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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham's entrance music is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC_Z-EPSVaI&playnext=1&videos=gXE_R26bAm8. A fine choice. Pacquiao has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jordan Graham has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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151 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Graham! 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, Manny Pacquiao! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Pacquiao looks for the body kick but Graham saw that one coming. Graham scores a takedown into full mount! Graham looking to finish Pacquiao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pacquiao! Graham controlling from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Graham putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! A nice elbow there by Graham. Graham controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Graham looking to isolate an arm here. Pacquiao doesn't see it coming and as Graham extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Graham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Graham!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Machete Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name. Machete Juarez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 cm
27
136 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machete Juarez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuki Williams! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Juarez, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Juarez against the cage but Juarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Juarez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Williams working for a triangle but Juarez defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Williams wants to stand up but Juarez is controlling him. Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Juarez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Juarez throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it. Juarez scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nice takedown defense from Juarez. No joy for Williams on that attempt. Machete Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Williams. Williams blocks a head kick by Juarez.
Juarez rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage. Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Juarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams jumps guard but Juarez stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams prevents Juarez from breaking the clinch. Juarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams fails to pull guard.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Juarez gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Juarez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Juarez controlling the position. Williams wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Juarez pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position. Juarez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Juarez breaks the clinch.
Juarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juarez clinches up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Juarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams lands an elbow inside. Juarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Juarez breaks the clinch.
Juarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Williams!
Juarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juarez instigates a clinch. Juarez misses with a knee strike.
Juarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards. Juarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juarez wants to break free but Williams has control.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Juarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards. Juarez lands a body punch in the clinch. Williams looks gassed! Juarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Juarez blocks with his arms.
Williams has Juarez pressed against the cage, preventing Juarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A short left from Juarez. Williams tries to pull guard but Juarez won't allow it.
Williams tries to pull guard but Juarez won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Juarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Juarez breaks the clinch.
Juarez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Juarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Juarez smiles and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Juarez lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Williams to the mat! Williams manages to get full guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Juarez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Williams, up you get! Williams misses with a takedown and Juarez counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Juarez to acknowledge the strikes. Juarez lands a jab-cross combination.
Williams is rocked! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Juarez throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Williams stumbling backwards into the cage! Williams bounces back off the cage towards Juarez, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Juarez lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Juarez celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Machete Juarez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sevak Magakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Slamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Magakian might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sevak Magakian Highlights. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sevak Magakian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Slamen! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slamen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Slamen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Magakian 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. Magakian wants to stand but Slamen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Slamen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magakian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magakian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Slamen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Magakian is working to get back to half guard.
Slamen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magakian blocking the ground and pound. Slamen looking to control and managing it successfully. Magakian wants to control but Slamen is having none of it. Slamen tries to control but Magakian wriggling away. Slamen is stalling here but it's allowed Magakian to get half guard.
Magakian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magakian.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Slamen postures up.
Slamen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Magakian has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Slamen is looking to defend but Magakian has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Slamen! Magakian pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Slamen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sevak Magakian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Winfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Coolpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coolpunch has chosen Man From Manila by Francis Magalona as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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300 lbs
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24
293 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerry Winfield! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Coolpunch! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coolpunch moves in looking to clinch but Winfield pushes him off. Coolpunch tries to clinch but Winfield moves out of range. Coolpunch tries to clinch there but Winfield circles away.
Coolpunch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winfield swats him away and circles back towards the center. Coolpunch is looking to clinch. Winfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coolpunch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Coolpunch wants to clinch up but Winfield keeps it at a distance. Coolpunch wants to clinch. Winfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coolpunch wants to clinch up but Winfield keeps it at a distance. Coolpunch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winfield paws at him with a jab and circles away. Winfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Coolpunch. Coolpunch doesn't manage to clinch there - Winfield circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coolpunch tries to clinch but Winfield is having none of it. Coolpunch doesn't manage to clinch there - Winfield circles away.
