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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kal El (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Action Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kal El's chin.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Action Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kal El!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
El tries to clinch up.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
El takes the fight into the clinch.
El jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
El is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but El takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
El clinches.
El manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
El working a defensive guard here.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El pushes a forearm under Jackson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jackson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kal El!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Sanchez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Isaiah Maxwell's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaiah Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Maxwell is trying to control but can't.
Maxwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maxwell.
Maxwell has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Maxwell wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maxwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maxwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanchez wants to control but Maxwell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maxwell passes to side control.
Maxwell tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez prevents Maxwell from moving into mount.
Sanchez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maxwell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanchez tries to buck Maxwell off but Maxwell is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Maxwell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Maxwell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanchez is trying to control Maxwell's posture but Maxwell avoids it.
Sanchez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez has given up his back here.
Sanchez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maxwell has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Sanchez is in real trouble here. Maxwell gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Sanchez is tapping out! Maxwell wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaiah Maxwell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Goods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamar Goods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Fury!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goods but Goods pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Goods. No joy for Fury on that attempt.
Goods throws a nice looking combination but Fury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fury fails with the takedown.
Lamar Goods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Fury.
Fury closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goods to the mat! Goods manages to get full guard.
Fury looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
I looks like Fury might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fury with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Fury has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tyson Fury just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fury shoots in and drives through. Goods sprawls well.
Fury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goods tries to avoid it but Fury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goods to the ground. Goods escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goods falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fury decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goods's guard.
Fury seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fury's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goods keeping full guard, as Fury tries to pass.
Fury controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fury is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fury looks gassed!
Despite being in the dominant position, Tyson Fury just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fury shoots for a double leg takedown but Goods sprawls well. He's pushed Fury's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Goods.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goods swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goods jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goods keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Fury dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goods misses the jab.
Fury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goods keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fury shoots in for a takedown but Goods shows good takedown defense.
Goods misses with a combination
and Fury counters with a three punch combo that has Goods backing up. Goods nods at Fury to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyson Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury shoots in and drives through. Goods sprawls well.
Lamar Goods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Fury.
Goods throws a series of punches but Fury moves out of range.
Lamar Goods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fury fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goods throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
Goods throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Goods sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lamar Goods is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fury is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goods cracks Fury with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Goods sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fury closes the distance and clinches up with Goods, looking for a takedown. Fury pushes Goods against the cage but Goods circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goods throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Goods scores with a three punch combo!
Goods is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fury takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goods swings widly with a right hand
and Fury makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fury looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goods is fending him off so far but Fury persists. Nope, Goods circles away and we're back to standing.
Goods scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goods tries to avoid it but Fury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goods to the ground. Goods escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fury shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goods pinned against the cage. Goods gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fury should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fury throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goods's waist but Goods gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fury off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury closes the distance and clinches up with Goods, looking for a takedown. Fury pushes Goods against the cage but Goods circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fury shoots in for a double leg but Goods sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goods as he jumps to the side.
Goods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goods avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fury shoots in but Goods avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fury shoots in but Goods avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goods stuffs the takedown attempt from Fury. Fury gets slowly back to his feet.
Fury fails to land the takedown.
Fury on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fury counters with a shoot takedown. Goods fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fury is pushing down on Goods's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goods is fighting to maintain full guard but Fury has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fury looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Fury 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.
Goods tries to roll over but Fury keeps him under control.
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.
Fury perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goods is looking for a sweep. Fury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fury throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fury is controlling the pace.
Fury is looking to take a break and control but Goods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goods is looking to control Fury's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goods avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Goods dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fury wants to clinch.
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Goods.
Fury is looking to clinch but Goods is avoiding it.
Fury wants to clinch.
Fury looks for a takedown but Goods sprawls well.
Goods throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fury fails to land the takedown.
Goods throws a lazy right hand but Fury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lamar Goods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Fury.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goods moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fury moves forwards but Goods connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fury has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goods finds it's way round the side to connect with Fury's head.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Goods sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fury is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fury shoots in for a double leg but Goods sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goods throws a series of punches but Fury moves out of range.
Goods throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goods lands with a nice combination. Fury backs away looking to recover.
Fury tries for a takedown but Goods sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fury is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goods as he jumps to the side.
Goods throws a combination that misses
and Fury counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fury showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury pushes down on Goods's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fury not doing much here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tyson Fury just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goods throws a hook but Fury blocks it.
Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goods tries to avoid it but Fury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goods to the ground. Goods escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goods scores with the left hand. Fury knows he should have avoided that one.
Fury has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice cross by Goods.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goods scores with a one two! Fury had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fury is rocked!
Goods dips to his left and cracks Fury with an uppercut!
Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Goods finish him?
A punch lands to the side of Fury 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goods is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goods lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goods misses with a lunging right hand
and Fury decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goods's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Fury working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Goods is keeping the position.
Fury wants to control from the top but Goods keeps moving.
Fury seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Lamar Goods.
I think Goods has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lamar Goods!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luka Peruzovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nick diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luka Peruzovic!
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, nick diaz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peruzovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Peruzovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Peruzovic blocks a jab.
Peruzovic tries to close the distance and clinch but diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peruzovic wants to clinch.
diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Peruzovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peruzovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
diaz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
diaz stands up from Peruzovic's guard - diaz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Peruzovic wants to clinch up but diaz keeps it at a distance.
Peruzovic dodges the punch combination from diaz.
Peruzovic lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peruzovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peruzovic lands in his opponent's guard.
Peruzovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. diaz is keeping the position for now.
diaz scores with a nice shot.
