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HFC 224 Modern Gladiators PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedro Emiliodingko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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300 lbs
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283 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedro Emiliodingko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Silva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emiliodingko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emiliodingko finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Emiliodingko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emiliodingko tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Emiliodingko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emiliodingko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Emiliodingko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Emiliodingko looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Emiliodingko - just one landing.
Emiliodingko thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emiliodingko thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emiliodingko moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Emiliodingko lands a jab.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Emiliodingko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Emiliodingko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emiliodingko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Emiliodingko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Emiliodingko jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Emiliodingko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emiliodingko tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Emiliodingko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Emiliodingko tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Emiliodingko.
Emiliodingko doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Emiliodingko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emiliodingko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emiliodingko misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emiliodingko wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva blocks a head kick by Emiliodingko.
Emiliodingko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emiliodingko.
Silva defending well as Emiliodingko loads up on a big left hand.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emiliodingko.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Emiliodingko is just out of range.
Emiliodingko slips a jab from Silva.
Emiliodingko tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Emiliodingko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emiliodingko slips a straight right by Silva.
Emiliodingko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emiliodingko wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Fedro Emiliodingko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Emiliodingko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Emiliodingko does no damage.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Emiliodingko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emiliodingko closes the distance and clinches.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Emiliodingko.
Emiliodingko missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emiliodingko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva 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.
It looks like Fedro Emiliodingko has been cut.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Emiliodingko.
Emiliodingko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Emiliodingko swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Silva misses.
Emiliodingko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emiliodingko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emiliodingko.
Emiliodingko lands with a right hand.
Emiliodingko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Emiliodingko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva throws out a counter right but Emiliodingko avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emiliodingko moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Emiliodingko tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emiliodingko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Emiliodingko's shoulder, as Emiliodingko tries to avoid the shot.
Emiliodingko moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Emiliodingko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Emiliodingko is breathing heavily.
Emiliodingko misses with a double jab.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Emiliodingko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Emiliodingko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Silva misses.
Emiliodingko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emiliodingko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Emiliodingko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emiliodingko.
Emiliodingko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedro Emiliodingko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedro Emiliodingko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Emiliodingko wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Emiliodingko tries to clinch up.
Silva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Emiliodingko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emiliodingko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Emiliodingko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Emiliodingko swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emiliodingko has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Emiliodingko tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emiliodingko thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Emiliodingko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emiliodingko doesn't seem bothered though.
Emiliodingko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Emiliodingko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Emiliodingko's head but Emiliodingko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emiliodingko lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emiliodingko fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Emiliodingko.
Emiliodingko misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Emiliodingko wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emiliodingko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emiliodingko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Fedro Emiliodingko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emiliodingko throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws out a counter right but Emiliodingko avoids it with no problem.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Emiliodingko misses with a double jab.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emiliodingko.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emiliodingko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands a big uppercut and Emiliodingko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Emiliodingko looks OK. Silva waves Emiliodingko back to his feet!
Emiliodingko is rocked!
Silva lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leandro Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sub Way (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Savio Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savio Preuss is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sub Way!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Savio Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Way misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Preuss has closed the distance and engaged Way in a clinch.
Way pulls Preuss into guard.
Preuss with a nice head shot there.
Preuss looking to sit in guard and control but Way gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Preuss wants to stand and escape but Way is having none of it.
Way working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preuss wants to get back to his feet but Way is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Way stands up over Preuss, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preuss wants to stand up but Way is controlling him.
Way is looking to work some ground and pound but Preuss has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Way working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Way works over Preuss with some ground and pound from guard.
Way with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Way is breathing heavily.
Way throws a big right hand that misses.
Preuss pushes Way off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Preuss scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Preuss lands a nice short elbow.
Preuss is nestled in close to Way, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Preuss 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Way tries to roll over but Preuss keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Preuss working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Way blocking the ground and pound attempt from Preuss.
