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EFI 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar VanHoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamal Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgar VanHoover!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanHoover scores a takedown into full mount!
Porter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Porter taking shots to the head.
Porter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
VanHoover scoring with strikes but Porter is staying in there.
Porter is desperately trying to improve his position but VanHoover has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VanHoover scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porter taking shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Porter is desperately trying to improve his position but VanHoover has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! VanHoover connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Porter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
VanHoover slips a nice elbow through Porter's hands, connecting with Porter's forehead.
VanHoover trying to control from half guard but Porter is working away.
VanHoover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as VanHoover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
VanHoover lands a couple of digs.
Porter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
VanHoover advances to half guard.
VanHoover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
VanHoover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Porter gets full guard.
Porter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Porter is breathing heavily.
VanHoover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porter's head.
Porter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
VanHoover postures up and lands a big shot to Porter's brow.
VanHoover scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Porter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
VanHoover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
VanHoover working some strikes from top position.
VanHoover working some strikes from top position.
VanHoover preventing the sweep.
VanHoover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
VanHoover landing with the ground and pound.
VanHoover working some strikes from top position.
VanHoover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VanHoover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
VanHoover wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.
VanHoover lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanHoover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porter's head.
Porter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and VanHoover defends well.
VanHoover stays in close to Porter's body and controls the position.
VanHoover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Porter's head.
Porter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
VanHoover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Porter has momentary wrist control but VanHoover slips an elbow through the middle.
VanHoover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Porter looking for a sweep. Not yet Porter, not yet.
VanHoover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Porter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. VanHoover is aware though and is defending well.
VanHoover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanHoover connects with a couple of short punches.
VanHoover is in close to Porter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
VanHoover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
VanHoover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
VanHoover distracts Porter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VanHoover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
VanHoover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
VanHoover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Porter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. VanHoover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. VanHoover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
VanHoover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
VanHoover distracts Porter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Porter keeping moving, preventing VanHoover from controlling successfully.
VanHoover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Porter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Porter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
VanHoover connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar VanHoover dominated that round.
That's time! Porter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
VanHoover fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Porter sprawls well initially but VanHoover persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
VanHoover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Porter looking for submissions off his back.
VanHoover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Porter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but VanHoover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Porter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but VanHoover scores with a couple of nice shots.
VanHoover content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Porter wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. VanHoover lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
VanHoover lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter is staying active underneath VanHoover, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Porter punching from the bottom.
VanHoover with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
VanHoover winds up and cracks Porter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Porter has hold of VanHoover's hands but VanHoover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
VanHoover working over Porter with some ground and pound. Porter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Porter works his way to full guard. Good work.
VanHoover distracts Porter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Porter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! VanHoover has picked Porter up and slammed him! Porter can't keep hold of the triangle and VanHoover manages to pass to side control!
Edgar VanHoover has got the better of the ground game so far.
VanHoover trying to control the position but Porter is working away.
Porter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
VanHoover cracks Porter with a big right hand but Porter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
VanHoover lands a few punches from side control.
VanHoover in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Porter is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanHoover is working Porter over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porter is looking to regain half guard here but VanHoover keeps moving and retains side control.
VanHoover lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Porter down.
Porter is rocked!
VanHoover works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Porter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
VanHoover lands a nice forearm strike.
VanHoover scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Porter to see if he's OK.
Porter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
VanHoover landing a few strikes.
VanHoover lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Porter seems to have got his legs back now.
Porter is working to avoid the ground and pound but VanHoover connects with a decent elbow.
Porter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
VanHoover lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanHoover working the ground and pound from side control.
VanHoover working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Porter is working to avoid the ground and pound but VanHoover connects with a decent elbow.
VanHoover lands some shots froms side control.
Porter is looking to regain half guard here but VanHoover keeps moving and retains side control.
VanHoover lands a decent elbow from side control.
Porter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
VanHoover scoring with punches from side control.
Porter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
VanHoover lands a decent elbow from side control.
VanHoover wants to control but Porter is keeping him busy.
VanHoover is working Porter over with some ground and pound from side control.
VanHoover happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanHoover scores with a couple of short elbows.
