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LAW005: The Awakening PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavior Reo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Future–Last Breath. The crowd seem to be enjoying Reo's choice of entrance music: performed live by the Boom Boom Town 8-12yr old choir---Grandma will beat y. Xavior Reo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Garcia's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavior Reo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reo takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia checks the leg kick.
Reo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcia.
We've been told by Garcia's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Reo backing up. Reo nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reo backs up against the cage.
Reo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcia throws a head kick but Reo moves out of range.
Reo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reo throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Reo scores with a leg kick.
Reo is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reo.
Garcia throws a series of strikes that have Reo backpedaling.
Reo misses with a body kick.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reo doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reo connects with a solid leg kick.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Reo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Garcia lands a head kick. Reo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Garcia jabs Reo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reo throws a body kick that misses.
Reo thumps Garcia with a low kick.
Reo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reo cracks Garcia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Reo avoids it well.
Garcia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reo misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reo looks to land a body kick but Garcia moved away.
Reo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reo is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Reo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reo thows a body kick. Garcia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reo.
Garcia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garcia lands a high kick!
Reo looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Garcia throws a big counter combination but Reo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garcia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reo.
Reo misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia throws a quick counter head kick but Reo was just out of range.
Garcia cracks Reo with an open hand slap.
Reo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reo throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garcia thinks about countering with a head kick.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Reo.
Garcia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Garcia scores with a head kick. Reo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garcia if he has to take too many more of those.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Reo's ribs.
Reo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garcia is able to avoid easily.
Xavior Reo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Reo misses
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Reo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Reo throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reo misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Garcia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reo looks to throw a body kick
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Reo throws a body kick that misses
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A lazy body kick from Reo
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia slips a straight right by Reo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Reo.
Garcia lands a head kick. Reo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reo takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Reo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Reo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reo looks winded!
Garcia checks a leg kick nicely.
Garcia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcia is working the combinations to good effect here.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Garcia keeps Reo at a distance using the push kick.
Reo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reo gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia scores with a head kick. Reo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reo is rocked!
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Reo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reo misses with a kick to the body.
Reo misses with a body kick.
Garcia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Garcia 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.
Reo throws a body kick that misses
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Reo
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Reo backing up. Reo nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
Reo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Reo walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Reo tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reo looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Garcia is looking for a counter combo.
Reo throws a leg kick
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Reo
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tony Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Garcia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reo is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Reo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reo seems to have recovered his senses.
Tony Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reo loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Reo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Garcia has got the better of the exchanges.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reo can do to turn this around?
Reo throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia catches Reo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garcia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reo is breathing heavily.
A lazy body kick from Reo
and Garcia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Reo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Reo tries to land a body kick
and Garcia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia with a hook.
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!
Garcia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Reo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garcia.
Reo misses with a looping right.
Garcia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reo.
Garcia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Reo.
Reo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reo is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcia throws a one two combo.
A leg kick checked by Garcia.
Good leg kick by Garcia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcia moves out of range as Reo throws a body kick.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
Reo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reo throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Reo misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with an outside leg kick.
Reo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Garcia lands a head kick!
Garcia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia blocks the body kick.
It looked like Garcia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left and a right from Garcia both land. Nice combination.
Garcia lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body kick from Garcia.
Garcia lands a high kick!
Reo looks to throw a body kick
and Reo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Reo avoids them all with ease.
Garcia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Garcia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Reo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Garcia.
Garcia tries to bum rush Reo with a series of wild strikes but Reo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia throws a front kick that sends Reo stumbling back into the cage.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Reo throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Reo misses.
Garcia connects with a right hand. Reo shakes it off.
Reo throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Reo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garcia.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcia.
Reo swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Reo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reo looks for the body kick but Garcia saw that one coming.
Reo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia throws a one two combo.
Reo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Garcia counters with a nice leg kick.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia lunges at Reo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reo's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Garcia dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Reo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reo misses with a body kick.
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reo.
Garcia scores with a one two! Reo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garcia lands with a kick to the temple. Reo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reo tries to land a body kick
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reo misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy body kick from Reo
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reo throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reo throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia connects with a right hand. Reo shakes it off.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reo throws a body kick that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reo thinking.
Reo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia throws a big counter combination but Reo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garcia scores with a jab.