Preuss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Way. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Preuss is pressing down on Way's thigh, looking to free his foot. Way is holding on for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preuss seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Way has recovered full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preuss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Way swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Preuss gets to his feet - Way follows without any prompting.
Preuss closes the distance and clinches.
Preuss has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Way regains guard immediately.
Way wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preuss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Preuss looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Preuss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Way has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Preuss there.
Way looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Preuss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Savio Preuss will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Preuss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Preuss wants it to stay on the feet.
Sub Way is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Preuss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Way!
Way takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Way is rocked!
Preuss in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Way is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Preuss lands a huge shot from side control! Way is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Savio Preuss!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Melkonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melkonian comes to the cage accompanied by Artsakh Music. Quinn has chosen Boats & Hoes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buster Quinn has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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244 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quinn fakes the leg kick and cracks Melkonian in the body.
Quinn throws a leg kick that misses.
Quinn throws a leg kick which misses Melkonian's front leg but catches the back leg as Melkonian tries to avoid it.
Quinn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Melkonian takes a step back to recover.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Melkonian avoids them all with ease.
Quinn works over Melkonian's head and body with a nice combination.
Quinn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quinn cracks a nice hook into Melkonian's ribs.
Melkonian fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooh!!! Quinn has knocked Melkonian down with a huge combo! Quinn steps away and waves a wobbly Melkonian back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Melkonian is rocked!
It looks like Monte Melkonian has been cut.
Melkonian is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Quinn doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Melkonian crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Melkonian's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Quinn!
Our winner, Buster Quinn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mark Sutter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mark Sutter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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259 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Sutter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanishk Soni!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutter looking to score a takedown here. Soni is defending well but Sutter drives through and ends up in Soni's guard.
Sutter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sutter postures up in Soni's guard and throws a big left but Soni blocks it.
Sutter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soni keeping full guard, as Sutter tries to pass.
Sutter content to stall in guard here.
Soni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sutter trying to control the position from guard on top but Soni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sutter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sutter trying to control the position from guard on top but Soni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sutter trying to control but Soni is working from the bottom.
Sutter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Soni has momentary wrist control but Sutter slips an elbow through the middle.
Sutter is looking to work some ground and pound but Soni has wrist control.
Sutter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sutter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sutter throwing strikes from guard but Soni blocks nicely.
Sutter distracts Soni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Sutter stops Soni from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sutter throws a big elbow that misses.
Sutter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sutter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sutter stands up over Soni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sutter wants to control from the top but Soni keeps moving.
Sutter landing with the ground and pound.
The cut above Tanishk Soni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sutter working some strikes from top position.
Tanishk Soni's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tanishk Soni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Sutter!
Mark Sutter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoshi Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chuck Liddel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Satoshi Ishii!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishii clinches up with Liddel and pushes him back against the cage.
Ishii gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ishii prevents Liddel from improving his position.
Ishii working the head and body with strikes.
Liddel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ishii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ishii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ishii postures up and lands a big shot to Liddel's brow.
Liddel is rocked!
Ishii throwing strikes from guard but Liddel blocks nicely.
Liddel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ishii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liddel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liddel wants to get back to his feet but Ishii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ishii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii stands up over Liddel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Liddel wants to get back to his feet but Ishii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ishii lands a couple of digs.
Ishii preventing the sweep.
Ishii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ishii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ishii controls from within his opponent's guard.
Liddel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ishii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ishii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ishii throws an elbow that misses. Liddel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ishii's guard. Nice move by Liddel!
Liddel gets to his feet - Ishii follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ishii.
Ishii gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Liddel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Liddel wants to pass the guard but Ishii is keeping the position.
Liddel is looking to stand up but Ishii won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii keeping full guard, as Liddel tries to pass.
Liddel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ishii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Liddel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Liddel stands up from Ishii's guard - Liddel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ishii fails to land the takedown.
Liddel misses with a kick to the body.
