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WFC-Friday Night Fight 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Okoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okoro comes to the cage accompanied by Creepin by Chamillionaire feat. Ludacris. McNamara has chosen Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.) as his entrance music. Jabari Okoro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jabari Okoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoro is looking to clinch but McNamara is avoiding it.
Sean McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNamara closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McNamara throws a low kick, looking for Okoro's leg but Okoro calmly moves out of range.
McNamara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McNamara throws the kick towards the body but Okoro avoids it.
McNamara slips under a jab.
McNamara shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, McNamara seems content to control.
McNamara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Okoro is looking for a sweep. McNamara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okoro is looking to escape.
McNamara is taking a breather. Okoro 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro tries to get to full guard but McNamara has control of the leg.
Well, if McNamara is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sean McNamara.
McNamara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Okoro connects with a looping right hand.
Okoro lands a body shot.
Jabari Okoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McNamara looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okoro tries to clinch up but McNamara circles away and keeps his distance.
Okoro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Okoro finds it's target.
Okoro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okoro.
Okoro throws a sloppy head kick and McNamara moves out of range easily.
Okoro tests McNamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okoro tries a head kick but it misses.
McNamara misses with a wild combination.
Okoro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okoro is looking to clinch but McNamara is avoiding it.
Okoro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okoro throws a head kick that half lands.
Okoro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okoro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Okoro connects with a solid leg kick.
Okoro lands a big head kick that sends McNamara tumbling to the mat! Okoro takes a step backwards and waves McNamara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McNamara is rocked!
Okoro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McNamara's hands.
McNamara is still on wobbly legs! Can Okoro finish him?
Okoro circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! McNamara drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Okoro follows McNamara to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jabari Okoro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andres Katipunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johhny Stan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andres Katipunan 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Katipunan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johhny Stan!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stan wants it to stay on the feet.
Katipunan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stan is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stan trying his best to control but Katipunan has mounted him.
Stan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stan tries to lock up and control but Katipunan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stan tries to improve his position but instead Katipunan has taken his back!
Katipunan looking for the choke from the back.
Stan trying to control but not successfully.
Stan turns into Katipunan and is now in his guard.
Stan slips nicely into half guard.
Katipunan actively working from the bottom here.
Katipunan is staying active underneath Stan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Stan is going to stand back up.
Stan passes to full mount!
Stan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Katipunan is on top in guard.
Stan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stan looks gassed!
Katipunan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Katipunan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katipunan looking to pass the guard.
Katipunan wants to control from the top but Stan keeps moving.
Katipunan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stan has a closed guard, preventing Katipunan from standing up.
Katipunan wants to pass the guard but Stan is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stan has his takedown stuffed
and Katipunan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stan!
Katipunan prevents Stan from getting the reversal.
Katipunan has control of Stan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Katipunan has hold of Stan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Katipunan avoids the attempt from Stan to control.
Stan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stan gets back to half guard.
Stan is trying to stand up here but Katipunan is controlling him well.
Katipunan is working for a kimura but Stan is defending it quite comfortably.
Stan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Katipunan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Katipunan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stan has escaped and now he's on top!
Stan controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Katipunan 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.
Katipunan tries a head kick but it misses.
Katipunan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stan counters with a big head kick but Katipunan shrugs it off.
Stan has his takedown stuffed
and Katipunan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stan won't be happy with that.
Stan is looking for a sweep.
Stan wants to get back to his feet.
Katipunan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stan tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katipunan working away.
Stan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Katipunan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Katipunan prevents Stan from standing back up.
Stan looking for submissions off his back.
Stan is staying active underneath Katipunan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stan is looking to control Katipunan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stan avoid being mounted?
Katipunan wants to free his trapped foot but Stan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stan is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Stan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Katipunan wants to control from the top but Stan keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Katipunan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stan trying to keep a closed guard but Katipunan is proving a slippery customer.
Katipunan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stan is looking to escape.