Porter tries to buck VanHoover off but VanHoover is having none of it.
VanHoover trying to control the position but Porter is working away.
Porter manages to get back to half guard.
VanHoover wants to control but Porter is keeping him busy.
VanHoover might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Porter kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Porter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but VanHoover scores with a couple of nice shots.
VanHoover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porter is looking for a sweep. VanHoover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Porter is staying active underneath VanHoover, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. VanHoover connects with a nice short shot to Porter's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VanHoover prevents Porter from improving his position.
Porter taking some punishment here, with VanHoover in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar VanHoover 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
VanHoover is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Porter's half guard.
Porter wants to improve his position but VanHoover is controlling well.
Porter taking some punishment here, with VanHoover in his half guard.
Porter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from VanHoover.
Porter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
VanHoover wants to control but Porter is keeping him busy.
Porter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Porter has momentary wrist control but VanHoover slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Porter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. VanHoover is aware though and is defending well.
VanHoover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Porter keeping moving, preventing VanHoover from controlling successfully.
VanHoover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porter's head.
VanHoover working some strikes from top position.
VanHoover is in close to Porter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
VanHoover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Porter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. VanHoover defends it easily.
VanHoover postures up and lands a big shot to Porter's brow.
Porter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and VanHoover defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells VanHoover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
VanHoover postures up and lands a big shot to Porter's brow.
VanHoover postures up and lands a big shot to Porter's brow.
VanHoover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
VanHoover chips away with some ground and pound.
VanHoover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
VanHoover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porter's head.
Porter is looking for a triangle but VanHoover pushes his legs off easily.
VanHoover preventing the sweep.
VanHoover landing with the ground and pound.
VanHoover is in close to Porter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and VanHoover defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanHoover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
VanHoover is working Porter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Porter has momentary wrist control but VanHoover slips an elbow through the middle.
VanHoover lands a couple of digs.
Porter looking for a sweep. Not yet Porter, not yet.
VanHoover scoring with some ground and pound.
VanHoover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
VanHoover wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.
VanHoover scoring with some ground and pound.
Porter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. VanHoover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Porter wants to sweep here but VanHoover controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanHoover landing some decent shots from guard.
VanHoover is in close to Porter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
VanHoover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
VanHoover won't allow Porter to sweep him here.
VanHoover landing with the ground and pound.
VanHoover scoring with punches to the head and body.
VanHoover scoring with some ground and pound.
VanHoover trying to control the position from guard on top but Porter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
VanHoover landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VanHoover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jamal Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edgar VanHoover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
VanHoover showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar VanHoover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well VanHoover has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar VanHoover!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Forever as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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174 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ace Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Michaels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michaels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Michaels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roberts is trying to control the position but Michaels postures up.
Michaels seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Michaels 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.
Michaels wants to get up but he can't break Roberts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts pulls Michaels in close to his closed guard and prevents Michaels from doing any damage or advancing position.
Michaels prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels postures up.
Roberts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Michaels defends it easily.
Michaels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michaels has managed to get both his arms back between Roberts's legs - danger averted.
Roberts looks gassed!
Michaels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michaels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Michaels lands a couple of elbows.
Roberts working for a triangle but Michaels defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Michaels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Michaels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Michaels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Michaels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Michaels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roberts's guard.
Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Michaels is proving a slippery customer.
Michaels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Michaels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels goes for a takedown attempt but Roberts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Michaels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Michaels is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Michaels has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
Michaels moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Michaels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts content to stall in guard here.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Roberts will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Michaels with a poor takedown
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown. Michaels fights it but they end up in guard.
Roberts trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Roberts pushes down on Michaels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roberts is working for an americana but Michaels has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Roberts was thinking about the submission.
Roberts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Michaels dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts working for submissions but it's allowed Michaels to get to half guard.
Michaels lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts wants to control but Michaels is keeping busy.
Michaels winds up and cracks Roberts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.
Michaels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roberts is looking to control Michaels's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roberts avoid being mounted?
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.
Roberts is defending against the submission attempts here by Michaels.
Roberts trying to hold on to Michaels's head to control him but Michaels postures up.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts is in trouble now - Michaels has advanced to mount!
