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WCF8 Astro Vs Cage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bill (ranked 23509 p4p, 485 weight class) and Alfie Bray (ranked 5346 p4p, 405 weight class). Bray comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bet kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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215 lbs
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250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alfie Bray!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill pushes Bray up against the cage in a clinch.
Bray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bill pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Bill has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bray looking for a takedown.
Bill looking to throw knees to the head but Bray is blocking nicely.
Bray has hold of one of Bill's legs. Bill is fighting the takedown attempt but Bray gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bill wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bray manages to pass to side control.
Bray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bill defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bill tries to kick Bray off but Bray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bill!
Bill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bray thowing shots but they're missing.
Bray has isolated one of Bill's arms. Bill looking to fight him off but Bray twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alfie Bray!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Lati (ranked 6086 p4p, 544 weight class) and Don Leaf (ranked 24396 p4p, 623 weight class). Don Leaf is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Lati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Leaf!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lati swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Leaf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leaf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lati's head.
Leaf closes the distance and clinches.
Leaf manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leaf controlling the position.
Lati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leaf working for a triangle but Lati defends it easily.
Lati wants to stand and escape but instead Leaf has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lati knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leaf on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leaf gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leaf dodges the punch combination from Lati.
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.
Lati takes a swing at Leaf's ribcage but misses.
Leaf drives through and clinches with Lati against the cage.
Lati has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leaf stalling.
Lati is trying to break the clinch but Leaf is controlling him.
Lati is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lati wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leaf has him pressed against the cage.
Leaf tries to pull guard but Lati holds him up against the cage and eventually Leaf drops back down to his feet.
Leaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leaf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lati tries to avoid it but Leaf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lati to the ground. Lati escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lati has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Leaf with that takedown attempt.
Lati has been working on his balance at 3Band MMA ($800/week), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Leaf.
William Lati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Leaf.
Leaf slips a straight right by Lati.
Leaf unleashes a big counter combination but Lati bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lati throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leaf is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
William Lati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lati looks to land a right hand but Leaf moved out of range.
Leaf wants to counter the offense by Lati and move into the clinch position.
Lati scores with a jab to the body.
Leaf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leaf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leaf moves away.
As Lati backs off Leaf throws a huge counter combo but Lati manages to avoid it all.
Leaf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Lati.
Lati moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leaf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lati's waist but Lati gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leaf off to one side.
Lati misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leaf stuffs the takedown.
Lati scores with a jab to the head.
Lati pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lati shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leaf counters with a three punch combo that has Lati backing up. Lati nods at Leaf to acknowledge the strikes.
Lati is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lati sprawls well. Lati wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leaf gets slowly back to his feet.
Lati throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leaf moves into the clinch.
Leaf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lati being controlled against the cage.
Lati working hard to break the clinch.
Leaf pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Leaf will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leaf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lati tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leaf defends well and Lati ends up having to push Leaf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leaf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leaf.
Leaf avoids the body shot from Lati.
Lati defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leaf.
Lati misses with a wild body shot.
Lati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lati misses with a wild combination.
Leaf throws a fast counter high kick but Lati manages to duck under it in time.
Leaf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leaf wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Lati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leaf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lati appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lati throws the left hand but Leaf avoids the punch easily.
Lati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leaf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leaf.
Lati tries to keep at a distance but Leaf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lati looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leaf misses with a knee to the head.
Lati tries to break the clinch but Leaf is controlling the position.
Leaf prevents Lati from breaking the clinch.
Leaf landing knees to the head.
Lati is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaf is trying to pull guard but Lati turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Leaf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lati is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leaf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leaf is breathing heavily.
Leaf fails to pull guard.
Leaf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lati is defending well.
Lati is trying to break the clinch but Leaf has him pressed against the cage.
Lati letting Leaf take a breather here.
Leaf has Lati pressed against the cage, preventing Lati from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lati is trying to push Leaf away but Leaf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf can't get the takedown.
Leaf breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Lati. Those never looked like landing.
Leaf ducks right into an uppercut from Lati.
Lati fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lati stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lati is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leaf can do to turn this around?
Lati swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lati lands a slapping body shot.
Lati throws an overhand right that lands on Leaf's shoulder, as Leaf tries to avoid the shot.
Lati lands a head shot.
Leaf staying out of range there.
Lati cracks Leaf with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Leaf looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lati finish him?
Leaf is rocked!
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!
Lati shoots in looking for a takedown. Leaf tries to sprawl out of it but Lati keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leaf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leaf is still on wobbly legs! Can Lati finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lati lands a jab.
Lati just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Lati there.
Leaf gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lati gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Lati!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taz Duncan (ranked 6547 p4p, 277 weight class) and Landon Cannon (ranked 4030 p4p, 220 weight class). Taz Duncan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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138 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Duncan!
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, Landon Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan throws a leg kick
and Cannon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Duncan!
Cannon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cannon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Duncan is looking for a sweep.
Cannon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan prevents Cannon from improving position.
Cannon swings around for an armbar but Duncan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cannon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannon keeping full guard, as Duncan tries to pass.
Cannon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cannon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duncan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duncan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cannon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan wants to get up but he can't break Cannon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cannon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duncan.
Cannon looking for a guillotine here but Duncan defends easily.
Duncan is looking to stand up but Cannon won't let him.
Duncan throwing strikes from guard but Cannon blocks nicely.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan looking to sit in guard and control but Cannon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cannon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Duncan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cannon, into his guard.
Cannon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Duncan stacks Cannon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Duncan!
