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HFC Challengers 54 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelson Kawai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelson Kawai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kawai lands with a slapping head kick.
Kawai lands with a nice body punch.
Christ tries for a takedown but Kawai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christ blocks a head kick by Kawai.
Kawai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Christ shoots in for a double leg but Kawai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kawai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kawai wants to stand up but Christ is controlling him.
Christ is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Christ controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawai is keeping the position for now.
Kawai being controlled here, momentarily.
Christ works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kawai pushes Christ off looking to stand but Christ dives back in and keeps control.
Kawai is staying active underneath Christ, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Christ wants to free his trapped foot but Kawai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Christ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawai is just riding it out for now. Christ eventually gives up the hold.
Christ frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ looking to secure an arm triangle but Kawai defends it well.
Christ looking to secure an arm triangle but Kawai defends it well.
Christ jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kawai manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Christ is trying to get an arm triangle but Kawai is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kawai!
Christ looking for a guillotine from mount but Kawai is having none of it.
Christ fails to move to back control.
Kawai tries to reverse the position but Christ maintains control.
Christ wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kawai wants to control but Christ is having none of it.
Christ jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kawai manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Christ tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Christ has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawai is looking to regain half guard here but Christ keeps moving and retains side control.
Christ thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ tries to advance to mount but can't.
Christ wants to control but Kawai is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Christ dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kawai throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Christ is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kawai.
Kawai tries to sprawl but Christ drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Christ controlling the action here.
Christ is pressing down on Kawai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kawai is holding on for now.
Christ wants to control but Kawai is keeping him busy.
Christ is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawai wants to control but Christ is keeping busy.
Kawai is looking for a sweep. Christ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Christ is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christ passes to side control.
Christ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawai can do to turn this around?
Christ taking a breather here.
Christ wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kawai, who protects the arm well.
Christ advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ looking to secure an arm triangle but Kawai defends it well.
Christ sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Christ has hold of Kawai's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kawai manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Christ trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Christ looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ looking to control but Kawai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Christ looking to secure an arm triangle but Kawai defends it well.
Kawai is controlling an arm, preventing Christ from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kawai defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Christ.
Christ is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kawai is surviving well by controlling Christ's body position as best he can.
Kawai gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawai wants to get back to his feet.
Christ trying to pass the guard but Kawai defending well.
Christ is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kawai wants to get back to his feet.
Christ slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christ is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Christ dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Christ.
Kawai throws a head kick that misses.
Christ tries to counter with a takedown but Kawai is quick to defend against it.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kawai as he jumps to the side.
Christ looks for a takedown but Kawai sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawai manages to avoid it.
Kawai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Christ blocks it well.
Kawai misses with a leg kick.
Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawai manages to avoid it.
Kawai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
George Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christ shoots for a double leg takedown but Kawai sprawls well. He's pushed Christ's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kawai lands a jab to Christ's midsection.
Kawai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kawai wants it to stay on the feet.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kawai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawai sprawls well. Kawai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
Kawai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christ wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Christ shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kawai's guard.
Kawai wants to stand but Christ is controlling the position.
Christ sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kawai's guard.
Christ trying to control from half guard but Kawai is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christ is looking for a kimura here.
Christ prevents Kawai from standing back up.
George Christ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kawai is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Christ is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kawai is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Christ!
An out of breath George Christ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Truman Goverdeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Truman Goverdeen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
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235 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Boulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Truman Goverdeen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boulder throws the kick towards the body but Goverdeen avoids it.
Boulder throws out a leg kick but Goverdeen moves out of range and Boulder only half commits.
Goverdeen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boulder throws a big counter combination but Goverdeen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boulder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goverdeen.
Boulder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goverdeen is looking to clinch.
Boulder half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boulder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goverdeen misses with a takedown attempt - Boulder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boulder throws a wild body kick that Goverdeen sees coming a mile off.
Goverdeen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boulder but Boulder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder loads up on a big right hand but Goverdeen slips the punch.
Boulder throws a right hand that Goverdeen ducks under and follows up with a left that Goverdeen also avoids with ease.
Goverdeen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boulder swivels and escapes.
Boulder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frank Boulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Truman Goverdeen.
Goverdeen has Boulder up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulder stops a takedown attempt from Goverdeen.
Boulder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goverdeen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goverdeen tries to pull guard but Boulder won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boulder lands an elbow just above Goverdeen 's eye.
It looks like Truman Goverdeen has been cut.
