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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taio Grazen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Montey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taio Grazen!
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, James Montey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grazen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montey swivels and escapes.
Grazen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Montey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grazen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montey is squirming around, avoiding Grazen's attempts to control the action.
Grazen 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.
Montey is trying desperately to improve position.
Grazen lands with some strikes.
Montey avoids a series of strikes thrown by Grazen.
Grazen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
BOOM! Grazen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Montey throwing hammer fists to the chest of Grazen. What's that going to do exactly?
Grazen raining down shots from the mount!
Grazen avoids the attempt from Montey to control.
Montey avoids a series of strikes thrown by Grazen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Montey because Grazen loaded up on that one.
Grazen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Grazen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Montey wants to control but Grazen is having none of it.
Montey working to try and regain half guard.
Montey tries to hold on but Grazen postures up.
Grazen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Grazen breaks from Montey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Montey is rocked!
Grazen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Montey is still in real trouble! Can Grazen finish him?
Grazen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Montey seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grazen punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grazen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Grazen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Montey's face.
Grazen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Grazen postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Montey badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Grazen around the waist but Grazen pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Grazen is the winner by TKO! Grazen jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taio Grazen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Rampage Song. This should be a great matchup!
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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, Phil Jackson!
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, Rich Omega!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Omega fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Omega counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Omega.
Omega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Omega somewhat.
Omega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega staying out of range there.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Omega shoots in but no luck this time.
Phil Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Omega.
The fight stays on the outside here - Omega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Omega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Omega misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Rich Omega has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson is trying to drag Omega to the mat but Omega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Omega swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omega pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Omega has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Omega can't get the takedown.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Omega.
Omega fails to pull guard.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Omega has double underhooks.
Omega is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Omega keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Omega has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Omega has the dominant position.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Omega looks gassed!
Omega misses with a hook.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson misses with a hook. Omega ducked under it nicely.
Omega tries a head kick but it misses.
Omega doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Omega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Omega closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Omega pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Omega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Omega wants to clinch.
Omega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Omega's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Phil Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omega misses with a combination
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Omega wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Omega's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson passes Omega's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Omega keeping control of the position.
Omega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Omega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Omega has managed to free his arm - good work.
Omega pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Omega shoots and misses
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Omega's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson 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.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Omega manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Omega in his guard.
Omega tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Omega throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Omega trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Omega tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Omega wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rich Omega's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Omega looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Phil Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Omega circles away from the clinch attempt
and Omega counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Omega swinging wildly here.
Omega closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Omega.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Omega has the dominant position.
Omega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Omega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Omega.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Omega.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Omega moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Omega counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Omega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Omega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Omega tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Omega lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Omega.
Omega's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Omega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega pulls Jackson into guard.
Omega lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Omega has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega lands with some strikes.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Omega landing strikes, looking to finish!
Omega looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Omega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Phil Jackson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Phil Jackson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Phil Jackson!
Phil Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZPrizzy Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by Deuces . The key to victory for ZPrizzy Simmons has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ZPrizzy Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Simmons does no damage.
Goldberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Simmons sprawls well. He's pushed Goldberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Goldberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons throws a shot to the body.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Simmons connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Goldberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Simmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goldberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
Simmons throws a right hand that Goldberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldberg also avoids with ease.
Simmons throws a one two combo.
Simmons throws a right hand that Goldberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldberg also avoids with ease.
ZPrizzy Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons connects with a right hand. Goldberg shakes it off.
Simmons lands a slapping body shot.
Simmons looks to land a combination but Goldberg avoids it well.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Simmons does no damage.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldberg.
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!
Simmons throws a one two combo.
Goldberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simmons pinned against the cage. Simmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
ZPrizzy Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Goldberg pushes him off.
Simmons throws a leg kick but Goldberg moved away.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Goldberg avoids them all with ease.
Simmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goldberg walks into a stiff left hand from Simmons.
Simmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to bum rush Goldberg with a series of wild strikes but Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons stalks Goldberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldberg's face. Goldberg staggers backwards, shaken.
Goldberg gets caught flat footed, as Simmons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Simmons throws a big right hand that misses.
Simmons decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goldberg, up you get!
Simmons drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldberg wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simmons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons gets to his feet - Goldberg follows without any prompting.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simmons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simmons lands the left hand.
Simmons misses with a two punch combination.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simmons but Simmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simmons.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
ZPrizzy Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Goldberg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Simmons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Simmons lands a jab to the nose.
That has opened up Bill Goldberg's cut even more.
Goldberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons stands up.
Goldberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simmons.
Simmons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goldberg backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simmons.
ZPrizzy Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Goldberg's head.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldberg.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goldberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Simmons throws a front kick aimed at Goldberg's knee but Goldberg avoids it well.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goldberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
ZPrizzy Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goldberg with a poor takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut.
ZPrizzy Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Simmons misses with a two punch combination.
Simmons lands a nice shot that snaps Goldberg's head back.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goldberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Simmons feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goldberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goldberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simmons decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Simmons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goldberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goldberg escapes and throws Simmons's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Simmons manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
ZPrizzy Simmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bill Goldberg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simmons lands a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg shoots and misses
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
Goldberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Goldberg manages to pass to side control.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simmons is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goldberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is looking to stand up but Goldberg isn't so interested in that idea.
