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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Reddiggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reddiggan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Motörhead, Doctor Rock. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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, Vinnie Paul!
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, TJ Reddiggan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul wants to clinch up but Reddiggan keeps it at a distance.
Reddiggan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paul. Paul obviously looking to wear him down.
Reddiggan gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reddiggan is looking to advance position but Paul won't allow it.
Paul trying to control but Reddiggan postures up.
Paul is trying to get back to full guard.
Reddiggan trying to control the action but Paul is working from the bottom.
Reddiggan is looking for a kimura but Paul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reddiggan to get the leverage.
Reddiggan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddiggan trying to pass the guard but Paul defending well.
Paul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reddiggan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paul keeps working.
Paul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reddiggan on the ground.
Reddiggan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Paul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reddiggan looking to ground and pound but Paul is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reddiggan is working for a guillotine from mount but Paul frees his head quite easily.
Reddiggan looks gassed!
Reddiggan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Paul has worked his arm free - good work by Paul!
Paul is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Paul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reddiggan prevents Paul from escaping the position.
Paul is looking to regain half guard here but Reddiggan keeps moving and retains side control.
Reddiggan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Paul looks calm but he's in trouble here. Reddiggan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Paul is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Reddiggan lets go of the hold and Paul can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). TJ Reddiggan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Promos Veiwus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen philip bailey and phil collins - easy lover as his entrance music. Willie Johnson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Promos Veiwus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veiwus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Veiwus gets a clinch.
Johnson looking to stall.
Veiwus breaks from the clinch.
Veiwus has managed to clinch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Veiwus.
Veiwus stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Veiwus has double underhooks.
Veiwus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Veiwus manages to break the clinch.
Veiwus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veiwus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Veiwus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Promos Veiwus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veiwus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Veiwus counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Veiwus trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Veiwus preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping busy on the bottom but Veiwus has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson looks gassed!
Veiwus stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Veiwus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Veiwus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Veiwus postures up.
Johnson is wriggling around but Veiwus manages to pass to half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Veiwus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Veiwus off looking to stand but Veiwus dives back in and keeps control.
Veiwus could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson trying to hold on to Veiwus's head to control him but Veiwus postures up.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson kicks off Veiwus and gets to his feet.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Veiwus counters by moving into the clinch.
Veiwus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Veiwus isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veiwus is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Veiwus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Veiwus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Veiwus persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Johnson swinging wilding here.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Veiwus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veiwus throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Veiwus which made him look bad.
Johnson wants to clinch but Veiwus slips to the side
and Veiwus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veiwus is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson wants to control but Veiwus passes into side.
A lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veiwus working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Promos Veiwus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Veiwus counters by clinching up.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Veiwus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Veiwus manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veiwus drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Veiwus off! Veiwus jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Veiwus passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is staying active underneath Veiwus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Veiwus is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johnson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Promos Veiwus!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tassen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Hardgrove (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Tassen!
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, Butch Hardgrove!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tassen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tassen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hardgrove is avoiding damage well.
Tassen lands a few punches from side control.
Tassen throws an elbow but Hardgrove slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tassen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tassen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hardgrove sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tassen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hardgrove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tassen shoots in and drives through. Hardgrove sprawls well.
Tassen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tassen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tassen throwing shots but Hardgrove is blocking nicely.
Hardgrove blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tassen.
Tassen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tassen trying to control the action but Hardgrove is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tassen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Tassen there.
Tassen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardgrove's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tassen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardgrove's head.
Tassen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tassen is breathing heavily.
Hardgrove blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tassen.
Tassen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tassen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hardgrove reverses the position - he's now on top in Tassen's guard.
Tassen has his foot on Hardgrove's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardgrove works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen has an active guard here but Hardgrove has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tassen is trying to get back to full guard.
Tassen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tassen gets full guard.
Tassen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four 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.
Tassen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tassen is working hard here to advance position.
Tassen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardgrove's guard.
Hardgrove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tassen stands up from Hardgrove's guard - Tassen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tassen scores a takedown into full mount!
Tassen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hardgrove is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Tassen dominated that round.
