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Hog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pavicevic trying to control but Hog is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pavicevic looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hog fails with the takedown
letting Pavicevic counter with a right hand.
Pavicevic stuffs the takedown.
Hog tries for a takedown but Pavicevic circles away easily
and Pavicevic counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Hog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavicevic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leko Pavicevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hog avoids the body shot from Pavicevic.
Hog looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pavicevic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pavicevic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hog doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hog manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavicevic has his foot on Hog's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hog works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavicevic has his foot on Hog's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hog works his way back into a safe position though.
Hog keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pavicevic's head.
Hog scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pavicevic on the ground.
Hog pushes down on Pavicevic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hog there.
Pavicevic has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hog. Oh but Pavicevic has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hog goes limp - he's gone! Pavicevic jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leko Pavicevic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chino Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar has chosen Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N' Roses as his entrance music. Chino Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chino Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Escobar!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
Escobar prevents Cruz from standing back up.
Escobar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Escobar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Escobar prevents Cruz from standing back up.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar controlling the pace.
Escobar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Escobar prevents Cruz from standing back up.
Escobar wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Escobar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Escobar eventually gives up the hold.
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobar looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cruz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Escobar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cruz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cruz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Escobar is working for a guillotine from mount but Cruz frees his head quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cruz trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar working for a submission but Cruz is keeping him at bay.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Escobar on the ground.
Escobar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cruz has left one of his arms exposed and Escobar doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Cruz screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hector Escobar!
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