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EFC 6:Expansion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Markova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ollor Nothing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ollor Nothing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baldomir Markova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ollor Nothing!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markova scores with a takedown into Nothing's guard.
Nothing is trying to keep Markova in close.
Nothing looking for a sweep. Not yet Nothing, not yet.
Nothing looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nothing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markova manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nothing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nothing won't allow Markova to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nothing wants to pass the guard but Markova is keeping the position.
Markova keeping moving, preventing Nothing from controlling successfully.
Markova wants to sweep here but Nothing controlling him for the moment.
Nothing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nothing is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nothing postures up in Markova's guard and throws a big left but Markova blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Markova fails to land the takedown.
Markova shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Markova showed some decent athleticism there.
Markova trying to control from Nothing's half guard. Nothing has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Markova tries to free his leg and advance position but Nothing is retaining full guard.
Markova works over Nothing with some ground and pound from guard.
Markova stopping the sweep attempt from Nothing.
Nothing is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Markova cracks Nothing with a solid left hand.
Markova 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.
Markova is looking to work some ground and pound but Nothing has wrist control.
Nothing looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Markova decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nothing wants to get back to his feet.
Markova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Markova throwing shots but Nothing is blocking nicely.
Nothing pushes Markova off looking to stand but Markova dives back in and keeps control.
Markova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nothing defends it well.
Markova is breathing heavily.
Markova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nothing trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nothing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nothing keeping full guard, as Markova tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nothing can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nothing keeping moving, preventing Markova from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Nothing as Markova shoots in.
Markova takes the fight into the clinch.
Nothing is trying to break the clinch but Markova has him pressed against the cage.
Markova wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baldomir Markova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nothing stalling.
Markova has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nothing avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nothing trying to land knees to the body.
Markova prevents Nothing from breaking the clinch.
Nothing gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Markova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nothing works his foot free and advances to mount.
Markova is wriggling around trying to escape.
Markova wants to control but Nothing is having none of it.
Markova bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Markova trying to control but Nothing is working from the bottom.
Markova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nothing looking to control.
Nothing can't keep his opponent in guard - Markova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Markova trying to control from half guard but Nothing is working away.
Markova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Markova drops an elbow to the side of Nothing's head.
Markova controlling the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nothing is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markova trying to control from half guard but Nothing is working away.
Nothing missing with punches from the bottom.
Markova lands with a punch from half guard.
Markova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Markova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Markova is tying to control. Nothing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Markova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baldomir Markova dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nothing connects with a nice looking jab.
Markova fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Markova with that takedown attempt.
Markova throws a shot to the body.
Nothing misses with a takedown
and Markova counters with a takedown into side control.
Markova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nothing keeps working.
Markova scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nothing to see if he's OK.
Nothing throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Nothing manages to work his way to half guard, despite Markova's best efforts.
Markova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nothing with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Markova trying to control from half guard but Nothing is working away.
Markova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nothing with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nothing throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Baldomir Markova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nothing wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Markova.
Markova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nothing strikes from the bottom but Markova uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Nothing sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nothing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Markova is working away from the top position though.
Nothing is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Markova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Markova's back!
Markova breaks Nothing's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nothing wants to sweep but no luck.
Markova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nothing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nothing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nothing throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nothing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nothing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nothing cracks Markova with an open hand slap.
Markova is rocked!
Nothing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Markova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nothing dances in with a quick combination. Markova is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nothing snaps Markova's head back. Markova stumbles backwards against the cage. Nothing steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Markova's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Markova just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ollor Nothing!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dee Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Dabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Bag!
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, Abu Dabi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bag is trying to control the action in half guard but Dabi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dabi won't allow Bag to pass to mount.
Bag works his way into full mount!
Bag is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dabi with a lazy takedown attempt
so Bag counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bag slips nicely into half guard.
Bag stops Dabi from getting back to his feet.
Dabi is looking for a sweep. Bag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dabi is not content to let Bag control the position.
Dabi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick by Dabi misses
letting Bag counter with a right hand.
Bag looks to score with a jab to the body but Dabi is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dabi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bag's waist but Bag gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dabi off to one side.
Bag thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Bag, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dabi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bag is breathing heavily.
Dabi slips a jab and a cross from Bag.