Garcia blocks a low kick nicely.
Reo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia lands with a nice combination. Reo backs away looking to recover.
Reo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a leg kick.
Reo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia connects with a jab.
Reo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reo throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a head kick.
Reo throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
Garcia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reo eats them both and turns towards Garcia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Garcia lands a nice looking body kick.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reo.
Garcia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garcia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reo throws a lazy body kick
and Garcia counters with a one-two to the body.
Reo misses with the body kick
and Garcia counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Reo. That snapped Garcia's head back.
Reo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garcia throws a big counter combination but Reo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia throws a head kick that half lands.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Xavior Reo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reo misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia avoids a kick to the body.
Reo misses the jab.
Garcia throws a series of strikes that have Reo backpedaling.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Garcia digs a good hook to Reo's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia!
Reo tried to score with a low kick but Garcia checks it.
Reo slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Reo throws a lazy body kick
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garcia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Reo.
Reo misses with a low kick.
Reo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reo in his tracks.
Garcia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Reo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Garcia!
Tony Garcia made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Xavior Reo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was so drained leading up to and into this fight I just had no energy to get the win. I was on different energy pills from PIT BULL DEVELOPMENTS and they did not help at all. Sorry everyone'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Manning is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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274 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Salgado!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salgado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salgado showed some decent athleticism there.
Salgado working over Manning with some ground and pound. Manning looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Salgado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salgado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salgado in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Manning tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Salgado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Barret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saiyan Southbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saiyan Southbrook told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayne Barret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saiyan Southbrook!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southbrook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barret moves away.
Southbrook throws a shot from downtown. Barret moves away and avoids it.
Barret cracks Southbrook with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Saiyan Southbrook has been cut.
Southbrook tries to clinch there but Barret circles away.
Barret keeps the fight on the outside.
Barret looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Southbrook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barret.
Southbrook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Barret finds it's target.
Barret throws a hook to the side of Southbrook's head but Southbrook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Southbrook moves away from the strike by Barret.
Southbrook looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Southbrook fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barret looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Southbrook has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Southbrook ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barret ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barret throwing a counter right hand but Southbrook manages to avoid it.
Southbrook fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barret checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Southbrook. Barret does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Southbrook.
Barret was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Southbrook thuds his shin into the meat of Barret's side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barret.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southbrook connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Barret finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Southbrook is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barret throws out a loose jab but Southbrook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southbrook misses with an uppercut. Barret saw that one coming.
Southbrook misses with a wild body shot.
Southbrook blocks a jab.
Barret jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barret throws a wild body kick that Southbrook sees coming a mile off.
Barret takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Southbrook.
Barret throws a body kick that misses.
Southbrook cracks Barret with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Southbrook scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barret fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Southbrook on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Southbrook cracks a nice hook into Barret's ribs.
Barret throws a low kick, looking for Southbrook's leg but Southbrook calmly moves out of range.
Southbrook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Southbrook staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Barret. No joy for Southbrook on that attempt.
Southbrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barret throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Southbrook to counter with a crisp jab.
Barret is rocked!
Southbrook finds Barret's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Barret flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Southbrook lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Barret will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saiyan Southbrook!
Saiyan Southbrook really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleveland White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micheal Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleveland White!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
Jones clinches.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. White sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
White wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jones is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, White manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
White working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
White is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Let's hope that White has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead White has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White is stalling in the full guard.
White trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
White is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones is breathing heavily.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cleveland White will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
White decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
White maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jones could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but White has cracked it and Jones is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cleveland White!
The defeated Micheal Jones had this to say: 'Damn I Know it Was A Hard Fight Fans, But I'll Win The Next One'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Afro Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stelling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelling is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by London Calling. Afro Samurai has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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49
257 lbs
52 - 13 - 0 |
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175 lbs
10 - 55 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
52 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Afro Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 55 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Stelling !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stelling is looking to clinch but Samurai is avoiding it.
A combination from Samurai does no damage.
Stelling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Samurai looks to land a combination but Stelling avoids it well.
Samurai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stelling .
Stelling takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stelling .
Stelling dives in and grabs Samurai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Samurai pushes down on Stelling 's head and hops out.
Samurai throws a big counter combination but Stelling scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Samurai misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Samurai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stelling shoots in but Samurai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Afro Samurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stelling .