Coolpunch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winfield paws at him with a jab and circles away. Winfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Coolpunch. Coolpunch tries to close the distance and clinch but Winfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Coolpunch is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Winfield keeps the fight on the outside. Coolpunch tries to clinch up but Winfield circles away and keeps his distance. Winfield tries to clinch but Coolpunch is having none of it. Coolpunch tries to clinch up and Winfield counters by moving into the clinch. Coolpunch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Coolpunch scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Gerry Winfield has been cut. Winfield is breathing heavily. A knee to the head by Coolpunch.
Coolpunch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winfield's face.
Coolpunch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Nice elbow from Coolpunch. Coolpunch lands a damaging elbow. Coolpunch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A knee to the head by Coolpunch.
Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winfield's face.
Coolpunch lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Coolpunch scores with a knee to the head.
Winfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coolpunch lands a knee to the head.
Coolpunch lands a nice elbow. Winfield takes an elbow to the temple. Coolpunch landing knees to the head.
Coolpunch lands an elbow inside that Winfield shrugs off. Winfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coolpunch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winfield's defenses. Winfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coolpunch lands a nice elbow. Coolpunch with a knee to the head.
Winfield takes an elbow to the forehead. Coolpunch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coolpunch lands an elbow inside. Winfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Winfield looking to stall.
Coolpunch connects with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winfield's face.
Coolpunch lands an elbow just above Winfield 's eye. Winfield takes an elbow to the forehead. Coolpunch lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Nice elbow from Coolpunch.
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. Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winfield's face.
Winfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coolpunch walks away with a smile on his face. Winfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Coolpunch tries to clinch up and Winfield counters by clinching up. Coolpunch lands a knee to the head.
Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winfield's face.
Coolpunch lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Coolpunch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Coolpunch landing knees to the head.
Coolpunch throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coolpunch throws an elbow but misses. Winfield takes an elbow to the forehead. Coolpunch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Winfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Coolpunch dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gerry Winfield's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Coolpunch darts in trying to clinch and Winfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Coolpunch connects with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Winfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coolpunch scores with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winfield's defenses. Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winfield's face.
Winfield takes an elbow to the temple. Coolpunch lands an elbow just above Winfield 's eye. Winfield takes an elbow to the forehead. Coolpunch lands an elbow that stopped Winfield in his tracks for a moment. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Coolpunch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coolpunch lands an elbow just above Winfield 's eye. Coolpunch lands an elbow that stopped Winfield in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coolpunch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Winfield takes an elbow to the forehead. Coolpunch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Coolpunch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Coolpunch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winfield's defenses. Coolpunch with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winfield's face.
Coolpunch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coolpunch as Winfield tries to tie him up. Coolpunch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Winfield is looking to control Coolpunch's arms but Coolpunch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Winfield has his back to the cage. Coolpunch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Winfield takes an elbow to the temple. Coolpunch lands a knee to the head.
Coolpunch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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. Coolpunch lands a knee to the head.
Coolpunch lands an elbow just above Winfield 's eye. Coolpunch lands a knee to the head.
Coolpunch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Coolpunch. Coolpunch pushes off an throws an elbow but Winfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Coolpunch is pressed up against the cage. Winfield has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coolpunch down to the mat. Coolpunch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Coolpunch closes the distance looking to clinch and Winfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Winfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Coolpunch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Coolpunch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Coolpunch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Coolpunch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winfield's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coolpunch connects with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch misses with a knee strike.
Winfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coolpunch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winfield's face.
Coolpunch landing knees to the head.
Winfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Winfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coolpunch just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Winfield. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coolpunch lands an elbow that stopped Winfield in his tracks for a moment. Coolpunch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Coolpunch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Coolpunch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Coolpunch lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Coolpunch. Winfield blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Coolpunch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Coolpunch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coolpunch misses with a knee strike.
Coolpunch lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Coolpunch lands a knee to the head.
Winfield avoids the elbow strike from Coolpunch, against the cage.
Winfield takes an elbow to the forehead. Winfield takes an elbow to the temple. Coolpunch with a knee to the head.
Winfield takes an elbow to the temple. Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winfield's face.
Coolpunch connects with a knee to the head.
Winfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coolpunch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Coolpunch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Winfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coolpunch walks away with a smile on his face. Winfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Winfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coolpunch wants to clinch but Winfield slips to the side and Winfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Coolpunch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gerry Winfield's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Coolpunch tries to clinch up and Winfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winfield. Coolpunch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Winfield is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coolpunch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Winfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Coolpunch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Coolpunch connects with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winfield's defenses. Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winfield's face.
Winfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coolpunch scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Coolpunch lands an elbow that stopped Winfield in his tracks for a moment. Coolpunch tries to land a knee to the head but Winfield blocks with his arms.
Coolpunch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coolpunch lands a damaging elbow. Coolpunch lands an elbow that stopped Winfield in his tracks for a moment. Coolpunch lands a nice elbow. Coolpunch looks to throw an elbow but misses. Coolpunch connects with a knee to the head.
Winfield trying to control the position but instead, Coolpunch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Winfield into the cage. Coolpunch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Coolpunch lands an elbow just above Winfield 's eye. Coolpunch lands a knee to the head.
Coolpunch tries to land a knee to the head but Winfield blocks with his arms.
Coolpunch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Coolpunch lands an elbow just above Winfield 's eye. Winfield trying to control the position but instead, Coolpunch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Winfield into the cage. Coolpunch lands an elbow inside that Winfield shrugs off.
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. Coolpunch lands a damaging elbow. Coolpunch lands an elbow inside. Coolpunch with a knee to the head.
Winfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coolpunch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coolpunch tries to clinch up and Winfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Winfield takes an elbow to the temple. Winfield trying to stall but Coolpunch improves his position.
Winfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Winfield takes an elbow to the forehead. Coolpunch lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winfield's face.
Winfield fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Winfield. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coolpunch with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coolpunch scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Coolpunch.
Coolpunch lands an elbow just above Winfield 's eye. Winfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coolpunch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coolpunch scores with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coolpunch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winfield's defenses. Coolpunch lands a damaging elbow. Coolpunch tries a knee to the head but Winfield blocks it.
Coolpunch lands an elbow inside. Coolpunch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coolpunch tries a knee to the head but Winfield blocks it.
Coolpunch lands a damaging elbow. Winfield dodges an elbow strike from Coolpunch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Coolpunch connects with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch lands a nice elbow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Coolpunch. Nice elbow from Coolpunch. Coolpunch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Winfield blocks the elbow strike.
Coolpunch connects with a knee to the head.
Winfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Coolpunch. Coolpunch lands an elbow that stopped Winfield in his tracks for a moment. Coolpunch lands an elbow inside that Winfield shrugs off. Coolpunch landing knees to the head.
Coolpunch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Coolpunch lands a knee to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Coolpunch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winfield's defenses. Winfield takes an elbow to the forehead. Coolpunch lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Gerry Winfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Winfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Coolpunch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Coolpunch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Coolpunch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takezzo Manto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Redondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelvin Redondo 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takezzo Manto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelvin Redondo! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Redondo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Redondo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Redondo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manto has escaped the position, nice work there. Manto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Redondo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Redondo stops Manto from getting back to his feet.
Manto gets full guard. Manto controls Redondo momentarily but Redondo frees himself. Manto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redondo manages to get himself to full guard.
Manto drops back looking for a leg! Redondo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redondo manages to kick Manto off! Manto jumps back into Redondo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manto is pushing down on Redondo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redondo is fighting to maintain full guard but Manto has managed to sneak the leg through. Manto scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Manto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Redondo is defending against the submission attempts here by Manto.
Manto is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Redondo wants to get back to full guard. Manto trying to mount his opponent but Redondo defends it. Redondo is trying to stand up here but Manto is controlling him well. Redondo won't allow Manto to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Redondo actively working from the bottom here. Manto prevents Redondo from standing back up.
Redondo actively working from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Manto throws a sloppy head kick and Redondo moves out of range easily. Manto connects with a body shot. Horrible takedown by Manto or perhaps it was just good defense by Redondo which made him look bad. Redondo blocks a head kick by Manto.
