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HFC Challengers 92 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Larry Cucumber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Sikorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cucumber comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhRXn2NRiWI. Russell Sikorski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Cucumber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Sikorski!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sikorski.
It looked like Cucumber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cucumber keeps the fight on the outside.
Cucumber half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sikorski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cucumber is refusing to be controlled, as Sikorski sits in half guard.
Sikorski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cucumber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cucumber strikes from the bottom but Sikorski uses the opportunity to move to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Cucumber throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cucumber manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sikorski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cucumber eats them both and turns towards Sikorski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sikorski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cucumber quickly recovers to half guard.
Cucumber tries to roll over but Sikorski keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cucumber misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sikorski trying to control the action but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Sikorski prevents Cucumber from improving his position.
Cucumber is working hard here to advance position.
Cucumber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cucumber tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikorski is looking to take a break and control but Cucumber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cucumber tries to get to full guard but Sikorski has control of the leg.
Sikorski is looking to advance position but Cucumber won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sikorski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It looks like Sikorski is going to stand back up.
Sikorski is trying to control the action in half guard but Cucumber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cucumber is trying to maintain the position but Sikorski is very close to passing his half guard.
Sikorski blocks the strikes from Cucumber.
Sikorski wants to control but Cucumber is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikorski closes the distance and clinches.
Sikorski blocks a body shot from Cucumber.
Cucumber is working for takedown but Sikorski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cucumber is trying to pull guard but Sikorski has him pressed against the cage.
Cucumber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sikorski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Cucumber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cucumber prevents Sikorski from breaking the clinch.
Cucumber has hold of one of Sikorski's legs. Sikorski is fighting the takedown attempt but Cucumber gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sikorski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cucumber is aware though and is defending well.
Sikorski trying to keep a closed guard but Cucumber is proving a slippery customer.
Sikorski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cucumber is controlling him.
Cucumber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sikorski's head.
Cucumber is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cucumber drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sikorski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sikorski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sikorski!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is trying to get back to half guard.
Cucumber 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.
Cucumber gets back to half guard.
Sikorski wants to work for an arm triangle but Cucumber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sikorski is looking to advance position but Cucumber won't allow it.
Sikorski controlling the action here.
Sikorski wants to control but Cucumber is keeping him busy.
Cucumber missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Sikorski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sikorski shoots in and gets a takedown into Cucumber's guard.
Cucumber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sikorski manages to get himself to full guard.
Cucumber preventing the sweep.
Cucumber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cucumber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikorski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russell Sikorski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cucumber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sikorski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cucumber throws a big elbow that misses.
Cucumber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cucumber postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sikorski wants to get back to his feet but Cucumber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cucumber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sikorski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cucumber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sikorski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cucumber distracts Sikorski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cucumber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cucumber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sikorski's head.
Cucumber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cucumber wants to control from the top but Sikorski keeps moving.
Sikorski is trying to control the position but Cucumber postures up.
Cucumber tries to free his leg and advance position but Sikorski is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cucumber works over Sikorski with some ground and pound from guard.
Sikorski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cucumber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sikorski's head.
Sikorski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cucumber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cucumber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sikorski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sikorski looking to control.
Cucumber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sikorski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cucumber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cucumber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sikorski's head.
Sikorski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cucumber defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber lands a couple of elbows.
Cucumber throwing strikes from guard but Sikorski blocks nicely.
Cucumber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sikorski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sikorski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cucumber is one step ahead there.
Cucumber throws a big right hand that misses.
Sikorski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cucumber defends it easily.
Sikorski has momentary wrist control but Cucumber slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cucumber working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cucumber stopping the sweep attempt from Sikorski.
Sikorski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cucumber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cucumber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cucumber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cucumber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cucumber throws an elbow that misses. Sikorski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cucumber's guard. Nice move by Sikorski!
Cucumber is trying to keep Sikorski in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sikorski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cucumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sikorski wanted to stand there but Cucumber had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Cucumber 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!
A head kick misses from Sikorski.
Cucumber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sikorski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sikorski looking to score a takedown here. Cucumber is defending well but Sikorski drives through and ends up in Cucumber's guard.
Cucumber throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sikorski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cucumber is proving hard to escape from.