Stelling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samurai pinned against the cage. Samurai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samurai as he avoids it easily.
Stelling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Samurai tries to kick Stelling off but Stelling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stelling throwing shots but Samurai is blocking nicely.
Stelling seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Samurai makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stelling tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Samurai. Those never looked like landing.
Stelling fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Samurai sprawls well initially but Stelling persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samurai tries to kick Stelling off but Stelling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Samurai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stelling wants to control but Samurai is keeping him busy.
Samurai wants to get back to his feet.
Stelling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samurai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Stelling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samurai.
Stelling dodges the punch combination from Samurai.
Jack Stelling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samurai throws a right and a left that Stelling avoids nicely.
Stelling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samurai avoids it really well and circles away.
Stelling doesn't manage to clinch there - Samurai circles away.
Samurai misses with a hook. Stelling ducked under it nicely.
Stelling thinks about the counter body kick.
Stelling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samurai.
Samurai misses with a combination
and Stelling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samurai is breathing heavily.
Samurai leaves Stelling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Samurai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stelling just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samurai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samurai throws a lazy uppercut
and Stelling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stelling moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stelling or perhaps it was just good defense by Samurai, which made it look bad.
Stelling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samurai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Samurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stelling shoots in looking for a takedown. Samurai tries to sprawl out of it but Stelling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Samurai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Samurai is looking for a counter combo.
Stelling fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Samurai to the ground. Stelling is now in Samurai's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afro Samurai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Samurai does no damage.
Stelling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stelling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Samurai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stelling is controlling him.
Stelling throws a strike but Samurai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Samurai stands up and waves to Stelling to follow him.
Afro Samurai is winning the standup battle so far.
Samurai throws a shot from downtown. Stelling moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samurai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samurai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stelling manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Stelling .
Stelling slips a jab and a cross from Samurai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelling throws a sloppy head kick and Samurai moves out of range easily.
Samurai throws a combination that misses
and Stelling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samurai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stelling can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stelling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stelling staying out of range there.
It seemed like Stelling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stelling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samurai counters with a one-two to the body.
Afro Samurai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samurai throws out a loose jab but Stelling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stelling goes for a double leg but Samurai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Samurai continues to drive forward.
Samurai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Afro Samurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stelling .
Stelling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samurai defends it nicely.
As Stelling looks to move away, Samurai throws a big counter combo but Stelling just gets out of the way.
Samurai tries to bum rush Stelling with a series of wild strikes but Stelling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stelling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Samurai counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stelling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Samurai's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Samurai manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samurai manages to break the clinch.
Samurai throws a body kick that misses
letting Stelling counter with a right hand.
Stelling has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stelling manages to break the clinch.
Stelling thuds his right hand into Samurai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Samurai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Stelling .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samurai.
Stelling shoots in and drives through. Samurai sprawls well.
Stelling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stelling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stelling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samurai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stelling somewhat.
Samurai misses with a few strikes there.
Samurai wants to land a leg kick but Stelling is out of range.
Samurai misses with a hook
letting Stelling counter with a right hand.
Stelling tries to clinch there but Samurai circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelling throws a one two combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stelling .
Stelling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samurai defends it nicely.
Samurai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stelling circles away quickly and effectively.
Samurai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Samurai throws an off balance right hand
and Stelling counters with a three punch combo that has Samurai backing up. Samurai nods at Stelling to acknowledge the strikes.
Samurai throws a big shot that misses.
Stelling lands a big head kick that sends Samurai tumbling to the mat! Stelling takes a step backwards and waves Samurai back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Samurai is rocked!
Stelling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Samurai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stelling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stelling tries to counter with a clinch but Samurai shakes him off and moves away.
Samurai seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice cross by Stelling .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Stelling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stelling throws a nice head kick!
Stelling throws a nice head kick!
Stelling tries to clinch up but Samurai circles away and keeps his distance.
Samurai connects with a right hand. Stelling shakes it off.
Stelling lands a nice hook to Samurai's body. Samurai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stelling moves out of range of the strikes.
Stelling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samurai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelling dodges the punch combination from Samurai.
Samurai loads up on a big right hand but Stelling slips the punch.
Stelling tries a head kick but it misses.
Samurai appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelling throws a sloppy head kick and Samurai moves out of range easily.
