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LGP 13:Spitts(C) vs Paulsen#1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Brzozowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentin Valentine has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antoni Brzozowski 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antoni Brzozowski !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brzozowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valentine did well to prevent Brzozowski getting side control.
Valentine trying to hold on to Brzozowski 's head to control him but Brzozowski postures up.
Valentine manages to get to full guard.
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brzozowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brzozowski postures up in Valentine's guard and throws a big left but Valentine blocks it.
Brzozowski works over Valentine with some ground and pound from guard.
Brzozowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine is trying to control the position but Brzozowski postures up.
Brzozowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Brzozowski from controlling successfully.
Valentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine looking to control.
Valentine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Valentine controls Brzozowski momentarily but Brzozowski frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brzozowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brzozowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valentine's head.
Brzozowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brzozowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Valentine is avoiding damage well.
Valentine wants to control but Brzozowski postures up.
Brzozowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valentine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine taking punishment in the form of punches.
Valentine struggling a bit here.
Brzozowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brzozowski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brzozowski working away.
Brzozowski scoring with punches and elbows.
Brzozowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Valentine is avoiding damage well.
Valentine is trying to control Brzozowski 's posture but Brzozowski avoids it.
Valentine prevents Brzozowski from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brzozowski trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Brzozowski grinds an elbow into Valentine's temple.
You can see the frustration on Valentine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valentine is looking to regain half guard here but Brzozowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Brzozowski working the body and head with strikes.
Valentine is looking to regain half guard here but Brzozowski keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brzozowski trying to control the position but Valentine is working away.
We've been informed that Valentine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Valentine is trying to control Brzozowski 's posture but Brzozowski avoids it.
Brzozowski cracks Valentine with a big right hand but Valentine just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An elbow from Brzozowski crashes against the mat.
Brzozowski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brzozowski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine tries to improve position but can't.
Brzozowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brzozowski tries to move to mount but Valentine blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Brzozowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brzozowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valentine circles away.
Brzozowski wants to clinch but Valentine slips to the side
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brzozowski takes a step back to recover.
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
Brzozowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brzozowski showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valentine is concentrating on defense, preventing Brzozowski from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine wants to control but Brzozowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valentine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brzozowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brzozowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valentine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brzozowski is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brzozowski prevents Valentine from improving his position.
Brzozowski is keen to just control but Valentine is a slippery customer.
Valentine trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brzozowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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.
Brzozowski tries to clinch
and Valentine counters with a good low kick that Brzozowski was not able to check.
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Brzozowski shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antoni Brzozowski . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brzozowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
Brzozowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentine.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brzozowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brzozowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with an inside leg kick.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. Brzozowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brzozowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brzozowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valentine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brzozowski . That did some damage!
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brzozowski 's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brzozowski walks into a straight right hand from Valentine.
Antoni Brzozowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brzozowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brzozowski moves forwards but Valentine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valentine.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brzozowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valentine.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
Valentine connects with a right hand. Brzozowski shakes it off.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body.
Valentin Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentine throws a front kick that sends Brzozowski stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valentine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brzozowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valentine.
Brzozowski dives in and grabs Valentine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes down on Brzozowski 's head and hops out.
A good leg kick by Valentine.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valentine. That's going to slow Brzozowski down.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brzozowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Valentine scoring well with a low kick there.
Valentine connects with a jab.
Brzozowski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valentine.
Valentine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brzozowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brzozowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valentine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brzozowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brzozowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentine.
Brzozowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valentine cracks the inside of Brzozowski 's front leg.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brzozowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brzozowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a nice body shot.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. Brzozowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valentine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentine stuns Brzozowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valentine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valentine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brzozowski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brzozowski scores with a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Valentine is trying to control the position but Brzozowski postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antoni Brzozowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brzozowski wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Valentine seems keen to control Brzozowski 's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Brzozowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Valentine counters with a nice leg kick.
Valentine lands with a nice body kick.