Cucumber controls Sikorski momentarily but Sikorski frees himself.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikorski throws an elbow that misses. Cucumber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sikorski's guard. Nice move by Cucumber!
Cucumber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cucumber is working Sikorski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sikorski trying to keep a closed guard but Cucumber is proving a slippery customer.
Cucumber connects with a couple of short punches.
Cucumber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sikorski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cucumber drops back looking for a leg! Sikorski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sikorski manages to kick Cucumber off! Cucumber jumps back into Sikorski's guard.
Cucumber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cucumber stopping the sweep attempt from Sikorski.
Sikorski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cucumber is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cucumber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cucumber throws a big right hand that misses.
Cucumber landing some decent shots from guard.
Cucumber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sikorski's head.
Cucumber throwing strikes from guard but Sikorski blocks nicely.
Sikorski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cucumber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sikorski is trying to keep Cucumber in close.
Cucumber throws a big right hand that misses.
Sikorski wants to stand but Cucumber is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikorski tries to close the distance and clinch but Cucumber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Cucumber misses its target.
Sikorski tries to clinch but Cucumber moves out of range.
Cucumber seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sikorski shoots in and bounces Cucumber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sikorski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sikorski trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Sikorski wants to stand but Cucumber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sikorski is looking to work some ground and pound but Cucumber has wrist control.
Sikorski won't allow Cucumber to sweep him here.
Sikorski wants to get up but he can't break Cucumber's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cucumber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sikorski's guard.
Cucumber tries to free his leg and advance position but Sikorski is retaining full guard.
Sikorski has control of Cucumber's left arm, preventing Cucumber from doing any damage.
Cucumber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sikorski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cucumber is controlling him.
Sikorski controls Cucumber momentarily but Cucumber frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Cucumber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cucumber 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Cucumber!
Larry Cucumber was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nero Burningrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Know Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I Know Wrestling has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nero Burningrom's chin.
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144 lbs
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130 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Burningrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, I Know Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burningrom instigates a clinch.
Burningrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wrestling scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Burningrom tries for a takedown but Wrestling circles away easily
and Burningrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burningrom is rocked!
Wrestling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burningrom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oh Burningrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burningrom is looking to clinch but Wrestling is avoiding it.
Burningrom seems to have got his legs back now.
Burningrom fails with the takedown
and Wrestling counters with a straight right hand.
Wrestling drops Burningrom with a huge uppercut! Burningrom drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wrestling is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Know Wrestling!
Our winner, I Know Wrestling, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Jackiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ste Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ste Jones enters the cage!
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141 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafal Jackiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ste Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jackiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Jackiewicz.
Jones throws out a counter right but Jackiewicz avoids it with no problem.
Jackiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackiewicz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackiewicz tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackiewicz.
Jackiewicz is trying to break free.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackiewicz working hard to break the clinch.
Jackiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackiewicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackiewicz takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jackiewicz throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Jackiewicz.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackiewicz throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackiewicz can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackiewicz.
Jones is looking to clinch but Jackiewicz is avoiding it.
Jones looks to clinch
and Jackiewicz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackiewicz throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jackiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
Rafal Jackiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to clinch but Jackiewicz moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch up but Jackiewicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackiewicz.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackiewicz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jackiewicz misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackiewicz.
Jackiewicz throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jackiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackiewicz misses with a body shot.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackiewicz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jackiewicz scores with a nice head shot.
Jackiewicz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones tries to clinch up but Jackiewicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackiewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackiewicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackiewicz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones is looking to clinch but Jackiewicz is avoiding it.
Jackiewicz tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Jackiewicz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackiewicz takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Jackiewicz finds it's target.
Jackiewicz is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackiewicz lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackiewicz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackiewicz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones is rocked!
Jackiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackiewicz finish him?
Jackiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jackiewicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones tries to clinch there but Jackiewicz circles away.
Jackiewicz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackiewicz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackiewicz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Jackiewicz throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackiewicz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz throws a leg kick
and Jackiewicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackiewicz lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Jackiewicz waves Jones back to his feet!