That's time! Tassen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hardgrove tries to clinch but Tassen is having none of it.
Hardgrove throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardgrove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tassen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tassen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hardgrove in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tassen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hardgrove is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Tassen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tassen misses with a head shot.
Tassen lands a big elbow.
Hardgrove is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tassen won't let Hardgrove get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hardgrove is breathing heavily.
Tassen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hardgrove is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tassen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tassen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Hardgrove that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hardgrove is still in real trouble! Can Tassen finish him?
Tassen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tassen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tassen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tassen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tassen landing strikes from the mount and Hardgrove is in trouble!
Tassen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lee Tassen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tassen wants to finish this one by submission but Hardgrove is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tassen.
Tassen with a couple of short strikes.
Tassen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hardgrove?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Tassen! Hardgrove is hurt baaadly! Tassen is firing away with more strikes - Hardgrove is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lee Tassen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oroku Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Sylva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Sylva struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Adam Sylva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oroku Saki'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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oroku Saki!
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, Adam Sylva!
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 - Sylva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sylva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saki trying to keep a closed guard but Sylva is proving a slippery customer.
Saki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sylva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saki is on top in guard.
Saki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sylva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sylva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Who's going to make the next move?
Saki looks up at the clock and then as Sylva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Saki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sylva tries to buck Saki off but Saki is having none of it.
Saki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sylva, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saki is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Saki throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Saki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sylva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Saki wants to control but Sylva is keeping him busy.
Saki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sylva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sylva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sylva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sylva is looking to escape.
Saki is thwarting Sylva's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sylva won't allow Saki to pass to mount.
Sylva is trying to control but can't.
Sylva wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saki is looking to take a break and control but Sylva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sylva as he avoids it easily.
Sylva gets caught flat footed, as Saki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sylva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saki is controlling him.
Saki advances position into side control!
Saki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saki has hold of Sylva's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sylva seems comfortable defending it but Saki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sylva is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sylva is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Saki couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oroku Saki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Christodoulou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christodoulou has chosen 'You Make me wanna wait" by the Alter Boyz as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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, Henry Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kostas Christodoulou!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christodoulou stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christodoulou's waist but Christodoulou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Christodoulou has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christodoulou holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Henderson takes a shot to the head.
Christodoulou avoiding damage.
Christodoulou is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Christodoulou down to the mat. Christodoulou avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Christodoulou's guard.
Christodoulou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Christodoulou is retaining full guard.
Christodoulou keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Christodoulou's head.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christodoulou is keeping the position for now.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Christodoulou.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Christodoulou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Christodoulou.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Christodoulou gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Christodoulou tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Christodoulou wants the takedown. Henderson is fighting it off but Christodoulou persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Henderson's guard against the cage.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christodoulou.
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Christodoulou pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Christodoulou forces his way into half guard.
Christodoulou is thwarting Henderson's attempts to control the position.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christodoulou.
Christodoulou wants to stand up but Henderson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Henderson has a hand on Christodoulou's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Christodoulou takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to hold on but Christodoulou pushes him away.
Christodoulou working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Henderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Christodoulou.
Henderson is looking to improve his position but Christodoulou isn't that keen on the idea.
Christodoulou with a couple of short strikes.
Christodoulou misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Henderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christodoulou trying to control but Henderson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Christodoulou lands a big shot there that rocks Henderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
Christodoulou landing strikes from the mount and Henderson is in trouble!
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christodoulou looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Christodoulou scoring with strikes but Henderson is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Christodoulou dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Christodoulou tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Christodoulou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Christodoulou shows good takedown defense.
Christodoulou pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Christodoulou gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christodoulou is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Christodoulou trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Christodoulou postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Christodoulou wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christodoulou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christodoulou gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kostas Christodoulou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson shoots in but Christodoulou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christodoulou closes the distance and clinches.
Christodoulou pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christodoulou breaks the clinch.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christodoulou but Christodoulou pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Christodoulou rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christodoulou misses with some punches.
Christodoulou missing with knees to the body.
Christodoulou turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Christodoulou's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Christodoulou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Christodoulou's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a shot to the body.