Stan manages to get to full guard.
Stan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stan controls Katipunan momentarily but Katipunan frees himself.
Stan looking for a guillotine here but Katipunan defends easily.
Katipunan drops back looking for a leg! Stan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stan manages to kick Katipunan off! Katipunan jumps back into Stan's guard.
Katipunan lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stan has Katipunan pulled in close to control his posture.
Katipunan postures up.
Stan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Katipunan is now in half guard.
Katipunan thows a huge punch but Stan dodges it nicely.
Stan is trying to maintain the position but Katipunan is very close to passing his half guard.
Stan is refusing to be controlled, as Katipunan sits in half guard.
Andres Katipunan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stan trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stan showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stan trying to pass the guard but Katipunan defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andres Katipunan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stan wants to control from the top but Katipunan keeps moving.
Katipunan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stan wants to stand but Katipunan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Katipunan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stan is aware though and is defending well.
Stan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katipunan is keeping the position for now.
Katipunan keeping moving, preventing Stan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katipunan looking for a sweep. Not yet Katipunan, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stan is pushing down on Katipunan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Katipunan is fighting to maintain full guard but Stan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stan wants to pass to mount but Katipunan is defending the position.
Katipunan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Katipunan is trying to get back to full guard.
Stan passes to side control.
Katipunan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stan works to advance to full mount. Katipunan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stan tries to control but Katipunan wriggling away.
Katipunan is working to get back to half guard.
Stan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Katipunan is looking to escape.
Stan get's back to his feet.
Stan wants to clinch up but Katipunan keeps it at a distance.
Stan tries for a takedown but Katipunan circles away easily
and Katipunan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stan's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan trying to control the position.
Stan pulls Katipunan in close to prevent any damage.
Stan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stan stands up out of the half guard.
Katipunan scores with a takedown into Stan's guard.
Katipunan tries to free his leg and advance position but Stan is retaining full guard.
Stan wants to sweep here but Katipunan controlling him for the moment.
Katipunan passes Stan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stan is trying to get back to full guard.
Stan gets full guard.
Katipunan postures up in Stan's guard and throws a big left but Stan blocks it.
Stan keeping full guard, as Katipunan tries to pass.
Stan pulls Katipunan in close to prevent any damage.
Katipunan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stan is keeping the position for now.
Katipunan postures up in Stan's guard and throws a big left but Stan blocks it.
Johhny Stan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andres Katipunan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stan tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andres Katipunan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Katipunan, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Katipunan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lander Plast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maynard Keenan (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lander Plast!
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, Maynard Keenan!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan moves into the clinch.
Plast is trying to stall.
Plast throws an elbow that misses.
Keenan is leaning against Plast and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keenan scores with a shot to the side of Plast's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Keenan.
Keenan is working Plast over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Keenan as the two fighters clinch.
Plast is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Keenan.
A right hand to the body from Keenan.
Plast takes a shot to the head.
Keenan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keenan digs a right hand into Plast's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plast's gas tank.
Keenan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plast.
Keenan pushes Plast back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Keenan.
Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan lands a left hand.
Plast is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keenan.
Oh Plast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keenan pushes Plast back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Keenan creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Plast's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Plast drops to his knees and Keenan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maynard Keenan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goldsmith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dos Equis. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
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, Daniel Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goldsmith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cartman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cartman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Goldsmith stands up.
Cartman misses with a few strikes there.
Cartman tries to clinch but Goldsmith moves out of range.
Cartman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cartman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cartman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cartman with a poor takedown
and Goldsmith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cartman won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldsmith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cartman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith decides to stand back up. Goldsmith steps back and let's Cartman get back to his feet.
Goldsmith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goldsmith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cartman's guard now.
Goldsmith won't allow Cartman to get back to his feet.
Goldsmith throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldsmith is controlling him.
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.
Goldsmith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartman is looking to stand back up but Goldsmith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cartman.
Goldsmith postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cartman to stand up.
