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HFC 193 Shitstorm PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richy Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen Enter Sandman By Metallica as his entrance music. Xavier Hardy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richy Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardy to the mat! Hardy manages to get full guard.
Rich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Rich are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hardy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rich throws an elbow but Hardy slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich in side control, throwing shots but Hardy defends.
Rich throws a strike aimed at the side of Hardy's head but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rich.
Rich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rich lands a nice forearm strike.
It looks like Xavier Hardy has been cut.
Hardy struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hardy regains half guard, as Rich was trying to land strikes.
Rich throws a strike but Hardy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rich advances to half guard.
Rich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rich wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Rich moves into full mount! Hardy won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hardy has worked his arm free - good work by Hardy!
Hardy is not content to let Rich control the position.
Rich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hardy is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hardy is avoiding damage well.
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.
Rich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hardy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Rich.
Rich misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich working the ground and pound but Hardy is defending the strikes.
Rich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hardy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rich's guard! Nice work there by Hardy!
Rich keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richy Rich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Hardy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rich pinned against the cage. Rich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Rich keeps it at a distance.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rich.
Rich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hardy tries to clinch but Rich moves out of range.
Hardy shoots in but Rich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Rich darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Rich into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richy Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rich has a takedown stuffed.
Rich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richy Rich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rich sprawls well. Rich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Rich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardy clinches up against the cage.
Hardy jumps guard but Rich stands there with Hardy around his waist. Hardy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardy leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hardy is working for takedown but Rich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rich is defending well for now.
Rich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
Rich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hardy taking a breather.
Hardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Rich shows good takedown defense.
Rich misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xavier Hardy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Rich dives in and grabs Hardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes down on Rich's head and hops out.
Hardy fails to land the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardy.
Hardy tries to clinch but Rich is having none of it.
Hardy tries to clinch but Rich moves out of range.
Rich tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a left and a right that stings Rich.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richy Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardy walks away with a smile on his face. Rich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rich shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Rich circles away and keeps his distance.
Rich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Rich backs off Hardy throws a huge counter combo but Rich manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Hardy scores with a four punch combination!
Hardy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rich circles away.
Rich tries to counter with a takedown but Hardy is quick to defend against it.
Rich darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Rich into the cage.
Rich with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hardy throws a head kick that half lands.
Rich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rich somewhat.
Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich can't get the takedown.
Rich prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rich pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy is looking to pass into half guard but Rich pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rich is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rich wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy can't keep his opponent in guard - Rich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rich seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hardy is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richy Rich!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Craig David - Rise and Fall. Drone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by t.i and ludacris-wish you would. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
25 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Drone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
David throws a right and a left that Drone avoids nicely.
Drone avoids a punch combination nicely.
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drone throws a counter combo.
Drone slips a jab and a cross from David.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drone has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David misses with a two punch combination.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
David throws a hook to the side of Drone's head but Drone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drone feints the counter takedown.
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David drops Drone with a beautiful combination! Drone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - David is looking for the KO!
It looks like Tyson Drone has been cut.
David walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
David throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David fails to land with a series of punches.
David has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Main Event Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drone gets tackled into the cage by David. David maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, David just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drone's brow.
David breaks the clinch.
David drives through and clinches with Drone against the cage.
Drone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
David throws a series of punches but Drone moves out of range.
David throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Drone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from David.
As David backs off Drone throws a huge counter combo but David manages to avoid it all.
A punch combination from David misses.
David throws a series of punches but Drone moves out of range.
David misses with a two punch combination.
Drone feints the counter takedown.
Craig David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throws a right and a left that Drone avoids nicely.
Drone tries to counter with a clinch but David shakes him off and moves away.
Oooooh!!! David has knocked Drone down with a huge combo! David steps away and waves a wobbly Drone back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David throws a right and a left that Drone avoids nicely.
And Drone tries to counter it with a takedown but David pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good work by Drone as he checks the leg kick.
David misses with a double jab.
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig David dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Drone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
David tries to score with a low kick but Drone moves his leg out of the way.
Drone wants to counter the offense by David and move into the clinch position.
Drone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from David.
Drone throws a counter combo.
David throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Craig David has been cut.
David misses with the combination.
Drone tries to counter with a clinch but David shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David looks to land a combination but Drone avoids it well.
Drone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but David defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David tries to land a leg kick but Drone saw it coming and moves away.
