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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boing Missalot (ranked 23352 p4p, 24426 weight class) and Ron Rousey (ranked 598 p4p, 595 weight class). Rousey has chosen USA JUDO ANTHEM as his entrance music. Boing Missalot has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boing Missalot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey thuds his right hand into Missalot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by Rousey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rousey.
Rousey scores with a shot to the body.
Rousey throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Missalot tumbling to the canvas!
 Missalot is rocked!
 It looks like Boing Missalot has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rousey gets to his feet and stands over Missalot, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Missalot felt that one! Rousey unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Missalot from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Rousey!
In his post fight interview, Ron Rousey started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 24355 p4p, 23800 weight class) and Stevie Starfish (ranked 642 p4p, 625 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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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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stevie Starfish!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Starfish.
Starfish looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from Hammer tenderised Starfish's leg. Starfish is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hammer slips a straight right by Starfish.
Hammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Starfish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Hammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Starfish's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Starfish misses with a punch on the inside.
Starfish is trying to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling him.
Good body shot from Hammer.
Hammer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hammer lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Starfish is defending well.
Hammer scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Hammer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Starfish prevents it.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hammer presses Starfish against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hammer looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer works on Starfish's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Hammer as the two fighters clinch.
Starfish takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Hammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Starfish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hammer lands an elbow inside.
Hammer prevents Starfish from breaking the clinch.
Hammer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Hammer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammer.
A right handed body shot lands from Hammer.
A knee to the head by Hammer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Hammer on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hammer scores with a shot to the side of Starfish's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hammer.
Hammer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Starfish is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hammer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Starfish to the mat. Starfish regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Starfish is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hammer dives into side control.
Starfish is looking to get back to his feet here but Hammer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Starfish's back.
Starfish is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Starfish for as long as he can get away with.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammer 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.
Hammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starfish. That did some damage!
Hammer clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Hammer.
Hammer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Starfish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hammer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starfish backwards.
Hammer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammer lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hammer obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammer working Starfish over with knees to the body.
Starfish is breathing heavily.
Hammer scores a nice knee to the body.
Hammer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Starfish can't fight it off and eventually Hammer manages to take the fight to the floor. Starfish looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starfish can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
Hammer passes Starfish's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hammer moves into full mount! Starfish won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Starfish is trying to stand but he's just given Hammer his back.
Starfish felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hammer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hammer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Hammer.
Hammer continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Starfish is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Hammer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazerus Limbtwister (ranked 4933 p4p, 24075 weight class) and Lou Sabatory (ranked 565 p4p, 650 weight class). Limbtwister kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Break Shit by - LIMP BIZKIT. Lou Sabatory has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Limbtwister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Sabatory!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabatory shoots for a takedown but Limbtwister saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sabatory misses with a takedown attempt
and Limbtwister decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sabatory's guard.
Limbtwister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sabatory swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Limbtwister showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sabatory is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Limbtwister defends well.
Limbtwister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sabatory has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Limbtwister has managed to get both his arms back between Sabatory's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbtwister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sabatory's guard.
Limbtwister is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sabatory has managed to free his arm - good work.
Limbtwister trying to control from half guard but Sabatory is working away.
Sabatory is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Limbtwister pulls his head out easily.
Limbtwister is trying to work for a kimura but Sabatory is defending well.
Sabatory actively working from the bottom here.
Sabatory tries to get to full guard but Limbtwister has control of the leg.
Limbtwister wants to take a breather but Sabatory is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Limbtwister definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Limbtwister seems to be looking for submissions.
Limbtwister passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sabatory!
Limbtwister is working for a guillotine from mount but Sabatory frees his head quite easily.
Limbtwister looking to control but Sabatory is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sabatory is now in Limbtwister's guard. A big mistake from Limbtwister there, giving up the dominant position!
Limbtwister throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sabatory uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Limbtwister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Limbtwister is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sabatory's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Limbtwister looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabatory prevents Limbtwister from improving his position.
Sabatory is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Limbtwister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazerus Limbtwister dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sabatory has managed to clinch.
