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LAFC 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: Living in America. Cassius Lee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassius Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
Lee is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGregor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lee to the mat. Lee regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lee is tightening it up a little... McGregor has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McGregor reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McGregor taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cassius Lee!
After winning the bout, Cassius Lee 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ebswet Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ebswet Scofield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scofield dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Scofield clinches.
Scofield pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson's coach down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scofield is keeping busy.
Scofield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scofield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scofield blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Scofield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Scofield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Scofield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebswet Scofield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scofield closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Scofield pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scofield keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Scofield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Scofield. Scofield maintains the clinch.
Scofield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Scofield looking for a takedown.
Scofield can't get the takedown.
Scofield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Scofield has him pressed against the cage.
Scofield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Scofield keeps him there for the moment.
Scofield pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scofield seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scofield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scofield is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scofield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Scofield doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Johnson paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Scofield - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ebswet Scofield!
A less than humble Ebswet Scofield misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Von Return (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phallos Eugene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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146 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Von Return!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phallos Eugene!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugene misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eugene looks to score with a jab to the body but Return is just out of range.
Eugene misses with a straight right.
Return is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Eugene.
Eugene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Return misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugene.
Return fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eugene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Return.
Return uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eugene.
Eugene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Return was well out of range. Poor timing from Eugene.
As Eugene tries to get set, Return tries to push him back and clinch up but Eugene manages to avoid the attempt.
Eugene throws a leg kick
and Return counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Return.
Return scores with a shot to the side of Eugene's head.
Eugene is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Return lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eugene.
Return misses with a punch to the body.
Return lands a body punch.
Eugene tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Return is leaning against Eugene and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Return works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eugene with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Return.
Return manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Eugene misses.
Return lands with a nice body punch.
Return misses with a body shot.
Eugene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Return.
Return misses with a wild body shot.
Return misses with a wild body shot.
Return seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Eugene takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eugene thows a body kick. Return tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Return throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eugene tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Return scores with a jab to the body.
Return scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugene misses with a hook.
Eugene misses with an uppercut.
Return throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Return misses with the combination.
Return misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eugene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eugene throws a poor cross that misses
and Return counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Return blocks a body shot from Eugene.
Return blocks a body shot from Eugene.
A hook to the body from Return.
Eugene blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Return.
A left hand lands to the body for Return.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Return lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eugene tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eugene tries to stall but Return uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Return working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eugene has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Return avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Return lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Return lands an uppercut.
Return avoiding damage as Eugene throws knees to the body.
Return lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Return works on Eugene's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Return.
Eugene is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Return is keeping busy.
Eugene throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Return pushes Eugene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Return scores with a nice hook to the head.
Return lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eugene backwards.
Eugene is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Return lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eugene backwards.
Eugene is still on wobbly legs! Can Return finish him?
Return pushes Eugene against the cage. Return is working some dirty boxing. Return pushes off with a quick right hook! Eugene goes down! Eugene tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Return moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Return!
A relieved looking Von Return thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Navi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Navi comes to the cage accompanied by Lil darrion - im the one . Roberts has chosen 100 Black Coffins- Rick Ross as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. King Navi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Navi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Roberts!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roberts takes a kick to the side of the head.
Navi thuds his right hand into Roberts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roberts is rocked!
Navi looks to land a combination. Roberts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Navi finish him?
Navi cracks Roberts with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Roberts tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Navi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Roberts is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Navi!
King Navi is the new lightweight champion!
King Navi gave a mention to KnockOut in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Sammy Roberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats King Navi '.
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