Duncan is working to tighten his grip on Cannon's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cannon has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Duncan is really squeezing tight and eventually Cannon passes out! Duncan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Taz Duncan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Runner (ranked 3884 p4p, 314 weight class) and John Sanchez (ranked 24675 p4p, 443 weight class). Runner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shooting Stars. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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138 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Runner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Runner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch
and Runner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like John Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch
and Runner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez darts in looking for a takedown but Runner gets double underhooks and turns Sanchez into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runner throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Runner sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Runner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Runner backpedaling.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Runner counters with a straight right hand.
Runner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Johnny Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Runner's waist but Runner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Runner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanchez moves to clinch but Runner breaks away
and Runner counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Runner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runner just misses with a punch to the body.
Runner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Runner misses with a wild body shot.
Runner lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Runner is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez gets a double leg takedown into Runner's guard.
Runner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Runner pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
Sanchez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Runner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Runner lands a jab.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Runner looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Runner misses the jab.
Runner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
Johnny Runner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runner misses the jab.
Runner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Runner misses
and Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Runner counters with a head kick that drops Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Runner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Runner is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Runner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Runner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Sanchez'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.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Runner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Runner is concentrating on defense, preventing Sanchez from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Runner is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Runner lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Runner circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runner throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runner doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Runner looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Runner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Runner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Runner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Runner avoids a punch combination nicely.
John Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runner throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Runner lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Runner misses with a looping right.
Runner scores with a decent looking hook.
Runner misses with a head kick.
Runner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Runner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Runner with a series of wild strikes but Runner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Runner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez goes for a double leg but Runner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Runner continues to drive forward.
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Runner.
Runner throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Sanchez is trying to push Runner away but Runner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Runner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Runner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Runner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Runner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runner cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Sanchez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Runner. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnny Runner is winning the standup battle so far.
Runner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Runner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Runner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Runner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runner misses with a straight right.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Runner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Runner is having none of it.
Runner throws a big counter combination but Sanchez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Runner scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Runner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Runner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runner.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Runner as he jumps to the side.
Johnny Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sanchez.
Runner throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runner scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Runner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Runner misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Runner.
Sanchez tries to counter with a clinch but Runner shakes him off and moves away.
Runner throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
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!
Runner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Runner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner throws a big shot that misses.
Runner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Runner tries a head kick but it misses.
Runner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Runner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanchez.
Runner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Runner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Runner half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Runner moves out of range.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Runner, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Runner against the cage but Runner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Runner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Runner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Runner, which made it look bad.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Runner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Runner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
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.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Maia (ranked 3198 p4p, 375 weight class) and David Danis (ranked 5372 p4p, 506 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
191 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Danis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danis fails with a takedown attempt.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Danis! But no joy.
Danis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maia as he jumps to the side.
Maia shoots in but no luck this time.
Danis unleashes a big counter combination but Maia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danis stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maia quickly recovers to half guard.
Danis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danis stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Danis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Danis's guard.
Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Danis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Danis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maia is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Danis is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Danis shoots in but Maia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danis fails with the takedown.
Danis shoots in for a takedown but Maia shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Danis shoots for a double leg takedown but Maia sprawls well. He's pushed Danis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Danis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Danis is trying to control Maia's posture but Maia avoids it.
Maia is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Danis looks calm but he's in trouble here. Maia gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Danis is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Maia lets go of the hold and Danis can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Maia!
Dan Maia very nearly forgot to thank Hot Spunk amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Blaze (ranked 5215 p4p, 458 weight class) and Tony Sap (ranked 3235 p4p, 270 weight class). Blaze comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot to thrill, AC/DC. Sap has chosen Empire State of Mind as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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149 lbs
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Sap!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaze throws a sloppy head kick
and Sap counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blaze is looking to improve his position.
Sap is taking a breather. Blaze 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.
Sap trying to control the action but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Sap is looking for a kimura but Blaze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sap to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sap is working away from the top position though.
Blaze has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sap works his way into side control.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ground and pound from Sap seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sap has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Blaze is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sap yanks on the arm and Blaze is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sap.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Sap!
Tony Sap tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barael Barbarian (ranked 3654 p4p, 336 weight class) and Drake Tatum (ranked 6502 p4p, 448 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barael Barbarian!
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, Drake Tatum!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum shoots and misses
and Barbarian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Drake Tatum has been cut.
Barbarian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tatum.
A quick step to the side and Barbarian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbarian lands a big right hand that sends Tatum crashing to the mat! Barbarian stays standing though and waves Tatum back to his feet!
Tatum is rocked!
Tatum misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbarian rattles Tatum with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Tatum tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Barbarian dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Tatum stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Barael Barbarian!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 1410 p4p, 175 weight class) and Duke Johnson (ranked 4037 p4p, 359 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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240 lbs
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211 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
4 - 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes one on the button.
Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Kong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kong lands a nice looking body kick.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Kong thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kong feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Kong lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Kong takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Kong - that's a beauty! Johnson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kong can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). King Kong!
King Kong retains his heavyweight title!
King Kong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Astro (ranked 2256 p4p, 255 weight class) and Connar Cage (ranked 3770 p4p, 384 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Astro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connar Cage!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage goes for a double leg but Astro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Astro continues to drive forward.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Astro tries to score with a low kick but Cage moves his leg out of the way.
Cage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cage takes one on the button.
Astro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Astro's waist but Astro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cage off to one side.
Astro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Astro moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Cage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charlie Astro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Cage.
Cage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Astro is out of range and Cage settles back down.
Astro swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Astro is looking to counter punch.
Cage shoots in for a double leg but Astro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Astro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astro looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astro.
Astro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Astro.
Good exchange - Astro coming out on top.
Cage tries to clinch but Astro is having none of it.
Astro scores with a nice strike.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Astro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Astro cracks Cage with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cage looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Astro finish him?
Cage is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astro lands a brutal uppercut that launches Cage off his feet! Cage tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Astro!
Charlie Astro retains his lightweight title!
Charlie Astro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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