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WCF5 Carnera vs Maia PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfie Bray (ranked 5848 p4p, 409 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 23600 p4p, 498 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bray might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bet. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alfie Bray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kurtev is trying to defend but Bray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kurtev trying to hold on to Bray's head to control him but Bray postures up.
Bray is looking to advance position but Kurtev won't allow it.
Bray is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurtev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kurtev looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bray passes into side control!
Kurtev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bray's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bray! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kurtev has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alfie Bray!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khula Fu (ranked 2825 p4p, 290 weight class) and Aaron Pico (ranked 5723 p4p, 455 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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, Khula Fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Pico!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pico's half guard.
Pico tries to get to full guard but Fu has control of the leg.
Fu wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pico is trying to get back to full guard.
Fu wants to control but Pico is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pico wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu is looking for a kimura but Pico is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fu to get the leverage.
Fu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pico could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fu has cracked it and Pico is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khula Fu!
A relieved looking Khula Fu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chance Shamrock (ranked 3421 p4p, 349 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 4527 p4p, 408 weight class). Spas Spasov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chance Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
No joy there for Spasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock rushes Spasov and presses him up against the cage.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spasov avoids it.
Spasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spasov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamrock but Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Spasov avoids it well.
Spasov lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spasov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spasov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spasov stands up and waves to Shamrock to follow him.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Shamrock avoids them all with ease.
Spasov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock rushes Spasov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spasov manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov moves into range and clinches up with Shamrock.
Spasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shamrock sprawls well. Shamrock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spasov gets slowly back to his feet.
Spasov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shamrock is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chance Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Shamrock clinches.
Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spasov manages to break the clinch.
Spasov throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shamrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spasov pulls guard successfully.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spasov on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov wants to stand but Shamrock is controlling the position.
Shamrock works over Spasov with some ground and pound from guard.
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!
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Spasov keeps moving.
Shamrock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spasov is controlling Shamrock's posture.
Spasov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shamrock tries to break free but Spasov pushes him back against the cage.
Spasov controlling the action here for a moment.
Shamrock jumps guard but Spasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shamrock uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spasov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Spasov enables Shamrock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spasov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Spasov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shamrock is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Spasov manages to break the clinch.
Spasov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spasov scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Shamrock has closed the distance and engaged Spasov in a clinch.
Spasov breaks the clinch.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamrock tries to sprawl out of it but Spasov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamrock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Spasov's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov scores with a one two! Shamrock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shamrock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock jumps guard but Spasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov lands with a nice combination. Shamrock backs away looking to recover.
Spasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Spasov scores with a four punch combination!
Spasov tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spasov wants to clinch up but Shamrock keeps it at a distance.
Shamrock pushes Spasov up against the cage in a clinch.
Spasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spasov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Spasov misses with a takedown attempt
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamrock shoots in but Spasov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shamrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock shoots in looking for a takedown. Spasov tries to sprawl out of it but Shamrock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spasov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spasov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Spasov pulls guard.
Shamrock stopping the sweep attempt from Spasov.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet but Shamrock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spasov has his feet on Shamrock's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.
Spasov cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spasov slaps away a takedown attempt from Shamrock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Shamrock as Spasov shoots in.
Spasov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shamrock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shamrock tries to get out of the position.
Spasov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shamrock to get to his feet.
Chance Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Spasov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shamrock is holding Spasov down, trying to stall.
Spasov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shamrock to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spasov lands a two punch combo.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shamrock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spasov throws a one two combo.
Spasov closes the distance and pushes Shamrock back into the cage.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Spasov won't allow it.
Spasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spasov duly obliges.
Spasov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shamrock backs up against the cage.
Shamrock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shamrock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spasov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shamrock.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Spasov both land. Nice combination.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spasov misses with a double jab.
As Spasov looks to move away, Shamrock throws a big counter combo but Spasov just gets out of the way.
Spasov moves into the clinch successfully.
Shamrock slows down the pace here.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Spasov dives in for a single leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Shamrock avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spasov has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spasov throws a series of punches but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Spasov unleashes a big counter combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spasov dives in for a single leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spas Spasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spasov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Spasov back into the cage.
Shamrock looking for a takedown.
Spasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock clinches up against the cage.
Spasov working hard to break the clinch.
Spasov trying to stall but Shamrock improves his position.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shamrock gets a clinch.
Shamrock breaks the clinch.
Shamrock tries to keep at a distance but Spasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Shamrock avoids them all with ease.
Spasov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov throws a right and a left that Shamrock avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Spasov. Those never looked like landing.
Spasov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spasov tries to clinch there but Shamrock circles away.
Spasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock forces Spasov back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock tries to score a body lock takedown but Spasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shamrock throws a combination that misses
and Spasov counters with a three punch combo that has Shamrock backing up. Shamrock nods at Spasov to acknowledge the strikes.
Shamrock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spasov quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spasov won't allow Shamrock to pass to mount.
Spasov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Spasov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Spasov moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Spasov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shamrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spasov fails to pull guard.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shamrock to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Spasov wants to stand but Shamrock is controlling the position.
Spas Spasov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spasov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Spasov jumps guard and drags Shamrock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Spasov is looking to stand up but Shamrock isn't so interested in that idea.
Spasov seems keen to control Shamrock's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shamrock is controlling him.
Shamrock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Spasov keeps moving.
Spasov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shamrock manages to get himself to full guard.
Spasov stands up from Shamrock's guard - Spasov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to take the fight to the mat but Spasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Spasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Spasov scores with a four punch combination!
Spasov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spasov slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Spasov lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spasov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamrock, pushing him back against the cage.
Chance Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spasov dodges the punch combination from Shamrock.
Spasov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock instigates a clinch.
Spasov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shamrock up against the cage.
Chance Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Spasov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spas Spasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spasov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spas Spasov!
During a confident post fight interview, Spas Spasov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Danis (ranked 3717 p4p, 391 weight class) and Ilpo Pallero (ranked 5824 p4p, 505 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Danis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilpo Pallero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danis moves in looking to clinch but Pallero pushes him off.
Danis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Danis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pallero is looking to regain half guard here but Danis keeps moving and retains side control.
Pallero looks to move to half guard but instead Danis has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallero manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pallero is refusing to be controlled, as Danis sits in half guard.
Pallero wants to improve his position but Danis is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danis wants to get back to his feet.
Pallero wants to get back to full guard.
Danis wants to take a breather but Pallero is having none of it.
Pallero tries to roll over but Danis keeps him under control.
Danis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Danis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Danis trying to control from half guard but Pallero is working away.
Pallero is looking to improve his position.
Pallero told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Danis wants to control but Pallero is keeping him busy.
Pallero is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Danis is tapping! Great win for Pallero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ilpo Pallero!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec Burns (ranked 7229 p4p, 388 weight class) and Johnny Runner (ranked 6389 p4p, 370 weight class). Runner has chosen Shooting Stars as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Runner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns forces Runner back against the cage and clinches.
Runner slowing the pace effectively.
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runner backwards.
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns wants to clinch.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns wants to clinch up but Runner keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Runner misses with a low kick.
Runner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns tries to counter by clinching up but Runner breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Runner connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Runner looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Runner pushes him off.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Runner throws out a powerful jab.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runner misses with a head kick.
Runner tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Runner saw that one coming.
Burns sets himself, and Runner steps forward looking for the clinch! Burns avoids it this time.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid body kick from Runner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns's head backwards.
Burns is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Runner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runner.
Runner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns throws a body punch but Runner moves out of range.
Runner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head.
Runner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns swinging wildly here.
Runner throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Runner blocks an uppercut.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runner working hard to break the clinch.
Runner is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Runner.
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Runner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns's hands.
Runner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Runner throws a shot to the body.
Runner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Runner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns tries to clinch but Runner moves out of range.
Runner scores with a nice head shot.
Johnny Runner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns darts in trying to clinch
and Runner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Runner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Runner controls the pace.
Runner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runner preventing the sweep.
Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Runner is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runner preventing the sweep.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Runner controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Runner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Burns avoids the head kick by Runner.
Runner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Runner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Runner swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Runner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Runner pushes him off.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Runner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Runner pushes him off.
Runner cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Runner clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to clinch up but Runner keeps it at a distance.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnny Runner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns tries to clinch up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Runner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Runner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runner catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns tries to clinch but Runner is having none of it.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Runner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns.
Runner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burns wants to clinch
and Runner counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns darts in looking for a takedown but Runner gets double underhooks and turns Burns into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runner lands with a right hand.
Runner scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Runner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Runner lands a head kick. Burns smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns blocks a head kick by Runner.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Runner throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Runner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Runner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Runner lands a slapping body shot.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Runner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Runner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Runner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Runner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Runner tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Runner lands but Burns takes it in his stride.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns closes the distance and pushes Runner back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Runner manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Runner pushes him off.
Burns tries to clinch there but Runner circles away.
Burns wants to clinch.
Runner lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Runner keeps the fight on the outside.
