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HFC 3: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Kane (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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182 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evander Kane!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribeiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kane's waist but Kane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribeiro off to one side.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kane as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Roger Ribeiro has been cut.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro shoots in but Kane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kane lands in his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ribeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribeiro.
Ribeiro trying to control from half guard but Kane is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is trying to stand up here but Ribeiro is controlling him well.
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ribeiro wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane has his hands clasped together around Ribeiro's back. He's all about the action.
Kane wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribeiro stops Kane from getting back to his feet.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kane is out of range and Ribeiro settles back down.
Kane moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Kane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Ribeiro looks for the body kick but Kane saw that one coming.
Kane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribeiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ribeiro is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Kane wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
Kane working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Kane politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kane prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kane looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ribeiro is avoiding damage well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Ribeiro.
Kane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ribeiro regains guard immediately.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kane wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro has his hands on Kane's head, controlling the position.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Ribeiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kane has closed the distance and engaged Ribeiro in a clinch.
Ribeiro working hard to break the clinch.
Kane managing to block the knees to the body from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a head punch that misses.
Ribeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kane walks away with a smile on his face. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kane swivels and escapes.
Kane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
Ribeiro is staying active underneath Kane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kane controlling the action here.
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ribeiro is looking to control Kane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane controlling the action here.
Kane trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Kane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kane controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro looking to control.
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kane throwing strikes but missing.
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kane wants to get up but he can't break Ribeiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt - Kane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane gets a clinch.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Kane stands there with Ribeiro around his waist. Ribeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Kane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ribeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
Kane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ribeiro uses from the top position.
Ribeiro is fighting to break Kane's control of his arms but Kane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro prevents Kane from getting back to his feet.
Ribeiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kane has escaped and now he's on top!
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane wants to stand but Ribeiro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Ribeiro's cut.
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!
Kane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Kane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kane throws a leg kick that misses.
Ribeiro shoots in but no luck this time.
Kane misses with a body kick.
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane tries to clinch but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro thows a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kane counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro!
Kane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ribeiro regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribeiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kane prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Kane is taking a breather. Ribeiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ribeiro wants to control the action here but instead Kane manages to pass to full mount!
Ribeiro avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kane.
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.
Ribeiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Kane avoids the attempt from Ribeiro to control.
Kane controlling from the full mount.
Ribeiro is squirming around, avoiding Kane's attempts to control the action.
Ribeiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kane.
Kane looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Evander Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kane prevents Ribeiro from getting the reversal.
Kane tries to control but Ribeiro wriggling away.
Ribeiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Kane controlling the position easily from mount.
Roger Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kane controlling his opponent.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position but Kane isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Kane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Wainright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hasselhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rufus Wainright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wainright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wainright scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like David Hasselhoff has been cut.
Wainright is looking to clinch but Hasselhoff is avoiding it.
Hasselhoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wainright as he avoids it easily.
Hasselhoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Wainright tries to sprawl out of it but Hasselhoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wainright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Hasselhoff both land. Nice combination.
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!
Wainright tries to clinch up.
Wainright clinches.
Nice body punch from Hasselhoff - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Hasselhoff.
Wainright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hasselhoff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wainright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hasselhoff smiles and moves away.
Wainright dives in and grabs Hasselhoff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hasselhoff pushes down on Wainright's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Wainright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Wainright as Hasselhoff shoots in.
Wainright fails with a takedown attempt.
Hasselhoff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wainright holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hasselhoff jumps guard but Wainright stands there with Hasselhoff around his waist. Hasselhoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wainright throws a punch but it's blocked by Hasselhoff.
Wainright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hasselhoff walks away with a smile on his face. Wainright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wainright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hasselhoff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wainright counters with a right hand to the body.
Hasselhoff looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wainright closes the distance and clinches up with Hasselhoff, looking for a takedown. Wainright pushes Hasselhoff against the cage but Hasselhoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wainright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wainright misses with a head kick.
Hasselhoff is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wainright is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hasselhoff.
Wainright shoots in and drives through. Hasselhoff sprawls well.
Hasselhoff throws a big shot that misses.
Hasselhoff is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hasselhoff as Wainright shoots in.
Hasselhoff looks to clinch
and Wainright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wainright.
Wainright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wainright throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainright tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasselhoff is retaining full guard.
Hasselhoff wants to stand up but Wainright is controlling him.
Wainright knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasselhoff on the ground.
Hasselhoff trying to control the position.
Hasselhoff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wainright kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hasselhoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Hasselhoff, not yet.
Hasselhoff trying to keep a closed guard but Wainright is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hasselhoff looks to clinch
and Wainright counters by clinching up.
Wainright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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.
Wainright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hasselhoff but Hasselhoff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wainright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hasselhoff swivels and escapes.
Hasselhoff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wainright sprawls well. Wainright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hasselhoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Wainright throws a jab when Hasselhoff was well out of range.