Goldsmith scores with a takedown into Cartman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith gets to his feet - Cartman follows without any prompting.
Goldsmith is breathing heavily.
Cartman looks to land a combination but Goldsmith avoids it well.
Cartman lands an overhand right.
Cartman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goldsmith moves out of range of the leg kick from Cartman.
Cartman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goldsmith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cartman's guard.
Goldsmith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cartman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldsmith was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartman.
Goldsmith moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Goldsmith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartman darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Goldsmith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartman wants to stand and escape but Goldsmith is having none of it.
Goldsmith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goldsmith tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartman is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldsmith lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Goldsmith 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.
Cartman lands with a nice combination. Goldsmith backs away looking to recover.
Cartman misses with a takedown attempt
and Goldsmith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Goldsmith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cartman's guard.
Cartman wants to get back to his feet.
Goldsmith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cartman is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Goldsmith has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Cartman is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jonathan Goldsmith!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Bulit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva Bulit will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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133 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Jones!
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, Silva Bulit!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has Bulit up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bulit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bulit has managed to clinch.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bulit's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bulit duly obliges.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Bulit. Bulit gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva Bulit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Bulit. Beautiful body shot.
Bulit stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Bulit throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Bulit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Bulit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bulit's guard.
Jones wants to stand but Bulit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bulit scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Bulit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Bulit didn't expect that.
Eddie Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silva Bulit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bulit regains half guard.
Bulit manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bulit swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bulit, right into the meat.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bulit's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bulit looks gassed!
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Bulit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bulit manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Bulit's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bulit keeps moving.
Jones stands up and waves to Bulit to follow him.
Bulit looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulit stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bulit counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones gets to his feet. Bulit looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bulit dodges the punch combination from Jones.
A head kick by Bulit misses
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bulit won't be happy with that.
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bulit to his feet.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bulit wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bulit was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones pushing down on Bulit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bulit is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eddie Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machete Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez has chosen Remember the Name as his entrance music. Machete Juarez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
134 lbs
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27
136 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
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Counter striker
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renato Barral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machete Juarez!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barral keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Juarez thuds his right hand into Barral's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Juarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barral circles away quickly and effectively.
Barral dodges the punch combination from Juarez.
Barral fails to land with a series of punches.
Juarez stalks Barral and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barral's face. Barral staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice shot by Juarez.
Juarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Juarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machete Juarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juarez wants to clinch up but Barral keeps it at a distance.
Juarez shoots in and drives through. Barral sprawls well.
Juarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Juarez misses with a double jab.
Barral pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Juarez scores with a three punch combo!
Barral is rocked!
Barral doesn't manage to clinch there - Juarez circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez cracks a nice hook into Barral's ribs.
Barral shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Juarez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barral drops back, looking for a kneebar! Juarez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Juarez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Juarez!
Barral is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Juarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barral does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juarez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Barral.
Juarez tries to stand but Barral is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barral manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barral seems to be working for a kimura but Juarez defends the submission attempt.
Barral seems to be looking for submissions.
Barral is breathing heavily.
Juarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Juarez defends it well.
Barral prevents Juarez from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Juarez defends it well.
Juarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barral looking for a submission but Juarez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Barral drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Juarez dives on top into guard.
Barral is looking for a triangle here but Juarez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Juarez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barral tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Juarez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Juarez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Juarez swinging wildly here.
Juarez misses with a two punch combination.
Juarez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barral counters with a shoot takedown. Juarez fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juarez wants to get back to his feet but Barral is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barral looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machete Juarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barral closes the distance and clinches up with Juarez, looking for a takedown. Barral pushes Juarez against the cage but Juarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barral closes the distance and clinches up with Juarez, looking for a takedown. Barral pushes Juarez against the cage but Juarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juarez tries to clinch there but Barral circles away.
Juarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Juarez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barral drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Juarez is looking to stand up but Barral isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barral is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Juarez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Juarez has escaped and now he's on top!