David looks to land a combination but Drone avoids it well.
Drone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drone manages to avoid it.
David tries to bum rush Drone with a series of wild strikes but Drone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drone with the counter takedown but David avoids it easily.
David wants to clinch up but Drone keeps it at a distance.
Drone avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from David.
Drone tries to counter by closing the distance.
Drone dodges the punch combination from David.
David misses with a double jab.
Drone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
David looks to land a combination but Drone avoids it well.
Drone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drone.
Drone wants to counter with a clinch but David pushes him away.
A low kick from David misses
and Drone counters with a straight right hand.
Drone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drone avoids a punch combination nicely.
David lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drone.
Drone wants to counter the offense by David and move into the clinch position.
David lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drone circles away quickly and effectively.
Drone wants to counter with a clinch but David pushes him away.
David swinging wildly here.
Drone tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
David throws a series of strikes that have Drone backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig David dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A combination from David does no damage.
Drone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but David defends it well.
David misses with a jab, cross combination.
David throws an off balance right hand
and Drone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
David fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Drone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Craig David is winning the standup battle so far.
Drone swats away the attempt to clinch by David.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Drone as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David gets a clinch.
David breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
And Drone tries to counter it with a takedown but David pushes his down on his head and steps out.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Drone tries to counter it with a takedown but David pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick by David misses
and Drone moves into the clinch.
David's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David throws a right and a left that Drone avoids nicely.
Craig David is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from David both land. Nice combination.
David throws a right and a left that both miss.
David looks to throw the jab but Drone is out of range.
David throws a lazy head kick
and Drone counters with a left and a right that hurts David! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Drone jumps into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but David manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. David knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drone tries for a kimura but David is defending well.
Tyson Drone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig David is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, David has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Drone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think David 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig David!
Craig David very nearly forgot to thank Das Labor amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demon Dark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dark's choice of entrance music: Oomph! Labyrinth. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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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
27 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanishk Soni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demon Dark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soni misses with a hook. Dark ducked under it nicely.
Soni shoots in but Dark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soni lands with a nice body punch.
Tanishk Soni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soni throws out a leg kick but Dark moves out of range and Soni only half commits.
Soni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dark has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Soni fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dark avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soni.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanishk Soni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dark has a takedown stuffed.
Soni throws a body shot but no joy.
Dark misses with a wild combination.
Soni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dark is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dark has a takedown stuffed.
Soni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Soni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dark wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dark wants to get back to his feet but Soni is dominant here and he's now got Dark's back!
Dark trying to get back to his feet but Soni is in full control for now.
Dark is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Soni off. It looks like it's working - Soni slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Dark displaying calm under pressure there.
Soni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dark.
Soni lands a nice looking body shot.
Dark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Soni is trying to control Dark's posture but Dark avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dark trying to control the action but Soni is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dark in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishk Soni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dark shoots for a takedown but Soni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dark has a takedown stuffed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Soni - the referee stops the clock and Dark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Soni. Dark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Soni throws an off balance right hand
and Dark counters with a shoot takedown. Soni fights it but they end up in guard.
Dark throws a big elbow that misses.
Soni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soni keeping moving, preventing Dark from controlling successfully.
Soni wants to sweep here but Dark controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dark postures up in Soni's guard and throws a big left but Soni blocks it.
Dark content to stall in guard here.
Dark throws a strike but Soni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Soni prevents Dark from getting back to his feet.
Dark is wriggling around but Soni manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dark wants to get back to his feet.
Soni trying to control from half guard but Dark is working away.
Dark has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Soni is on him like a limpet, forcing Dark back against the cage.
I was talking to Soni's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soni wants a takedown.
Soni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dark wants a takedown.
Tanishk Soni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demon Dark.
Soni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soni throws out the jab.
Dark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soni counters with a nice uppercut.
Soni misses with a hook to the body
and Dark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soni swivels and escapes.
Dark shoots in for a takedown but Soni shows good takedown defense.
Soni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soni is controlling him.
Demon Dark has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soni looking to pass the guard.
Soni stops Dark from standing up.
Soni has gone for a leg lock! Dark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Soni's guard.
Dark trying to control but Soni is working from the bottom.
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 Tanishk Soni will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Soni misses with a looping right.
Tanishk Soni is winning the standup battle so far.
Soni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dark is fending him off so far but Soni persists. Nope, Dark circles away and we're back to standing.