Goverdeen tries to break the clinch but Boulder is controlling the position.
Goverdeen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boulder prevents it.
Goverdeen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boulder misses with a knee to the head.
Boulder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulder prevents the takedown attempt.
Boulder manages to break the clinch.
Boulder throws a push kick but Goverdeen slaps the foot to one side.
Boulder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goverdeen checks it well.
Goverdeen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Boulder as Goverdeen shoots in.
Goverdeen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boulder's waist but Boulder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goverdeen off to one side.
Boulder is looking to score with low kicks.
Goverdeen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boulder. Boulder obviously looking to wear him down.
Boulder misses with a body kick.
Boulder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boulder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goverdeen counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goverdeen blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boulder. Goverdeen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boulder throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Goverdeen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Frank Boulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goverdeen lands a glancing blow to the side of Boulder's head.
Boulder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boulder, as that shot connected.
Goverdeen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boulder as he jumps to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boulder.
A big right from Boulder misses.
Boulder misses with a left hand
and Goverdeen counters with a left and a right that stings Boulder.
Goverdeen shoots in for a takedown but Boulder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boulder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good shot there by Boulder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goverdeen wants to clinch.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Boulder.
Goverdeen fails with a takedown attempt.
Boulder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goverdeen looks winded!
Boulder is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Goverdeen blocks the low kick.
Boulder lands a left and a right that send Goverdeen crashing to the mat, dazed. Boulder thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Goverdeen is rocked!
Boulder connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Goverdeen covering up! Boulder comes in with a big uppercut and Goverdeen goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Boulder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke The Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mir Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
191 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke The Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mir Frank!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Duke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Duke shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab by The Duke.
The Duke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by The Duke's head coaches at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Duke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luke The Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Duke dives in and grabs Frank's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frank pushes down on The Duke's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke The Duke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank lands with an uppercut that bounces The Duke off the cage and back into range.
The Duke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Duke misses with a head kick.
Frank closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frank lands a left hand.
The Duke tries to break the clinch but Frank is controlling the position.
Frank pushes The Duke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frank lands a hook that snaps the head of The Duke backwards.
The Duke is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank dips a shoulder and cracks The Duke with a mighty uppercut! The Duke falls back against the cage and Frank unloads with a barrage of strikes! The Duke is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Frank screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mir Frank!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wade Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by "Not Falling" by Mudvayne. Artist has chosen Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wade Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Artist!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Artist is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Artist wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson wants to stand up but Artist is controlling the position.
Artist is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Anderson is tapping! Great win for Artist!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Artist!
After winning the bout, The Artist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Melkonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bary Windam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melkonian's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Artsakh Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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274 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monte Melkonian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bary Windam!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Windam misses with a wild combination.
Melkonian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Windam kicks Melkonian off and gets back to his feet.
Melkonian shoots for a double leg takedown but Windam sprawls well. He's pushed Melkonian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Melkonian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Windam misses with a two punch combination.
Melkonian darts in looking for a takedown but Windam gets double underhooks and turns Melkonian into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Windam swinging wildly here.
Windam scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Windam works Melkonian's body with a nice hook.
Melkonian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Windam kicks off Melkonian and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Windam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Melkonian is in Windam's guard.
Melkonian wants to stand but Windam has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Windam scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Windam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Windam with a hook.
Melkonian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Windam is trying to defend but Melkonian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Windam is defending against the submission attempts here by Melkonian.
Windam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melkonian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Windam keeps working.
Melkonian 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.
Windam looking for submissions off his back.
Windam is refusing to be controlled, as Melkonian sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melkonian pulls his head out easily.
Melkonian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Windam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Melkonian seems to be looking for submissions.
Melkonian is working for a kimura but Windam is defending it quite comfortably.
Windam wants to control but Melkonian is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Windam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melkonian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melkonian's back!
Melkonian defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Melkonian is trying to get back to his feet but Windam has full control of the position and if anything, Melkonian has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Windam working for the choke.
Windam is hanging on to Melkonian's back as he tries to escape.
My spies in Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) inform me that Windam has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bary Windam 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.
Windam feints and then cracks Melkonian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Melkonian down.
Melkonian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Windam sprawls well. Windam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melkonian gets slowly back to his feet.
Melkonian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Melkonian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melkonian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Melkonian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melkonian wants to control but Windam is keeping him busy.
Bary Windam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Windam is trying to improve his position.
Melkonian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windam stops Melkonian from passing to mount.