Ishii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liddel did well to prevent Ishii getting side control.
Liddel is looking to improve his position.
Liddel is not content to let Ishii control the position.
My spies in Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) inform me that Ishii has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ishii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ishii blocks the strikes from Liddel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel wants to get back to full guard.
Liddel is trying to stand up here but Ishii is controlling him well.
Liddel wants to control but Ishii is keeping busy.
Ishii is trying to control. Liddel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Liddel has hold of Ishii's hands but Ishii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Liddel tries to kick Ishii off but Ishii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ishii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Liddel tries to kick Ishii off but Ishii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ishii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Liddel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ishii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Liddel is trying to stand up here but Ishii is controlling him well.
Ishii controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Liddel is out! Ishii gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Satoshi Ishii!
A very excited looking Satoshi Ishii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calderon comes to the cage accompanied by "One Rhythm (Da Yard Riddim Mix)" by Debi Nova. Velasquez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. El Camino kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ezequiel Calderon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 lbs
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240 lbs
3 - 0 - 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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezequiel Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabricio Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon tries to clinch there but Velasquez circles away.
Velasquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Calderon should have avoided that one.
Calderon staying out of range there.
Calderon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velasquez lands with an overhand left.
Velasquez throws a jab when Calderon was well out of range.
Calderon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Calderon throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
Calderon throws a big counter combination but Velasquez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Velasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Calderon.
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calderon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fabricio Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calderon moves away from the strike by Velasquez.
Fabricio Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez cracks a nice hook into Calderon's ribs.
Velasquez throws an overhand right that lands on Calderon's shoulder, as Calderon tries to avoid the shot.
Calderon moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
It looked like Calderon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Velasquez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Velasquez throws an overhand right that lands on Calderon's shoulder, as Calderon tries to avoid the shot.
Calderon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasquez.
Calderon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab.
Calderon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Velasquez misses with a straight left.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Calderon avoids the punch easily.
Calderon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velasquez stuns Calderon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Velasquez jabs Calderon right on the nose. Calderon blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez misses with a left hand
and Calderon counters with a left and a right that stings Velasquez.
Velasquez throws an overhand right that lands on Calderon's shoulder, as Calderon tries to avoid the shot.
Calderon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Velasquez manages to circle out of the way.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Calderon saw that one coming.
Calderon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Calderon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velasquez cracks Calderon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Velasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calderon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Calderon misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calderon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Velasquez tries to get set, Calderon tries to push him back and clinch up but Velasquez manages to avoid the attempt.
Velasquez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with a hook. Calderon ducked under it nicely.
Calderon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Velasquez sizes up Calderon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Calderon is out of range.
Calderon throws a counter high kick but Velasquez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Calderon defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Calderon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calderon was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Calderon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Velasquez drops Calderon with a beautiful combination! Calderon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Velasquez is looking for the KO!
Velasquez misses with an uppercut.
As Velasquez looks to move away, Calderon throws a big counter combo bu Velasquez just gets out of the way.
Velasquez walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Calderon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Velasquez swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Calderon's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabricio Velasquez!
Fabricio Velasquez made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Aristides Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brotiz Bruttz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Carmina Burana - Carl Orff. The key to victory for Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
14 - 11 - 1 |
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171 lbs
15 - 9 - 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
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brotiz Bruttz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruttz slips under a jab from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruttz shoots in but no luck this time.
Leopoldo falls off balance throwing a combination
so Bruttz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bruttz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bruttz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Leopoldo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bruttz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Leopoldo pulls down on the head and he's put Bruttz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
A victorious Pedro Aristides Leopoldo 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhelin Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Santana might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Check My Swag. Zhelin Li 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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28
158 lbs
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33
160 lbs
9 - 10 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Santana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zhelin Li!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santana tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santana to the ground. Santana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Li's sensitive parts.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown. Santana tries to sprawl out of it but Li keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
Antonio Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhelin Li.
Li gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Santana throws a head kick that misses.