Dark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soni as he avoids it easily.
Soni misses with a double jab
and Dark counters with a takedown into side control.
Dark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dark lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Soni down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dark looks up at the clock and then as Soni takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dark smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dark trying to control the action but Soni is working from the bottom.
Dark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Soni is trying to get back to half guard.
Soni is not content to let Dark control the position.
Dark lands a decent elbow from side control.
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dark working the strikes but Soni uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Soni is positioning himself well to prevent Dark advancing to mount.
Soni taking some punishment here, with Dark in his half guard.
Dark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark throwing shots but Soni is blocking nicely.
Dark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tanishk Soni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soni throws a right and a left that Dark avoids nicely.
Dark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dark shoots in but no luck this time.
Dark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soni cracks Dark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soni sprawls well. Soni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dark gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanishk Soni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demon Dark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soni manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dark on his heels. He'll look to pass Dark's guard now, I'm sure.
Soni prevents Dark from getting back to his feet.
Soni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dark wants to stand and escape but Soni is having none of it.
Demon Dark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soni passes Dark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tanishk Soni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soni controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demon Dark.
I think Soni 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanishk Soni!
After winning the bout, Tanishk Soni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Kanerva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanerva's entrance music is Sultans of Swing. A fine choice. Hammet is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical. 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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37
280 lbs
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32
299 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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KO power |
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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
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilkka Kanerva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Hammet!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanerva slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kanerva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hammet.
Hammet throws an elbow that misses. Kanerva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammet's guard. Nice move by Kanerva!
Kanerva trying to control but Hammet is working from the bottom.
Hammet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammet wants to sweep here but Kanerva controlling him for the moment.
Hammet trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanerva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammet has Kanerva pulled in close to control his posture.
Kanerva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kanerva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammet has his foot on Kanerva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kanerva works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Hammet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kanerva trying to control but Hammet is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hammet shoots in but no luck this time.
Kanerva leaves Hammet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kanerva lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ilkka Kanerva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Hammet.
Hammet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Kanerva misses.
Hammet is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ilkka Kanerva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanerva looks to land a right hand but Hammet moved out of range.
And Hammet tries to counter it with a takedown but Kanerva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kanerva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hammet throws a leg kick but Kanerva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanerva scores with a nice strike.
Kanerva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Kanerva as Hammet shoots in.
Hammet misses with a hook
and Kanerva counters with a one-two to the body.
Kanerva cracks Hammet with a good jab.
Hammet connects with a single shot there.
Hammet slips under a jab.
Kanerva tries a low kick but Hammet avoids it.
Hammet changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hammet ducks under a wild hook from Kanerva.
Hammet with the counter takedown but Kanerva avoids it easily.
Hammet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kanerva's waist but Kanerva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammet off to one side.
As Hammet backs away, Kanerva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kanerva throws a leg kick but Hammet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kanerva cracks Hammet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Hammet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kanerva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammet ducks under a wild hook from Kanerva.
Hammet with the counter takedown but Kanerva avoids it easily.
Kanerva throws the left hand but Hammet avoids the punch easily.
Hammet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kanerva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kanerva throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammet.
Hammet with the counter takedown but Kanerva avoids it easily.
Hammet throws out a leg kick but Kanerva moves out of range and Hammet only half commits.
Kanerva swings for the body but Hammet moves out of range.
Kanerva misses with a low kick.
Kanerva lands with a straight right. Hammet didn't see that one coming.
Hammet shoots in looking for a takedown but Kanerva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hammet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kanerva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kanerva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hammet ducks under a wild hook from Kanerva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Kanerva dominated that round.
That's time! Kanerva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kanerva misses with a looping right.
Hammet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kanerva slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hammet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kanerva.
Hammet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kanerva blocks a head kick by Hammet.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses.
Kanerva lands a nice shot that snaps Hammet's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanerva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kanerva loads up on a big right hand but Hammet slips the punch.
Kanerva scores with a punch to the head.
Hammet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammet drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kanerva defends it well.
Hammet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanerva misses with a looping left.
Hammet shoots in for a double leg but Kanerva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donk. Kanerva catches Hammet right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Kanerva misses.
Hammet with the counter takedown but Kanerva avoids it easily.
Kanerva just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanerva throws a jab when Hammet was well out of range.
Hammet slips a jab from Kanerva.
