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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Heath (ranked 4683 p4p, 97 weight class) and Herbal The Leaf (ranked 7895 p4p, 135 weight class). Heath 's entrance music is Blaze all day -by KOTTONMOUTH KINGS. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Heath !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herbal The Leaf!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Leaf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heath pinned against the ropes. Heath gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Heath looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The Leaf has Heath up against the ropes in a clinch.
The Leaf lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Leaf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Leaf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Leaf wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Leaf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Leaf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Leaf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Leaf connects with a couple of short punches.
Heath avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Leaf 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Leaf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Leaf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Leaf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Leaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Leaf wants to get up but he can't break Heath 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Leaf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Leaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Leaf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heath avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Leaf wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving.
The Leaf slips nicely into half guard.
Heath on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heath tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Leaf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heath has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Leaf is working for a kimura but Heath is defending it quite comfortably.
The Leaf seems to be working for a kimura but Heath defends the submission attempt.
Heath taking some punishment here, with The Leaf in his half guard.
The Leaf is working for a kimura but Heath is defending it quite comfortably.
The Leaf is looking for a kimura but Heath is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Leaf to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath is refusing to be controlled, as The Leaf sits in half guard.
The Leaf wants to work for an arm triangle but Heath is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Leaf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Leaf is looking for a kimura here.
The Leaf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Heath is staying active underneath The Leaf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
The Leaf working over Heath with some ground and pound. Heath looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Leaf is looking for a kimura but Heath is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Leaf to get the leverage.
Heath slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Leaf works over Heath with some ground and pound from guard.
The Leaf scoring with some ground and pound.
The Leaf postures up and lands a big shot to Heath 's brow.
The Leaf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Leaf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Leaf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Leaf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Leaf is in close to Heath 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Leaf drops back looking for a leg! Heath is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heath manages to kick The Leaf off! The Leaf jumps back into Heath 's guard.
The Leaf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heath 's head.
Heath is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbal The Leaf dominated that round.
That's time! Heath 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Leaf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heath circles away.
The Leaf shoots for a takedown but Heath saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Leaf shoots in but no luck this time.
Heath appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Josh Heath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbal The Leaf.
The Leaf shoots in and drives through. Heath sprawls well.
The Leaf looks for a takedown but Heath sprawls well.
The Leaf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Leaf showed some decent athleticism there.
The Leaf drops an elbow to the side of Heath 's head.
Oh Heath is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heath is trying to control but can't.
Heath seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Leaf lands strikes from half guard.
The Leaf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Leaf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heath with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Leaf is looking for a kimura here.
The Leaf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heath doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Leaf.
The Leaf wants to work for an arm triangle but Heath is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heath is defending against the submission attempts here by The Leaf.
The Leaf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heath has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Leaf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Leaf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heath doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Leaf.
The Leaf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Leaf connects with a nice short shot to Heath 's temple.
The Leaf working the head and body with strikes.
The Leaf prevents Heath from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from The Leaf there.
The Leaf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Leaf is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Heath is hurt! He's hurt bad - The Leaf fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Heath from any more punishment! Congratulations to The Leaf! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbal The Leaf!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Herbal The Leaf made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Josh Heath stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Carvarlo (ranked 8239 p4p, 141 weight class) and Lars Anderson (ranked 3648 p4p, 134 weight class). Anderson has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls by-METALLICA as his entrance music. Lars Anderson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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245 lbs
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290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Augusto Carvarlo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvarlo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carvarlo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carvarlo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carvarlo trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Carvarlo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Anderson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Anderson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Carvarlo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matias Orava (ranked 4355 p4p, 92 weight class) and Miguel Sanchez (ranked 22735 p4p, 149 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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156 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matias Orava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez clinches.
Orava misses with a punch on the inside.
Orava tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Orava back against the ropes.
Orava prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orava pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orava counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Orava there.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orava.
A quick step to the side and Orava tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez closes the distance but Orava moves to the side
and Orava connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orava with a hook.
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Orava as the two fighters clinch.
Orava blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Orava prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orava lands a body shot.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orava scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Orava.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Orava has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Orava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Orava.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Orava controls the action.
Orava misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orava lands with a light punch inside.
Orava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orava lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orava scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orava blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orava lands a nice shot to the body.
Orava working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
A short left from Orava.
Orava blocking some punches.
Orava scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orava is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orava escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matias Orava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orava punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Orava jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Orava counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez is rocked!
Orava lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Orava finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orava throws an overhand right that drops Sanchez like a sack of potatoes! Orava dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matias Orava!
Matias Orava made sure to mention his sponsor, RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 4104 p4p, 89 weight class) and Mom Cheating (ranked 17241 p4p, 147 weight class). Mom Cheating will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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197 lbs
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142 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
8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mom Cheating!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheating pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martinez tries to counter with a takedown but Cheating is quick to defend against it.
Cheating circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cheating pinned against the ropes. Cheating gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mom Cheating seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cheating!
Jab from Cheating.
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cheating defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheating scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cheating counters with a straight right hand.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Cheating misses.
Martinez is looking to counter the offense by Cheating and move into the clinch.
Martinez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cheating counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinez is rocked!
Cheating finds Martinez's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Martinez flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Cheating lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Martinez will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mom Cheating!
An out of breath Mom Cheating thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Crowder (ranked 4342 p4p, 151 weight class) and Andrew Elliot (ranked 3003 p4p, 76 weight class). Crowder comes to the ring accompanied by Arms wide open by-CREED. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andrew Elliot was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zack Crowder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Elliot!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Elliot saw that one coming.
Crowder throws a jab when Elliot was well out of range.
Crowder scores with the left hand. Elliot knows he should have avoided that one.
Elliot misses with a takedown
letting Crowder counter with a right hand.
Elliot throws a hook to the side of Crowder's head but Crowder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elliot slips under a jab from Crowder.
Crowder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elliot dives in for a single leg takedown but Crowder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Crowder misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Crowder misses.
Elliot fails with the takedown
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zack Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Elliot.
Crowder drops Elliot with a straight right hand, right on the button! Crowder follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Crowder!
Zack Crowder took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '(Chewbacca noises)'.
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