Jones drops his hands for a split second and Jackiewicz immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Jones face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Jackiewicz follows up with a right hand that knocks Jones into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rafal Jackiewicz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Clifton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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8 - 11 - 0 |
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33
191 lbs
19 - 19 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Bueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Clifton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clifton shoots in looking for a takedown. Bueller tries to sprawl out of it but Clifton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bueller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bueller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Clifton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bueller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clifton misses with a takedown attempt
and Bueller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bueller throws the left hand but Clifton avoids the punch easily.
Bueller clinches with his opponent.
Bueller breaks the clinch.
Bueller misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bueller counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Craig Clifton has been cut.
Eric Bueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Clifton.
Clifton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bueller.
Clifton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Bueller throws a looping overhand right but Clifton ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bueller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clifton somewhat.
Bueller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bueller lands with an uppercut that bounces Clifton off the cage and back into range.
Bueller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clifton ducks under a wild hook from Bueller.
Bueller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clifton is rocked!
Clifton shoots in but no luck this time.
Bueller connects with a right hand. Clifton shakes it off.
Clifton is still on wobbly legs! Can Bueller finish him?
Clifton misses with a takedown attempt - Bueller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bueller throws a lazy head kick
and Clifton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bueller's guard.
Bueller uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Clifton seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clifton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bueller.
Bueller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clifton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueller is looking to clinch.
Clifton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bueller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clifton scrambles back to his feet.
Bueller cracks Clifton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bueller has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clifton to stand back up!
Clifton is rocked!
Clifton gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bueller points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Clifton wakes up just in time to hear Bueller thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Bueller!
Eric Bueller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabryel Catchmaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabryel Catchmaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catchmaer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodman, pushing him back against the cage.
Catchmaer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Catchmaer is pushing Goodman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goodman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Catchmaer misses with the head strike.
Catchmaer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Catchmaer misses with some punches.
A short left from Catchmaer.
Goodman wants a takedown but no success here.
Catchmaer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Catchmaer throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman can't get the takedown.
Gabryel Catchmaer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchmaer avoids the elbow strike from Goodman, against the cage.
Goodman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Catchmaer.
Catchmaer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goodman blocks it with crossed arms.
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Catchmaer throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Catchmaer sees coming a mile off.
Goodman moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman is working for takedown but Catchmaer is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Catchmaer.
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Catchmaer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Catchmaer throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman takes one on the button.
Catchmaer misses with a few strikes there.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Catchmaer is fending him off so far but Goodman persists. Nope, Catchmaer circles away and we're back to standing.
Catchmaer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Catchmaer throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goodman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman wants to control but Catchmaer is keeping him busy.
Catchmaer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Catchmaer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Catchmaer throwing shots but Goodman is blocking nicely.
Catchmaer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catchmaer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goodman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Catchmaer trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catchmaer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goodman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Catchmaer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Catchmaer trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman is trying to keep Catchmaer in close.
Goodman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catchmaer is one step ahead there.
Catchmaer 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.
Catchmaer lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catchmaer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Catchmaer won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Catchmaer trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catchmaer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Catchmaer distracts Goodman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Catchmaer tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
Catchmaer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goodman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goodman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catchmaer is one step ahead there.
Catchmaer is fighting to break Goodman's control of his arms but Goodman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Catchmaer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Catchmaer trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catchmaer stays in close to Goodman's body and controls the position.
Goodman has his foot on Catchmaer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Catchmaer works his way back into a safe position though.
Catchmaer postures up.
Goodman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Catchmaer postures up in Goodman's guard and throws a big left but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Catchmaer postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Catchmaer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabryel Catchmaer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goodman defending well as Catchmaer loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Catchmaer defends well and Goodman ends up having to push Catchmaer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Catchmaer moves out of range of the body kick.
Goodman feints and as Catchmaer raises his hands in defense, Goodman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goodman trying to control but Catchmaer is working from the bottom.
Goodman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Catchmaer is proving hard to escape from.
Goodman advances position into side control!
Goodman working away.
Catchmaer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goodman is looking to take a break and control but Catchmaer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchmaer is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman cracks Catchmaer with a big elbow.
Goodman prevents Catchmaer from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Catchmaer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Catchmaer is trying to get back to half guard.
Goodman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Catchmaer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Goodman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A jab from Catchmaer finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Goodman scores with a head kick.