Redondo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manto's half guard. Redondo is thwarting Manto's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Redondo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manto has managed to free his arm - good work. Manto is refusing to be controlled, as Redondo sits in half guard. Redondo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Redondo is trying to control the action in half guard but Manto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Takezzo Manto will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manto pushes Redondo up against the cage in a clinch. Manto is pressed up against the cage. Redondo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manto down to the mat. Manto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Manto with a body punch. A glancing blow. Redondo with a lazy takedown attempt and Manto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Manto has hold of one of Redondo's legs. Redondo is fighting the takedown attempt but Manto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Redondo wants to improve his position but instead Manto has moved into half guard.
Redondo is trying to get back to full guard. Redondo wants to get back to his feet. Manto passes into side control, despite Redondo's attempt to control the position.
Manto lands an elbow. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Redondo to his feet. Manto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Redondo can't do much from the bottom here. Manto tries to move to mount but Redondo blocks the move with his legs. Manto lands a few punches from side control. Redondo wants to control but Manto postures up. Redondo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Redondo wants to get back to his feet.
Redondo wants to get back to full guard. Redondo is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Redondo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manto's half guard. Redondo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Redondo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manto trying to control from the bottom.
Redondo stands up and beckons Manto to join him on the feet. Redondo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Manto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Takezzo Manto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Redondo. Redondo trying to control the position.
Redondo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Redondo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Redondo pushing down on Manto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Redondo wants to control but Manto is keeping him busy. Redondo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Redondo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Redondo wants to take a breather but Manto is having none of it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Manto wants to control the action here but instead Redondo manages to pass to full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takezzo Manto dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Redondo with a lazy takedown attempt and Manto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Redondo's guard. Manto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Redondo, up you get! Manto swings for the body but Redondo moves out of range.
Redondo shoots and misses so Manto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. 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! Redondo is pulling down on Manto's head to control his posture. Manto stopping the sweep attempt from Redondo. Redondo is trying to hold Manto in close to prevent damage but Manto has managed to pass into half guard.
Redondo wants to get back to full guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Redondo is defending against the submission attempts here by Manto.
Redondo works his way to full guard. Good work. Redondo is controlling Manto's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Redondo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Manto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Manto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Redondo is working for takedown but Manto is calmly controlling the position for now. Takezzo Manto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Redondo. Redondo tightens his grip and picks Manto up, before dumping him to the ground. Manto manages to land in guard. Manto wants to stand but Redondo is controlling the position. Redondo tries to free his leg and advance position but Manto is retaining full guard. Manto is trying to control the position but Redondo postures up. Redondo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manto dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Redondo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Redondo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Redondo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Manto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Redondo trying to control but Manto is having none of it. A nice elbow there by Redondo. Redondo cracks Manto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Redondo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Redondo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manto is trying to defend but Redondo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Redondo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
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 Takezzo Manto. Well Manto 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 30:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takezzo Manto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Mars (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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160 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Bauer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Mars! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mars gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bauer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bauer trying to control but Mars is working from the bottom. Bauer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Mars is trying to control the position but Bauer postures up. Mars is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Mars keeping moving, preventing Bauer from controlling successfully. Mars looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bauer thows a big elbow that misses. Mars has control of Bauer's left arm, preventing Bauer from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mars keeping moving, preventing Bauer from controlling successfully. Bauer throws a strike but Mars rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Bauer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mars defends it easily. Bauer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mars gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Mars decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bauer, up you get! Mars swats away the attempt to clinch by Bauer. Bauer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mars, pushing him back against the cage. Mars holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bauer can't get the takedown.
Mars goes for a takedown attempt but Bauer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mars looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bauer misses with a few strikes there.
Bauer closes the distance looking to clinch and Mars counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Mars throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bauer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mars wants to control but Bauer is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bauer has a hand on Mars's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mars takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Mars wants to control the pace but Bauer is squirming around nicely. Bauer tries to lock up and control but Mars gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Mars trying to control but he's not successful this time. Mars is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Bauer is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Bauer flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Mars anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Bauer and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Mars slips an arm under Bauer chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Mars has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Mars is squeezing on Bauer like an anaconda would it's prey. Bauer fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ethan Mars!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strauss comes to the cage accompanied by Immigrant song-Led Zeppelin. Logan Strauss could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Evander Hollyfield's chin.