Juarez is pushing down on Barral's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barral is fighting to maintain full guard but Juarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barral looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barral has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Juarez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Juarez!
Juarez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Juarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barral's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Juarez.
Juarez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barral to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barral prevents Juarez from getting back to his feet.
Barral drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Juarez dives on top into guard.
Barral throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Juarez wants to stand but Barral has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
Barral is looking for a triangle here but Juarez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Barral regains half guard.
Barral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barral tries to roll over but Juarez keeps him under control.
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.
Juarez wants to get back to his feet.
Barral is staying active underneath Juarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juarez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Barral.
Barral tries to buck Juarez off but Juarez is having none of it.
Juarez trying to control the action but Barral is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Juarez lands with a nice combination. Barral backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machete Juarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Juarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barral.
Juarez has his takedown stuffed
and Barral counters with a single leg into guard. Juarez didn't expect that.
Barral drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Juarez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barral has Juarez in his guard.
Juarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juarez wants to get up but he can't break Barral's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barral is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juarez is aware though and is defending well.
Barral is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Juarez wants to stand but Barral has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barral looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Juarez has picked Barral up and slammed him! Barral can't keep hold of the triangle and Juarez manages to pass to side control!
Barral looks to move to half guard but instead Juarez has passed into mount! Damn!
Barral really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two 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.
Juarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juarez get's back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Juarez.
Juarez misses with a wild combination.
Juarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Juarez scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez closes the distance and clinches.
Juarez wants a takedown.
Juarez is trying to break the clinch but Barral has him pressed against the cage.
Barral can't break the clinch.
Barral prevents Juarez from breaking the clinch.
Barral wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Juarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juarez scores with a shot to the side of Barral's head.
Juarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Juarez. Beautiful body shot.
Barral has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Juarez does no damage.
Barral on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machete Juarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barral tries for a takedown but Juarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Barral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juarez tries to clinch
and Barral counters with a takedown into side control.
Machete Juarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barral working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Juarez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Juarez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barral asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barral thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renato Barral.
I think Juarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machete Juarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Cragen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kawasaki Dojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cragen comes into the arena with Captain Cragen blaring out of the sound system. Don Cragen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
186 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cragen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kawasaki Dojo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cragen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dojo sprawls well initially but Cragen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cragen slips a nice elbow through Dojo's hands, connecting with Dojo's forehead.
Dojo is looking to escape.
Dojo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cragen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cragen stops Dojo from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cragen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dojo is trying to stand back up but Cragen is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cragen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dojo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cragen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cragen lands a few punches from side control.
Cragen is chipping away with strikes.
Dojo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dojo looks gassed!
Dojo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cragen with a couple of short strikes.
Cragen landing punches.
Cragen lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Dojo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cragen landing shots from mount.
Cragen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dojo is rocked!
Dojo is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Cragen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dojo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Cragen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ribeiro Gracie (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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23
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Omega!
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, Ribeiro Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Omega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Omega avoids them all with ease.
Omega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Omega.
Gracie seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Omega shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gracie is backing up but Omega catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gracie covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Omega Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Omega!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firefox Thunderbird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt comes to the cage accompanied by Tori Amos-Sleeps with Butterflies. 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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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Wyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Firefox Thunderbird!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunderbird shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wyatt's guard.
Thunderbird passes Wyatt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wyatt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wyatt wants to control but Thunderbird is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thunderbird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wyatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thunderbird thows a huge punch but Wyatt dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunderbird prevents Wyatt from standing back up.
Wyatt tries to get to full guard but Thunderbird has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wyatt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wyatt tried to score with a low kick but Thunderbird checks it.
Wyatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wyatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunderbird.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Thunderbird misses.
Wyatt lands with a cross.
Thunderbird dodges the punch combination from Wyatt.
Wyatt blocks a jab.
Wyatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thunderbird avoids a kick to the body.