Simmons isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goldberg stacks Simmons 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 Goldberg!
Simmons is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goldberg asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
Goldberg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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.
Simmons is trying to buck Goldberg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Goldberg.
Well Simmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for ZPrizzy Simmons!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for ZPrizzy Simmons!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for ZPrizzy Simmons!
ZPrizzy Simmons wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mc theus Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Vanderse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giorgio Vanderse told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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234 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mc theus Silva!
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, Giorgio Vanderse!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderse shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Vanderse moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vanderse did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Vanderse is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Vanderse defends it.
Silva trying to control the action but Vanderse is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vanderse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Vanderse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Vanderse looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Vanderse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vanderse can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Vanderse trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva trying to control but Vanderse is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanderse is keeping the position for now.
Vanderse 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.
Silva 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vanderse tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Vanderse didn't expect that.
Vanderse is trying to keep Silva in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Vanderse trying to control the position.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Vanderse keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vanderse moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Vanderse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vanderse with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mc theus Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgio Vanderse.
Vanderse 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.
Vanderse keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc theus Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vanderse shoots and misses
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vanderse is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva uses his free foot to push down on Vanderse's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vanderse.
Vanderse tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vanderse might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vanderse tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderse is controlling an arm, preventing Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vanderse is looking to escape.
Vanderse is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Vanderse wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Vanderse defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva fails to advance to Vanderse's back.
Vanderse is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva wants to take his opponent's back but Vanderse doesn't allow it.
Silva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Vanderse is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vanderse and Silva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vanderse sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vanderse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva trying to control the action but Vanderse is working from the bottom.
Vanderse trying to control from the bottom.
Silva decides to stand up.
Vanderse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vanderse wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vanderse lands a high kick!
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vanderse was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanderse is keeping the position for now.
Vanderse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva wants to control from the top but Vanderse keeps moving.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc theus Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vanderse closes the distance looking to clinch
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vanderse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Vanderse keeps moving.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vanderse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vanderse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vanderse!
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Vanderse has passed into side control.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vanderse tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vanderse content just to control the position here.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanderse is aware though and is defending well.
Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vanderse has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Vanderse manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Vanderse stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Giorgio Vanderse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vanderse!
Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vanderse tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva avoids the attempt from Vanderse to control.
Vanderse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vanderse tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Vanderse is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mc theus Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mc theus Silva!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mc theus Silva!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mc theus Silva!
Mc theus Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riccardo Schiesaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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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, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riccardo Schiesaro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiesaro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schiesaro pulls his head out easily.
Schiesaro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Schiesaro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schiesaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Schiesaro eventually gives up the hold.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Schiesaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schiesaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiesaro 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.
Schiesaro seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Schiesaro has control of the leg.
Schiesaro seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Schiesaro looks gassed!
Schiesaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Schiesaro blocks the strikes from Silva.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schiesaro pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schiesaro 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.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schiesaro pulls his head out easily.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Schiesaro pushes his legs off easily.
Silva working for a triangle but Schiesaro defends it easily.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schiesaro on the ground.
Schiesaro advances to half guard.
Schiesaro prevents Silva from improving his position.
Schiesaro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Silva defend it? Schiesaro steps over the head and cranks it - Silva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Schiesaro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Riccardo Schiesaro!
Riccardo Schiesaro is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludovic Presle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stubb's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Paper Scratcher. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Stubb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ludovic Presle!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubb tries for a takedown but Presle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stubb has a takedown stuffed.
Stubb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Stubb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stubb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Michael Stubb has been cut.
Stubb slips a straight right by Presle.
Stubb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stubb is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Presle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stubb moves forwards but Presle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Presle drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Stubb right on the button. Stubb goes down! Presle follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Presle gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludovic Presle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Into the Fire. The key to victory for Scott Morgan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Morgan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Richards!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Richards.
Morgan throws a solid leg kick but Richards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morgan.
Richards looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Richards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morgan lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Richards is looking to close the distance but Morgan sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Richards crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Richards is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Scott Morgan!
Scott Morgan retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strep Agalactaciae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Herring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Herring's choice of entrance music: I get knocked down, but I get up again!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Strep Agalactaciae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Herring!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agalactaciae throws a right and a left that Herring avoids nicely.
Agalactaciae throws a chopping leg kick but Herring manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Herring shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agalactaciae but Agalactaciae pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herring is defended easily by Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae scores with a head kick.
Agalactaciae thumps Herring with a low kick.
Herring shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Agalactaciae as he jumps to the side.
Strep Agalactaciae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Herring.
Agalactaciae throws a nice outside leg kick.
Herring looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herring ducks right into an uppercut from Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agalactaciae connects with a solid leg kick.
Agalactaciae lands a big head kick that sends Herring tumbling to the mat! Agalactaciae takes a step backwards and waves Herring back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Frank Herring has been cut.
Agalactaciae lands a big head kick that sends Herring to the canvas! Agalactaciae follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strep Agalactaciae!
Strep Agalactaciae retains his heavyweight title!
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