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Strauss! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evander Hollyfield! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Strauss shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hollyfield napping and manages to drive through into side control! Strauss tries for a kimura but Hollyfield is defending well. Strauss trying to control the position but Hollyfield is working away. Strauss misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Strauss prevents Hollyfield from escaping the position. Strauss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hollyfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Strauss swings around for an armbar but Hollyfield sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Strauss's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strauss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Strauss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Strauss has his foot on Hollyfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hollyfield works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hollyfield gets to his feet. Strauss looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Hollyfield dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
Hollyfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Hollyfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hollyfield wants to clinch up but Strauss keeps it at a distance. Hollyfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hollyfield is looking to clinch. Hollyfield misses with a few strikes there.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Hollyfield wants to clinch. A head kick misses from Hollyfield. Strauss looks for a takedown but Hollyfield sprawls well. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hollyfield. Strauss shrugs it off though. Evander Hollyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Strauss is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hollyfield lands a big head kick that sends Strauss tumbling to the mat! Hollyfield takes a step backwards and waves Strauss back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Logan Strauss has been cut. Hollyfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hollyfield tries to bum rush Strauss with a series of wild strikes but Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hollyfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it. Strauss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hollyfield to the mat! Hollyfield manages to get full guard. Strauss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hollyfield looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hollyfield looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hollyfield! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hollyfield stands up. Hollyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Strauss works Hollyfield's body with a nice hook. Hollyfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strauss circles away quickly and effectively. Strauss shoots for a double leg takedown but Hollyfield sprawls well. He's pushed Strauss's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strauss paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hollyfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Strauss. That's going to take a lot out of him. Strauss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollyfield throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A slapping leg kick lands for Hollyfield.
Strauss sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A nice leg kick lands there from Hollyfield. Hollyfield lands a head kick!
Hollyfield lands a big head kick that sends Strauss tumbling to the mat! Hollyfield takes a step backwards and waves Strauss back to his feet - he wants the finish! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Hollyfield dominated that round. The cut man is working on Logan Strauss's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it. Strauss scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Strauss wants to pass the guard but Hollyfield is defending well. Hollyfield makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Hollyfield lands a big head kick that sends Strauss tumbling to the mat! Hollyfield takes a step backwards and waves Strauss back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Strauss is rocked! Hollyfield lands a nice looking body kick. 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! Hollyfield drops Strauss with a beautiful combination! Strauss stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hollyfield is looking for the KO! Oh Strauss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hollyfield! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evander Hollyfield!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyquil Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Salazar's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Winters! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nyquil Salazar! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Winters misses with a looping left. Salazar tries to clinch up. Winters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Salazar darts in and clinches Winters up against the cage. Salazar landing knees to the head.
Salazar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Winters in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Winters misses with the head strike.
Salazar tries a knee to the head but Winters blocks it.
Salazar lands an elbow inside that Winters shrugs off. Salazar pushes off an throws an elbow but Winters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Salazar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Winters digs a right hand underneath Salazar's ribcage. Salazar let out a lung full of air as it connected. Salazar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winters.
Winters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Winters. Salazar wants to clinch up but Winters keeps it at a distance. Winters swats away the attempt to clinch by Salazar. Winters blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salazar wants to clinch up but Winters keeps it at a distance. Salazar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winters sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salazar somewhat. Winters fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salazar on the side of the head. Salazar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Salazar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Winters swats away the attempt to clinch by Salazar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Salazar doesn't manage to clinch there - Winters circles away.
Salazar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winters connects with a looping right hand.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winters swats him away and circles back towards the center. Salazar throws a body kick that misses. Nice cross by Winters. Salazar tries to clinch up but Winters circles away and keeps his distance. Winters moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Salazar tries to clinch but Winters is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A combination from Winters does no damage. Salazar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Salazar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winters. John Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Salazar is looking to clinch but Winters is avoiding it.