It looked like Samurai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stelling shoots in looking for a takedown but Samurai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stelling 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stelling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Stelling .
Stelling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Afro Samurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stelling .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stelling is defended easily by Samurai.
Stelling dodges the punch combination from Samurai.
Despite the aggression on Stelling 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Samurai tries to bum rush Stelling with a series of wild strikes but Stelling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stelling throws a counter combo.
Stelling tries to clinch up but Samurai circles away and keeps his distance.
Stelling ducks under a wild hook from Samurai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Samurai.
Stelling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Samurai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Stelling misses.
Stelling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samurai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stelling .
Samurai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Samurai throws a right hand that Stelling ducks under and follows up with a left that Stelling also avoids with ease.
Stelling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Samurai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samurai lands a nice uppercut.
Samurai breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samurai as he avoids it easily.
Samurai looks to land a right hand but Stelling moved out of range.
Samurai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stelling looks to land a combination. Samurai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Samurai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stelling eats them both and turns towards Samurai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Afro Samurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samurai blocks a head kick by Stelling .
Samurai misses with the combination.
Stelling throws a series of punches but Samurai avoids them all with ease.
Stelling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samurai throws a right hand that Stelling ducks under and follows up with a left that Stelling also avoids with ease.
Stelling is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelling goes for a double leg but Samurai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Samurai continues to drive forward.
Stelling scores with a one two! Samurai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stelling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stelling scores with a body shot.
Stelling is looking to clinch.
Stelling forces Samurai back against the cage and clinches.
Samurai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Stelling finds it's target.
Stelling throws a series of punches but Samurai moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Samurai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samurai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stelling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stelling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Stelling .
I think Stelling 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Stelling !
Jack Stelling 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kieth Jardine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kieth Jardine looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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25
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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22
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kieth Jardine!
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, Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiasson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chiasson throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Jardine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chiasson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jardine tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chiasson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chiasson content just to control the position here.
Chiasson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Jardine is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Chiasson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Android Eighteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Android Eighteen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diego Sanchez's chin.
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25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
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25
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Android Eighteen !
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, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eighteen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eighteen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Eighteen is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Sanchez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sanchez prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez just content to control the position.
Sanchez tries for a kimura but Eighteen is defending well.
Eighteen prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Sanchez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eighteen to the ground. Sanchez is now in Eighteen 's guard.
Sanchez looks winded!
Eighteen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Eighteen tries to pass.
Eighteen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eighteen . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eighteen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eighteen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Eighteen tries to pass.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eighteen .
Eighteen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eighteen wants to get up but he can't break Sanchez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Eighteen preventing the sweep.
Eighteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez scores with a takedown into Eighteen 's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but instead Eighteen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Eighteen trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eighteen 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.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Sanchez 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.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Eighteen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Eighteen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Eighteen persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Eighteen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Eighteen throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Eighteen trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Eighteen from controlling successfully.
Eighteen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Eighteen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eighteen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eighteen wanted to stand there but Sanchez had control of the position.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Eighteen tries to pass.
Eighteen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Eighteen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen tries to strike from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Eighteen won't let him.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Eighteen is retaining full guard.
Sanchez is posturing up here but Eighteen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sanchez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sanchez has to tap! Slick submission there by Eighteen !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Android Eighteen !
Android Eighteen 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Sackrider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Potapenko (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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Sackrider!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Potapenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackrider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potapenko moves away.
Potapenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sackrider throws a jab when Potapenko was well out of range.
Sackrider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackrider throws a body punch but Potapenko moves out of range.
Potapenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackrider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potapenko manages to avoid it.
Potapenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sackrider.
Sackrider looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackrider scores with a sloppy right hand. Potapenko should have avoided that one.
Sackrider swings widly with a right hand
and Sackrider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackrider just misses with a punch to the body.
Potapenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackrider misses with a leg kick
and Potapenko counters with a three punch combo that has Sackrider backing up. Sackrider nods at Potapenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Sackrider looks to throw a body kick
and Potapenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sackrider!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackrider defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potapenko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Potapenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Potapenko is putting a hurting on Sackrider here, landing some big shots from side control.
Potapenko moves into full mount!
Potapenko thowing shots but they're missing.
Potapenko working for a guillotine from mount but Sackrider is in no mood to give up.