Hasselhoff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch but Wainright moves out of range.
Wainright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wainright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hasselhoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Wainright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Hasselhoff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wainright has closed the distance and engaged Hasselhoff in a clinch.
Wainright trying to stall but Hasselhoff improves his position.
Wainright dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hasselhoff jumps into guard, dragging Wainright to the mat.
Hasselhoff looking to control.
Wainright tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasselhoff is retaining full guard.
Wainrightis looking to pass into half guard but Hasselhoff pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hasselhoff is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wainright working a defensive guard but Hasselhoff manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ground and pound from Hasselhoff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wainright takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wainright is trying to control Hasselhoff's posture but Hasselhoff avoids it.
Wainright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wainright tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wainright tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff is looking to take a break and control but Wainright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wainright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hasselhoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wainright keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wainright looks to land a right hand but Hasselhoff moved out of range.
Wainright closes the distance and clinches up with Hasselhoff, looking for a takedown. Wainright pushes Hasselhoff against the cage but Hasselhoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hasselhoff wants to clinch.
Wainright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hasselhoff throws out a leg kick but Wainright moves out of range and Hasselhoff only half commits.
Hasselhoff wants to clinch up but Wainright keeps it at a distance.
Hasselhoff has a takedown stuffed.
Wainright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hasselhoff is able to avoid easily.
Hasselhoff looks to clinch
and Wainright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wainright.
Wainright stopping the sweep attempt from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff keeping moving, preventing Wainright from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Wainright tries to stand but Hasselhoff is controlling from the bottom.
Hasselhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wainright trying to control but Hasselhoff is working from the bottom.
Hasselhoff is trying to keep Wainright in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch up.
Rufus Wainright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasselhoff misses with a takedown attempt - Wainright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hasselhoff shoots in and drives through. Wainright sprawls well.
Rufus Wainright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hasselhoff.
Wainright throws a one two combo.
Wainright clinches.
Hasselhoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wainright stops a takedown attempt from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff is leaning against Wainright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wainright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wainright tries to clinch up but Hasselhoff circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Wainright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Hasselhoff's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hasselhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wainright tries to avoid it but Hasselhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wainright to the ground. Wainright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wainright walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hasselhoff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch but Wainright is having none of it.
Wainright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff with a poor takedown
and Wainright counters with a takedown into side control.
Wainright working away.
Hasselhoff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Wainright seems content to control.
Wainright thows a huge punch but Hasselhoff dodges it nicely.
Wainright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wainright is keen to just control but Hasselhoff is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wainright is thwarting Hasselhoff's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff lands with a few short shots to the body.
Wainright stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hasselhoff to get to his feet.
Hasselhoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hasselhoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hasselhoff wants to clinch.
Wainright misses with a takedown attempt - Hasselhoff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wainright tries to close the distance and clinch but Hasselhoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hasselhoff shoots for a takedown but Wainright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rufus Wainright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hasselhoff.
Wainright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wainright throws a head kick that misses.
Wainright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hasselhoff tries to avoid it but Wainright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hasselhoff to the ground. Hasselhoff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wainright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hasselhoff circles away.
Hasselhoff misses with a takedown attempt - Wainright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hasselhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wainright tries to avoid it but Hasselhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wainright to the ground. Wainright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff shoots in and drives through. Wainright sprawls well.
Hasselhoff gets a takedown into half guard.
Wainright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hasselhoff is working away from the top position though.
David Hasselhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wainright is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hasselhoff is trying to control. Wainright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wainright throws a strike from the bottom but Hasselhoff passes into side control!
Wainright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hasselhoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff lands a few punches from side control.
Wainright is trying to buck Hasselhoff off.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hasselhoff rushes Wainright and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hasselhoff decides to pull guard.
Wainright looking to pass the guard.
Hasselhoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wainright manages to get himself to full guard.
Rufus Wainright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hasselhoff throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rufus Wainright.
Well Wainright 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Wainright!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Jungle (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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265 lbs
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263 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur McDermott!
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, George Jungle!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jungle misses with a two punch combination.
McDermott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDermott scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McDermott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jungle misses with a two punch combination.
McDermott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jungle.
McDermott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jungle counters with a series of strikes that sends McDermott to the canvas! Jungle follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jungle throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jungle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jungle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jungle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDermott has his hands on Jungle's head, controlling the position.
Jungle wants to stand but McDermott is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jungle wants to control from the top but McDermott keeps moving.
McDermott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDermott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jungle tries to roll over but McDermott keeps him under control.
McDermott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if McDermott is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jungle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDermott.
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.