Dabi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bag.
Dabi moves out of range of the body kick from Bag.
Bag is looking to clinch.
Dabi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dee Bag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Dabi.
Dabi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bag looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bag gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dabi is working for a kimura but Bag is defending it quite comfortably.
Bag controlling the position for now.
Dabi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dabi wants to control but Bag is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dabi controlling the action here.
Dabi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bag slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dabi trying to control but Bag is working from the bottom.
Dabi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bag wants to get back to his feet but Dabi passes into half guard.
Dabi trying to control the action but Bag is working from the bottom.
Bag is looking to control Dabi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bag avoid being mounted?
Dabi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dabi decides to stand up.
Dabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bag fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dee Bag dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dabi tries for a takedown but Bag circles away easily
and Bag counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bag misses with the combination.
Dabi with a poor takedown
and Bag counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dabi's guard now.
Dabi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dabi, not yet.
Bag stands and throws Dabi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bag is looking to take a break and control but Dabi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dabi tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bag easily slips into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dabi is desperately trying to improve his position but Bag has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag controlling his opponent.
Bag goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dabi turns into him and now he's in Bag's guard.
Bag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bag trying to keep a closed guard but Dabi is proving a slippery customer.
Dabi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bag has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dabi is looking to defend but Bag has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dabi! Bag pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dabi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dee Bag!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Charlie Chase has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Chase!
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, Derek Landry!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Landry doesn't manage to clinch there - Chase circles away.
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Chase pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Landry has knee on belly momentarily but Chase bucks him off and regains half guard.
Chase is looking to improve his position.
Chase manages to get to full guard.
Landry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Landry looking to sit in guard and control but Chase gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Landry is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Landry from controlling successfully.
Landry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chase looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Landry throwing strikes from guard but Chase blocks nicely.
Landry throws a sloppy strike and Chase has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Landry is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Chase!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Chase!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ran Haya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araya kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Tiger Army - Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Araya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ran Haya!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araya fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Araya with that takedown attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Haya has eaten all the pies!
Haya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Araya counters with a shoot takedown. Haya fights it but they end up in guard.
Haya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Araya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Araya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haya wants to sweep here but Araya controlling him for the moment.
Haya keeping busy on the bottom but Araya has passed one foot through into half guard.
Araya seems to be working for a kimura but Haya defends the submission attempt.
Araya controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araya prevents Haya from improving his position.
Haya with the active half guard here but Araya passes nicely into side control.
Haya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haya looking for a sweep but Araya has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Araya controlling from mount.
Haya looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's two 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.
Haya tries to escape but Araya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Haya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Haya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Araya's guard. Nice work there by Haya.
Haya is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Araya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Araya has escaped and now he's on top!
Haya wants to sweep here but Araya controlling him for the moment.
Araya trying to control but Haya is working from the bottom.
Haya working for submissions but it's allowed Araya to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araya decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Haya misses with a takedown attempt
and Araya counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haya looks gassed!
Haya is looking to get back to full guard here but Araya has managed to pass to side control instead.
Araya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Araya tries to control but Haya wriggling away.
Haya is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haya is trying to reverse the position but instead Araya has taken his back - oops!
Haya tries to break free.
Araya trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Haya tries to escape but Araya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Araya tries to keep control of the position but Haya is staying busy.
Haya is really stuck here.
Haya staying busy and making it hard for Araya to control.
Haya tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Araya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Araya wants to clinch up but Haya keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Araya!
Araya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haya tries for a takedown but Araya circles away easily
and Araya counters with a slapping leg kick.
Araya with a poor takedown
and Haya counters with a nice double leg into side control. Araya won't be happy with that.
Araya wants to control but Haya postures up.
Haya tries for a kimura but Araya is defending well.
Haya goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Araya has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Haya but great work by Araya.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haya looking for a sweep but Araya has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araya prevents Haya from getting the reversal.
Haya tries to improve his position but instead Araya has taken his back!
Haya looking very determined here, making life difficult for Araya.
Haya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Araya's guard. Nice work there by Haya.
Haya postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Araya is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Haya, into his guard.
Haya throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Araya escapes and throws Haya's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Araya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haya keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haya is looking for a sweep.
Haya manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haya is looking to improve his position.