Roberts flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Roberts hang on?
Michaels in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Roberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Roberts that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Michaels unloading with bombs!
Michaels is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roberts is surviving well by controlling Michaels's body position as best he can.
Roberts tries to hold on but Michaels postures up.
Michaels gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Michaels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Michaels's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels is working an open guard so Roberts takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Roberts throws a strike but Michaels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Michaels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts pulls Michaels in close to his closed guard and prevents Michaels from doing any damage or advancing position.
Michaels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Roberts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Michaels misses with a takedown attempt
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Roberts stalling away here and it's allowed Michaels to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Roberts drops back, looking for a kneebar! Michaels looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Michaels looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Michaels!
Michaels tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roberts manages to work his way to half guard, despite Michaels's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts wants to control but Michaels is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts is trying to control but Michaels passes into side control!
Michaels wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roberts, who protects the arm well.
Michaels creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Roberts is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roberts struggling a bit here.
Michaels looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
Michaels looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roberts regains half guard there - taking advantage of Michaels's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Michaels wants to pass to mount but Roberts is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to stand and escape but Roberts is controlling the position.
Roberts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
Roberts has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Michaels doesn't defend quickly enough and Roberts has managed to lock this one up! Can Michaels escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Roberts on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Roberts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Correa de Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jubal Early (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jubal Early has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinny Correa de Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jubal Early!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa de Lima feints and as Early raises his hands in defense, Correa de Lima changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Early is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Early can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Correa de Lima controls the pace.
Early throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Early looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Early working for a triangle but Correa de Lima defends it easily.
Correa de Lima works over Early with some ground and pound from guard.
Correa de Lima is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Early working for a triangle but Correa de Lima defends it easily.
Correa de Lima won't allow Early to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Early working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Correa de Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Correa de Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Correa de Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Correa de Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Early has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Correa de Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Early's legs - danger averted.
Early looking for a guillotine here but Correa de Lima defends easily.
Early looks gassed!
Correa de Lima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Early escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Correa de Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Correa de Lima controls from within his opponent's guard.
Correa de Lima advances to half guard.
Correa de Lima blocks the strikes from Early.
Correa de Lima keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Early is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Correa de Lima pulls his head out easily.
Early tries to roll over but Correa de Lima keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa de Lima content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Early looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Correa de Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Early is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Correa de Lima prevents Early from improving his position.
Correa de Lima blocks the strikes from Early.
Early looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Early is in trouble now - Correa de Lima has advanced to mount!
Correa de Lima controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correa de Lima trying to control but Early is having none of it.
Correa de Lima has hold of Early's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Early manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Early is wriggling around trying to escape.
Correa de Lima working for a submission but Early is keeping him at bay.
Early is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Correa de Lima dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Early pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Early gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Correa de Lima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Correa de Lima is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Early pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Early wants a takedown.
Correa de Lima lands with a light punch inside.
Correa de Lima decides to pull guard.
Early throwing strikes from guard but Correa de Lima blocks nicely.
Correa de Lima looking for a triangle here. Early is fighting it but it looks tight! Correa de Lima pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Early is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vinny Correa de Lima!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Kosovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conner comes to the cage accompanied by The Allman Brothers Band - Midnight Rider. Tim Conner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clint Kosovich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Conner.
Kosovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Conner.
Conner misses with the combination.
Kosovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kosovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Kosovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Conner misses with a body shot.
Kosovich wants to clinch.
Kosovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Conner circles away.
Kosovich tries to clinch up.
Kosovich rushes Conner and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosovich landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kosovich.
Still in the clinch, Conner scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Conner.
Conner scores with a hook to the body.
Kosovich connects with a knee to the head.
Kosovich with a knee to the head.
Kosovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner stalling in the clinch but Kosovich improves position.
Kosovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kosovich.
Kosovich tries a knee to the head but Conner blocks it.
Kosovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosovich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conner.
Kosovich misses with an elbow over the top.
Conner manages to break the clinch.
Kosovich misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kosovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosovich throws a solid leg kick but Conner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kosovich.
Conner misses with a looping right.
Conner misses with an uppercut. Kosovich saw that one coming.
Kosovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conner, as that shot connected.
Conner blocks a head kick by Kosovich.
Kosovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conner keeps the fight on the outside.
Kosovich misses with a double jab
and Conner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kosovich's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
A leg kick checked by Kosovich.
Kosovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosovich tries to clinch but Conner moves away
and Conner counters with a left and a right that stings Kosovich.
Conner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Conner looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosovich is just out of range.
Kosovich clinches but Conner breaks the clinch
and Kosovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosovich wants to clinch
and Conner counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conner throws a head kick that misses
and Kosovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conner lands with a cross.
Conner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kosovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conner throws a series of punches but Kosovich moves out of range.
Kosovich clinches but Conner breaks the clinch
and Conner counters with a crisp one two that drops Kosovich! Conner thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kosovich to his feet! Kosovich is in big trouble!
Kosovich is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kosovich on the side of the head.
Kosovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Conner finish him?
Conner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kosovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Conner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Conner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Conner misses with a looping left.
Kosovich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Conner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosovich tries to clinch
enabling Conner to counter with a crisp jab.
Conner throws a right and a left that Kosovich avoids nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kosovich.
Kosovich wants to clinch but Conner slips to the side
and Conner counters with an inside leg kick.
Kosovich throws a front kick that sends Conner stumbling back into the cage.
Conner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kosovich is able to avoid easily.
Clint Kosovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conner throws a hook to the side of Kosovich's head but Kosovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner throws a looping overhand right but Kosovich ducks down to avoid it.
Kosovich looks to clinch
and Conner counters with a straight right hand.
Conner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosovich avoids the head kick by Conner.
Kosovich tries to clinch
and Conner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kosovich's knee momentarily.
Conner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kosovich at a distance.
Kosovich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Conner counters with a thumping low kick.
Kosovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosovich wants to clinch
and Conner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kosovich is breathing heavily.
Conner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kosovich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kosovich throws an elbow but it misses.
Kosovich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Conner manages to break the clinch.
Conner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conner punishes Kosovich's body with a nice straight punch.
Kosovich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Conner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conner misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Kosovich misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Conner.
Conner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Conner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Conner lands with a shot to the body.
Conner sizes up Kosovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kosovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Conner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conner cracks Kosovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Conner counters with a straight right hand.
Conner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosovich can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Conner. That's going to slow Kosovich down.
Conner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kosovich at a distance.
Conner scores with a nice head shot.
Conner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conner. Kosovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Conner misses its intended target.
Conner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kosovich at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Conner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kosovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conner.
Kosovich throws a head kick but Conner moves out of range.
Conner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Conner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Conner thows a body shot but no joy.
Conner jabs at Kosovich's body.
Kosovich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Conner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kosovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kosovich momentarily.
Kosovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Conner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Conner.
Kosovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conner.
Conner misses with a wild combination.
Conner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kosovich moves into the clinch.
Kosovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Conner looking to stall.
Kosovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kosovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Conner blocks an elbow strike from Kosovich.
Conner is trying to break the clinch but Kosovich is controlling him.
Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kosovich looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kosovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Conner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Conner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Kosovich fails to land.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Kosovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kosovich.
Kosovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Conner blocks it with crossed arms.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Conner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kosovich misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Conner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Conner is working Kosovich over against the cage.
Kosovich lands an elbow that stopped Conner in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
A right hook to the body lands for Conner.
Kosovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Conner misses with some punches.
Kosovich looking to slow down the pace here.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosovich controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Conner.
Conner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conner misses with a kick to the body.
Kosovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Conner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kosovich.
Conner just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Conner misses.
Conner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Conner throws a leg kick
and Conner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosovich instigates a clinch.
Tim Conner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hook to the body lands for Conner.
Kosovich pushes Conner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conner blocks an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Conner.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kosovich.
Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kosovich slows down the pace here.
Clint Kosovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Conner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Conner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Conner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton has chosen Mudvayne-Scream With Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sydney Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Templeton is defended easily by Simpson.
Levi Templeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templeton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Templeton shoots in and bounces Simpson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Simpson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Templeton dives into side control.