McDermott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jungle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jungle looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDermott trying to pass the guard but Jungle defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McDermott cracks Jungle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jungle connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt McDermott! He's out on his feet! Jungle rushes in and drops McDermott with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Jungle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between tristan duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JAMES ROCK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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238 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, tristan duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JAMES ROCK!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
duran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
ROCK has closed the distance and engaged duran in a clinch.
duran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
ROCK has dropped down and is working for a takedown. duran is trying to keep an underhook but ROCK manages to get the takedown into half guard.
ROCK not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
ROCK escapes and gets back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by duran.
ROCK shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. duran defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
duran wants to clinch but ROCK slips to the side
and ROCK counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ROCK.
ROCK tries to free his leg and advance position but duran is retaining full guard.
ROCK trying to control the position from guard on top but duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ROCK pushing down on duran's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ROCK throws a strike but duran avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
duran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for ROCK on the ground.
ROCK forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ROCK decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
ROCK looks gassed!
duran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ROCK counters by moving into the clinch.
ROCK goes for a takedown attempt but duran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
ROCK fails with the takedown.
tristan duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JAMES ROCK.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ROCK working hard to break the clinch.
duran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
duran misses with a knee strike.
ROCK changes levels and goes for a takedown here. duran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
duran darts in and clinches ROCK up against the cage.
duran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
ROCK tries for a takedown but duran manages to get underhooks.
duran throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ROCK blocks it with crossed arms.
ROCK tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and duran avoids it.
duran trying to land knees to the body.
ROCK gets control of duran's arms and successfully pulls guard. ROCK will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
ROCK has a closed guard, preventing duran from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
duran wants to stand and escape but instead ROCK has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
ROCK not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
ROCK thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
ROCK prevents duran from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
ROCK trying to control the position from guard on top but duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ROCK advances to half guard.
ROCK is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and duran defends it well.
ROCK looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, if ROCK is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JAMES ROCK dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
ROCK closes the distance looking to clinch
and duran counters by moving into the clinch.
duran misses with a knee strike.
duran misses with a knee strike.
ROCK gets a trip takedown into half guard.
ROCK is pressing down on duran's thigh, looking to free his foot. duran is holding on for now.
ROCK working over duran with some ground and pound. duran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ROCK is pressing down on duran's thigh, looking to free his foot. duran is holding on for now.
duran is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ROCK not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
duran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
ROCK missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
ROCK passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by ROCK.
ROCK is going oldschool here, as he tries to force duran to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so duran shrugs it off.
ROCK lands a big shot there that rocks duran but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ROCK working the ground and pound effectively.
ROCK is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. duran is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. duran flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. ROCK anticipates the leg and manages to get behind duran and secures both hooks! This could be bad! ROCK slips an arm under duran chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. ROCK has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. ROCK is squeezing on duran like an anaconda would it's prey. duran fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). JAMES ROCK!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Vrhovac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gordon Ramsay has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Ramsay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Goran Vrhovac!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrhovac leaves Ramsay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vrhovac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramsay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramsay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramsay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vrhovac swivels and escapes.
Ramsay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vrhovac throws out the jab.
Vrhovac walks into a jab.
It looks like Goran Vrhovac has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramsay.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Ramsay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsay shoots in for a takedown but Vrhovac shows good takedown defense.
Ramsay tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vrhovac counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ramsay!
Ramsay can't escape the position.
Vrhovac controlling his opponent.
Vrhovac thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrhovac scoring with strikes but Ramsay is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Vrhovac.
Vrhovac scoring with strikes but Ramsay is staying in there.
Vrhovac breaks from Ramsay's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrhovac is landing with some decent strikes but Ramsay is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vrhovac controlling the position easily from mount.
Vrhovac landing shots from mount.
Ramsay trying desperately to get to his feet.
Vrhovac is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ramsay can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vrhovac tries to control but Ramsay wriggling away.
Vrhovac in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrhovac looking to finish Ramsay with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ramsay!
Vrhovac with the ground and pound from mount.
Vrhovac lands with some strikes.
Vrhovac scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ramsay?
Ramsay tries to hold on but Vrhovac pushes him away.
Vrhovac putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vrhovac lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vrhovac looking to finish Ramsay with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ramsay!
Vrhovac scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ramsay?
Ramsay tries to reverse the position but Vrhovac maintains control.
Vrhovac with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsay working to try and regain half guard.
Vrhovac postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ramsay looks a forlorn figure.
Vrhovac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovac punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vrhovac avoids the attempt from Ramsay to control.
Ramsay can't escape the position.
BOOM! Vrhovac connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vrhovac looking to control but Ramsay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vrhovac has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ramsay's face.
A nice elbow there by Vrhovac.
Vrhovac avoids the attempt from Ramsay to control.
Vrhovac landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovac looking to control but Ramsay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramsay is working to get back to half guard.
Vrhovac trying to control but Ramsay is having none of it.
Ramsay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vrhovac looking to control but Ramsay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramsay takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Vrhovac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Goran Vrhovac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vrhovac misses with a two punch combination.