Winters scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Nyquil Salazar has been cut. A cross from Winters lands. This has been an exciting period of action! Winters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winters dips to his left and cracks Salazar with an uppercut! Winters uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salazar has time to react. Salazar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Winters scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Winters lands with a nice combination. Salazar backs away looking to recover. Winters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salazar on the wrong end of a nice hook. Salazar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Salazar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winters as he jumps to the side. John Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyquil Salazar. Winters thuds a left hand into Salazar's body. Salazar looks gassed! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Winters looks to land a combination. Salazar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Winters dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nyquil Salazar's cut. 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.
Salazar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Winters. Salazar tries for a takedown but Winters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Winters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salazar tries to clinch up but Winters circles away and keeps his distance. Winters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
John Winters is winning the standup battle so far. Winters jabs at Salazar's body. Salazar tries to move into range but Winters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winters paws at him with a jab and circles away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Salazar. Winters throws a right hand that Salazar ducks under and follows up with a left that Salazar also avoids with ease. Salazar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Salazar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Salazar is looking to clinch but Winters is avoiding it.
Winters scores with a jab to the body. Salazar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nice body punch from Winters. Salazar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Winters falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salazar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Winters is lucky that one didn't land flush. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Winters with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Salazar tries to move into range but Winters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Salazar tries to clinch up. Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Winters moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Winters works Salazar's body with a nice hook. Winters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salazar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Winters bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salazar's head backwards. Winters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salazar circles away quickly and effectively. Winters scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winters lands an overhand right. Winters wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Salazar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Winters. Winters goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Salazar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winters scores with a jab to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Winters. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Salazar moves in looking to clinch but Winters pushes him off. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winters. Salazar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winters to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Salazar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winters moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. John Winters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Winters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salazar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Winters moves into range and connects with a jab. John Winters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Winters lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Winters. Salazar tries to move into range but Winters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Winters lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Salazar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Winters scores with a jab. Salazar acknowledges it with a nod of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Winters dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Nyquil Salazar's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Salazar takes a shot right to the bread basket. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salazar. Winters blocks a leg kick. Good shot there by Winters. Winters lands a body shot.
Winters thows a body shot but no joy. Salazar walks into a left hand. Salazar closes the distance and clinches up with Winters, looking for a takedown. Salazar pushes Winters against the cage but Winters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Winters lunges at Salazar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salazar's hand. Salazar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Winters misses with a two punch combination.
Winters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salazar can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Winters clobbers Salazar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Salazar is looking to clinch. Winters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winters lands a nice shot to the body.
Winters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salazar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Winters's corner calls for a 1-2. Winters obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Winters lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Winters misses with a few strikes there.
Nyquil Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Salazar slips a jab from Winters. Salazar wants to clinch. Salazar tries to clinch up. Winters tries to bum rush Salazar with a series of wild strikes but Salazar uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Salazar wants to clinch up but Winters keeps it at a distance. Winters keeps the fight on the outside. Salazar on the wrong end of a nice hook. Salazar wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Salazar defending well as Winters loads up on a big left hand. Salazar misses with a double jab.
Salazar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Winters darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Winters lands a body shot.
Winters lands with a good body shot. Winters cracks Salazar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Salazar doesn't manage to clinch there - Winters circles away.
Salazar tries to clinch but Winters moves out of range. Salazar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A punch lands to the side of Salazar 's head but he takes it in his stride. Winters moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Winters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salazar moves into range and clinches up with Winters. 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! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knees to the body from Salazar.
Salazar blocks an uppercut.
Salazar is pressed up against the cage. Winters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salazar down to the mat. Salazar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. John Winters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Winters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight! John Winters showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Winters, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Winters!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Menjivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Sequeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sequeira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Junior Jack - E Samba kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Menjivar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Sequeira! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Menjivar throws a right and a left that both miss. Menjivar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Menjivar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A jab lands there for Menjivar.