Henderson is landing with strikes from the back.
Christodoulou tries to break free.
Henderson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Christodoulou.
Henderson drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Christodoulou is in real trouble here! Henderson lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Henderson is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Henderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MyBalls MyWord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MyBalls MyWord will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Samson!
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, MyBalls MyWord!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MyWord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samson gets the takedown into side control.
Samson trying to control the position but MyWord is working away.
MyWord really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Samson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MyWord prevents Samson from moving into mount.
MyWord tries to escape but Samson is in control.
Samson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. MyWord is trying to escape and Samson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and MyWord is forced to tap! Nice work there by Samson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Samson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ash Ketchum!
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, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketchum shoots for a takedown but Dux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dux. No joy for Ketchum on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Ketchum or perhaps it was just good defense by Dux which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Ketchum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Ketchum scores a takedown into full mount!
Ketchum wants to control the pace but Dux is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Dux really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ketchum looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dux squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dux has given up his back here. Will Ketchum look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Dux is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ketchum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ketchum is looking for the choke from the back position but Dux is controlling his hands well.
Ketchum is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dux.
Dux preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ketchum.
Dux manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Dux misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Dux scores with a four punch combination!
Dux misses with a double jab.
Ketchum tries for a takedown but Dux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ketchum shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dux's guard.
Ketchum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ketchum wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum passes into half guard.
Ketchum trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Ketchum moves into full mount! Dux won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ketchum jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ketchum is working to tighten is grip on Dux's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dux has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ketchum is really squeezing tight and eventually Dux passes out! Ketchum breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ash Ketchum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Grove has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Grove!
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, Lester Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grove shoots in for a double leg but Hayes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grove shoots in for a double leg but Hayes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hayes gets caught flat footed, as Grove shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hayes trying to control the position.
Hayes wants to stand but Grove is controlling the position.
Hayes has his feet on Grove's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grove looks for a takedown but Hayes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grove looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hayes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hayes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grove tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayes is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove preventing the sweep.
Grove pushing down on Hayes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hayes is trying is best to control the position here.
Hayes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayes kicks off Grove and gets to his feet.
Grove scores with a hook.
Grove scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hayes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grove is breathing heavily.
Grove is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Grove tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hayes has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Grove wants to try and get back to his feet.
Grove is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hayes looking for a guillotine from mount but Grove is having none of it.
Hayes gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Grove gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove trying to pass the guard but Hayes defending well.
Grove is working hard here to advance position.
Grove is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hayes pushes Grove off and gets back to his feet.
Grove gets a takedown into half guard.
Grove trying to mount his opponent but Hayes defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove is trying to work for a kimura but Hayes is defending well.
Grove is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hayes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hayes trying to control here.
Grove is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hayes reverses the position - he's now on top in Grove's guard.
Grove keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Hayes preventing the sweep.
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 Thiago Grove will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grove with a poor takedown
and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grove won't be happy with that.
Grove manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grove stops Hayes from getting back to his feet.
Grove is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hayes trying to control but Grove postures up.
Hayes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Grove is staying active.
Hayes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grove gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hayes counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Hayes decides to stand back up. Hayes steps back and let's Grove get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grove tries for a kimura but Hayes is defending well.
Hayes stops Grove from passing to mount.
Grove is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hayes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grove throws a strike aimed at the side of Hayes's head but Hayes avoids it well.
Grove looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hayes wants to control but Grove postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to improve position but can't.
Grove wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hayes, who protects the arm well.
Hayes is trying to control Grove's posture but Grove avoids it.
Grove is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hayes is trying to get back to his feet.
Grove looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hayes is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grove swings around for an armbar but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grove's guard.
Grove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grove working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hayes has passed into half guard!
Hayes stands up and beckons Grove to join him on the feet.
Grove with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hayes counters with a shoot takedown. Grove fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes is posturing up here but Grove has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hayes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hayes has to tap! Slick submission there by Grove!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Grove!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouston Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jouston Alexander acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Dzagoev!
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, Jouston Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alexander moves into full mount!
Dzagoev avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alexander.