Haya is pressing down on Araya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Araya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haya had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Araya is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Haya Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Araya's back instead.
Araya trying to control the hands but Haya breaks the grip.
Lars Araya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araya trying to get back to his feet but Haya is in full control for now.
Haya looking for the RNC.
Haya has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Araya has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Araya rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Haya looking for a submission but Araya manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Araya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haya manages to get himself to full guard.
Haya is looking for a triangle here but Araya uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araya wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haya, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haya tries to bench press Araya off him but Araya keeps the position.
Araya decides to stand back up. Araya steps back and let's Haya get back to his feet.
Haya misses with a takedown
and Araya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haya looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Araya passes into side control.
Haya is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Araya dominated that second round.
That's time! Araya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Haya has his takedown stuffed
and Araya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haya can do anything to dispel that myth.
Araya stopping the sweep attempt from Haya.
Araya wants to control from the top but Haya keeps moving.
Araya stands and throws Haya's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haya is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Araya fails with the takedown
and Haya counters with a takedown into side control.
Haya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haya working away.
Haya goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Araya rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haya's guard! Nice work there by Araya!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haya throws his legs up looking for a submission but Araya uses it to pass to side control.
Araya tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haya tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Araya presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Araya trying to control but Haya is having none of it.
Haya is trying to reverse the position but instead Araya has taken his back - oops!
Haya is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araya is looking to control Haya but Haya is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Haya right now.
Haya fending off the submission attempt from Araya.
Haya is in bad spot here.
Araya trying to control.
Haya tries to escape the position.
Haya prevents Araya from getting a body triangle.
That's four 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.
Haya is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Araya looking for the RNC.
Araya is hanging on to Haya's back as he tries to escape.
Haya looking very determined here, making life difficult for Araya.
Araya has the hooks in. Haya is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Haya staying busy and making it hard for Araya to control.
Haya is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Haya is keeping busy.
Araya controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Araya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Araya 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Araya!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Laws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragan Novak has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodney Laws's chin.
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodney Laws!
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, Dragan Novak!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laws gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Laws looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Novak looking to pass the guard.
Novak stands and throws Laws's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Novak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laws's legs.
Novak looking to control but instead Laws has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Laws gets full guard.
Novak forces his way into half guard.
Novak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Laws is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Novak has taken his back.
Novak looking for the RNC.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak is persistently looking for the submission but Laws is defending it well.
Novak working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Novak controlling well, preventing Laws from escaping the position.
Laws is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laws is trying to break free.
Laws is keeping busy.
Laws can't escape the position.
Novak is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laws has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laws manages to stand up with Novak still on his back. Eventually Novak drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Laws throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laws with a lazy takedown attempt
so Novak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Laws looking for a sweep. Not yet Laws, not yet.
Laws is looking for a triangle but Novak pushes his legs off easily.
Novak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laws is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Novak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laws's guard.
Novak is trying to work for a kimura but Laws is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Novak is trying to work for a kimura but Laws is defending well.
Novak is working for a submission of some sort.
Laws is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laws is refusing to be controlled, as Novak sits in half guard.
Novak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laws kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laws pushes Novak off looking to stand but Novak dives back in and keeps 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.
Novak wants to take a breather but Laws is having none of it.
Laws is defending against the submission attempts here by Novak.
Laws is refusing to be controlled, as Novak sits in half guard.
Laws wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Novak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Laws striking off his back but it's not causing Novak any problems.
Laws escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Novak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Novak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novak frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Laws is in all sorts of trouble here.
Novak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laws is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Novak dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Novak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laws counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Laws is sitting in close to Novak's body. Novak has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Laws is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Laws is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Novak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dragan Novak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demyan Arkhipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arkhipov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vitas - The Star. Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by we will rock you. Jordan Brown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demyan Arkhipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Brown!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arkhipov as he avoids it easily.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Arkhipov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Demyan Arkhipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Brown.
Arkhipov throws a combination. Brown tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Jordan Brown has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arkhipov.
Arkhipov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arkhipov clinches with his opponent.
Arkhipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arkhipov has picked Brown up - he's going for a ride! Arkhipov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown tries to roll over but Arkhipov keeps him under control.
Brown looks gassed!