Templeton has hold of Simpson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Simpson seems comfortable defending it but Templeton has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Simpson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Simpson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Templeton couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Levi Templeton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ettore Masiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Paulson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ettore Masiero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Paulson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulson misses with a head kick.
Masiero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masiero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masiero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masiero misses with a kick to the body.
Masiero lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Masiero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Paulson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masiero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ettore Masiero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulson tries for a takedown but Masiero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masiero throws a solid leg kick but Paulson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masiero.
Masiero misses with a low kick.
Paulson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Paulson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masiero is looking to land body kicks.
Paulson tries to clinch but Masiero is having none of it.
Paulson shoots in for a double leg but Masiero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ettore Masiero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Paulson.
Paulson shoots in and drives through. Masiero sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paulson checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Masiero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masiero explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Paulson looks gassed!
An inside leg kick from Masiero misses.
Masiero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ettore Masiero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paulson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paulson showed some decent athleticism there.
Masiero controlling the position for now.
Paulson tries to pass to full mount but Masiero defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masiero is trying is best to control the position here.
Masiero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson wants to get up but he can't break Masiero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masiero wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulson trying to control the position from guard on top but Masiero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masiero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulson trying to control but Masiero is working from the bottom.
Paulson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masiero is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ettore Masiero 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.
Paulson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masiero as he avoids it easily.
Masiero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paulson.
Paulson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masiero is fending him off so far but Paulson persists. Nope, Masiero circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masiero.
Masiero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Masiero throws a low kick, looking for Paulson's leg but Paulson calmly moves out of range.
Paulson shoots in and drives through. Masiero sprawls well.
Ettore Masiero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Paulson.
Masiero throws a leg kick but Paulson moved away.
Masiero throws a lazy head kick
and Paulson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Masiero has his hands clasped together around Paulson's back. He's all about the action.
Masiero is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson wants to work for an arm triangle but Masiero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paulson is keen to just control but Masiero is a slippery customer.
Masiero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paulson on the ground.
Masiero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paulson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masiero is controlling Paulson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Paulson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Masiero controls his leg.
Masiero tries to roll over but Paulson keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Masiero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson moves out of range of the body kick.
Masiero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paulson.
It looks like Ettore Masiero has been cut.
Paulson blocks a leg kick.
Masiero throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masiero stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paulson.
Paulson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paulson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masiero avoids it really well and circles away.
A low kick from Masiero is predictable there
and Paulson counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Masiero is predictable there
and Paulson counters with a takedown into side control.
Paulson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulson stands up.
Paulson avoids a kick to the body.
Paulson moves out of range of the body kick from Masiero.
Masiero misses with a leg kick
and Paulson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paulson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Paulson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ettore Masiero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Masiero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masiero misses with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masiero.
Masiero misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Masiero misses
and Paulson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Masiero's guard now.
Masiero has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Paulson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Masiero throws a lazy head kick
and Paulson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paulson.
Paulson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masiero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paulson.
Masiero misses with an elbow strike.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Masiero blocks with his arms.
Masiero prevents a body shot from Paulson.
A frustrated look appears on Paulson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paulson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masiero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masiero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paulson will feel that in the morning.
Tyler Paulson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masiero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paulson's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masiero is looking to chop away at Paulson's legs.
Masiero misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paulson is defended easily by Masiero.
Masiero throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Paulson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Masiero!
Paulson working for a guillotine from mount but Masiero is in no mood to give up.
Masiero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masiero gets back to half guard.
Paulson is pressing down on Masiero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masiero is holding on for now.
Paulson is keen to just control but Masiero is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masiero won't allow Paulson to pass to mount.
Paulson is keen to just control but Masiero is a slippery customer.
Paulson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masiero is trying to get back to full guard.
Masiero gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paulson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyler Paulson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paulson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masiero.
Masiero throws a wild body kick that Paulson sees coming a mile off.
Paulson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paulson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ettore Masiero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masiero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ettore Masiero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between G Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolo Pup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pup has chosen Stone Cold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, G Unit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolo Pup!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unit is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pup's half guard.
Pup trying to control from the bottom.
Unit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pup wants to improve his position but Unit is controlling well.