Valentine scores with a head kick. Brzozowski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valentine. That's going to slow Brzozowski down.
Brzozowski misses with a takedown
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Valentine connects with a solid leg kick.
Valentine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valentine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brzozowski 's hands.
Brzozowski is rocked!
Valentine scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Brzozowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Antoni Brzozowski has been cut.
Valentine circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Brzozowski to the canvas! Brzozowski doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Valentine keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Valentine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gouveia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Gouveia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roberto Duran's chin.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Gouveia!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran fails to land the takedown.
Duran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gouveia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Duran keeping moving, preventing Gouveia from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Duran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gouveia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran keeping moving, preventing Gouveia from controlling successfully.
Gouveia tries to free his leg and advance position but Duran is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gouveia trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gouveia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duran swivels and escapes.
Gouveia shoots in but Duran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Gouveia scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran rushes Gouveia and presses him up against the cage.
Gouveia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roberto Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Gouveia.
Gouveia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duran to keep the fight standing.
Gouveia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duran is trying to push Gouveia away but Gouveia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gouveia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Duran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gouveia circles away.
Gouveia has Duran up against the cage in a clinch.
Duran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gouveia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duran defends well and Gouveia ends up having to push Duran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gouveia shoots in looking for a takedown. Duran tries to sprawl out of it but Gouveia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duran shoots in for a takedown but Gouveia shows good takedown defense.
Gouveia wants to counter the offense by Duran and move into the clinch position.
Gouveia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gouveia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gouveia circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gouveia.
Duran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duran circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Gouveia with that takedown attempt.
Gouveia closes the distance and pushes Duran back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gouveia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gouveia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gouveia moves in looking to clinch but Duran pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Gouveia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gouveia lands with a kick to the temple. Duran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gouveia moves into the clinch successfully.
Gouveia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gouveia.
Gouveia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gouveia closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran is trying to break the clinch but Gouveia has him pressed against the cage.
Duran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gouveia pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran shoots for a double leg takedown but Gouveia sprawls well. He's pushed Duran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duran sets himself, and Gouveia steps forward looking for the clinch! Duran avoids it this time.
Duran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gouveia avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Duran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gouveia shoots in for a takedown but Duran shows good takedown defense.
Duran went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Gouveia.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gouveia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duran has closed the distance and engaged Gouveia in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran tries to circle away but Gouveia has him pinned against the cage.
Gouveia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gouveia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gouveia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duran is fending him off so far but Gouveia persists. Nope, Duran circles away and we're back to standing.
As Gouveia looks to move away, Duran throws a big counter combo bu Gouveia just gets out of the way.
Gouveia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gouveia is breathing heavily.
Duran shoots in looking for a takedown. Gouveia tries to sprawl out of it but Duran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gouveia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duran is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Duran shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duran was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran lands some shots froms side control.
Duran misses with the ground and pound.
Gouveia is looking to reverse the position.
Duran scoring with punches and elbows.
Gouveia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Duran.
Duran lands a decent elbow from side control.
Duran 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.
Gouveia tries to buck Duran off but Duran is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gouveia can't do much from the bottom here.
Gouveia tries to improve position but can't.
Gouveia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Duran lands strikes from half guard.
Duran prevents Gouveia from standing back up.
Gouveia is looking for a sweep. Duran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duran uses his free foot to push down on Gouveia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gouveia.
Duran is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gouveia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Duran dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gouveia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gouveia scores with a head kick. Duran tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Duran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gouveia tries to avoid it but Duran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gouveia to the ground. Gouveia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gouveia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gouveia stuffs the takedown attempt from Duran. Duran gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duran or perhaps it was just good defense by Gouveia, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Duran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouveia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gouveia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gouveia is looking for a takedown.
Duran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gouveia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gouveia is trying to pull guard but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
Gouveia breaks the clinch.