Arkhipov working Brown over with strikes.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Arkhipov is going to stand back up.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arkhipov scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkhipov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Arkhipov drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arkhipov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arkhipov has Brown pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Arkhipov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brown tumbling to the mat - Arkhipov dives into Brown's guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Arkhipov from controlling successfully.
Arkhipov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Arkhipov defends easily.
Arkhipov stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Arkhipov content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Arkhipov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown.
Arkhipov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Arkhipov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arkhipov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arkhipov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arkhipov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arkhipov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkhipov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Arkhipov pushes his legs off easily.
Arkhipov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Arkhipov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brown!
Brown regains half guard.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arkhipov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arkhipov's back!
Arkhipov is covering up but some of the strikes from Brown are getting through and doing damage.
Arkhipov tries to escape but Brown has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Arkhipov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Arkhipov is trying to control but can't.
Brown frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arkhipov is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for a guillotine from mount but Arkhipov is having none of it.
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!
Arkhipov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arkhipov is working hard here to advance position.
Brown has control of Arkhipov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Arkhipov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Brown has hold of Arkhipov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arkhipov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arkhipov wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Arkhipov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Arkhipov and Brown has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arkhipov struggling a bit here.
Arkhipov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordan Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arkhipov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Arkhipov is controlling well.
Arkhipov slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Arkhipov wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown has hold of Arkhipov's hands but Arkhipov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Arkhipov prevents Brown from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arkhipov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brown looks to move to half guard but instead Arkhipov has passed into mount! Damn!
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arkhipov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Brown has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Arkhipov is looking to defend but Brown has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Arkhipov! Brown pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Arkhipov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jordan Brown!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Grigorevna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Kevorkian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kevorkian's choice of entrance music: I Feel Love. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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174 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maksim Grigorevna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Kevorkian!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kevorkian takes the fight into the clinch.
Grigorevna looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Grigorevna tries to pull guard but Kevorkian holds him up against the cage and eventually Grigorevna drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Kevorkian.
Kevorkian misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kevorkian.
A knee to the head by Kevorkian.
Kevorkian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grigorevna lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kevorkian crunches a lovely knee into Grigorevna's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kevorkian pulls guard.
Grigorevna is fighting to break Kevorkian's control of his arms but Kevorkian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kevorkian wants to get back to his feet but Grigorevna is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kevorkian looking for a sweep. Not yet Kevorkian, not yet.
Grigorevna gets to his feet - Kevorkian follows without any prompting.
Kevorkian drives through and clinches with Grigorevna against the cage.
Kevorkian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grigorevna lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kevorkian misses with an elbow strike.
Grigorevna lands with a left to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kevorkian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grigorevna's brow.
Kevorkian has Grigorevna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grigorevna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorevna managing to block the knees to the body from Kevorkian.
Kevorkian stalling against the cage.
Kevorkian lands a knee to the body.
Kevorkian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kevorkian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kevorkian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kevorkian is keen to just control but Grigorevna is a slippery customer.
Grigorevna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kevorkian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kevorkian's back!
Kevorkian trying to get back to his feet but Grigorevna is in full control for now.
Grigorevna doesn't have the hooks in and Kevorkian manages to turn into his guard.
Grigorevna keeping moving, preventing Kevorkian from controlling successfully.
Kevorkian gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian rushes Grigorevna and presses him up against the cage.
Grigorevna can't break the clinch.
Kevorkian lands a knee to the body.
Kevorkian works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kevorkian wants to stand but Grigorevna is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kevorkian decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kevorkian gets the takedown into side control.
Kevorkian is looking to take a break and control but Grigorevna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grigorevna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorevna is looking to advance position but Kevorkian won't allow it.
Kevorkian is looking to control Grigorevna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kevorkian avoid being mounted?
Grigorevna stands up out of the half guard.
Grigorevna fails with the takedown
and Kevorkian counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grigorevna won't be happy with that.
Grigorevna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kevorkian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kevorkian working the head with strikes.
Kevorkian decides to stand back up. Kevorkian steps back and let's Grigorevna get back to his feet.
Kevorkian rushes Grigorevna and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kevorkian with a knee to the head.
Kevorkian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grigorevna.
Kevorkian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigorevna blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorevna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kevorkian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Grigorevna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kevorkian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kevorkian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kevorkian avoids the head kick by Grigorevna.