Melkonian tries to score with some ground and pound. Windam controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Melkonian swings around for an armbar but Windam sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Melkonian's guard.
Windam is looking to work some ground and pound but Melkonian has wrist control.
Windam drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Melkonian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Windam has Melkonian in his guard.
Windam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Melkonian looking to pass the guard.
Windam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melkonian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Melkonian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Windam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melkonian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melkonian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Windam wants to stand up but Melkonian is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkonian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Melkonian advances position into side control!
Windam is trying to get back to his feet.
Windam can't do much from the bottom here.
Windam dodges the ground and pound from Melkonian.
Windam tries to escape but Melkonian is in control.
Windam tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Melkonian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Melkonian crashes against the mat.
Melkonian throwing strikes but Windam manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Melkonian throws Windam to one side and escapes!
Windam lands a glancing blow to the side of Melkonian's head.
Melkonian fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melkonian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Windam to score with a decent uppercut.
Melkonian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Melkonian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Windam throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Melkonian dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Windam.
Melkonian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Windam now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Windam throws a body shot but no joy.
Melkonian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Windam sprawls and moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Melkonian.
Windam bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Windam gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Windam keeping moving, preventing Melkonian from controlling successfully.
Windam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melkonian is aware though and is defending well.
Melkonian wants to control from the top but Windam keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonian tries to free his leg and advance position but Windam is retaining full guard.
Windam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melkonian is one step ahead there.
Melkonian trying to control the position from guard on top but Windam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Windam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Windam working a defensive guard here.
Melkonian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Windam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melkonian is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Windam looking to control.
Melkonian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Melkonian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Melkonian decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Melkonian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Windam gets tackled into the cage by Melkonian. Melkonian maintains the clinch.
Windam is trying to break free.
Melkonian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Windam just stands there and leans against the cage.
Melkonian successfully pulls guard.
Melkonian looking for a sweep. Not yet Melkonian, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkonian is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Windam presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Melkonian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Windam just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Melkonian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Windam is trying to break the clinch but Melkonian has him pressed against the cage.
Melkonian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Melkonian jumps into guard, dragging Windam to the mat.
Windam looking to pass the guard.
Melkonian is adopting a defensive guard.
Melkonian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windam wants to stand but Melkonian is controlling his posture from full guard.
Windam drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Melkonian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Windam has Melkonian in his guard.
Melkonian tries to free his leg and advance position but Windam is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bary Windam.
I think Windam 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bary Windam!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Medved (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Medved has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabricio Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Medved !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Velasquez as Medved shoots in.
Velasquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Medved keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decent striking displayed by Velasquez there.
Velasquez looks to land a right hand but Medved moved out of range.
Fabricio Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medved takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Medved takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut.
Medved swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Medved under the eye.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Velasquez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez throws a shot from downtown. Medved moves away and avoids it.
Velasquez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Velasquez duly obliges.
Medved rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velasquez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medved is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Velasquez misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Medved 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Medved misses with a takedown attempt - Velasquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Velasquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Velasquez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Medved closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Velasquez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Velasquez connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Medved moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Medved is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Velasquez lands a jab-cross combination.
Medved dives in for a single leg takedown but Velasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fabricio Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Medved .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medved walks into a straight right hand from Velasquez.
Velasquez connects with a nice looking jab.
Velasquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Velasquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medved circles away quickly and effectively.
Velasquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Medved takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Velasquez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Velasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Medved .
Medved takes one to the chin there.
Medved bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Medved takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Velasquez stuffs the takedown attempt from Medved . Medved gets slowly back to his feet.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medved clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez is trying to force a seperation but Medved has the dominant position.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Medved is controlling him.
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Medved has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velasquez finds it's way round the side to connect with Medved 's head.
Velasquez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Velasquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Velasquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Velasquez scores with a body shot.
Medved swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Medved .
A jab from Velasquez finds it's way through Medved 's defenses.
Velasquez's corner calls for a 1-2. Velasquez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Medved .
Medved has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Medved looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Velasquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Velasquez swinging wildly here.
Velasquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Medved fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Velasquez digs a good hook to Medved 's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez's corner calls for a 1-2. Velasquez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Velasquez.
Medved is rocked!
Velasquez circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Medved to the canvas! Medved doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Velasquez keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabricio Velasquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Bolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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218 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Bolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Hughes!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt - Bolan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Hughes tries to get set, Bolan tries to push him back and clinch up but Hughes manages to avoid the attempt.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses
and Bolan counters by moving into the clinch.