Hammet feints the counter takedown.
Hammet tests Kanerva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hammet tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanerva throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon Hammet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammet shoots in and gets a takedown into Kanerva's guard.
Hammet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammet is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanerva has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammet wants to pass the guard but Kanerva is keeping the position.
Kanerva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kanerva keeping full guard, as Hammet tries to pass.
Kanerva pulls Hammet in to control the position.
Kanerva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ilkka Kanerva is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanerva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammet.
Hammet moves out of range of the body kick from Kanerva.
Hammet is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammet misses with a head kick.
Kanerva missing with a left hand there. Hammet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kanerva misses with a body shot.
Hammet throws a shot from downtown. Kanerva moves away and avoids it.
Kanerva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hammet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ilkka Kanerva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Hammet.
Hammet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanerva.
Hammet looks for a takedown but Kanerva sprawls well.
A big right from Kanerva misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammet walks into a stiff left hand from Kanerva.
Hammet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kanerva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammet somewhat.
Kanerva looks to land a right hand but Hammet moved out of range.
Hammet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammet postures up in Kanerva's guard and throws a big left but Kanerva blocks it.
Kanerva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammet is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanerva has wrist control.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammet throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Kanerva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A cross from Kanerva lands.
Kanerva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hammet fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Hammet.
No joy there for Hammet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Kanerva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Kanerva misses.
Hammet moves out of range as Kanerva strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Kanerva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammet is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammet checks a leg kick nicely.
Hammet slips a jab from Kanerva.
Kanerva misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet shoots in looking for a takedown but Kanerva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hammet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kanerva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kanerva throws an overhand right that lands on Hammet's shoulder, as Hammet tries to avoid the shot.
Kanerva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hammet.
Ilkka Kanerva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Hammet.
Kanerva thumps Hammet with a low kick.
Kanerva throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kanerva won't be happy with that.
Hammet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kanerva regains half guard, as Hammet was trying to land strikes.
Hammet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kanerva is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammet.
Gordon Hammet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammet 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.
Hammet is working for a kimura but Kanerva is defending it quite comfortably.
Hammet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanerva is pressing down on Hammet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammet throwing strikes from guard but Kanerva blocks nicely.
Kanerva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kanerva managing to control the position.
Kanerva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammet.
Hammet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammet postures up and lands a big shot to Kanerva's brow.
Hammet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kanerva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Hammet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanerva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hammet closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kanerva's guard.
Hammet throws a strike but Kanerva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kanerva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanerva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammet is looking for a triangle here but Kanerva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ilkka Kanerva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kanerva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilkka Kanerva!
Ilkka Kanerva took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gaudencio Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Landeverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landeverde has chosen Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco as his entrance music. Ric Landeverde acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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130 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaudencio Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ric Landeverde!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landeverde dives in and scores a takedown into Roman's guard.
Roman wants to sweep but no luck.
Roman striking off his back but it's not causing Landeverde any problems.
Landeverde scoring with some ground and pound.
Landeverde preventing the sweep.
Landeverde drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roman dives on top into guard.
Landeverde 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.
Roman looking to sit in guard and control but Landeverde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Landeverde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Landeverde sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roman's guard.
Roman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roman tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Landeverde lands a nice short elbow.
Landeverde looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roman is looking to improve his position.
Landeverde missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landeverde is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roman!
Landeverde scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Roman?
Roman is desperately trying to improve his position but Landeverde has a good base and remains in mount.
Landeverde lands a nice shot to the head.
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Landeverde raining down hammerfists from mount.
Landeverde moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roman has worked his arm free - good work by Roman!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Landeverde is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roman has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roman wants to control but Landeverde postures up.
Landeverde is trying to get an arm triangle but Roman is defending well.
Landeverde landing a few strikes.
Landeverde looks up at the clock and then as Roman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Landeverde smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Landeverde working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Roman is rocked!
Landeverde working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Roman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Landeverde cracks Roman with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Landeverde immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Roman is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Landeverde!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ric Landeverde!
A determined Ric Landeverde didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ying Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yang has chosen Diamond Eyes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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158 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Santana!
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, Ying Yang !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santana. That did some damage!
Yang throws a lazy right hand but Santana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wrecking Crew Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Santana moves in looking to clinch but Yang pushes him off.
Santana throws a series of strikes that have Yang backpedaling.