Pup blocking the ground and pound attempt from Unit.
Pup missing with punches from the bottom.
Unit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pup keeps working.
Unit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pup is trying to stand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pup gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unit keeps working.
Unit sneaks out the side door and pushes Pup away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pup rushes Unit and presses him up against the cage.
Unit gets control of Pup's arms and successfully pulls guard. Unit will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Unit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Unit trying to keep a closed guard but Pup is proving a slippery customer.
Pup with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pup postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pup throws and elbow that misses. Unit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pup's guard. Nice move by Unit!
Pup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Unit advances to half guard.
Unit seems to be working for a kimura but Pup defends the submission attempt.
Pup is trying to stand back up but Unit is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit decides to return to a standing position.
Unit with a poor takedown
and Pup counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Unit's guard now.
Pup thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Unit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pup gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Unit is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unit pulls Pup in close to prevent any damage.
Pup wants to control from the top but Unit keeps moving.
Unit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pup manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Unit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Unit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pup looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pup looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pup!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pup tries to move to mount but Unit blocks the move with his legs.
Pup is trying to get an arm triangle but Unit is defending well.
Pup really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Unit regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pup wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Unit uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Unit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pup's guard.
Pup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Unit drops back looking for a leg! Pup is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pup manages to kick Unit off! Unit jumps back into Pup's guard.
Pup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pup looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Unit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Unit won't allow Pup to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that G Unit will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Unit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pup counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Unit is looking to control Pup's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Unit avoid being mounted?
Unit manages to get to full guard.
Pup tries to stand but Unit is controlling from the bottom.
Pup drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Unit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pup has Unit in his guard.
Unit gets to his feet. Pup looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pup is breathing heavily.
Unit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pup counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit punching from the bottom.
Unit gets full guard.
Unit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pup trying to control the position from guard on top but Unit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pup trying to control the position from guard on top but Unit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pup defends well.
Unit working for a triangle but Pup defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit is looking for a triangle but Pup pushes his legs off easily.
Pup working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Unit's head.
Pup postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pup scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pup lands a couple of elbows.
Unit is looking for a triangle but Pup pushes his legs off easily.
Pup makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Unit wants to stand but Pup is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pup is stalling in the full guard.
Unit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pup manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Unit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pup trying to stand up but can't free himself from Unit's guard.
Rolo Pup has got the better of the ground game so far.
Unit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Unit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Unit manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pup working to try and regain half guard.
Pup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pup tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Pup that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pup tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rolo Pup will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Unit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Unit working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Unit tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Unit stands up.
Pup fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Unit on the side of the head.
Pup misses with a takedown attempt
and Unit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Unit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Unit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Unit stands up from Pup's guard - Unit perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Unit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pup counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pup is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Unit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Unit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Unit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pup is working away from the top position though.
Unit kicks off Pup and gets to his feet.
Pup fails with the takedown.
Unit misses with a takedown
and Pup counters with a shoot takedown. Unit fights it but they end up in guard.
Unit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Unit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pup is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit wants to stand but Pup is controlling the position.
Pup with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pup stands and throws Unit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Unit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pup is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Unit defends it well.
Unit moves into full guard.
Pup wants to stand and escape but instead Unit has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Unit wants to control from the top but Pup keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pup manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Unit has Pup in his guard.
Pup trying to control the position from guard on top but Unit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pup with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pup looking to pass the guard.
Unit is looking for a triangle but Pup pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pup drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pup jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Unit has his foot on Pup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pup works his way back into a safe position though.
Pup stops Unit from standing up.
Unit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Unit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pup drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Unit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pup has Unit in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Unit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
G Unit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Unit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... G Unit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steel Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Turbano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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23
171 lbs
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185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steel Maguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Turbano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire checks a low kick from Turbano.
Turbano misses with a few strikes there.
Turbano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turbano misses with a hook.
Turbano misses with a series of wild punches.
Maguire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turbano but Turbano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turbano fails to land with a series of punches.
Turbano looks to land a combination but Maguire avoids it well.
Thomas Turbano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turbano tries to score with a low kick but Maguire moves his leg out of the way.