Gouveia shoots in but Duran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Duran as Gouveia shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia shoots in looking for a takedown. Duran tries to sprawl out of it but Gouveia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gouveia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duran counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gouveia shoots in looking for a takedown. Duran tries to sprawl out of it but Gouveia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duran is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gouveia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia misses with a takedown
and Duran counters with a right hand to the body.
Duran darts in and clinches Gouveia up against the cage.
Gouveia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gouveia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Duran stuffs the takedown attempt from Gouveia. Gouveia gets slowly back to his feet.
Duran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duran.
Duran dives in and grabs Gouveia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gouveia pushes down on Duran's head and hops out.
Gouveia closes the distance and clinches.
Gouveia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
Gouveia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duran shoots in for a double leg but Gouveia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gouveia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Roberto Duran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gouveia misses with a takedown attempt - Duran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Gouveia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gouveia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Gouveia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bugs Bani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokoudjou 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rob Zombie Feel so Numb. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bugs Bani!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoudjou wants to clinch.
Bani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sokoudjou is looking to clinch but Bani is avoiding it.
Bani moves into range and clinches up with Sokoudjou .
Bani taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokoudjou lands a right hand.
It looks like Bugs Bani has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sokoudjou .
Bani lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bani is trying to work for a kimura but Sokoudjou is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bani trying to control the pace.
Bani slips a nice elbow through Sokoudjou 's hands, connecting with Sokoudjou 's forehead.
Bani controlling the action here.
Sokoudjou wants to get back to his feet.
Sokoudjou trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bani is trying to control the action in half guard but Sokoudjou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
Sokoudjou is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bani scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bani 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.
Sokoudjou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bani.
Bani seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bani is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sokoudjou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bani drops an elbow to the side of Sokoudjou 's head.
Bani perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bani is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sokoudjou sees it coming and defends easily.
Sokoudjou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bani.
Bani prevents Sokoudjou from standing back up.
Bani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bani is working for a kimura but Sokoudjou is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou trying to control from the bottom.
Sokoudjou tries to kick Bani off but Bani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bani not doing much here.
Sokoudjou looks like he's trying to stand up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bani lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sokoudjou is trying to escape back to his feet but Bani uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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.
Bani working away.
Sokoudjou is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bani is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sokoudjou seems a little lost for a moment, as Bani dominates the positioning.
Bani has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sokoudjou tries to clinch up.
Bani tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bani has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sokoudjou is looking to clinch.
Bani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sokoudjou sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bani somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bugs Bani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bugs Bani's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sokoudjou looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bani!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bani tries to improve position but can't.
Bani is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sokoudjou 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sokoudjou tries to stand and escape but Bani is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bani punching from the bottom.
Sokoudjou is trying to work for a kimura but Bani is defending well.
Bani wants to control but Sokoudjou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bani is trying is best to control the position here.
Bani kicks off Sokoudjou and gets to his feet.
Sokoudjou doesn't manage to clinch there - Bani circles away.
Sokoudjou tries to clinch there but Bani circles away.
Sokoudjou doesn't manage to clinch there - Bani circles away.
Bani feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bani swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokoudjou .
Sokoudjou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sokoudjou showed some decent athleticism there.
Bani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bani preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou wants to work for an arm triangle but Bani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bani can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sokoudjou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bani defends it well.
Bani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sokoudjou stopping the sweep attempt from Bani.
Sokoudjou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bani pushes a forearm under Sokoudjou 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sokoudjou is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bugs Bani!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Back Then as his entrance music. Mike Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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174 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a right hand that Wallace ducks under and follows up with a left that Wallace also avoids with ease.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
Wallace seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wallace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallace counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wallace is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wallace prevents Jones from standing back up.
Wallace seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking to escape.
Wallace seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Wallace has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jones defend it? Wallace steps over the head and cranks it - Jones is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wallace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Wallace!
Ryan Wallace made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want Jared Tillion. It should be a good fight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Cartona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Secret Ingredient (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ingredient has chosen I Spit in the Face of People Who Don't Want to be Cool as his entrance music. The key to victory for Joey Cartona has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Cartona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Secret Ingredient!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingredient shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cartona counters with a nice uppercut.