Ramsay throws a low kick but Vrhovac avoids it.
Goran Vrhovac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vrhovac tries to clinch there but Ramsay circles away.
Ramsay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vrhovac sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramsay somewhat.
Vrhovac cracks Ramsay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vrhovac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramsay.
Vrhovac thows a body shot but no joy.
Vrhovac throws a right hand that Ramsay ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramsay also avoids with ease.
Ramsay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramsay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vrhovac moves into the clinch.
Vrhovac lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrhovac wants to control from the top but Ramsay keeps moving.
Ramsay is trying to control the position but Vrhovac postures up.
Ramsay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vrhovac is aware though and is defending well.
Vrhovac thows a big elbow that misses.
Vrhovac wants to control from the top but Ramsay keeps moving.
Vrhovac won't allow Ramsay to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Ramsay or perhaps it was just good defense by Vrhovac which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Ramsay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrhovac has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrhovac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrhovac manages to break the clinch.
Ramsay shoots in for a takedown but Vrhovac shows good takedown defense.
Vrhovac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramsay circles away quickly and effectively.
Vrhovac swinging wildly here.
Gordon Ramsay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vrhovac gets a clinch.
Vrhovac jumps guard and drags Ramsay to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ramsay tries to stand but Vrhovac is controlling from the bottom.
Ramsay wants to pass the guard but Vrhovac is keeping the position.
Vrhovac uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay wants to clinch
and Vrhovac holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ramsay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vrhovac prevents it.
Vrhovac wants a takedown but no success here.
Vrhovac has Ramsay pressed against the cage, preventing Ramsay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ramsay goes for a takedown attempt but Vrhovac pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ramsay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vrhovac circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramsay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vrhovac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramsay throws a wild body kick that Vrhovac sees coming a mile off.
Vrhovac closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vrhovac has clasped his hands together around Ramsay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vrhovac trying to control the action but Ramsay is working from the bottom.
Ramsay on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vrhovac cracks Ramsay with a big right hand but Ramsay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ramsay is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramsay wants to control but Vrhovac postures up.
Ramsay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramsay tries to get out of the position.
Vrhovac working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ramsay taking a bit of punishment here - Vrhovac scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Vrhovac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Goran Vrhovac's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vrhovac throws a series of punches but Ramsay moves out of range.
A jab from Vrhovac misses.
Ramsay shoots and misses
and Vrhovac counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramsay prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramsay trying to stall but Vrhovac improves his position.
Vrhovac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramsay moves out of range of the body kick from Vrhovac.
Ramsay shoots in for a takedown but Vrhovac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vrhovac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrhovac clinches up with Ramsay and pushes him back against the cage.
Vrhovac breaks the clinch.
Ramsay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Ramsay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrhovac feints and as Ramsay raises his hands in defense, Vrhovac changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vrhovac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrhovac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrhovac trying to control but Ramsay is working from the bottom.
Vrhovac scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramsay keeping moving, preventing Vrhovac from controlling successfully.
Ramsay trying to keep a closed guard but Vrhovac is proving a slippery customer.
Ramsay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vrhovac is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vrhovac trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramsay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vrhovac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramsay.
Vrhovac avoids the body shot from Ramsay.
The fighters circling - Vrhovac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vrhovac throws a combination that misses
and Ramsay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vrhovac thinking.
Vrhovac fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramsay sprawls well initially but Vrhovac persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vrhovac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramsay looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ramsay wants to control but Vrhovac is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramsay tries to get to full guard but Vrhovac has control of the leg.
Vrhovac is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vrhovac looks to land a strike but Ramsay avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ramsay thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vrhovac postures up in Ramsay's guard and throws a big left but Ramsay blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ramsay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ramsay tries to clinch but Vrhovac moves out of range.
Nice cross by Ramsay.
Vrhovac has managed to clinch.
Vrhovac is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ramsay wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Ramsay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vrhovac tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramsay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramsay working aggressively here.
Ramsay is trying to force a seperation but Vrhovac has the dominant position.
Ramsay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vrhovac has clasped his hands together around Ramsay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ramsay holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ramsay wants to control but Vrhovac postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay keeps Vrhovac under control for a moment.
Vrhovac landing a few strikes.
Ramsay can't do much from the bottom here.
Vrhovac is looking to take a break and control but Ramsay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goran Vrhovac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramsay tries to bench press Vrhovac off him but Vrhovac keeps the position.
Goran Vrhovac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramsay wants to control but Vrhovac postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vrhovac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vrhovac moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goran Vrhovac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vrhovac winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goran Vrhovac!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Craik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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279 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Craik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jelani walks into a jab.
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Craik! Jelani is backing up but he can't get away as Craik lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Jelani and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Craik!
Jason Craik is the new heavyweight champion!
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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