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HFC 191 Ragnarok! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sudo Nym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sudo Nym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Knight!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nym rushes Knight and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Nym.
A hook to the body from Nym.
Nym lands a shoulder strike.
Knight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nym is defending well.
Nym landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knight avoiding damage as Nym throws knees to the body.
Nym really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Nym lands an elbow just above Knight 's eye.
Nym lands an uppercut.
Nym comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nym gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Nym.
Nym scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nym lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nym lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Nym.
A short right from Nym.
Nym softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knight avoids a wild elbow strike from Nym.
Nym scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knight is rocked!
Nym scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Nym finish him?
Nym presses Knight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Nym throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Nym lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nym scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nym lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've been hearing reports that Nym has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nym softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nym lands an elbow that stopped Knight in his tracks for a moment.
Nym pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nym lands a shoulder strike.
Nym scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nym looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nym tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nym gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nym lands a damaging elbow.
A hook to the body from Nym.
Nym keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nym lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nym scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Nym manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nym creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Knight's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Knight drops to his knees and Nym pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sudo Nym!
Sudo Nym thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dermy Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucas Adams!
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, Dermy Best!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Best. Beautiful body shot.
Best closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Best is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Best seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Best is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Adams won't allow Best to pass to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Best. Those never looked like landing.
Best looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Best or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Best or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad.
Lucas Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dermy Best.
Best shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily.
Best closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Best is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Best fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Best looks to move away, Adams throws a big counter combo bu Best just gets out of the way.
Adams leaves Best with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Best on that attempt.
Best shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adams sprawls well. Adams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Best gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Adams counters with a quick kick to the body but Best blocks it.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Adams misses the target.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Best swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Best with a poor takedown
and Adams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Best won't be happy with that.
Adams working the ground and pound.
Adams grinds an elbow into Best's temple.
Adams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Adams in side control, throwing shots but Best defends.
Adams scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Dermy Best has been cut.
Adams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Best rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Adams's guard! Nice work there by Best!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Best working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Best wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best throwing strikes but missing.
Best throws a big right hand that misses.
Best slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams controls Best momentarily but Best frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dermy Best's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Best throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Best.
Dermy Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Best dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Best bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Best on the ground.
Adams prevents Best from moving into mount.
Adams is not content to let Best control the position.
Best controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Best controlling from side mount.
Best wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Best misses with a takedown attempt
and Adams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Adams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Best has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Adams being controlled here momentarily.
Adams postures up in Best's guard and throws a big left but Best blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams cracks Best with a solid left hand.
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adams throws a big elbow that misses.
Best trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Adams is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Best has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Adams is looking to defend but Best has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Adams! Best pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Adams taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dermy Best!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Jonstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conrad comes to the cage accompanied by Thousand Foot Krutch - War Of Change. 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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200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Conrad!
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, Don Jonstown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conrad closes the distance and clinches.
Conrad jumps guard and drags Jonstown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jonstown trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom.
Conrad has control of Jonstown's left arm, preventing Jonstown from doing any damage.
Conrad is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jonstown rolls with it to try and escape but Conrad cranks on the arm and Jonstown is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ethan Conrad!
Ethan Conrad made sure to mention his sponsor, Valhalla Fight Wear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabbar comes into the arena with Passion Pit - Carried Away blaring out of the sound system. Ribeiro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bubble pop kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
283 lbs
17 - 30 - 0 |
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300 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
17 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakeem Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ippo Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Jabbar as Ribeiro shoots in.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jabbar!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ribeiro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ribeiro throws a strike aimed at the side of Jabbar's head but Jabbar avoids it well.
Ribeiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ribeiro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ribeiro working the ground and pound from side control.
Ribeiro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ribeiro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ribeiro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar scores with a nice body kick.
Jabbar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jabbar lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro looking to score a takedown here. Jabbar is defending well but Ribeiro drives through and ends up in Jabbar's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribeiro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving.
Ribeiro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Jabbar has wrist control.
Ribeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribeiro postures up in Jabbar's guard and throws a big left but Jabbar blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jabbar enables Ribeiro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jabbar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribeiro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ribeiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jabbar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ribeiro is controlling him.
Ribeiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jabbar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving.
Ribeiro landing some decent shots from guard.
Ribeiro cracks Jabbar with a solid left hand.
Ribeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jabbar's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Jabbar has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jabbar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jabbar misses with a body kick.
Ribeiro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jabbar defends it well.
Ribeiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jabbar.
Jabbar is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jabbar misses with a looping left.
Jabbar moves into the clinch.
Jabbar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jabbar can't find room to land a body shot as Ribeiro controls the action.
Jabbar is pressed up against the cage. Ribeiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jabbar down to the mat. Jabbar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ribeiro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jabbar sprawls well initially but Ribeiro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ribeiro thows a huge punch but Jabbar dodges it nicely.
Ribeiro winds up and cracks Jabbar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jabbar has hold of Ribeiro's hands but Ribeiro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jabbar defending well though.
Ribeiro working over Jabbar with some ground and pound. Jabbar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ribeiro throwing shots but Jabbar is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro is nestled in close to Jabbar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ribeiro throwing shots but Jabbar is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jabbar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jabbar is refusing to be controlled, as Ribeiro sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ribeiro connects with a nice short shot to Jabbar's temple.
Jabbar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ribeiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Ribeiro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jabbar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ippo Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jabbar gets a clinch.
Ribeiro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ribeiro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jabbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabbar breaks from the clinch.
Jabbar throws a sloppy head kick
and Ribeiro counters with a shoot takedown. Jabbar fights it but they end up in guard.
Jabbar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro chips away with some ground and pound.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is in close to Jabbar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jabbar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.
Ribeiro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ribeiro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ribeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jabbar's head.
Ribeiro distracts Jabbar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jabbar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribeiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jabbar tries to clinch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro has his takedown stuffed
and Jabbar counters with a head kick. That will keep Ribeiro thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hakeem Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Ribeiro.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jabbar.
Ribeiro is looking for the big counter here.
Ribeiro shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jabbar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hakeem Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Jabbar.
Ribeiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ribeiro showed some decent athleticism there.
Ribeiro lands with a punch from half guard.
Ribeiro works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro cracks Jabbar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jabbar! More shots from Ribeiro and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ippo Ribeiro!
Ippo Ribeiro made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'where you at mother fucker!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihiro Shirasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ezekiel Hughes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akihiro Shirasu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirasu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hughes defends it nicely.
Shirasu shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Hughes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Hughes.
Hughes lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Akihiro Shirasu has been cut.
Shirasu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughes backs up against the cage.
It looks like Ezekiel Hughes has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Shirasu circles away.
Akihiro Shirasu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shirasu closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Shirasu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to maintain a safe position but Shirasu gets an underhook and turns Hughes into the cage.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shirasu tries to pull guard but Hughes won't allow it.
Ezekiel Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihiro Shirasu.
Shirasu blocks an uppercut.
Shirasu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shirasu is looking for a takedown.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shirasu is defended easily by Hughes.
Hughes lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Shirasu tries to counter it with a takedown but Hughes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shirasu dives in for a single leg takedown but Hughes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hughes drops Shirasu with a beautiful combination! Shirasu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hughes is looking for the KO!
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!
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shirasu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shirasu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hughes leaves Shirasu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shirasu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Hughes backs off Shirasu throws a huge counter combo but Hughes manages to avoid it all.
Nice straight punches there by Hughes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hughes.
That has opened up Akihiro Shirasu's cut even more.
Shirasu moves into range and clinches up with Hughes.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shirasu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughes to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Shirasu is trying to break the clinch but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shirasu as Hughes tries to tie him up.
Shirasu tries to break the clinch but Hughes is controlling the position.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shirasu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hughes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shirasu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hughes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Shirasu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shirasu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Shirasu misses.
Hughes clinches with his opponent.
Hughes lands with a light punch inside.
The cut above Akihiro Shirasu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Hughes scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes scores with a spinning back kick!
Shirasu shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense.
Shirasu moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
Hughes lands with a good body shot.
Shirasu looks winded!
Hughes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Shirasu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Hughes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shirasu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shirasu misses with some punches.