Kevorkian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorevna keeping busy on the bottom but Kevorkian has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kevorkian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kevorkian is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Grigorevna is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kevorkian pulls his head out easily.
Kevorkian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grigorevna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grigorevna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Kevorkian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kevorkian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grigorevna sprawls well initially but Kevorkian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kevorkian prevents Grigorevna from improving his position.
Grigorevna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grigorevna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kevorkian looking to pass the guard.
Kevorkian is standing up over Grigorevna. Grigorevna looks to escape but Kevorkian dives into side control.
Grigorevna tries to improve position but can't.
Kevorkian decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grigorevna to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kevorkian gets a takedown into half guard.
Grigorevna is controlling Kevorkian's trapped leg to prevent Kevorkian from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorevna is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kevorkian pulls his head out easily.
Kevorkian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kevorkian tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Grigorevna is looking to improve his position.
Grigorevna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kevorkian is pushing down on Grigorevna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grigorevna is fighting to maintain full guard but Kevorkian has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
It looks like Kevorkian is going to stand back up.
Grigorevna won't allow Kevorkian to pass to mount.
Grigorevna tries to get to full guard but Kevorkian has control of the leg.
Kevorkian trying to control from half guard but Grigorevna is working away.
Kevorkian postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Grigorevna to stand up.
Kevorkian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grigorevna, pushing him back against the cage.
Kevorkian tries to land knees in the clinch but Grigorevna avoids the damage to the body.
Kevorkian scores a nice knee to the body.
Kevorkian misses with a knee to the head.
Grigorevna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kevorkian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grigorevna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grigorevna keeps control of Kevorkian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kevorkian stalling.
Kevorkian scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian stalling.
Kevorkian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kevorkian lands a nice knee to the body.
Kevorkian misses with a knee strike.
Kevorkian missing with knees to the body.
Kevorkian keeps control of Grigorevna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grigorevna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grigorevna takes an elbow to the temple.
Kevorkian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kevorkian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigorevna blocks it with crossed arms.
Kevorkian misses with a knee to the head.
Kevorkian tries to pull guard but Grigorevna holds him up against the cage and eventually Kevorkian drops back down to his feet.
Kevorkian scores with a knee to the head.
Grigorevna tries to break the clinch but Kevorkian is controlling the position.
Kevorkian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kevorkian lands a knee to the body.
Kevorkian lands a knee to the body.
Kevorkian pulls guard effortlessly.
Kevorkian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kevorkian working a defensive guard here.
William Kevorkian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grigorevna looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grigorevna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kevorkian is retaining full guard.
Kevorkian wants to sweep here but Grigorevna controlling him for the moment.
Grigorevna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kevorkian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kevorkian has escaped and now he's on top!
Grigorevna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Kevorkian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kevorkian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grigorevna is pushing Kevorkian's head away, looking to escape. Kevorkian manages to hold on to the position though.
Grigorevna can't do much from the bottom here.
Grigorevna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grigorevna looking for submissions off his back.
Kevorkian escapes and gets back to his feet.
Grigorevna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kevorkian counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grigorevna!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grigorevna is trying desperately to improve position.
Kevorkian looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kevorkian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorevna working to try and regain half guard.
Kevorkian goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grigorevna turns into him and now he's in Kevorkian's guard.
Kevorkian wriggles free and stands up.
Kevorkian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grigorevna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kevorkian stays in close to Grigorevna's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian trying to control but Grigorevna is working from the bottom.
Grigorevna looking for a sweep. Not yet Grigorevna, not yet.
Kevorkian wants to control from the top but Grigorevna keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigorevna is looking for a triangle but Kevorkian pushes his legs off easily.
Grigorevna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kevorkian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grigorevna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kevorkian passes into half guard.
Grigorevna wants to sweep but Kevorkian has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Grigorevna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kevorkian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kevorkian manages to break the clinch.
Kevorkian shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kevorkian showed some decent athleticism there.
Kevorkian decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kevorkian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grigorevna tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kevorkian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grigorevna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kevorkian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorevna is trying to control the position but Kevorkian postures up.
Kevorkian stands up from Grigorevna's guard - Kevorkian perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kevorkian closes the distance and clinches.