John Goodman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Catchmaer throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Catchmaer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Catchmaer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
Catchmaer lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Catchmaer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Goodman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Catchmaer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Catchmaer swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catchmaer throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Catchmaer scores with a shoulder strike.
Catchmaer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Catchmaer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Catchmaer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gabryel Catchmaer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.
Catchmaer misses with some punches.
Goodman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Catchmaer is defending well for now.
Gabryel Catchmaer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Catchmaer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goodman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Catchmaer avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer pushes off an throws an elbow but Goodman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Catchmaer throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Catchmaer gets underhooks to prevent Goodman's takedown attempt.
Catchmaer throws an elbow but it misses.
Catchmaer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Catchmaer's waist but Catchmaer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodman off to one side.
Catchmaer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Catchmaer as Goodman shoots in.
Goodman drives through and clinches with Catchmaer against the cage.
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Catchmaer misses with a looping left.
Goodman shoots in looking for a takedown but Catchmaer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goodman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goodman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Catchmaer finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Catchmaer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Catchmaer pushes him off.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Catchmaer didn't see that one coming.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown but Catchmaer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Catchmaer jabs at Goodman's body.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Catchmaer looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Catchmaer rushes Goodman and presses him up against the cage.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Catchmaer is working Goodman over against the cage.
Catchmaer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Catchmaer.
A short body shot lands from Catchmaer as the two fighters clinch.
Goodman is trying to force a seperation but Catchmaer has the dominant position.
Goodman wants to get back to striking at distance but Catchmaer won't allow it.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catchmaer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Catchmaer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Catchmaer gets underhooks to prevent Goodman's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabryel Catchmaer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Catchmaer throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman looking to score a takedown here. Catchmaer is defending well but Goodman drives through and ends up in Catchmaer's guard.
Goodman won't allow Catchmaer to sweep him here.
Catchmaer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodman can do to turn this around?
Catchmaer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goodman.
Catchmaer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodman manages to get himself to full guard.
Catchmaer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now.
Catchmaer wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Catchmaer working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Catchmaer postures up.
Goodman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Catchmaer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catchmaer trying to hold on to Goodman's head to control him but Goodman postures up.
Catchmaer wants to get back to his feet.
Goodman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Goodman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Catchmaer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goodman tries for a takedown but Catchmaer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catchmaer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Catchmaer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goodman scoring with some ground and pound.
Goodman prevents Catchmaer from getting back to his feet.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Catchmaer keeps moving.
Goodman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Catchmaer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goodman has Catchmaer in his guard.
Catchmaer is working Goodman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Catchmaer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Catchmaer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goodman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Catchmaer is stalling in the full guard.
Goodman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Catchmaer trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catchmaer wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Goodman is looking to sweep but instead, Catchmaer has passed into half guard.
Goodman is trying to stand.
Goodman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Catchmaer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Catchmaer's back!
Catchmaer tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Goodman loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Catchmaer hold on?
Catchmaer trying to control the hands but Goodman won't let him.
Gabryel Catchmaer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goodman looking for the RNC.
Catchmaer covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Goodman trying to control momentarily.
Catchmaer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Catchmaer is really stuck here.
Goodman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
John Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Goodman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodman is not going to allow Catchmaer to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Goodman.
I think Catchmaer 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabryel Catchmaer!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabryel Catchmaer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suma Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Hewitt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Suma Pepper's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Suma Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hewitt lands a really nice looking cross but Pepper seems unphased.
Hewitt scores with a jab to the head.
Pepper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hewitt throws a hook but Pepper avoids it easily.
Pepper wants to counter the offense by Hewitt and move into the clinch position.
Pepper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pepper clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hewitt.
Hewitt is trying to break free.
Hewitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hewitt.
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!
Pepper is trying to maintain a safe position but Hewitt gets an underhook and turns Pepper into the cage.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepper is looking to control Hewitt's arms but Hewitt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pepper has his back to the cage.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
Hewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hewitt.
Pepper is still on wobbly legs! Can Hewitt finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hewitt.
Pepper tries a knee to the head but Hewitt blocks it.
Hewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Hewitt - that landed with a thud.
Hewitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pepper.
Hewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hewitt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pepper to his knees! Hewitt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hewitt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Complete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Ua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Complete has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Complete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Ua!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Complete with that takedown attempt.