Sabatory is fighting off a takedown attempt but Limbtwister is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sabatory to the mat. Sabatory regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Limbtwister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabatory can do to turn this around?
Sabatory can't keep his opponent in guard - Limbtwister advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sabatory is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Limbtwister pulls his head out easily.
Limbtwister is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sabatory has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sabatory wants to get back to full guard.
Sabatory looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister controlling the action here.
Limbtwister is trying to control. Sabatory wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbtwister is working for a submission of some sort.
Sabatory gets full guard.
Limbtwister is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lazerus Limbtwister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Limbtwister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabatory is keeping the position for now.
Limbtwister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Limbtwister passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sabatory tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Limbtwister wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabatory throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Limbtwister is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sabatory knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Limbtwister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sabatory tries to improve position but can't.
Sabatory is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Limbtwister asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Limbtwister working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Limbtwister is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sabatory knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabatory is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Limbtwister is looking for a kimura here.
Limbtwister is looking for a kimura but Sabatory is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Limbtwister to get the leverage.
Limbtwister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sabatory looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Limbtwister works his way into full mount!
Limbtwister has control of Sabatory's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sabatory regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Limbtwister is working for a guillotine from mount but Sabatory frees his head quite easily.
Limbtwister fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabatory slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazerus Limbtwister dominated that second round.
That's time! Limbtwister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Limbtwister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sabatory sprawls well initially but Limbtwister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Limbtwister controlling the pace.
Sabatory actively working from the bottom here.
Limbtwister wants to work for an arm triangle but Sabatory is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sabatory tries to roll over but Limbtwister keeps him under control.
Sabatory looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Limbtwister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sabatory sees it coming and defends easily.
Limbtwister wants to pass the guard but Sabatory is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbtwister performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Limbtwister is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabatory actively working from the bottom here.
Limbtwister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sabatory doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Limbtwister.
Limbtwister maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sabatory could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Limbtwister has cracked it and Sabatory is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Limbtwister!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lazerus Limbtwister!
An intense looking Lazerus Limbtwister took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Breaking bones and taking names.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 5289 p4p, 5398 weight class) and Med Tech (ranked 558 p4p, 563 weight class). John Matrix is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Med Tech!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tech lands a head kick!
It looks like John Matrix has been cut.
Tech throws a head kick that misses.
Tech lands a two punch combo.
Matrix walks into a stiff left hand from Tech.
Tech thumps Matrix with a low kick.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tech as he jumps to the side.
Good leg kick by Tech.
Matrix closes the distance and clinches up with Tech, looking for a takedown. Matrix pushes Tech against the cage but Tech circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matrix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tech.
Tech scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Tech misses with an uppercut. Matrix saw that one coming.
Matrix gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tech missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tech wants to improve his position but Matrix is controlling well.
Tech has a hand on Matrix's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Matrix takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tech wants to hold on but Matrix pushes him away.
Matrix content just to control the position here.
Matrix avoids the attempt from Tech to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix controlling his opponent.
Tech working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matrix lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Matrix sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tech tries to hold on but Matrix postures up.
Matrix content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tech is looking to get to half guard.
Matrix is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tech can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tech is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matrix working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tech tries to lock up and control but Matrix gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tech can't escape the position.
Tech tries to control Matrix's body but Matrix pushes him off. Tech squirms to his side and now Matrix has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix avoiding Tech 's attempts to control his hands.
Tech is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Matrix is staying active.
Matrix scores with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Matrix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Matrix'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.
Matrix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tech throws a head kick that misses.
Matrix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tech tries to avoid it but Matrix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tech to the ground. Tech escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Med Tech seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tech misses with a head kick.
As Tech looks to move away, Matrix throws a big counter combo but Tech just gets out of the way.
Tech throws a head kick that misses.
Matrix went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tech slips a jab and a cross from Matrix.
Tech throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tech fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matrix.
Tech throws a one two combo.
Matrix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tech connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tech throws a head kick that Matrix semi-blocks.
Tech misses with a wild combination.
John Matrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tech throws a leg kick which misses Matrix's front leg but catches the back leg as Matrix tries to avoid it.