Kevorkian tries to land knees in the clinch but Grigorevna avoids the damage to the body.
Grigorevna is looking to break free of the clinch but Kevorkian has double underhooks.
Kevorkian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kevorkian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
William Kevorkian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grigorevna wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grigorevna is trying to break the clinch but Kevorkian has him pressed against the cage.
Kevorkian prevents Grigorevna from breaking the clinch.
Grigorevna is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kevorkian tries a knee to the head but Grigorevna blocks it.
Grigorevna is working for takedown but Kevorkian is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Grigorevna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kevorkian misses with a knee strike.
Kevorkian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maksim Grigorevna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kevorkian darts in and clinches Grigorevna up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Kevorkian really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kevorkian pushes Grigorevna up against the cage in a clinch.
Kevorkian trying to land knees to the body.
Grigorevna stops a takedown attempt from Kevorkian.
Kevorkian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigorevna blocks it with crossed arms.
Grigorevna prevents the takedown attempt.
Kevorkian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grigorevna lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kevorkian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grigorevna avoiding damage as Kevorkian throws knees to the body.
Kevorkian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grigorevna lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kevorkian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kevorkian scores with a knee to the head.
Grigorevna tries to pull guard but Kevorkian holds him up against the cage and eventually Grigorevna drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kevorkian.
Kevorkian manages to break the clinch.
Kevorkian misses with the combination.
Kevorkian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kevorkian landing strikes from the mount and Grigorevna is in trouble!
Grigorevna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kevorkian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kevorkian working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorevna looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kevorkian trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grigorevna doesn't escape.
Kevorkian scores with punches to the body.
Grigorevna tries to break free.
Kevorkian biding his time, controlling Grigorevna.
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.
Kevorkian gets his hands free as Grigorevna looks to control.
Grigorevna tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Grigorevna regains half guard.
Grigorevna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grigorevna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grigorevna moves into full guard.
Kevorkian stands and throws Grigorevna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorevna has control of an arm but Kevorkian manages to advance to Kevorkian's back!
Kevorkian is landing with strikes from the back.
Good control from Kevorkian.
Grigorevna is trying to get back to his feet but Kevorkian has full control of the position and if anything, Grigorevna has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kevorkian scores with punches and elbows.
What can Grigorevna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kevorkian connects with a big shot to the side of Grigorevna's head.
Grigorevna turns into Kevorkian and is now in his guard.
Grigorevna stops Kevorkian from standing up.
Grigorevna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kevorkian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kevorkian is trying to control the position but Grigorevna postures up.
Grigorevna postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kevorkian is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grigorevna, into his guard.
Grigorevna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kevorkian is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Kevorkian dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kevorkian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kevorkian 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.
Kevorkian trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigorevna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kevorkian stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grigorevna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kevorkian counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grigorevna!
Grigorevna has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Kevorkian has Grigorevna flattened out and is raining down punches.
Grigorevna is covering up but some of the strikes from Kevorkian are getting through and doing damage.
I really don't envy Grigorevna right now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kevorkian controlling the position well here. Grigorevna rolled but Kevorkian kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kevorkian connects with a big shot to the side of Grigorevna's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevorkian is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kevorkian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
I really don't envy Grigorevna right now.
Kevorkian looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Grigorevna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kevorkian tries to keep control of the position but Grigorevna is staying busy.
Grigorevna rolls, trying to escape but Kevorkian keeps control of the position.
Kevorkian working for the choke.
Grigorevna trying to control the position but Kevorkian manages to sink in the hooks.
Kevorkian controlling the position well here. Grigorevna rolled but Kevorkian kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Grigorevna is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grigorevna kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
What can Grigorevna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Despite being in the dominant position, William Kevorkian just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kevorkian closes the distance and clinches.
Grigorevna tries to pull guard but Kevorkian holds him up against the cage and eventually Grigorevna drops back down to his feet.
Grigorevna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Grigorevna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kevorkian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kevorkian closes the distance and clinches.
Kevorkian landing knees to the body.
Kevorkian jumps into guard, dragging Grigorevna to the mat.
Kevorkian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kevorkian keeping moving, preventing Grigorevna from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian pulls Grigorevna in close to prevent any damage.
Grigorevna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kevorkian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grigorevna decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick misses from Grigorevna.