Ua avoids the head kick by Complete.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ua.
Ua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Complete shoots in for a takedown but Ua shows good takedown defense.
Ua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Complete looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Complete tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ua scores with a hook.
Ua scores with a shot to the body.
Ua throws a body punch but Complete moves out of range.
Ua fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Complete, pushing him back against the cage.
Ua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ua scores with a shot to the side of Complete's head.
Complete has Ua pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Complete pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ua tumbling to the mat - Complete dives into Ua's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complete postures up in Ua's guard and throws a big left but Ua blocks it.
Complete is looking to work some ground and pound but Ua has wrist control.
Complete postures up.
Complete preventing the sweep.
Complete working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ua's head.
Ua is pulling down on Complete's head to control his posture.
Complete throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Complete postures up in Ua's guard and throws a big left but Ua blocks it.
Complete throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Ua throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Complete working some strikes from top position.
Ua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ua wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complete lands a couple of digs.
Ua looking for a sweep. Not yet Ua, not yet.
Complete trying to control but Ua is working from the bottom.
Complete throws a big elbow that misses.
Complete trying to control but Ua is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Complete takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ua stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ua connects with a body shot.
Ua moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Complete.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ua.
Ua tries a body shot but Complete blocks it.
Ua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ua working aggressively here.
Complete lands a right hand.
Ua tries to throw a body punch but Complete avoids it by throwing Ua back against the cage.
Ua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Complete blocks a body shot from Ua.
Ua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Complete lands a right hand.
Ua working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ua fails to land.
Ua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Complete lands a nice uppercut.
Complete is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Complete gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ua tries to roll over but Complete keeps him under control.
Complete working Ua over with strikes.
Complete not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Complete is keen to just control but Ua is a slippery customer.
Ua tries to roll over but Complete keeps him under control.
Complete is looking to take a break and control but Ua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Complete prevents Ua from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Ua dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Complete.
Ua moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mack Ua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Complete keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Complete looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Complete shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ua is trying to defend but Complete finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ua has his hands clasped together around Complete's back. He's all about the action.
Complete missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ua works his way to full guard. Good work.
Complete stopping the sweep attempt from Ua.
Ua trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complete throws a big elbow that misses.
Complete throws a big elbow that misses.
Complete content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mr Complete overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Complete.
Ua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Complete missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Complete stopping the sweep attempt from Ua.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Complete.
Complete slips a jab and a cross from Ua.
Ua throws a right hand that Complete ducks under and follows up with a left that Complete also avoids with ease.
Complete shoots in and gets a takedown into Ua's guard.
Complete postures up and lands a big shot to Ua's brow.
Complete with a flurry of punches that miss.
Complete throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Complete keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ua's head.
Complete lands a couple of digs.
Complete throwing strikes from guard but Ua blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complete postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ua looking to control.
Complete postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ua trying to keep a closed guard but Complete is proving a slippery customer.
Complete is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Complete landing some decent shots from guard.
Ua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Complete trying to control but Ua is working from the bottom.
Ua looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Complete manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ua on his heels. He'll look to pass Ua's guard now, I'm sure.
Ua wants to sweep here but Complete controlling him for the moment.
Ua wants to stand but Complete is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Complete lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Complete dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Ua. Those never looked like landing.
Complete shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ua pinned against the cage. Ua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ua tries to clinch but Complete is having none of it.
Complete swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Complete paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Complete throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Ua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ua swings for the body but Complete moves out of range.
Ua scores with a hook to the body. Complete takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ua drives through and clinches with Complete against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Complete on the inside.
Ua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Complete backwards.
Ua swings wildly with an uppercut but Complete uses good head movement to avoid it.
Complete lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ua.
Ua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Complete wants a takedown but no success here.
Ua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Complete avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ua jabs at Complete's body.
Ua throws a right and a left that Complete avoids nicely.
Ua connects with a jab.
Complete shoots in and drives through. Ua sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ua takes a swing at Complete's ribcage but misses.
Ua misses with a hook.
Complete tries to clinch there but Ua circles away.
Ua looks to land a right hand but Complete moved out of range.
Complete drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ua sprawls and moves away.
A left and a right from Ua both land. Nice combination.