Hughes wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolan won't allow it.
Bolan misses with a knee strike.
Bolan can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Bolan lands an elbow inside.
Bolan lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ezekiel Hughes has been cut.
Bolan lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bolan avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hughes avoids it.
Bolan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hughes managing to block the knees to the body from Bolan.
Bolan misses with a punch to the body.
Bolan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes lands an elbow inside.
Bolan connects with a knee to the head.
Bolan with a knee to the head.
Bolan lands a damaging elbow.
Bolan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bolan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bolan tries to land a knee to the head but Hughes blocks with his arms.
Hughes tries to break free but Bolan pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes managing to block the knees to the body from Bolan.
Bolan blocks an uppercut.
Hughes is trying to break free.
Bolan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hughes or not.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughes lands an uppercut.
Bolan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hughes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hughes looks winded!
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!
Bolan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bolan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bolan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bolan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Bolan.
A knee to the head by Bolan.
Bolan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
Bolan lands an elbow inside.
Bolan misses with a knee strike.
Bolan misses with a knee strike.
Bolan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bolan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hughes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bolan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hughes can turn it around.
Bolan works on Hughes's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
That has opened up Ezekiel Hughes's cut even more.
Bolan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bolan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolan tries to land a knee to the head but Hughes blocks with his arms.
Bolan's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Bolan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hughes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolan.
Bolan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bolan with a knee to the head.
Hughes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bolan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hughes blocks it with crossed arms.
Bolan with a knee to the head.
Hughes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bolan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Nice body punch from Bolan.
Bolan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The cut above Ezekiel Hughes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bolan lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hughes blocks it with crossed arms.
Hughes looking to stall.
Bolan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bolan tries a body shot but Hughes blocks it.
Bolan misses with a body punch.
Bolan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hughes missing with knees to the body.
Bolan lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bolan tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Bolan back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolan with a knee to the head.
Bolan lands a knee to the body.
Bolan can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Bolan gets underhooks to prevent Hughes's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Bolan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Hughes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bolan drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Hughes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bolan can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Hughes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
Hughes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bolan connects with a knee to the head.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hughes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bolan tries to land knees in the clinch but Hughes avoids the damage to the body.
Bolan throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is working Bolan over against the cage.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolan prevents it.
Bolan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Bolan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bolan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolan misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bolan as Hughes tries to tie him up.
Bolan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hughes.
Bolan working Hughes over with knees to the body.
Bolan working Hughes over with knees to the body.
Hughes avoiding damage as Bolan throws knees to the body.
Bolan landing knees to the head.
Hughes trying to land knees to the body.
Mack Bolan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bolan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hughes is looking for a takedown.
Mack Bolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Hughes.
Bolan working Hughes over with knees to the body.
Bolan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
Hughes misses with some punches.
Bolan misses with a knee strike.
Hughes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Hughes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bolan obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolan lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
Bolan scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Bolan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolan.
Bolan lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bolan obliges.
Bolan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ezekiel Hughes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bolan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bolan scores a nice knee to the body.
Bolan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hughes or not.
Nice elbow from Bolan.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but Bolan blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bolan landing knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolan.
Bolan lands an elbow inside.
Bolan can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Bolan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolan tries to land knees in the clinch but Hughes avoids the damage to the body.
Hughes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bolan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Bolan.
Bolan landing knees to the head.
Bolan can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Hughes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bolan is defending well.
Bolan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bolan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Bolan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bolan lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ezekiel Hughes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mack Bolan!
Mack Bolan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kari Parisyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parisyen comes to the cage accompanied by Hari ng Tondo. The crowd seem to be enjoying Crow's choice of entrance music: Eminem- Not Afraid. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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142 lbs
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28
140 lbs
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Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kari Parisyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Crow!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parisyen lands a slapping body shot.
Parisyen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.
Crow swinging wildly here.
Parisyen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Crow. No joy for Parisyen on that attempt.
Crow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parisyen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parisyen moves into range and clinches up with Crow.
Crow's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parisyen has Crow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crow is trying to maintain a safe position but Parisyen gets an underhook and turns Crow into the cage.
Parisyen has Crow pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow letting Parisyen take a breather here.
Parisyen is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Parisyen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parisyen.
Parisyen tries a knee to the head but Crow blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Parisyen.