Peruzovic trying to control but diaz is working from the bottom.
diaz pushes Peruzovic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peruzovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
diaz looks gassed!
Peruzovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
diaz slips a jab and a cross from Peruzovic.
diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Peruzovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Peruzovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. diaz will feel that in the morning.
Peruzovic looks for a takedown but diaz sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by diaz misses
and Peruzovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Peruzovic moves out of range easily.
diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peruzovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peruzovic ducks under a wild hook from diaz.
nick diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
diaz looks to land a combination but Peruzovic avoids it well.
Peruzovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peruzovic.
diaz lands a head kick!
Peruzovic is rocked!
diaz misses with a combination
and Peruzovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Oh Peruzovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Peruzovic counters with a nice body kick.
diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peruzovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
diaz lands with a big right hook that stumbles Peruzovic - he's out on his feet here! diaz follows up with another monster hook that separates Peruzovic from consciousness! Peruzovic falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! diaz stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). nick diaz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Chavez 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 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, Oscar Diaz!
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, Hugo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Chavez gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Chavez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.
Diaz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chavez doesn't defend quickly enough and Diaz has managed to lock this one up! Can Chavez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diaz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Diaz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Anao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Canseco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ze Anao!
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, Jose Canseco !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canseco closes the distance and clinches.
Anao wants a takedown but no success here.
Canseco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anao fails to land the takedown.
Canseco clinches with his opponent.
Canseco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anao slips a jab and a cross from Canseco .
Canseco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anao pushing down on Canseco 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anao stops Canseco from getting back to his feet.
Anao thows a huge punch but Canseco dodges it nicely.
Anao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Canseco is trying to stand back up but Anao is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canseco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anao.
Canseco wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Anao tries to clinch but Canseco moves away
and Canseco moves into the clinch.
Canseco manages to break the clinch.
Canseco has managed to clinch.
Anao is trying to maintain a safe position but Canseco gets an underhook and turns Anao into the cage.
Canseco manages to break the clinch.
Anao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Canseco moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anao.
Canseco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Canseco smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Anao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canseco swivels and escapes.
Canseco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Canseco circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Anao drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Canseco follows Anao 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 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Canseco !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Soos (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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174 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Cage!
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, Mathias Soos!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soos.
Cage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soos fails with a takedown attempt.
Cage avoids the head kick by Soos.
Some wild striking there from Soos.
Cage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Mathias Soos has been cut.
Cage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cage lands in his opponent's guard.
Cage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soos's guard.
Soos wants to get back to his feet but Cage passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage trying to control from half guard but Soos is working away.
Cage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Soos is trying to control but can't.
Cage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soos is trying to stand up here but Cage is controlling him well.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt - Soos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cage tries to clinch but Soos is having none of it.
Cage slips a jab and a cross from Soos.
Cage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soos sprawls well initially but Cage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Soos gets back to full guard.
Soos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Soos trying to keep a closed guard but Cage is proving a slippery customer.
Soos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Soos looking for a sweep. Not yet Soos, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soos trying to keep a closed guard but Cage is proving a slippery customer.
Cage works over Soos with some ground and pound from guard.
Soos is pulling down on Cage's head to control his posture.
Soos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soos, pushing him back against the cage.
Soos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soos wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
Cage letting Soos take a breather here.
Soos tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cage ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cage no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soos passes into half guard.
Soos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to get back to full guard.
Soos is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Cage manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Cage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mathias Soos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Soos misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cage.
Cage works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Soos looking for a sweep. Not yet Soos, not yet.
Soos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soos striking off his back but it's not causing Cage any problems.
Cage trying to control but Soos is working from the bottom.
Cage wants to stand but Soos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Soos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soos looking for a sweep. Not yet Soos, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soos pulls Cage in to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Soos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Soos wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Soos is sitting in close to Cage's body. Cage has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Soos is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Soos is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johny Cage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Everybody Knows kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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22
271 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Howard Langston!
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, Alex Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langston lands with a right hand.
Jones avoids the body shot from Langston.
Langston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Langston throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Langston! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Howard Langston!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Rodriguez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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173 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Rodriguez.
No luck for Hicks with that takedown attempt.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Hicks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Hicks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriguez dives on top into guard.
Rodriguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hicks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hicks trying to get back to full guard but Rodriguez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hicks is looking to escape.
Hicks working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to control the pace but Hicks is squirming around nicely.
Hicks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez landing strikes from the mount and Hicks is in trouble!
Hicks is looking to get to half guard.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hicks is looking to escape.
Rodriguez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hicks feints and as Rodriguez raises his hands in defense, Hicks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hicks has gone for a leg lock! Rodriguez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hicks's guard.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard.
Rodriguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but Hicks is having none of it.
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hicks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez.
Hicks is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rodriguez wants to stand but Hicks is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Rodriguez wants to control the pace but Hicks is squirming around nicely.
Hicks is looking to improve his position but Rodriguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hicks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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.
Hicks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hicks preventing the sweep.
Hicks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hicks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodriguez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hicks, into his guard.
Hicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Hicks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Derrick Hicks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hicks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Hicks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hicks tries for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Hicks landing a few strikes.
Rodriguez throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Hicks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Hicks postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rodriguez turns into him and now he's in Hicks's guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Hicks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hicks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez advances position into side control!
Hicks is looking for a sweep.
Hicks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hicks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hicks is working hard here to advance position.
Hicks working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Hicks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez passes Hicks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hicks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hicks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hicks wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
Hicks is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rodriguez is tapping! Great win for Hicks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derrick Hicks!
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