Sackrider is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Potapenko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Potapenko thowing shots but they're missing.
Potapenko landing strikes from the mount.
Potapenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sackrider is rocked!
Potapenko postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Sackrider is out cold - huge knockout for Potapenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Potapenko!
Alexey Potapenko is the new super heavyweight champion!
Kyle Sackrider was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the drawing board I'll be back!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Knorr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki has chosen N'sync - Bye Bye Bye as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Knorr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knorr tries to sprawl but Paniikki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paniikki is working for a kimura but Knorr is defending it quite comfortably.
Paniikki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paniikki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Knorr!
Knorr working to try and regain half guard.
Paniikki goes for an armbar but Knorr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Knorr.
Knorr wants to control from the top but Paniikki keeps moving.
Knorr advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Paniikki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paniikki has his foot on Knorr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knorr works his way back into a safe position though.
Knorr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paniikki is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knorr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paniikki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knorr 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.
Knorr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paniikki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knorr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paniikki keeping moving, preventing Knorr from controlling successfully.
Paniikki has his foot on Knorr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knorr works his way back into a safe position though.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Knorr pushes his legs off easily.
Knorr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knorr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knorr defends it easily.
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knorr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knorr trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Knorr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knorr has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Paniikki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knorr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knorr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki keeping full guard, as Knorr tries to pass.
Knorr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki looking for a guillotine here but Knorr defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Paniikki 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.
Paniikki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matheus Knorr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knorr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paniikki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Knorr gets full guard.
Knorr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knorr keeping full guard, as Paniikki tries to pass.
Paniikki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paniikki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paniikki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knorr's guard.
Paniikki is working for a kimura but Knorr is defending it quite comfortably.
Knorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paniikki pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki is working for a submission of some sort.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Paniikki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knorr defends it well.
Knorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paniikki pulls his head out easily.
Knorr moves into full guard.
Paniikki drops back looking for a leg! Knorr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knorr manages to kick Paniikki off! Paniikki jumps back into Knorr's guard.
That's two 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.
Paniikki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Paniikki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Paniikki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knorr, who protects the arm well.
Knorr is looking to reverse the position.
Paniikki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paniikki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knorr, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knorr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Knorr is looking to improve his position.
Knorr actively working from the bottom here.
Knorr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knorr with the active half guard here but Paniikki passes nicely into side control.
Knorr is looking to regain half guard here but Paniikki keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knorr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knorr is looking to regain half guard here but Paniikki keeps moving and retains side control.
Paniikki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knorr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knorr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paniikki off and has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paniikki defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Paniikki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knorr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paniikki has managed to get both his arms back between Knorr's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Paniikki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paniikki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knorr.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt - Knorr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knorr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paniikki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paniikki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knorr defends it well.
Knorr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paniikki on his heels. He'll look to pass Paniikki's guard now, I'm sure.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Knorr pushes his legs off easily.
Paniikki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knorr defends well.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pelle Paniikki has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki has his foot on Knorr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knorr works his way back into a safe position though.
Paniikki keeping full guard, as Knorr tries to pass.
Knorr passes Paniikki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knorr advances position into side control!
Knorr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Paniikki!
Paniikki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knorr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paniikki is surviving well by controlling Knorr's body position as best he can.
Knorr with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Knorr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Paniikki has worked his arm free - good work by Paniikki!
Paniikki tries to buck Knorr off but Knorr is having none of it.
Paniikki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but Knorr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paniikki to get the leverage.
Knorr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paniikki works his way into full mount!
Knorr gets back to half guard.
Knorr looking for submissions off his back.
Paniikki is pressing down on Knorr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knorr is holding on for now.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura here.
Knorr actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knorr moves into full guard.
Knorr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knorr can't keep his opponent in guard - Paniikki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura but Knorr is defending well.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Knorr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki seems to be working for a kimura but Knorr defends the submission attempt.
Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knorr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knorr is pressing down on Paniikki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knorr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knorr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paniikki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paniikki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Matheus Knorr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paniikki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knorr stops Paniikki from passing to mount.
Paniikki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Knorr is working to get back to half guard.
Paniikki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knorr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knorr shrugs it off.
Knorr is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Paniikki locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Knorr is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pelle Paniikki!
Pelle Paniikki is the new lightweight champion!
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