Runner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab lands there for Runner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Runner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Runner scores with a jab to the body.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns sets himself, and Runner steps forward looking for the clinch! Burns avoids it this time.
Runner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Runner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runner wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away.
Runner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Runner throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns rushes Runner and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burns trying to stall but Runner improves his position.
Burns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runner has him pressed against the cage.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Runner blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Runner manages to break the clinch.
Runner lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Runner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Runner scores with a jab to the head.
Burns wants to clinch up but Runner keeps it at a distance.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Runner circles away.
Runner throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Runner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Runner ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Runner lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Runner circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns tries to clinch but Runner is having none of it.
Burns rushes Runner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runner breaks the clinch.
Burns gets a clinch.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Runner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runner breaks from the clinch.
Burns tries to clinch there but Runner circles away.
Runner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns.
Runner looks to land a combination. Burns sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Runner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns tries to clinch but Runner is having none of it.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to clinch there but Runner circles away.
Runner misses with a head kick.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Runner lands with a nice body punch.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Burns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Runner counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runner scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Runner scores with a jab.
Burns tries to clinch but Runner moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runner lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Runner lands with a shot to the body.
Runner tries a head kick but it misses.
Runner throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Runner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Runner lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns tries to clinch there but Runner circles away.
Alec Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns tries to clinch up
and Runner counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Runner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Runner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Runner!
Post fight, an emotional Johnny Runner said 'Not surprised. Got to give a hand to this punk for stepping in the cage though I could see the fear in his eyes.'.
The defeated Alec Burns had this to say: 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Revarn (ranked 3935 p4p, 414 weight class) and Kyle Smith (ranked 7316 p4p, 551 weight class). Shawn Revarn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Revarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Revarn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Revarn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Revarn looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith shoots in and bounces Revarn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Revarn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control.
Smith trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Revarn's hands, connecting with Revarn's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is taking a breather. Revarn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Revarn trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Revarn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Revarn sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
Revarn pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Revarn pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Revarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Revarn wants to get back to his feet but Smith is dominant here and he's now got Revarn's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Revarn won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Smith off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Smith!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Sanchez (ranked 6196 p4p, 273 weight class) and Taz Duncan (ranked 6446 p4p, 279 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Duncan moves into full mount!
Duncan lands a heavy elbow.
Duncan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
Duncan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Duncan seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Duncan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Duncan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duncan on the ground.
Duncan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duncan trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Duncan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez controls Duncan momentarily but Duncan frees himself.
Duncan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duncan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Duncan pushes his legs off easily.
Duncan stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duncan pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Duncan thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez is looking to control Duncan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Duncan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duncan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanchez scores with a takedown into Duncan's guard.
Sanchez postures up.
Duncan is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Duncan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Duncan circles away.
Duncan throws a counter combo.
Duncan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez pulls Duncan into guard.
Duncan wants to get up but he can't break Sanchez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez managing to control the position.
Sanchez is working an open guard so Duncan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan misses with a looping right.
Sanchez tries to counter with a takedown but Duncan is quick to defend against it.
Duncan tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Duncan tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duncan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A head kick misses from Duncan.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Duncan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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. Duncan connects with a nice short shot to Sanchez's temple.
Duncan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
Duncan blocks the strikes from Sanchez.
Duncan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanchez wants to hold on but Duncan pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Duncan controlling his opponent.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Duncan's attempts to control the action.
Taz Duncan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duncan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sanchez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Duncan controlling from mount.
Sanchez wants to control but Duncan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan working for a submission but Sanchez is keeping him at bay.
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
Duncan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sanchez's face.
Sanchez reaches up to try and control the position but Duncan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sanchez rolls and tries to escape and now Duncan has his back!
Sanchez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan cracks Sanchez with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Sanchez from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Duncan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Duncan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sanchez tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sanchez is defending well but eventually Duncan manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sanchez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taz Duncan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Graham (ranked 2955 p4p, 337 weight class) and Will The Thrill (ranked 3746 p4p, 392 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Thrill's choice of entrance music: Shooting Stars. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Graham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will The Thrill!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham scores with a takedown into The Thrill's guard.
The Thrill keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
The Thrill 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.
The Thrill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Thrill keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham pushes down on The Thrill's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Thrill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graham .
Still in half guard, Graham seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham wants to work for an arm triangle but The Thrill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Graham is looking for a kimura but The Thrill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graham to get the leverage.
Graham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graham is keen to just control but The Thrill is a slippery customer.
Graham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The Thrill is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham wants to finish this one by submission but The Thrill is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Graham .