Parisyen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Parisyen.
Parisyen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crow moves out of range of the strikes.
Parisyen thows a leg kick but Crow checks it
and Crow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crow avoids the body shot from Parisyen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Parisyen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crow.
Crow lands a left and a right that sends Parisyen crashing to the canvas! Crow dives into mount looking to finish!
Parisyen is rocked!
Crow prevents Parisyen from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow looking to control but Parisyen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parisyen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Parisyen is working hard here to advance position.
Parisyen tries to lock up and control but Crow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Parisyen is looking to get to half guard.
Crow stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Crow swinging wildly here.
Parisyen tries a low kick but Crow avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crow throws a right hand that Parisyen ducks under and follows up with a left that Parisyen also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Crow both land. Nice combination.
Oh Parisyen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parisyen seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Parisyen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Crow does no damage.
Parisyen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crow blocks a jab.
Parisyen throws a body kick that misses
and Crow counters with a two punch combo.
Parisyen misses with a lunging right hand
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Crow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parisyen scores with a jab to the body.
Sam Crow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parisyen throws a jab when Crow was well out of range.
Crow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crow lands with a good body shot.
Crow avoids the body shot from Parisyen.
Crow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parisyen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow throws a nice looking combination but Parisyen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crow lands a jab to the nose.
Parisyen throws a body shot but no joy.
Crow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parisyen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crow counters with a left and a right that stings Parisyen.
Parisyen swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
Crow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parisyen tries to clinch
and Crow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parisyen throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Crow counter with a right hand.
Kari Parisyen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parisyen is defended easily by Crow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Crow. Those never looked like landing.
Crow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab-cross combination lands for Crow and sends Parisyen crashing to the mat! Crow follows him down to the mat - Parisyen regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen is trying to control but can't.
Crow tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Parisyen.
Parisyen is controlling Crow's trapped leg to prevent Crow from advancing to side control.
Parisyen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crow postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Parisyen to stand up.
Crow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parisyen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crow is out of range.
Parisyen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crow comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Parisyen stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Crow is on him like rabid pit bull! Parisyen slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Crow!
Our winner, Sam Crow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Kari Parisyen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I give it up to my opponent. He fought good tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Karwoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Karwoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yegor Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko tries to land a front kick but Karwoski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klitschko misses the shot to the body.
Karwoski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Klitschko checks the leg kick.
Karwoski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karwoski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karwoski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karwoski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karwoski drops his hands momentarily and Klitschko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klitschko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karwoski slips a jab from Klitschko.
Karwoski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Klitschko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karwoski.
Klitschko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut.
As Klitschko tries to get set, Karwoski tries to push him back and clinch up but Klitschko manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Klitschko misses.
Yegor Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski takes one on the button.
We've been informed that Klitschko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Karwoski dodges the punch combination from Klitschko.
Karwoski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klitschko manages to circle out of the way.
Klitschko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karwoski counters with a leg kick.
Karwoski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karwoski.
Klitschko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karwoski counters with a nice uppercut.
Klitschko lands a jab.
Klitschko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karwoski circles away quickly and effectively.
Karwoski throws a leg kick
and Karwoski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karwoski throws a body punch but Klitschko moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Klitschko misses the target.
Karwoski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klitschko's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klitschko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karwoski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klitschko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klitschko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Karwoski avoids it well.
Karwoski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Karwoski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klitschko missing with a left hand there. Karwoski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klitschko scores with a body shot.
Karwoski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Klitschko.
Karwoski throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a shot from downtown. Karwoski moves away and avoids it.
Karwoski throws a push kick but Klitschko slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot by Karwoski.
The fighters circling - Karwoski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karwoski thuds a left hand into Klitschko's body.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Karwoski with a series of wild strikes but Karwoski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klitschko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karwoski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klitschko manages to circle out of the way.
Karwoski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klitschko.
Nice jab there from Karwoski.
Klitschko misses with a hook. Karwoski ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Klitschko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klitschko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karwoski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karwoski lands a head shot.
Klitschko connects with a body shot.
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karwoski was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Klitschko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karwoski at a distance.
Karwoski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klitschko.
Karwoski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Klitschko.
Klitschko blocks a low kick nicely.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karwoski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Karwoski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klitschko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karwoski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Karwoski tries to counter by clinching up but Klitschko breaks away and moves out of range.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klitschko lands a jab to Karwoski's midsection.