Ingredient shoots and misses
and Cartona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cartona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cartona closes the distance and pushes Ingredient back into the cage.
Ingredient is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cartona gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joey Cartona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Secret Ingredient.
Ingredient is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartona is defending well.
Cartona pushes Ingredient back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartona lands a left hand.
Cartona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cartona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartona lands with a short shot to the head.
Ingredient has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cartona is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cartona works on Ingredient's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingredient has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartona after a bit of a struggle.
Cartona definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ingredient wants a takedown but no success here.
Cartona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cartona lands with a short shot to the head.
Cartona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ingredient backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cartona.
Cartona misses with an elbow strike.
Cartona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartona lands a hook that snaps the head of Ingredient backwards.
Cartona lands a nice shot to the body.
Ingredient looks winded!
A short uppercut from Cartona.
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!
Cartona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartona is leaning against Ingredient and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingredient takes a shot to the head.
Cartona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cartona pushes Ingredient back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartona displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ingredient up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cartona.
Cartona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cartona connects with a solid leg kick.
Ingredient with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cartona counters with a good low kick that Ingredient was not able to check.
Cartona looks to land a combination. Ingredient sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cartona lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Secret Ingredient has been cut.
Cartona closes the distance and pushes Ingredient back into the cage.
Ingredient drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartona gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartona tries to stall but Ingredient uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cartona taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ingredient goes for a takedown attempt but Cartona pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cartona shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ingredient eats them both and turns towards Cartona to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ingredient shoots and misses
and Cartona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ingredient shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cartona counters with a straight right hand.
Cartona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingredient has his takedown stuffed
and Cartona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ingredient fails with the takedown
and Ingredient takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ingredient swings widly with a right hand
and Cartona counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ingredient's knee momentarily.
Ingredient tries for a takedown but Cartona circles away easily
and Cartona counters with a left and a right that stings Ingredient.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ingredient doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartona counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartona rushes Ingredient and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cartona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cartona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartona is looking to clinch.
Cartona gets caught napping as Ingredient dives in and scores a takedown. Cartona manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Cartona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Secret Ingredient's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ingredient misses with a takedown attempt
and Cartona counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ingredient keeps the fight on the outside.
Ingredient misses with an uppercut
and Cartona counters with a straight right hand.
Ingredient shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartona defends it nicely.
Joey Cartona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ingredient misses with a double jab
and Cartona counters with a thumping low kick.
Ingredient stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ingredient wants it to stay on the feet.
Ingredient tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingredient swings widly with a right hand
and Cartona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joey Cartona is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartona clinches up against the cage.
Ingredient wants a takedown.
Joey Cartona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Secret Ingredient.
Cartona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ingredient is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartona prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Cartona on the inside.
Cartona pushes Ingredient back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cartona lands a left hand.
Cartona creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cartona lands with a short shot to the head.
Cartona controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Cartona.
Cartona stalls.
Cartona gets through Ingredient's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ingredient changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cartona fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ingredient can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartona is looking to clinch.
Ingredient dives in and scores a takedown into Cartona's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartona wants to stand and escape but Ingredient is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingredient throws a strike but Cartona rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ingredient tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ingredient manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Cartona lands a right hand.
Cartona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartona looking to throw knees to the head but Ingredient is blocking nicely.
Cartona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ingredient can't get the takedown.
Cartona lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartona is pressed up against the cage. Ingredient has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cartona down to the mat. Cartona avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cartona throws a good cross that connects.
Ingredient misses with a takedown
and Cartona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartona lands a jab-cross combination.
Cartona moves into the clinch.
Cartona lands a shot to the body.
Cartona gets through Ingredient's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cartona.