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santana counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Li with a poor takedown
and Santana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana throws a combination that misses
and Li counters with a left to the body.
Santana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Santana throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Santana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santana is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Santana circles away and we're back to standing.
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Santana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown. Santana tries to sprawl out of it but Li keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Santana misses the target.
Santana looks to land a body kick but Li moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santana's guard.
Santana is pulling down on Li's head to control his posture.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Santana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Santana managing to control the position.
Li slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Li tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santana defends well and Li ends up having to push Santana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santana.
Li shoots and misses
and Santana counters with a one-two to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Santana as he connects with a hook.
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
Li avoids a kick to the body.
Li has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Li there as he acknowledges the shot.
Li drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li fails with the takedown
and Santana counters with a slapping leg kick.
Li takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana connects with a looping right hand.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown but Santana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Li's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santana clinches up with Li and pushes him back against the cage.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Santana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Li can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Santana - that landed with a thud.
Li looks winded!
Li tries to pull guard but Santana holds him up against the cage and eventually Li drops back down to his feet.
Santana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Li.
A short body shot lands from Santana as the two fighters clinch.
Santana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Santana - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Santana scores with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Santana.
Li looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Li crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santana - the referee stops the clock and Li gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santana. Li manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Li takes one to the side of the head.
Santana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Santana.
Li swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santana stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santana.
A punch lands to the side of Li 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Santana finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Li is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Santana.
Li is rocked!
Santana connects with a body shot that sends Li's belly button to the back.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antonio Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhelin Li.
Santana slaps away a takedown attempt from Li, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Li avoids the head kick by Santana.
Santana lands a big head kick that sends Li tumbling to the mat! Santana takes a step backwards and waves Li back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Santana finish him?
It looks like Zhelin Li has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Santana just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Li has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonio Santana!
Antonio Santana retains his lightweight title!
Antonio Santana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Lagk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by Cisco Kid. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lorenzo Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Lagk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Lagk takes the fight into the clinch.
Ortiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lagk's elbow.
Lagk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ortiz misses with the head strike.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lagk.
Lagk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortiz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lagk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz throws a push kick but Lagk slaps the foot to one side.
Lagk is looking to clinch.
Lagk connects with a solid leg kick.
Lorenzo Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lagk misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk misses with the combination.
Ortiz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lagk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortiz manages to avoid it.
Ortiz misses with a straight right.
Ortiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lagk.
A jab from Ortiz does it's job there.
Ortiz connects with a jab.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lagk.
Lagk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ortiz is trying to defend but Lagk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lagk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to maintain the position but Lagk is very close to passing his half guard.
Lagk is controlling the pace.
Ortiz is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lagk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lagk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lagk seems to be looking for submissions.
Ortiz tries to roll over but Lagk keeps him under control.
Lagk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lagk is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lagk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ortiz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lagk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ortiz defending well though.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep. Lagk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lagk wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is defending well.
Ortiz wants to control but Lagk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ortiz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Ortiz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lagk is trying to work for a kimura but Ortiz is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lagk trying to control from half guard but Ortiz is working away.
Lagk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lagk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ortiz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ortiz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lagk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ortiz's head.
Lagk trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Ortiz trying to strike off his back.
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet.
Lagk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ortiz's head.
Lagk postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lagk throwing strikes but missing.
Ortiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lagk wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Ortiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lagk 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.
Ortiz throws a body kick that misses.
Lagk clinches with his opponent.
Ortiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortiz pushes Lagk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortiz.
Ortiz tries to break free but Lagk pushes him back against the cage.
Lagk is looking for a takedown.
Lagk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lagk has Ortiz pressed against the cage.
Lagk working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lagk misses with a punch on the inside.
Lagk stalls.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz lands with a right to the head.
Ortiz avoiding damage as Lagk throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lagk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lagk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Ortiz lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lagk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lagk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lagk blocks an uppercut.