Alexander is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dzagoev is surviving well by controlling Alexander's body position as best he can.
Alexander wants to take Dzagoev's back but he can't do it this time.
Dzagoev can't escape the position.
Alexander throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dzagoev has worked his arm free - good work by Dzagoev!
Alexander working the head with strikes.
Alexander is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dzagoev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dzagoev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alexander but great work by Dzagoev.
Alexander looks gassed!
Alexander struggling a bit here.
Dzagoev trying to control the position but Alexander is working away.
Alexander struggling a bit here.
Dzagoev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alexander on the ground.
Alexander tries to improve position but can't.
Dzagoev trying to control the position but Alexander is working away.
Dzagoev wants to stand but Alexander has his arm trapped.
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.
Alexander is trying to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dzagoev tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
Dzagoev scores with a three punch combo!
Dzagoev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dzagoev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jouston Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dzagoev circles away.
Dzagoev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dzagoev stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Alan Dzagoev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouston Alexander.
Alexander looks for a takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well.
Alexander closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dzagoev stops Alexander from passing to mount.
Alexander tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alexander trying to control the action but Dzagoev is working from the bottom.
Alexander thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alexander throws a strike aimed at the side of Dzagoev's head but Dzagoev avoids it well.
Alexander thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexander working away.
Dzagoev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alexander wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alexander is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dzagoev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A cross from Dzagoev lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dzagoev sizes up Alexander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alexander fails to land the takedown.
Dzagoev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Dzagoev shows good takedown defense.
Dzagoev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Alexander checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alexander shoots in and bounces Dzagoev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alexander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Alan Dzagoev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dzagoev stuffs the takedown.
Alexander shoots in and drives through. Dzagoev sprawls well.
Alexander shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dzagoev's guard.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzagoev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alexander is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dzagoev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dzagoev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alexander tries to pass to full mount but Dzagoev defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexander trying to control from half guard but Dzagoev is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev wants to improve his position but Alexander is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzagoev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexander.
Dzagoev wants to control but Alexander is keeping busy.
Alexander not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alexander prevents Dzagoev from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dzagoev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alexander on the side of the head.
Dzagoev stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Alan Dzagoev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouston Alexander.
A right-left combo lands from Dzagoev.
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dzagoev pinned against the cage. Dzagoev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexander shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dzagoev pinned against the cage. Dzagoev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alexander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. Dzagoev tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dzagoev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dzagoev scores with a shot to the body.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dzagoev is refusing to be controlled, as Alexander sits in half guard.
Alexander is working for a kimura but Dzagoev is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dzagoev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alexander with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
A nice elbow there by Alexander.
Alexander jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dzagoev is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dzagoev and Alexander has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to move to full mount but Dzagoev actually manages to regain half guard.
Alexander trying to control the action but Dzagoev is working from the bottom.
Alexander has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A big strike lands for Alexander! That's really hurt Dzagoev and he's turned his back - Alexander keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Alexander Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouston Alexander!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Root beer man killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Root beer man killer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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154 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buck Norris!
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, Root beer man killer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
killer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for killer.
killer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norris pushes down on killer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
killer is looking to control Norris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can killer avoid being mounted?
Norris uses his free foot to push down on killer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for killer.
Norris working for a submission but killer is keeping him at bay.
killer is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
killer regains half guard.
Norris trying to pass the guard but killer defending well.
killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
killer looks gassed!
Norris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Norris wants to free his trapped foot but killer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
killer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for killer.
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.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Norris drops back looking for a leg! killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and killer manages to kick Norris off! Norris jumps back into killer's guard.
Norris pushes down on killer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
killer trying to hold on to Norris's head to control him but Norris postures up.
Norris seems to be looking for submissions.
Norris wants to pass the guard but killer is defending well.
Norris seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead killer has recovered full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris slips nicely into half guard.
Norris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so killer is just riding it out for now. Norris eventually gives up the hold.
Norris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so killer is just riding it out for now. Norris eventually gives up the hold.
Norris is trying for a kimura here. killer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Norris wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buck Norris!
Buck Norris retains his featherweight title!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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