Grigorevna tries a head kick but it misses.
Kevorkian drives through and clinches with Grigorevna against the cage.
Kevorkian tries to land knees in the clinch but Grigorevna avoids the damage to the body.
Grigorevna tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kevorkian smiles and moves away.
Grigorevna shoots in for a takedown but Kevorkian shows good takedown defense.
Maksim Grigorevna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maksim Grigorevna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grigorevna.
Kevorkian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kevorkian lands in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Kevorkian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kevorkian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Kevorkian!
William Kevorkian is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingtiger Pardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Morris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kingtiger Pardy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pardy lands a head kick!
Pardy dodges the punch combination from Morris.
Morris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pardy misses with a combination
and Morris counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Morris.
Pardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morris.
Morris wants to clinch.
Morris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pardy counters with a two punch combo.
Pardy misses with a head kick.
Pardy catches Morris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick lands there from Morris.
Pardy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morris's head.
Morris shoots in but no luck this time.
Morris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pardy.
Morris tries for a takedown but Pardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pardy dodges the punch combination from Morris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris misses with a double jab
and Pardy counters with a series of strikes. Morris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morris could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pardy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morris is rocked!
Pardy throws a series of punches but Morris avoids them all with ease.
Oh Morris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Pardy misses.
Morris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt
and Pardy counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Pardy measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Morris! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kingtiger Pardy!
Kingtiger Pardy is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antiq Roadshow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Weiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roadshow comes to the cage accompanied by roadshow theme. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antiq Roadshow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bud Weiser!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Roadshow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weiser throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weiser shoots in but no luck this time.
Roadshow tries to clinch there but Weiser circles away.
Weiser tries for a takedown but Roadshow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roadshow tries to clinch but Weiser moves out of range.
Weiser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roadshow manages to avoid it.
Roadshow doesn't manage to clinch there - Weiser circles away.
Weiser throws a big shot that misses.
Weiser throws a head kick that Roadshow semi-blocks.
It looks like Antiq Roadshow has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Weiser.
Roadshow blocks a head kick by Weiser.
Roadshow tries to clinch but Weiser is having none of it.
Roadshow closes the distance and clinches.
Weiser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weiser drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roadshow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Antiq Roadshow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Weiser.
Roadshow fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roadshow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roadshow landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Weiser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roadshow blocks it with crossed arms.
Weiser looks gassed!
Weiser drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weiser tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roadshow connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bud Weiser has been cut.
Weiser wants a takedown but no success here.
Roadshow connects with a nasty looking knee right to Weiser's face.
Weiser takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roadshow lands an elbow inside that Weiser shrugs off.
Weiser fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Weiser managing to block the knees to the body from Roadshow.
A knee to the head by Weiser.
Roadshow crunches a lovely knee into Weiser's ribcage.
Weiser has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roadshow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roadshow lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weiser looking for a takedown.
Roadshow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Weiser with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Weiser misses with a knee to the head.
Weiser goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roadshow prevents it.
Roadshow gets underhooks to prevent Weiser's takedown attempt.
Roadshow lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Bud Weiser's cut even more.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roadshow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weiser's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiser tries to land knees in the clinch but Roadshow avoids the damage to the body.
Roadshow lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roadshow missing with knees to the body.
Weiser takes a knee right on the jaw!
Roadshow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Weiser misses with a knee strike.
Roadshow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Knees to the body from Roadshow.
Weiser lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Weiser drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roadshow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Weiser can't get the takedown.
Roadshow prevents the takedown attempt.
Weiser tries to land knees in the clinch but Roadshow avoids the damage to the body.
Weiser goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roadshow prevents it.
Roadshow tries to land knees in the clinch but Weiser avoids the damage to the body.
Roadshow tries to land knees in the clinch but Weiser avoids the damage to the body.
Roadshow lands an elbow that stopped Weiser in his tracks for a moment.
Weiser has Roadshow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roadshow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Weiser avoids the elbow strike from Roadshow, against the cage.
Weiser tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weiser is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Weiser avoiding damage as Roadshow throws knees to the body.
Roadshow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Weiser is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roadshow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roadshow connects with a nasty looking knee right to Weiser's face.