Shirasu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shirasu tries to pull guard but Hughes won't allow it.
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Shirasu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirasu is looking to clinch but Hughes is avoiding it.
Ezekiel Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Shirasu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shirasu misses with a head kick.
Shirasu tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hughes!
Akihiro Shirasu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shirasu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes catches Shirasu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shirasu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shirasu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shirasu slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
Shirasu looks for the body kick but Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes lands a really nice looking cross but Shirasu seems unphased.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Akihiro Shirasu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ezekiel Hughes!
Ezekiel Hughes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzor Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greene has chosen Skindred - Nobody as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Anzor Greene enters the cage!
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28
182 lbs
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180 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anzor Greene!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene shoots and misses
and Price counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Price gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Greene is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Greene has Price pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Price manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daniel Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzor Greene.
Price lands a shot to the body.
Greene is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Greene goes for a takedown in the clinch but Price prevents it.
Price prevents the takedown attempt.
Price breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Price drops Greene with a left right combo! Price follows him down to the ground into side control.
Greene is rocked!
It looks like Anzor Greene has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greene seems a little lost for a moment, as Price dominates the positioning.
Greene is still in real trouble! Can Price finish him?
Greene pushes Price away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Price gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Greene seems to have recovered his senses.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is looking for a sweep.
Greene trying to remain calm as Price controls from the top position.
Greene is trying to strike from the bottom but Price has passed into full mount.
Price is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Greene can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Price landing strikes from the mount.
Price pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Greene wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Price is landing with some decent strikes but Greene is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Greene is looking to improve his position but Price isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Greene?
Price cracks Greene with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Price prevents Greene from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Price looking to control but Greene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price tries to push Greene's head away but Greene is holding on tight.
Greene regains half guard.
Greene is looking to control Price's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Greene avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking to escape.
Greene won't allow Price to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Price in particular looking to stall.
Price seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Greene missing with punches from the bottom.
Price keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Greene flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Greene blocking the ground and pound attempt from Price.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greene can do anything to dispel that myth.
Price tries to pass to full mount but Greene defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greene trying to hold on to Price's head to control him but Price postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greene will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greene throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Price's waist but Price gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greene off to one side.
Anzor Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene has a takedown stuffed.
Price lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Greene fails with the takedown.
No luck for Greene with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anzor Greene's cut.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Price. No joy for Greene on that attempt.
Price throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniel Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price.
Nice sprawl there from Price as Greene shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Price tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene shoots in but no luck this time.
Daniel Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzor Greene.
Greene fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Price is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Greene closes the distance and clinches up with Price, looking for a takedown. Greene pushes Price against the cage but Price circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab-cross combination lands for Price and sends Greene crashing to the mat! Price follows him down to the mat - Greene regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price content to control rather than advance.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Daniel Price overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Price seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Greene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Greene is looking to escape.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.
Price not doing much here.
That's two 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.
Greene trying to control from the bottom.
Greene keeping control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
An attempted straight right counter from Price misses the target.
Greene goes for a double leg but Price avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Price continues to drive forward.
Greene shoots in for a double leg but Price sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Price gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Greene preventing the sweep.
Greene throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greene is looking to pass into half guard but Price pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Price is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Price is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Price scoring with punches to the head and body.
Price postures up and lands a big shot to Greene's brow.
Greene 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.
Price lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Price prevents Greene from getting back to his feet.
Greene wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.
Price working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Price postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) inform us that Greene has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Price loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Price wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene shoots for a takedown but Price saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Greene with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Price dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anzor Greene's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Price backs up against the cage.
Greene has his takedown stuffed
and Price counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greene fails with the takedown
and Price counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Price misses with a right hand
and Greene counters with a series of strikes. Price will be more careful next time no doubt.
Price lands a nice hook to Greene's body. Greene takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Price has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price lands with a nice body punch.
Price drops Greene with a big left hand and mounts him. Greene is in big trouble!
Price working Greene over with strikes here.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is in a horrible position here. Price smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Price.
Price tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Greene throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Price lands a couple of good shots and Greene has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Price biding his time, controlling Greene.
Price keeps control of the position as Greene tries to break free.