Lagk lands an elbow inside.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
Lagk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ortiz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lagk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz throws out a leg kick but Lagk moves out of range and Ortiz only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Lagk.
Lagk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ortiz throws a body punch but Lagk moves out of range.
Lagk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Ortiz.
Lagk doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortiz circles away.
Ortiz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nick Lagk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lagk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortiz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lagk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ortiz throws an off balance right hand
and Lagk counters with a good low kick that Ortiz was not able to check.
Ortiz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Lagk is looking for the big counter here.
Ortiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz throws a leg kick
and Lagk counters with a nice body kick.
Lagk tries to clinch there but Ortiz circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Ortiz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ortiz.
A jab from Ortiz misses.
Lagk throws a counter combo.
Ortiz misses with a low kick as Lagk jumps back.
Lagk throws a counter combo.
Lagk tries to clinch but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ortiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lagk manages to avoid it.
Lagk slips under a jab from Ortiz.
Lagk throws out a counter right but Ortiz avoids it with no problem.
Lagk takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagk lands an elbow inside.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
Lagk leaning against his opponent.
Lagk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortizs head.
Lagk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lagk.
Nick Lagk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ortiz stalling in the clinch but Lagk improves position.
Ortiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortiz misses with a hook. Lagk ducked under it nicely.
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortiz misses with the body kick
and Lagk counters with a one-two to the body.
Lagk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lagk duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Lagk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lagk rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lagk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lagk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lagk staying out of range there.
Lagk wants to clinch
and Ortiz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lorenzo Ortiz is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortiz misses with a straight left.
Lagk tries to clinch up but Ortiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Lagk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lagk delivers a nice body kick.
Ortiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lagk is just out of range.
Ortiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lagk.
As Ortiz backs off Lagk throws a huge counter combo but Ortiz manages to avoid it all.
Ortiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lagk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortiz swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ortiz.
Ortiz looks to land a combination but Lagk avoids it well.
Lagk tries a quick counter leg kick but Ortiz is wise to it.
Lagk closes the distance and pushes Ortiz back into the cage.
Ortiz lands a shoulder strike.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lagk is looking to control Ortiz's arms but Ortiz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lagk has his back to the cage.
Ortiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lorenzo Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Lagk to work.
Lagk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ortiz has a couple of punches blocked by Lagk.
Ortiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lagk's elbow.
Ortiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortiz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lagk avoiding damage.
Lagk lands a nice knee to the body.
Ortiz looking to stall.
Lagk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lagk moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lagk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lagk tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz avoids it by throwing Lagk back against the cage.
Ortiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lagk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lagk trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortiz.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
Ortiz misses with the head strike.
Lagk lands a nice knee to the body.
Lagk fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortiz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lagk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lagk.
Lagk lands with a light punch inside.
Lagk misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ortiz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lagk backwards.
Lagk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lagk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ortiz is defending well for now.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.
Lagk lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz lands a right hand.
Lagk tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Lagk throws an elbow but it misses.
Nick Lagk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lagk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lagk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortiz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lagk.
Ortiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Lagk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lagk 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Lagk!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Lagk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edern Ap Nudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rev Theory - Dead in a Grave. Ap Nudd has chosen Lift me up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Parsons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edern Ap Nudd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parsons moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ap Nudd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ap Nudd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parsons closes the distance and clinches up with Ap Nudd, looking for a takedown. Parsons pushes Ap Nudd against the cage but Ap Nudd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Ap Nudd as Parsons shoots in.
Parsons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ap Nudd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Parsons does no damage.
Parsons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ap Nudd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ap Nudd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Parsons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ap Nudd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Parsons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parsons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ap Nudd! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ap Nudd leaves Parsons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ap Nudd throws a counter combo.
Parsons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Parsons backs off Ap Nudd throws a huge counter combo but Parsons manages to avoid it all.
Parsons clinches with his opponent.
Ap Nudd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ap Nudd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parsons clinches with his opponent.