Tech closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tech tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matrix moves out of range as Tech strikes.
Tech lands a head kick. Matrix smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matrix is rocked!
Tech dances in with a quick combination. Matrix is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Tech snaps Matrix's head back. Matrix stumbles backwards against the cage. Tech steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Matrix's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Matrix just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Med Tech!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebonon Currant (ranked 4477 p4p, 4153 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 500 p4p, 484 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lebonon Currant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Tyson.
Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Currant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Currant jumps guard but Tyson stands there with Currant around his waist. Currant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Currant pulls guard effortlessly.
Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Currant looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tyson is defending well. Currant quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tyson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Currant celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lebonon Currant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ralphie Hornby (ranked 2844 p4p, 5458 weight class) and Roronoa Zoro (ranked 277 p4p, 432 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralphie Hornby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roronoa Zoro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Hornby with that takedown attempt.
Hornby tries a head kick but it misses.
Hornby avoids the body shot from Zoro.
Hornby throws a head kick that misses
and Zoro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zoro uses his free foot to push down on Hornby's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hornby.
Zoro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hornby is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Hornby's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zoro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoro looking to finish Hornby with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hornby!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornby is trying to escape the mount.
Zoro working the ground and pound effectively.
Zoro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hornby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hornby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hornby tries to get out of the position.
Zoro looking to finish Hornby with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hornby!
Zoro controlling from the full mount.
Zoro dominating with strikes here.
Zoro lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoro looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Zoro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hornby looks a forlorn figure.
Hornby takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zoro lands a heavy elbow.
Zoro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hornby tries to reverse the position but Zoro maintains control.
Zoro with shots to the head and body - Hornby looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zoro working Hornby over with strikes here.
Zoro controlling his opponent.
Zoro is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Zoro extends the arm and Hornby is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roronoa Zoro!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 3357 p4p, 3611 weight class) and Macka Briggs (ranked 441 p4p, 473 weight class). Goldberg comes to the cage accompanied by GOLDBERGS WCW INTRO MUSIC. Briggs is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stepping Razor by Peter Tosh. 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macka Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt - Briggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goldberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Briggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Briggs looks to throw the jab but Goldberg is out of range.
Briggs throws out a loose jab but Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Briggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Briggs throws out a loose jab but Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Briggs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Briggs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Briggs is looking to regain half guard here but Goldberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Goldberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Goldberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Goldberg throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Briggs works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg is keen to just control but Briggs is a slippery customer.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldberg throws a strike but Briggs avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Goldberg won't allow Briggs to get back to his feet.
Goldberg throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldberg throws a strike but Briggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
Goldberg trying to keep a closed guard but Briggs is proving a slippery customer.
Briggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Briggs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Briggs passes Goldberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goldberg is looking to improve his position.
Briggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Briggs is controlling well.
Briggs wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Goldberg uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Briggs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Briggs circles away easily
and Briggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Briggs.
Goldberg misses with a left hand
and Briggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Briggs lands a jab to the nose.
Briggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Briggs as he connects with a hook.
Goldberg is rocked!
Goldberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Briggs punishes Goldberg's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crack! Briggs connects with the perfect overhand right and Goldberg falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Briggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macka Briggs!
A very excited looking Macka Briggs rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Bill Goldberg spoke after the fight, saying 'Rrrrrrrttttrttr'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Inacio Azevedo (ranked 2073 p4p, 3259 weight class) and Billy Dallman (ranked 294 p4p, 427 weight class). Dallman has chosen Blake Shelton - God's Country as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Inacio Azevedo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Dallman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dallman showed some decent athleticism there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dallman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Dallman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Dallman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dallman is tapping! Great win for Azevedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Inacio Azevedo!
Inacio Azevedo is the new middleweight champion!
Inacio Azevedo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Obrigado fãs, família e time! Isso é para você, campeão do LAFC. Thank you LAFC for opportunity and fans!'.
Billy Dallman spoke after the fight, saying 'That was bullshit mane! He knows I was winnin' tha fight! That fight was mine! Listen 'ere buddy, this ain't over! If I gotta take this one outside I will!'.
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