It looks like David Sequeira has been cut. Sequeira misses with a straight right. No luck with that takedown attempt from Sequeira. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sequeira. Victor Menjivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Sequeira. Menjivar lands a big head kick that sends Sequeira tumbling to the mat! Menjivar takes a step backwards and waves Sequeira back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sequeira is rocked! Menjivar throws a series of punches but Sequeira moves out of range. Sequeira is still on wobbly legs! Can Menjivar finish him? Menjivar on the wrong end of a nice jab. Menjivar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sequeira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Sequeira seems to have recovered his senses. Sequeira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Menjivar circles away. Sequeira looks gassed! Menjivar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sequeira's calf. Menjivar lands a nice hook to Sequeira's body. Sequeira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Menjivar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David Sequeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sequeira sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Menjivar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Menjivar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Menjivar scores with a shot to the body.
Sequeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sequeira is trying desperately to land a takedown but Menjivar is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sequeira. Menjivar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Victor Menjivar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Menjivar lands with a right that hurts Sequeira. Sequeira looks to clinch but Menjivar throws a short knee that drops Sequeira. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Victor Menjivar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee's entrance music is McGee. A fine choice. Toney has chosen California Love as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Toney! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Toney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcgee. Mcgee scores with a takedown into Toney's guard. Mcgee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Toney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Toney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Toney! Toney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. You can see the frustration on Mcgee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Toney tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Toney has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Mcgee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgee lands in his opponent's guard. Mcgee with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Toney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Toney is looking to stand up but Mcgee isn't so interested in that idea. Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Toney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mcgee won't allow Toney to get back to his feet. Toney has a closed guard, preventing Mcgee from standing up. Toney keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully. Toney has Mcgee pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Mcgee closes the distance and clinches up with Toney, looking for a takedown. Mcgee pushes Toney against the cage but Toney circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mcgee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mcgee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgee somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him. Toney connects with a jab. Mcgee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Mcgee postures up in Toney's guard and throws a big left but Toney blocks it. Toney wants to get back to his feet but Mcgee is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Mcgee controls from within his opponent's guard. Toney wants to stand and escape but Mcgee is having none of it. Mcgee drops back looking for a leg! Toney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toney manages to kick Mcgee off! Mcgee jumps back into Toney's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Mcgee prevents Toney from getting back to his feet. Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Toney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgee is defended easily by Toney. Mcgee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Toney avoids it really well and circles away. Mcgee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toney swivels and escapes.
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. A lazy left from Toney finds it's target. Toney moves into range and connects with a jab. Toney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgee. Toney throws a nice looking combination but Mcgee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Toney looks to land a right hand but Mcgee moved out of range. Toney stuffs the takedown. Mcgee moves away from the strike by Toney. Toney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Mcgee shoots in for a takedown but Toney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mcgee is breathing heavily. Toney getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Mcgee misses with a combination
and Toney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Mcgee tries a low kick but Toney avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Toney clobbers Mcgee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Mcgee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toney defends it nicely. Mcgee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Toney 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.
Toney lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcgee's head. Toney pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mcgee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nice takedown defense from Toney. No joy for Mcgee on that attempt. Toney lands with a cross. Toney scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Toney sizes up Mcgee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Toney swings for the body but Mcgee moves out of range.
Mcgee gets a takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Toney is doing well to control the position and prevent Mcgee from advancing to side control. Mcgee performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Toney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcgee is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcgee stops Toney from getting back to his feet.
Mcgee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Toney pushes Mcgee off looking to stand but Mcgee dives back in and keeps control.
Toney is breathing heavily. Mcgee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Mcgee tries to clinch up but Toney circles away and keeps his distance. Mcgee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Toney counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him. Toney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Toney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgee. Timothy Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Mcgee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toney but Toney pushes him off and we're back to square one. No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgee. Mcgee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcgee showed some decent athleticism there. Toney wants to get back to his feet. Mcgee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Toney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Toney manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Toney throws a shot from downtown. Mcgee moves away and avoids it. Horrible takedown by Mcgee or perhaps it was just good defense by Toney which made him look bad. Mcgee moves away from the strike by Toney. Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toney as he avoids it easily. Mcgee tries for a takedown but Toney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Toney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James Toney seems to be getting the better of the standup. Toney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Mcgee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Toney lands with a right that hurts Mcgee. Mcgee looks to clinch but Toney throws a short knee that drops Mcgee. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). James Toney!
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