Cartona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cartona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ingredient backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Cartona dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Secret Ingredient's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ingredient tries for a takedown but Cartona circles away easily
and Cartona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ingredient with a poor takedown
and Cartona counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ingredient is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cartona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ingredient.
Cartona went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joey Cartona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Secret Ingredient.
Ingredient doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Cartona to counter with a crisp jab.
Ingredient throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cartona counters with a low kick, right behind Ingredient 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartona throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ingredient takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartona instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cartona.
Cartona lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartona lands with a right to the head.
Ingredient drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartona pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cartona moves into range and clinches up with Ingredient.
Ingredient takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cartona.
Cartona lands an uppercut.
Ingredient blocks an elbow strike from Cartona.
Ingredient drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartona pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ingredient misses with a hook to the body
enabling Cartona to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartona doesn't manage to clinch there - Ingredient circles away.
Cartona lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ingredient closes the distance but Cartona moves to the side
and Cartona counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Cartona there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ingredient tries for a takedown but Cartona circles away easily
and Ingredient takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ingredient, pushing him back against the cage.
Cartona missing with knees to the body.
Cartona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Cartona.
Ingredient is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartona is defending well.
Cartona lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartona is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ingredient is keeping busy.
A short right from Cartona on the inside.
Cartona misses with a knee to the head.
Cartona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cartona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ingredient backwards.
Ingredient is rocked!
Cartona gets underhooks to prevent Ingredient's takedown attempt.
Ingredient wants a takedown but no success here.
Cartona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cartona scores with a shoulder strike.
Ingredient is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartona finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Cartona.
Cartona floors Ingredient with a big punch on the inside! Ingredient is trying to recover but Cartona dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartona wants to stand but Ingredient is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingredient is trying to control Cartona's posture but Cartona avoids it.
Cartona tries to stand but Ingredient is controlling his head.
Ingredient seems to have recovered his senses.
You can see the frustration on Ingredient's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cartona prevents Ingredient from escaping the position.
Secret Ingredient has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Cartona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cartona avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ingredient.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Cartona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cartona, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Cartona!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nico Jermaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Seraphim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nico Jermaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Seraphim!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seraphim tries to clinch but Jermaine is having none of it.
Seraphim gets caught napping as Jermaine dives in and scores a takedown. Seraphim manages to retain guard.
Seraphim is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jermaine dives into side control.
Jermaine throws a strike aimed at the side of Seraphim's head but Seraphim avoids it well.
Seraphim is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jermaine trying to control the action but Seraphim is working from the bottom.
Jermaine has an Americana. Seraphim didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jermaine is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jermaine hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nico Jermaine!
Nico Jermaine very nearly forgot to thank BlackStar Athletics 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Rodelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Rodelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodelin shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzalez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodelin.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Rodelin avoids nicely.
Rodelin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rodelin tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodelin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodelin somewhat.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodelin avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodelin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodelin trying to mount his opponent but Gonzalez defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodelin is thwarting Gonzalez's attempts to control the position.
Rodelin is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back.
That's two 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.
Rodelin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but Rodelin keeps him under control.
Gonzalez gets back to full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gonzalez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gonzalez lands a right hand.
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodelin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Rodelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodelin fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Brian Rodelin has been cut.
Rodelin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodelin drives through with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rodelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez has his hands on Rodelin's head, controlling the position.
Rodelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodelin wants to stand but Gonzalez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodelin is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodelin looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Rodelin's cut.
That's time! Rodelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gonzalez gets caught napping as Rodelin dives in and scores a takedown. Gonzalez manages to retain guard.
Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzalez is pulling down on Rodelin's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodelin, at least for the moment.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez wants to stand and escape but Rodelin is having none of it.
Rodelin won't allow Gonzalez to sweep him here.
Rodelin trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Rodelin pushes down on Gonzalez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodelin passes to full mount!
Rodelin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rodelin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rodelin goes for a double leg but Gonzalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonzalez continues to drive forward.
Rodelin walks into a jab.