Turbano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maguire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turbano, pushing him back against the cage.
Maguire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turbano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maguire has Turbano pressed against the cage, preventing Turbano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maguire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire tries to pull guard but Turbano holds him up against the cage and eventually Maguire drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Maguire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turbano gets underhooks to prevent Maguire's takedown attempt.
Maguire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Turbano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turbano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turbano looks to land a combination but Maguire avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Turbano as Maguire shoots in.
A punch combination from Turbano misses.
Turbano misses with a few strikes there.
Turbano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maguire.
Maguire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turbano swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turbano misses with a series of wild punches.
Turbano misses with a double jab.
Turbano looks gassed!
Turbano misses with a wild combination.
Turbano looks to score with a jab to the body but Maguire is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maguire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turbano is looking to score with low kicks.
Maguire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turbano sprawls well. Turbano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maguire gets slowly back to his feet.
Maguire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turbano swivels and escapes.
Maguire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Turbano.
Maguire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turbano.
Turbano misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Turbano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turbano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maguire to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maguire is pushing down on Turbano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turbano is fighting to maintain full guard but Maguire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maguire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turbano keeps working.
Maguire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maguire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maguire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turbano defending well though.
Turbano wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maguire is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maguire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turbano throws a right hand that Maguire ducks under and follows up with a left that Maguire also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steel Maguire 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.
Turbano lands a two punch combo.
Turbano tries to bum rush Maguire with a series of wild strikes but Maguire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turbano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maguire shoots in for a double leg but Turbano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turbano gets caught flat footed, as Maguire shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turbano wants to stand up but Maguire is controlling him.
Maguire trying to control the position from guard on top but Turbano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maguire postures up in Turbano's guard and throws a big left but Turbano blocks it.
Maguire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turbano is breathing heavily.
Maguire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maguire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maguire throwing strikes from guard but Turbano blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turbano wants to stand and escape but Maguire is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turbano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maguire postures up and lands a big shot to Turbano's brow.
Maguire trying to control the position from guard on top but Turbano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Turbano swinging wildly here.
Maguire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turbano.
Maguire slips a jab and a cross from Turbano.
Turbano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maguire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maguire rushes Turbano and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maguire tries to pull guard but Turbano holds him up against the cage and eventually Maguire drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Maguire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maguire jumps guard.
Turbano wants to get up but he can't break Maguire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Turbano postures up.
Maguire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turbano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Maguire is tightening it up a little... Turbano has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Turbano reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Turbano taps out! nice BJJ there by Maguire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steel Maguire!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Plank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Goro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goro has chosen Blues - Andra Sidan as his entrance music. Dai Goro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Plank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dai Goro!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plank connects with a looping right hand.
Plank thuds a left hand into Goro's body.
Goro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goro is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Plank.
Nice straight punches there by Plank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Plank.
Goro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plank circles away.
Plank scores with a jab to the body.
Plank lands a glancing blow to the side of Goro's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plank scores with a jab to the body.
Goro looks gassed!
Goro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Plank lands a really nice looking cross but Goro seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Plank.
Goro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Plank finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Plank rushes Goro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plank manages to break the clinch.
Goro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Dai Goro has been cut.
Plank buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Plank.
Plank goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Plank scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from Plank.
Plank throws a leg kick which misses Goro's front leg but catches the back leg as Goro tries to avoid it.
Plank thuds his right hand into Goro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Plank lands a high kick!
Plank lands with a nice body punch.
Plank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Plank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goro. That did some damage!
Goro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Plank.
Plank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Plank moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Plank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goro's sensitive parts.
Plank moves into the clinch.
Plank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plank lands with a right to the head.
Plank is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Plank lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Plank lands a nice elbow.
Plank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goro shoots in and drives through. Plank sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Plank finds it's target.
Plank explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab lands there for Plank.
Plank scores with a jab. Goro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Plank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plank finds it's way round the side to connect with Goro's head.
Goro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Plank - the referee stops the clock and Goro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Plank. Goro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
John Plank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plank lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plank throws a head kick that half lands.
Plank pushes Goro away with a front kick.
Plank connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goro. Goro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Plank.
Plank buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Plank is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Plank!