Thunderbird throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wyatt was covering up waiting for the punch and Thunderbird finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thunderbird is in close to Wyatt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wyatt controls Thunderbird momentarily but Thunderbird frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wyatt wants to sweep but no luck.
Thunderbird is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wyatt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thunderbird.
Thunderbird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wyatt wants to stand but Thunderbird is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt is trying to keep Thunderbird in close.
Thunderbird postures up in Wyatt's guard and throws a big left but Wyatt blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thunderbird throws a big shot that misses.
Wyatt stuffs the takedown attempt from Thunderbird. Thunderbird gets slowly back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wyatt, right into the meat.
Wyatt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thunderbird on the side of the head.
Thunderbird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thunderbird takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thunderbird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wyatt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunderbird looks gassed!
Thunderbird throws the left hand but Wyatt avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wyatt connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunderbird shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wyatt will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thunderbird thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt wants to stand but Thunderbird is controlling the position.
Wyatt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wyatt keeping moving, preventing Thunderbird from controlling successfully.
Thunderbird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thunderbird pushing down on Wyatt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wyatt is trying to control but can't.
Wyatt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thunderbird on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thunderbird is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunderbird closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wyatt did well to prevent Thunderbird getting side control.
Thunderbird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thunderbird throws a strike but Wyatt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt controlling the position.
Wyatt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thunderbird's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wyatt is on top in guard.
Wyatt cracks Thunderbird with a solid left hand.
Wyatt distracts Thunderbird with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wyatt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wyatt stands up over Thunderbird, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunderbird keeping moving, preventing Wyatt from controlling successfully.
Thunderbird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wyatt manages to get himself to full guard.
Thunderbird is in close to Wyatt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Firefox Thunderbird will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wyatt, right into the meat.
Wyatt throws a series of punches but Thunderbird avoids them all with ease.
Wyatt scores with a nice strike.
Thunderbird drops his hands momentarily and Wyatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thunderbird tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wyatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thunderbird somewhat.
Wyatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunderbird takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wyatt lands with a good body shot.
Wyatt throws a one two combo.
Wyatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thunderbird doesn't seem bothered though.
Wyatt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wyatt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thunderbird checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Wyatt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Wyatt catches Thunderbird right on the button with a cross.
Wyatt throws out a powerful jab.
Wyatt scores with a jab to the body.
Thunderbird is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyatt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leo Wyatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Wyatt cracks Thunderbird with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wyatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wyatt lands with a shot to the body.
Wyatt thows a body kick. Thunderbird tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wyatt throws a one two combo.
Wyatt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thunderbird is rocked!
Leo Wyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wyatt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunderbird is still on wobbly legs! Can Wyatt finish him?
Wyatt lands with a big left! Thunderbird is wobbled badly! Wyatt comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Thunderbird to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leo Wyatt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Borgato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Dogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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250 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luca Borgato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Dogers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogers wants to clinch up but Borgato keeps it at a distance.
Dogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dogers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borgato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dogers's head.
It looks like Brett Dogers has been cut.
Dogers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borgato can pounce on him.
Dogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dogers scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgato misses with a leg kick.
Borgato throws a leg kick which misses Dogers's front leg but catches the back leg as Dogers tries to avoid it.
Borgato tries to clinch but Dogers is having none of it.
Dogers checks a low kick from Borgato.
Dogers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borgato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borgato closes the distance and clinches.
Borgato trying to land knees to the body.
Borgato throws an elbow that misses.
Borgato prevents Dogers from breaking the clinch.
Dogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Borgato has double underhooks.
Dogers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borgato manages to break the clinch.
Dogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Borgato checks a leg kick.
Borgato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Borgato - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Borgato feints and then cracks Dogers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dogers down.
Dogers looks gassed!
Borgato lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Borgato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Borgato.
Borgato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dogers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borgato lands a head kick. Dogers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borgato moves away.
Borgato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borgato lands a brutal head kick. Dogers looks out on his feet and Borgato throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Luca Borgato!
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