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Thrill can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Thrill is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Graham connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Graham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The Thrill tries to hold on but Graham postures up.
Graham has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Thrill's face.
Graham is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham has control of The Thrill's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and The Thrill regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Graham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The Thrill is desperately trying to improve his position but Graham has a good base and remains in mount.
The Thrill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Graham jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Thrill manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The Thrill is not content to let Graham control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham scoring with punches from side control.
The Thrill is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Thrill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Graham lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Thrill is rocked!
Graham has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for The Thrill!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Graham dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Thrill circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Thrill appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Thrill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Alexander Graham has been cut.
Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Thrill tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Thrill to the ground. The Thrill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Thrill drives through and clinches with Graham against the cage.
The Thrill lands a body shot.
The Thrill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graham jumps into guard, dragging The Thrill to the mat.
The Thrill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Thrill is looking to pass into half guard but Graham pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Graham is in guard.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Thrill wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
The Thrill wants to hit a switch here but Graham passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for The Thrill there!
Graham lands a big shot there that rocks The Thrill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The Thrill is looking to improve his position but Graham isn't that keen on the idea.
The Thrill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graham raining down shots from the mount!
The Thrill is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Thrill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Graham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Graham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Thrill tries to hold on but Graham postures up.
Graham fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The Thrill is looking to improve his position but Graham isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Thrill is squirming around, avoiding Graham 's attempts to control the action.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Thrill can do to turn this around?
Graham lands a nice shot to the head.
Graham unloading with bombs!
The Thrill is working to get back to half guard.
Graham is working for a guillotine from mount but The Thrill frees his head quite easily.
The Thrill tries to reverse the position but Graham maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Thrill is looking to escape.
The Thrill tries to reverse the position but Graham maintains control.
The Thrill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Thrill tries to reverse the position but Graham maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Graham raining down shots from the mount!
The Thrill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Graham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Graham 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The Thrill leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Thrill connects with a body shot that sends Graham 's belly button to the back.
Graham throws a leg kick but The Thrill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Thrill gets a clinch.
The Thrill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
The Thrill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham jumps guard but The Thrill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Thrill lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for The Thrill.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Thrill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Thrill lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Thrill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Thrill stalling in the clinch.
The Thrill scores with a shoulder strike.
The Thrill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Thrill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graham s head.
The Thrill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Thrill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Thrill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by The Thrill.
The Thrill lands with a light punch inside.
The Thrill pushes Graham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Thrill lands a body punch.
The Thrill lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Thrill lands with a left to the head.
The Thrill lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from The Thrill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Thrill.
Graham is rocked!
The Thrill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Graham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Will The Thrill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Thrill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from The Thrill.
Nice body punch from The Thrill.
The Thrill lands with a light punch inside.
The Thrill lands a big right hand that drops Graham ! The killer instinct kicks in and The Thrill finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by The Thrill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will The Thrill!
An intense looking Will The Thrill took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'First off great fight Alexander Graham and a big thanks to all the fans for showing up tonight, for my next fight I would like to fight Slash Slingin at FC6. After that we will know the real champ of the division.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 1814 p4p, 208 weight class) and Jett Askren (ranked 3886 p4p, 344 weight class). Kong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dema Ga Ge Gi Go Gu. King Kong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Kong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jett Askren!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren with a poor takedown
and Kong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Askren dives in and grabs Kong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kong pushes down on Askren's head and hops out.
Kong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Askren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kong.
Askren looks winded!
Kong lands a front kick.
Kong lands a big head kick that sends Askren tumbling to the mat! Kong takes a step backwards and waves Askren back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Askren is rocked!
It looks like Jett Askren has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong fakes the body blow, causing Askren to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Askren goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Kong!
King Kong retains his heavyweight title!
King Kong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Maia (ranked 2720 p4p, 298 weight class) and Mauro Carnera (ranked 2057 p4p, 242 weight class). Carnera has chosen Bad Religion - Infected as his entrance music. Mauro Carnera will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Maia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauro Carnera!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnera with a jab.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carnera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carnera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carnera lands a jab to the head.
Carnera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carnera tests Maia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carnera jabs Maia right on the nose. Maia blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carnera tries to avoid it but Maia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carnera to the ground. Carnera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carnera misses with a two punch combination.
Carnera's corner calls for a 1-2. Carnera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carnera lands with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Carnera. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maia is rocked!
Maia is breathing heavily.
Carnera feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maia sprawling to the canvas! Maia rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Carnera finish him?!
Oh Maia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carnera cracks Maia with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauro Carnera! Mauro Carnera retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Mauro Carnera 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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