Karwoski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Klitschko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karwoski tries to counter by clinching up but Klitschko breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Karwoski misses its intended target.
Karwoski misses the body punch
and Klitschko counters with a three punch combo that has Karwoski backing up. Karwoski nods at Klitschko to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karwoski. Karwoski obviously looking to wear him down.
Klitschko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Karwoski. That one must have hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Klitschko checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Klitschko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Karwoski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Karwoski.
Klitschko missing with a left hand there. Karwoski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Klitschko misses.
Karwoski is looking to counter the offense by Klitschko and move into the clinch.
Klitschko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karwoski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klitschko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Karwoski moves out of range.
Karwoski scores with a body shot.
Karwoski throws a hook but Klitschko avoids it easily.
Karwoski cracks a nice hook into Klitschko's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yegor Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Klitschko as he connects with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Klitschko.
Klitschko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klitschko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klitschko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Karwoski avoids it well.
Karwoski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klitschko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klitschko ducks under a wild hook from Karwoski.
A little jabbing left from Klitschko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Karwoski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klitschko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karwoski doesn't seem bothered though.
Klitschko misses with a straight left.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko loads up on a big right hand but Karwoski slips the punch.
Klitschko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Klitschko misses with a head kick.
Karwoski scores with a hook.
Yegor Klitschko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karwoski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klitschko.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
Klitschko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karwoski doesn't seem bothered though.
Klitschko lands with a nice body punch.
Klitschko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karwoski throws a head kick but Klitschko moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Klitschko misses.
Karwoski slips a jab and a cross from Klitschko.
Karwoski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klitschko.
Karwoski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klitschko manages to circle out of the way.
Karwoski misses the jab.
Klitschko throws a counter combo.
Klitschko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karwoski.
Klitschko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Klitschko looks to land a left hand but Karwoski moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karwoski throws a series of punches but Klitschko moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Klitschko. Those never looked like landing.
Karwoski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klitschko manages to circle out of the way.
Klitschko connects with a body shot.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Karwoski misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Klitschko scores with a decent looking hook.
Karwoski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Karwoski ducks under a wild hook from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a hook to the side of Karwoski's head but Karwoski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Klitschko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karwoski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klitschko throws a lazy right hand but Karwoski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klitschko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karwoski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut.
Klitschko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko slips a straight right by Karwoski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski throws a solid leg kick but Klitschko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karwoski.
Klitschko misses with a wild combination.
Karwoski is looking to counter the offense by Klitschko and move into the clinch.
Klitschko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karwoski is looking to counter the offense by Klitschko and move into the clinch.
Klitschko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klitschko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karwoski lands a body shot.
Karwoski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Klitschko moves out of range as Karwoski strikes.
Karwoski defending well as Klitschko loads up on a big left hand.
Klitschko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kirk Karwoski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karwoski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karwoski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klitschko.
Klitschko jabs Karwoski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klitschko scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karwoski throws a head kick that misses.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko's corner calls for a 1-2. Klitschko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karwoski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klitschko scores with a spinning back kick!
Karwoski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a hook.
Klitschko looks to land a right hand but Karwoski moved out of range.
Klitschko misses with a right hand
and Karwoski moves into the clinch.
Karwoski is leaning against Klitschko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klitschko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karwoski can't find room to land a body shot as Klitschko controls the action.
Karwoski misses with the head strike.
Karwoski tries to stall but Klitschko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yegor Klitschko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karwoski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karwoski is trying to maintain a safe position but Klitschko gets an underhook and turns Karwoski into the cage.
Karwoski is leaning against Klitschko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Karwoski.
Karwoski misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karwoski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klitschko's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski is stalling here.
Karwoski blocks a body shot from Klitschko.
Klitschko blocks an uppercut.
Karwoski working aggressively here.
Karwoski throws a head punch that misses.
Klitschko blocks an elbow strike from Karwoski.
Karwoski has a couple of punches blocked by Klitschko.
Klitschko blocks an elbow strike.
Klitschko breaks from the clinch.
Klitschko throws an overhand right that lands on Karwoski's shoulder, as Karwoski tries to avoid the shot.
As Klitschko tries to get set, Karwoski tries to push him back and clinch up but Klitschko manages to avoid the attempt.
Karwoski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Klitschko.
Karwoski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klitschko counters with a left and a right that stings Karwoski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yegor Klitschko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Klitschko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yegor Klitschko!
During a confident post fight interview, Yegor Klitschko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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