Greene wants to get back to his feet.
Anzor Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Greene.
Price is punishing Greene with strikes - can he finish him?!
Price has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Greene's body.
Price cracks Greene with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Greene from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Price not allowing Greene to control his hands.
Price controls the action.
Daniel Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene tries to escape the position.
Greene is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Greene is trying to stand back up.
Price just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Can Greene hold on?! Price is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Greene wants to get back to his feet.
Price is hanging on to Greene's back as he tries to escape.
Price keeps control of the position easily here as Greene tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Price showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Price has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Price!
Our winner, Daniel Price, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Boromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Garcilazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boromir comes to the cage accompanied by Pippin's Song. Captain Boromir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Captain Boromir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Garcilazo!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcilazo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boromir.
Garcilazo darts in looking for a takedown but Boromir gets double underhooks and turns Garcilazo into the cage.
Captain Boromir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcilazo looks to land a combination but Boromir avoids it well.
As Garcilazo tries to get set, Boromir tries to push him back and clinch up but Garcilazo manages to avoid the attempt.
Garcilazo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir.
Garcilazo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boromir tests Garcilazo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boromir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boromir looks to land a left hand but Garcilazo moved out of range nicely.
Boromir throws a big shot that misses.
Boromir loads up on a big right hand but Garcilazo slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Garcilazo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boromir throws a big shot that misses.
Garcilazo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Garcilazo.
Nice takedown defense from Boromir. No joy for Garcilazo on that attempt.
Boromir connects with a right hand. Garcilazo shakes it off.
Nice shot by Boromir.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcilazo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boromir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcilazo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcilazo darts in looking for a takedown but Boromir gets double underhooks and turns Garcilazo into the cage.
Captain Boromir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Garcilazo.
Garcilazo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boromir clinches with his opponent.
Boromir tries to work over Garcilazo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcilazo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boromir pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garcilazo tries to move into range but Boromir moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boromir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boromir wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Garcilazo.
Garcilazo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Garcilazo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcilazo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boromir pinned against the cage. Boromir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garcilazo moves out of range of the strikes.
Boromir throws the left hand but Garcilazo avoids the punch easily.
Garcilazo unleashes a big counter combination but Boromir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garcilazo dives in and grabs Boromir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boromir pushes down on Garcilazo's head and hops out.
Boromir moves in looking to clinch but Garcilazo pushes him off.
Garcilazo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Garcilazo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boromir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boromir tries to clinch
and Garcilazo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcilazo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Captain Boromir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Boromir there.
Garcilazo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garcilazo wants to clinch.
Boromir is looking to clinch.
Boromir is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Garcilazo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boromir throws out the jab.
Garcilazo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Boromir misses the target.
Boromir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boromir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcilazo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boromir tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcilazo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boromir misses with an uppercut
and Garcilazo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boromir misses with a straight left.
Garcilazo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garcilazo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boromir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garcilazo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boromir.
A punch combination from Garcilazo misses.
Garcilazo fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcilazo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boromir closes the distance and pushes Garcilazo back into the cage.
Garcilazo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boromir misses with a straight right.
Garcilazo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boromir is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Dead North Bombers Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Garcilazo slows the pace down.
Garcilazo wants to control but Boromir is keeping him busy.
Boromir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcilazo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Garcilazo stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boromir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boromir is trying to control Garcilazo's posture but Garcilazo avoids it.
Boromir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Boromir dominated that round.
That's time! Boromir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boromir misses with an uppercut.
Garcilazo drops his hands momentarily and Boromir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garcilazo moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcilazo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boromir lands with a straight right. Garcilazo didn't see that one coming.
Garcilazo shoots in for a takedown but Boromir shows good takedown defense.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boromir.
Garcilazo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boromir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boromir tries to clinch but Garcilazo moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Boromir. No joy for Garcilazo on that attempt.
Boromir clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcilazo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boromir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcilazo backwards.
Garcilazo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcilazo misses with a takedown attempt - Boromir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Captain Boromir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Garcilazo.
Boromir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boromir clobbers Garcilazo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir lands a jab to the nose.
Garcilazo walks into a straight right hand from Boromir.