Plank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Plank scores with a spinning back kick!
Plank throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Plank scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Plank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Goro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Plank.
Plank lands with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Plank as he connects with a hook.
Goro throws a combination that misses
and Plank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plank throws a front kick that sends Goro stumbling back into the cage.
Plank's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Plank duly obliges.
Plank changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Plank throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Plank lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Plank lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plank goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Plank works Goro's body with a nice hook.
Plank lands a slapping body shot.
Goro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Plank moves into the clinch.
Plank presses Goro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Plank utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Plank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Goro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Plank lands a nice elbow.
Plank digs a right hand underneath Goro's ribcage. Goro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Plank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plank scores with a three punch combo!
Plank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plank works the jab nicely.
Plank scores with a jab.
Plank lands a jab to Goro's midsection.
John Plank is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plank throws a head kick that Goro semi-blocks.
Plank jabs at Goro's body.
Goro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plank avoids it really well and circles away.
Plank lands with a nice body kick.
Plank throws a leg kick which misses Goro's front leg but catches the back leg as Goro tries to avoid it.
Plank digs a good body shot into Goro's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plank throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Danga de danga de dang - Plank scores with a four punch combination!
Plank works Goro's body with a nice hook.
Plank's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Plank duly obliges.
Plank ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dai Goro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Plank.
Plank feints and then cracks Goro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goro down.
Plank with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plank scores with a jab. Goro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Plank connects with a body shot.
Plank has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Plank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Plank lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Plank lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Plank obliges.
Plank breaks the clinch.
Goro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Plank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goro.
Goro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Plank delivers a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Plank.
Goro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Plank connects with a right hand. Goro shakes it off.
Plank fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Plank dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dai Goro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Plank slaps away a takedown attempt from Goro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goro looks to land a combination but Plank avoids it well.
Plank lands a head kick. Goro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Plank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goro.
Plank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goro can do to turn this around?
Plank moves into range and clinches up with Goro.
Plank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goro.
Plank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goro. That did some damage!
Plank lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Plank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Plank scores with a four punch combination!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Plank.
Plank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Plank lands with a kick to the ribs.
Plank lands a jab-cross combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Plank.
Plank is looking to wear down Goro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Plank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plank scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goro wants to clinch
and Plank counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Plank digs a good hook to Goro's body.
John Plank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Plank lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Plank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goro clinches but Plank breaks the clinch
and Plank counters with a stiff right hand.
Plank throws a shot to the body.
Plank scores with a nice body kick.
Plank delivers a nice body kick.
Plank explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Plank.
Plank has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Plank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Plank.
Plank lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goro fails to pull guard.
John Plank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Goro.
Goro wants to break free but Plank has control.
Nice elbow from Plank.
Plank lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Plank stops a takedown attempt from Goro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Goro is working for takedown but Plank is calmly controlling the position for now.
Plank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goro backwards.
Plank lands a left hand.
Goro is rocked!
Goro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plank prevents it.
Plank lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Dai Goro's cut even more.
Plank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dai Goro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plank stops a takedown attempt from Goro.
Plank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Plank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plank has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Plank!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Brunswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Ice Baby. Brunswick has chosen Welcome to the TerrorDome as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Brunswick!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunswick swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brunswick is defending well for now.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Sir Brunswick has been cut.
Brunswick is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Henderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brunswick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brunswick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brunswick blocks an elbow strike from Henderson.
Brunswick avoids the elbow strike from Henderson, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Brunswick 's eye.
That has opened up Sir Brunswick's cut even more.
Henderson stalling against the cage.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Brunswick dodges an elbow strike from Henderson.
Henderson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick blocks an elbow strike.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Sir Brunswick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brunswick takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brunswick blocks an elbow strike.
Brunswick blocks an elbow strike from Henderson.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brunswick avoids the elbow strike from Henderson, against the cage.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Brunswick won't want to take too many of those.
Brunswick wants to stall.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Brunswick avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Sir Brunswick's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Henderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brunswick is defending well for now.
Henderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brunswick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Brunswick in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sir Brunswick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Henderson!
Dan Henderson retains his middleweight title!
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