Roadshow crunches a lovely knee into Weiser's ribcage.
Roadshow lands an elbow inside that Weiser shrugs off.
Roadshow looking to throw knees to the head but Weiser is blocking nicely.
Weiser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weiser has Roadshow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roadshow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roadshow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Weiser has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roadshow uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiser manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Weiser throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Roadshow because Weiser loaded up on that one.
Weiser lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Weiser looking to ground and pound but Roadshow is blocking nicely.
Weiser looking for a guillotine from mount but Roadshow is having none of it.
Weiser works his way to his opponent's back.
Weiser is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Weiser misses with an elbow to the head.
Weiser is persistently looking for the submission but Roadshow is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weiser working for a choke but Roadshow is defending well.
Weiser looking to break Roadshow's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Roadshow remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Weiser will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Weiser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roadshow defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Weiser's arms.
Roadshow trying to control the action but Weiser just sinks the hooks in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weiser has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Weiser has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Weiser dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Weiser thows a body shot but no joy.
Weiser throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weiser shoots in but Roadshow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Weiser.
Antiq Roadshow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weiser throws a series of punches but Roadshow avoids them all with ease.
Roadshow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roadshow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roadshow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weiser.
Roadshow missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Roadshow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiser tries to score a body lock takedown but Roadshow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Weiser managing to block the knees to the body from Roadshow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weiser is trying to stall.
Weiser with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weiser is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roadshow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Antiq Roadshow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Weiser.
Roadshow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weiser breaks from the clinch.
Roadshow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weiser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Weiser misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roadshow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roadshow tries to clinch there but Weiser circles away.
Roadshow tries to clinch but Weiser moves out of range.
Weiser misses with a series of wild punches.
Antiq Roadshow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weiser shoots in for a takedown but Roadshow shows good takedown defense.
Roadshow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roadshow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weiser, pushing him back against the cage.
Roadshow pushes off an throws an elbow but Weiser leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Weiser tries to pull guard but Roadshow holds him up against the cage and eventually Weiser drops back down to his feet.
Weiser is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roadshow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roadshow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Roadshow.
Weiser takes a knee right on the jaw!
Weiser blocks an elbow strike.
Weiser looking for a takedown.
Roadshow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weiser tries to score a body lock takedown but Roadshow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Antiq Roadshow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weiser wants a takedown but no success here.
Weiser tries to pull guard but Roadshow won't allow it.
Weiser tries to land a knee to the head but Roadshow blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiser can't get the takedown.
Roadshow crunches a lovely knee into Weiser's ribcage.
Weiser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roadshow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weiser has Roadshow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roadshow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roadshow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Weiser tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roadshow smiles and moves away.
Roadshow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roadshow clinches.
Weiser tries to pull guard but Roadshow holds him up against the cage and eventually Weiser drops back down to his feet.
Weiser drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roadshow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roadshow pushes off an throws an elbow but Weiser leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roadshow lands a knee to the head.
Weiser goes for a takedown attempt but Roadshow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Weiser doesn't manage to clinch there - Roadshow circles away.
Roadshow moves in looking to clinch but Weiser pushes him off.
Roadshow closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Roadshow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roadshow lands an elbow that stopped Weiser in his tracks for a moment.
Weiser wants to stall.
Weiser takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Bud Weiser's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Weiser avoiding damage as Roadshow throws knees to the body.
Weiser pulls guard effortlessly.
Weiser working for a triangle but Roadshow defends it easily.
Weiser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roadshow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roadshow preventing the sweep.
Weiser is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Roadshow has his hands clasped together but Weiser extends an breaks Roadshow's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Weiser.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bud Weiser!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Jacko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cobra Pardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Jacko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jacko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cobra Pardy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pardy looks to land a combination but Jacko avoids it well.
Jacko instigates a clinch.
Jacko connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Cobra Pardy has been cut.
Pardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacko. Jacko gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacko rushes Pardy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jacko tries to stall but Pardy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pardy breaks the clinch.
Jacko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jacko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pardy if he has to take too many more of those.
Jacko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pardy's head.
Pardy is rocked!
Pardy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jacko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacko finish him?
Pardy looks up at the clock. Bad move! Jacko lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pardy. Jacko pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Jacko!
James Jacko is the new light heavyweight champion!
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