Gonzalez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodelin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodelin has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodelin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Rodelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodelin wants to take the fight to the mat but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodelin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodelin sprawls well initially but Gonzalez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez is trying to control. Rodelin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodelin wants to get back to full guard.
Rodelin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rodelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gonzalez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gonzalez's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rodelin gets his way!
Gonzalez just trying to survive but Rodelin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rodelin looking to break Gonzalez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gonzalez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rodelin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gonzalez tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Rodelin has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Gonzalez is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Rodelin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Brewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewster comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Abbott has chosen Drag the waters - Pantera as his entrance music. Barry Brewster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barry Brewster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darrell Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewster throws a jab but it's blocked by Abbott.
It seemed like Abbott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abbott jabs at Brewster's body.
Brewster clobbers Abbott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Darrell Abbott has been cut.
Jab, jab by Abbott - just one landing.
Brewster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abbott doesn't seem bothered though.
Abbott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abbott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brewster slips under a jab from Abbott.
Abbott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abbott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brewster.
Brewster looks to land a left hand but Abbott moved out of range nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brewster!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brewster cracks Abbott with an uppercut from hell and Abbott crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Brewster's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Abbott is rocked!
That has opened up Darrell Abbott's cut even more.
Brewster stands up over Abbott, holding on to his feet. Brewster throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Abbott is out cold! Brewster lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Barry Brewster!
A victorious Barry Brewster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chang Pi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Sandow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pi comes into the arena with Drowning Pool - Bodies blaring out of the sound system. Sandow has chosen WWF Undertaker Ministry Theme as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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217 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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26
203 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chang Pi!
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, Damien Sandow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pi is looking to score with low kicks.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown but Pi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sandow checks a leg kick nicely.
Sandow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sandow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sandow passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pi!
Sandow working for a submission but Pi is keeping him at bay.
Pi is trying to escape the mount.
Sandow working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pi wants to hold on but Sandow pushes him away.
Sandow pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pi tries to lock up and control but Sandow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pi stops Sandow from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandow moves to take his opponent's back.
Sandow looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Pi taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damien Sandow!
Damien Sandow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Spitts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulsen has chosen Linkin Park - Numb as his entrance music. Kevin Spitts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Paulsen's chin.
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Spitts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulsen closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spitts.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Paulsen.
Spitts blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Paulsen.
Paulsen stalling in the clinch.
Spitts wants to stall.
Spitts lands a body punch.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Paulsen can't find room to land a body shot as Spitts controls the action.
Paulsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spitts or not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Spitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spitts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spitts.
A right hand to the body from Paulsen.
Spitts can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitts misses with a punch to the body.
Paulsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paulsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Spitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spitts tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paulsen lands with a right to the head.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Paulsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen keeps control of Spitts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spitts tries to break the clinch but Paulsen is controlling the position.
Spitts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spitts.
Spitts takes a shot to the head.
Spitts working aggressively here.
Spitts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Paulsen.
Paulsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen working aggressively here.
Paulsen has Spitts pressed against the cage.
Paulsen misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spitts is looking to control Paulsen's arms but Paulsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spitts has his back to the cage.
Paulsen lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Paulsen.
Paulsen lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Spitts.
Paulsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spitts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spitts is trying to maintain a safe position but Paulsen gets an underhook and turns Spitts into the cage.
Spitts can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Paulsen lands a shoulder strike.
Paulsen blocks an uppercut.
Paulsen lands a body shot.
Paulsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spitts throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Spitts.
Paulsen is leaning against Spitts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paulsen scores with a hook to the body.
Spitts is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Paulsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paulsen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spitts seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Paulsen can turn it around.
Paulsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paulsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paulsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paulsen has a couple of punches blocked by Spitts.
Paulsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spitts struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulsen controls his hands.
Paulsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spitts has a couple of punches blocked by Paulsen.
The referee calls for Paulsen to work.
Spitts misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen wants to stall.
Paulsen blocks an uppercut.
Paulsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spitts throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Spitts.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paulsen.
Paulsen misses with the head strike.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spitts is looking to break free of the clinch but Paulsen has double underhooks.
Spitts prevents a body shot from Paulsen.
Spitts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paulsen.
Spitts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paulsen lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spitts.
Paulsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Paulsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A head kick misses from Spitts.
Paulsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paulsen thows a leg kick but Spitts checks it
enabling Spitts to counter with a crisp jab.
Spitts throws a head kick that misses.
Paulsen tries to clinch up.
Paulsen rushes Spitts and presses him up against the cage.
Spitts lands a left hand.
Paulsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Spitts gets an underhook and turns Paulsen into the cage.
Spitts lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Paulsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spitts.
Paulsen lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Spitts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Spitts fails to land.
A hook to the body from Paulsen.
Spitts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robert Paulsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitts tries to break free but Paulsen pushes him back against the cage.
Paulsen wants to stall.
Spitts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spitts is trying to break the clinch but Paulsen has him pressed against the cage.
Paulsen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Paulsen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Paulsen fails to land.
Spitts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulsen.
Paulsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spitts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spitts is looking to control Paulsen's arms but Paulsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spitts has his back to the cage.
Spitts throws a head punch that misses.
Paulsen stalling.
Spitts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spitts throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulsen.
Paulsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Spitts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Paulsen on the inside.
Spitts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paulsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spitts works on Paulsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Spitts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paulsen is keeping busy.
Paulsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spitts breaks the clinch.
Paulsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spitts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spitts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paulsen tries to move into range but Spitts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulsen tries to clinch
and Spitts counters with a nice uppercut.
Paulsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spitts under the eye.
Spitts takes a swing at Paulsen's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen closes the distance and clinches.
Spitts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paulsen moves into the clinch.
Paulsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spitts scores with a shot to the side of Paulsen's head.
A short uppercut from Paulsen.
Spitts has a couple of punches blocked by Paulsen.
Paulsen blocks an uppercut.
Spitts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paulsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Spitts circles away.
Paulsen takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paulsen is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulsen.
Spitts letting Paulsen take a breather here.
Paulsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spitts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paulsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Paulsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spitts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spitts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paulsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spitts can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
Spitts pushes Paulsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spitts.
Spitts lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Spitts dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spitts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paulsen tries to counter with a clinch but Spitts shakes him off and moves away.
Paulsen rushes Spitts and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paulsen.
Paulsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spitts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spitts tries to throw a body punch but Paulsen avoids it by throwing Spitts back against the cage.
Paulsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spitts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paulsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paulsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spitts swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsen misses with the head strike.
Spitts pushes Paulsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Spitts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paulsen misses with some punches.
Paulsen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Spitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulsen is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spitts.
Spitts blocking some punches.
Paulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Spitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spitts takes a shot to the head.
Paulsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paulsen stalling.
Paulsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spitts avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Spitts fails to land.
Spitts looking to slow down the pace here.
Paulsen stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spitts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Paulsen to work.
Spitts lands a nice shot to the body.
Spitts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paulsen.
Paulsen misses with a punch to the body.
Spitts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spitts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spitts blocking some punches.
Spitts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulsen backwards.
Paulsen digs a right hand underneath Spitts's ribcage. Spitts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paulsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spitts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen working aggressively here.
Spitts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paulsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paulsen prevents a body shot from Spitts.
Paulsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulsen.
Spitts throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulsen.
A short right from Paulsen.
Paulsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spitts's efforts to push away.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paulsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Spitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Spitts.
Spitts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paulsen backwards.
Spitts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulsen backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Spitts on the inside.
Paulsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paulsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Spitts wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Paulsen fails to land.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paulsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spitts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spitts lands a body shot in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spitts blocks an uppercut.
Spitts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paulsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Spitts.
Spitts misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Paulsen really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paulsen drives through and clinches with Spitts against the cage.
Paulsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spitts has Paulsen pressed against the cage.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spitts.
Paulsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spitts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Spitts.
Spitts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spitts digs a right hand underneath Paulsen's ribcage. Paulsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paulsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paulsen lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitts is looking to control Paulsen's arms but Paulsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spitts has his back to the cage.
Spitts can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
Paulsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Spitts controls his hands.
Paulsen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Paulsen fails to land.
Spitts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulsen lands a shot to the body.
Spitts struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulsen controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Paulsen as the two fighters clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Paulsen tries to work over Spitts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spitts backwards.
Paulsen tries to stall but Spitts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paulsen misses with some punches.
Spitts can't break the clinch.
Spitts lands a shoulder strike.
Spitts misses with the head strike.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spitts slowing the pace effectively.
Spitts tries to stall but Paulsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paulsen is pushing Spitts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Paulsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spitts blocking some punches.
Paulsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Spitts.
Spitts blocks an uppercut.
Come on Spitts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paulsen has Spitts pushed against the cage.
Spitts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spitts tries to land a leg kick but Paulsen saw it coming and moves away.
Spitts does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paulsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spitts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spitts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spitts checks a low kick from Paulsen.
Paulsen throws a lazy right hand but Spitts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paulsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Spitts circles away.
Paulsen darts in and clinches Spitts up against the cage.
Paulsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spitts.
Spitts manages to break the clinch.
Spitts misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitts throws a jab when Paulsen was well out of range.
Paulsen avoids the body shot from Spitts.
Paulsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paulsen gets through Spitts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paulsen has a couple of punches blocked by Spitts.
Spitts wants to get back to striking at distance but Paulsen won't allow it.
Spitts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spitts blocking some punches.
Spitts blocking some punches.
Spitts lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spitts prevents a body shot from Paulsen.
Paulsen tries to throw a body punch but Spitts avoids it by throwing Paulsen back against the cage.
Spitts scores with a shoulder strike.
Spitts will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paulsen up against the cage.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Robert Paulsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Paulsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paulsen tries to clinch there but Spitts circles away.
Paulsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spitts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spitts misses with a head kick.
Paulsen wants to counter with a clinch but Spitts pushes him away.
Paulsen tries to clinch up.
It looked like Spitts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paulsen.
Paulsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Spitts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paulsen is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsen takes one to the chin there.
Paulsen clinches with his opponent.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Paulsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Spitts gets an underhook and turns Paulsen into the cage.
Spitts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paulsen ducks under a wild hook from Spitts.
Paulsen is looking to clinch.
Paulsen staying out of range there.
Paulsen moves into range and clinches up with Spitts.
Spitts just leaning against Paulsen, taking a breather.
Paulsen misses with some punches.
Spitts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spitts wants to break free but Paulsen has control.
Paulsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spitts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Spitts.
Spitts misses with a body punch.
Kevin Spitts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen misses with some punches.
Spitts working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Paulsen.
A head punch on the inside from Spitts fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulsen.
Paulsen lands a nice uppercut.
Paulsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen blocks a body shot from Spitts.
A shot in the inside from Paulsen.
Still in the clinch, Paulsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paulsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spitts misses with a punch to the body.
Spitts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paulsen is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spitts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spitts lands a shoulder strike.
Paulsen has a couple of punches blocked by Spitts.
Spitts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spitts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spitts is struggling to control the position.
Spitts lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spitts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paulsen is rocked!
Paulsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Spitts.
Paulsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Spitts finish him?
Spitts pushes Paulsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spitts misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paulsen.
Paulsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spitts backwards.
Paulsen is stalling here.
Paulsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Spitts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitts lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Spitts.
Spitts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow.
Paulsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robert Paulsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paulsen tries to work over Spitts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulsen misses with some punches.
Spitts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spitts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spitts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Spitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spitts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spitts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spitts tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Kevin Spitts.
I think Paulsen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Paulsen!
Robert Paulsen is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Robert Paulsen thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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