Complete swats away the attempt to clinch by Ua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ua throws a body punch but Complete moves out of range.
Mack Ua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ua misses with a lunging right hand
and Complete counters with a stiff right hand.
Ua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ua moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Complete shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ua defends it nicely.
Ua misses with a hook
and Complete counters with a right hand to the body.
Complete changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ua tries to avoid it but Complete manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ua to the ground. Ua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Complete throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Complete 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Complete on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ua gets tackled into the cage by Complete. Complete maintains the clinch.
Ua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack Ua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Complete is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Complete fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Complete.
Ua tries a body shot but Complete blocks it.
Ua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Complete backwards.
Complete has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ua misses with some punches.
Ua throws an elbow but it misses.
Complete struggles to land a body shot inside as Ua controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ua fails to land.
Complete lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Complete 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.
Complete drops an elbow to the side of Ua's head.
Complete thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ua's head.
Complete with the ground and pound but Ua uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ua is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ua looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complete throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Complete trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ua controlling Complete's posture.
Complete is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Complete landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complete gets to his feet. Ua looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Ua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Ua!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Flannery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flannery has chosen Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diamond Dollar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dollar closes the distance and clinches.
Flannery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dollar lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Dollar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flannery tries to break free but Dollar pushes him back against the cage.
Flannery wants to break free but Dollar has control.
Dollar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flannery is trying to break free.
Dollar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flannery is trying to push Dollar away but Dollar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dollar prevents Flannery from breaking the clinch.
Dollar stalling the fight.
Flannery breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Flannery misses.
Flannery fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dollar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flannery.
Dollar instigates a clinch.
Dollar lands an elbow just above Flannery 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flannery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dollar lands a damaging elbow.
Flannery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flannery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flannery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dollar prevents Flannery from breaking the clinch.
Dollar is struggling to control the position.
Flannery is trying to break the clinch but Dollar has him pressed against the cage.
Flannery is trying to break free.
Flannery is trying to force a seperation but Dollar has the dominant position.
Flannery tries to circle away but Dollar has him pinned against the cage.
Dollar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Flannery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dollar has him pressed against the cage.
Dollar lands an elbow inside that Flannery shrugs off.
That has opened up Desmond Flannery's cut even more.
Dollar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Flannery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dollar has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dollar.
Flannery letting Dollar take a breather here.
Flannery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flannery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dollar throws an elbow but it misses.
Flannery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dollar just leaning against Flannery, taking a breather.
Flannery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flannery is trying to force a seperation but Dollar has the dominant position.
Flannery tries to circle away but Dollar has him pinned against the cage.
Flannery is trying to break the clinch but Dollar is controlling him.
Dollar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flannery lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flannery looks winded!
Flannery is trying to force a seperation but Dollar has the dominant position.
Dollar slows down the pace here.
Dollar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dollar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flannery's defenses.
The cut above Desmond Flannery's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollar lands a damaging elbow.
Dollar lands a damaging elbow.
Desmond Flannery's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Desmond Flannery's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diamond Dollar!
Diamond Dollar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnie Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dog Wild Heaven. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnie Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Simmons!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simmons manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Simmons's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cash clinches.
Cash's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simmons wants to get back to striking at distance but Cash won't allow it.
Simmons is trying to drag Cash to the mat but Cash just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Cash.
Simmons prevents a body shot from Cash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash digs a right hand underneath Simmons's ribcage. Simmons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simmons blocks a body shot from Cash.
Simmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cash tries a body shot but Simmons blocks it.
Simmons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cash after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cash avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnie Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Simmons.
Simmons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cash lands a shoulder strike.
Cash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cash lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Cash.
Cash is pressed up against the cage. Simmons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cash down to the mat. Cash avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cash throws a lazy right hand but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simmons rushes Cash and presses him up against the cage.
Cash lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simmonss head.
Cash lands a body punch.
Cash lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cash lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cash lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Cash can't find room to land a body shot as Simmons controls the action.
Cash working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cash softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simmons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cash smiles and moves away.
Simmons shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simmons seems to be working for a kimura but Cash defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash is trying to stand up here but Simmons is controlling him well.
Simmons has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cash defend it? Simmons steps over the head and cranks it - Cash is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Simmons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Simmons!
Fred Simmons made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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