Santana cracks Yang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yang is rocked!
Santana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yang is still on wobbly legs! Can Santana finish him?
Crack! Santana connects with the perfect overhand right and Yang falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Santana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Santana!
Our winner, Antonio Santana, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Barko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Barko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
193 lbs
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28
185 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Barko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barko misses with a wild combination.
Barko takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Barko swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Barko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simpson blocks a jab.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Simpson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Simpson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barko.
Barko avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
It looks like Tony Barko has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Barko is trying to drag Simpson to the mat but Simpson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Barko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson stops a takedown attempt from Barko.
Simpson has Barko pressed against the cage, preventing Barko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simpson gets underhooks to prevent Barko's takedown attempt.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barko is trying to drag Simpson to the mat but Simpson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barko is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barko's defenses.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working Barko over with knees to the body.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Barko avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson gets underhooks to prevent Barko's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barko avoids it.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Simpson working Barko over with knees to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Barko won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Barko controls his hands.
Simpson working Barko over with knees to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Barko 's eye.
Tony Barko's cut is getting worse.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tony Barko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Tony Barko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Barko takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barko.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Barko's ribcage.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Barko takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Barko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bart Simpson!
An out of breath Bart Simpson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Temitope Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: MGK - Wild Boy ft. Waka Flocka Flame. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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147 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Temitope Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Obama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Obama fails to land with a series of punches.
Obama scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
Obama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Obama throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obama swivels and escapes.
Obama seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Obama moves out of range easily.
Obama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Obama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Obama counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Obama.
Obama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Obama lands a knee to the head.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Obama up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Obama tries to tie him up.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Obama.
Our sources have told us that Obama has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Obama misses with some punches.
Smith has Obama pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Obama tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Obama's guard.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Obama trying to control the position.
Smith distracts Obama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Obama has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Smith working away.
Obama is looking to reverse the position.
Obama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Obama trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Obama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Obama has wrist control.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.
Obama controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Obama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Obama's legs - danger averted.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temitope Obama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Obama wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Smith feints and as Obama raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Obama throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Smith is fighting to break Obama's control of his arms but Obama is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Obama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama working a defensive guard here.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obama looking to control.
Smith works over Obama with some ground and pound from guard.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Obama is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Obama blocks nicely.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Obama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Obama working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Nice cross by Smith.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Obama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Obama tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Obama lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Obama thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obama tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Obama tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama lands with a nice body punch.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Obama!
Obama is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jimmy Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith trying to control the position but Obama is working away.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama defending against the ground and pound.
Obama is looking to reverse the position.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Obama down.
You can see the frustration on Obama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Obama defending against the ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position but Obama is working away.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Obama is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Obama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Obama.
Obama stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Obama misses the target.
Obama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama connects with a high kick.
Obama throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Obama prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Obama keeps him there for the moment.
Obama leaning against his opponent.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Obama tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Obama obliges.
Obama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Obama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Obama after a bit of a struggle.
Obama looking to stall.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Obama connects with a high kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith stops Obama from getting back to his feet.
Obama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith gets back to half guard.
Obama is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Obama wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Smith uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Obama wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith stands up over Obama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Obama wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Obama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Obama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obama is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Obama wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Smith!
Our winner, Jimmy Smith, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eriku Landstrimma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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39
144 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eriku Landstrimma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Bass!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landstrimma throws a front kick aimed at Bass's knee but Bass avoids it well.
Bass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Landstrimma cracks Bass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bass scores with a head kick. Landstrimma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Landstrimma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landstrimma moves out of range as Bass strikes.
Landstrimma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bass avoids the body shot from Landstrimma.
Bass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landstrimma.
Landstrimma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bass connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Landstrimma scrambles back to his feet.
Landstrimma looks to score with a jab to the body but Bass is just out of range.
Bass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bass. Landstrimma shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Landstrimma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bass moves out of range of the strikes.
Landstrimma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bass throws a sloppy body shot
and Landstrimma counters with a nice leg kick.
Landstrimma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass looking to score a takedown here. Landstrimma is defending well but Bass drives through and ends up in Landstrimma's guard.
Bass wants to control from the top but Landstrimma keeps moving.
Bass throws a sloppy strike and Landstrimma has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bass is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Landstrimma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eriku Landstrimma!
Eriku Landstrimma retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Eriku Landstrimma, 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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