Ap Nudd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parsons gets through Ap Nudd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parsons misses with some punches.
Ap Nudd has a couple of punches blocked by Parsons.
Parsons lands a right hand.
Ap Nudd dodges an elbow strike from Parsons.
Ap Nudd manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ap Nudd counters with a series of strikes. Parsons will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Jack Parsons has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parsons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parsons gets through Ap Nudd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ap Nudd working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Parsons.
Our sources have told us that Parsons has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Parsons tries a knee to the head but Ap Nudd blocks it.
Parsons misses with the head strike.
Ap Nudd blocks an elbow strike from Parsons.
Parsons throws a head punch that misses.
Parsons misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parsons.
Ap Nudd lands a shot to the body.
Ap Nudd is trying to break the clinch but Parsons is controlling him.
Ap Nudd working hard to break the clinch.
Ap Nudd is trying to force a seperation but Parsons has the dominant position.
Parsons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons misses with some punches.
Ap Nudd breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parsons.
Parsons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ap Nudd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Ap Nudd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parsons doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ap Nudd!
Parsons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ap Nudd tries to bum rush Parsons with a series of wild strikes but Parsons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parsons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parsons has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ap Nudd effectively controlling the action here.
Ap Nudd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parsons has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parsons throws an elbow but misses.
Ap Nudd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parsons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ap Nudd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parsons backwards.
Parsons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Parsons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ap Nudd tries to break free but Parsons pushes him back against the cage.
Parsons keeps control of Ap Nudd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parsons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parsons has a couple of punches blocked by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd blocking some punches.
Ap Nudd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parsons forces Ap Nudd back against the cage and clinches.
Ap Nudd manages to break the clinch.
Parsons doesn't manage to clinch there - Ap Nudd circles away.
Parsons darts in and clinches Ap Nudd up against the cage.
A short right from Parsons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edern Ap Nudd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Parsons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ap Nudd lands with a nice body punch.
Parsons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parsons shoots in but Ap Nudd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ap Nudd throws a counter combo.
Parsons darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ap Nudd kicks Parsons off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edern Ap Nudd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parsons has closed the distance and engaged Ap Nudd in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parsons misses with a knee strike.
Ap Nudd breaks the clinch.
Jack Parsons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parsons is looking to clinch.
Ap Nudd fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ap Nudd moves into the clinch successfully.
Ap Nudd breaks from the clinch.
Jack Parsons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ap Nudd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parsons tries to clinch up.
Ap Nudd is looking for the big counter here.
Ap Nudd lands a front kick.
Ap Nudd keeps the fight on the outside.
Ap Nudd throws the kick towards the body but Parsons avoids it.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown but Ap Nudd shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Parsons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parsons tries to clinch up but Ap Nudd circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ap Nudd throws out a counter right but Parsons avoids it with no problem.
Parsons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ap Nudd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ap Nudd slaps away a takedown attempt from Parsons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parsons closes the distance and clinches up with Ap Nudd, looking for a takedown. Parsons pushes Ap Nudd against the cage but Ap Nudd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parsons has managed to clinch.
Ap Nudd lands a nice uppercut.
Ap Nudd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ap Nudd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parsons backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ap Nudd lands a right hand.
Ap Nudd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ap Nudd defends well and Parsons ends up having to push Ap Nudd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parsons tries to move into range but Ap Nudd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parsons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ap Nudd swivels and escapes.
Parsons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oooooh!!! Ap Nudd has knocked Parsons down with a huge combo! Ap Nudd steps away and waves a wobbly Parsons back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ap Nudd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Ap Nudd as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parsons shoots for a takedown but Ap Nudd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ap Nudd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parsons rushes Ap Nudd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd breaks the clinch.
Parsons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and as Parsons loses concentration momentarily, Ap Nudd counters with a picture perfect head kick! Parsons goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edern Ap Nudd!
Edern Ap Nudd is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Edern Ap Nudd 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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