Garcilazo is rocked!
Garcilazo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcilazo is still on wobbly legs! Can Boromir finish him?
Boromir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcilazo can do to turn this around?
Garcilazo switches off momentarily and Boromir cracks him with a monster right hand! Garcilazo topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Boromir dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Boromir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Captain Boromir!
Captain Boromir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Oppelaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Oppelaar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Oppelaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oppelaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oppelaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Oppelaar.
Oppelaar shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Oppelaar gets a takedown into half guard.
Oppelaar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oppelaar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oppelaar won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppelaar throws a big right hand that misses.
Oppelaar lands a couple of elbows.
Oppelaar distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oppelaar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oppelaar is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oppelaar defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Rancid Fight Club inform us that Nelson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nelson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oppelaar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oppelaar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Oppelaar lands a couple of digs.
Nelson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oppelaar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oppelaar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Oppelaar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oppelaar defends well.
Oppelaar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar landing with the ground and pound.
Nelson seems keen to control Oppelaar's posture.
Oppelaar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oppelaar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oppelaar is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oppelaar connects with a couple of short punches.
Oppelaar with a nice head shot there.
Nelson is rocked!
Nelson looking to control.
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Oppelaar finish him?
Oppelaar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Oppelaar isn't so interested in that idea.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Oppelaar slips an elbow through the middle.
Oppelaar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oppelaar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oppelaar 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Oppelaar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Oppelaar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Oppelaar controlling him for the moment.
Oppelaar works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oppelaar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oppelaar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oppelaar wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oppelaar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oppelaar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Oppelaar stacks Nelson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Oppelaar!
Oppelaar working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nelson wants to control but Oppelaar postures up.
Oppelaar wants to take a breather but Nelson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Oppelaar.
Oppelaar lands a couple of digs.
Oppelaar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oppelaar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oppelaar connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oppelaar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oppelaar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oppelaar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oppelaar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oppelaar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oppelaar is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Oppelaar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nelson enables Oppelaar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nelson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oppelaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Nelson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Oppelaar from controlling successfully.
Nelson controls Oppelaar momentarily but Oppelaar frees himself.
Oppelaar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nelson is looking for a triangle here but Oppelaar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dennis Oppelaar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oppelaar working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Oppelaar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nelson tries to improve position but can't.
Oppelaar working the ground and pound from side control.
Oppelaar cracks Nelson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oppelaar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nelson to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppelaar lands a huge shot from side control! Nelson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dennis Oppelaar!
Dennis Oppelaar gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jicker Larndorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshawn Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marshawn Lynch enters the cage!
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jicker Larndorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshawn Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch rushes Larndorf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lynch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lynch blocking some punches.
Larndorf takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jicker Larndorf has been cut.
Lynch tries to stall but Larndorf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lynch throws an elbow but it misses.
Larndorf misses with some punches.
Larndorf avoids the elbow strike from Lynch, against the cage.
Lynch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Larndorf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larndorf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lynch misses with an elbow over the top.
Lynch throws an elbow that misses.
Larndorf misses with a punch on the inside.
Larndorf misses with some punches.
Lynch lands a nice elbow.
Jicker Larndorf's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lynch throws an elbow but misses.
Larndorf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lynch misses with an elbow over the top.
Lynch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Larndorf has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
Lynch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch lands an elbow just above Larndorf 's eye.
Jicker Larndorf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Larndorf misses with the head strike.
Lynch lands an elbow that stopped Larndorf in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Jicker Larndorf's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jicker Larndorf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marshawn Lynch!
Marshawn Lynch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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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. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uhtred Bebbanburg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Chavo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebbanburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavo is just out of range.
Chavo clinches with his opponent.
Chavo has picked Bebbanburg up - he's going for a ride! Chavo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bebbanburg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chavo.
Bebbanburg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chavo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavo stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bebbanburg has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Chavo manages to get his head free but now Bebbanburg has transitioned to an armbar! Chavo grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bebbanburg! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uhtred Bebbanburg!
Uhtred Bebbanburg retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Uhtred Bebbanburg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Eddie Chavo was interviewed post fight and said 'BS! Come on Joe Rogan'.
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