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WCC Assassins II - Destiny PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaiah Maxwell!
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, Bubba Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Maxwell shoots in.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Maxwell dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith rushes Maxwell and presses him up against the cage.
Maxwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maxwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Maxwell takes an elbow to the temple.
Maxwell tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maxwell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maxwell to the mat. Maxwell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith looks gassed!
Maxwell wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Maxwell is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maxwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maxwell is working for an americana but Smith has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Maxwell was thinking about the submission.
Maxwell wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maxwell postures up.
Maxwell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Maxwell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Maxwell tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Maxwell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Maxwell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Maxwell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maxwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maxwell swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maxwell's guard.
Maxwell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Maxwell 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.
Maxwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maxwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maxwell looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Maxwell Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Maxwell working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Maxwell has got his arm under Smith's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Smith has spun round into Maxwell's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Maxwell had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Maxwell Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell cracks Smith with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Smith from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Maxwell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Maxwell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell working for the choke.
Smith won't enjoy being in this position. Maxwell looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Smith is tapping - it's over boys! Maxwell picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, 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 Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Everybody Knows blaring out of the sound system. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Fury!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks for a takedown but Fury sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Fury. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Fury wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fury content to stall in guard here.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fury won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fury slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Fury advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fury is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fury thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Fury controlling the action here.
Jones is looking to control Fury's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Fury prevents Jones from improving his position.
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.
Jones wants to control but Fury is keeping busy.
Jones wants to improve his position but Fury is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fury moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fury rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fury tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Fury is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is stalling in the full guard.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fury is one step ahead there.
Fury is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Fury slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fury's guard.
Fury has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Fury has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones postures up in Fury's guard and throws a big left but Fury blocks it.
Jones trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Fury really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fury tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Fury dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fury looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Fury persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Fury is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Fury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fury counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fury counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Fury sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Fury is proving a slippery customer.
Fury trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fury gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Fury is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fury controls the pace.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully.
Fury stops Jones from standing up.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fury is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fury's back instead.
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.
Fury is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones avoiding Fury 's attempts to control his hands.
Fury can't escape the position.
Fury fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
Fury trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has the hooks in. Fury is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Jones passes his arm under Fury's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Fury taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ultimo Dragon Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ultimo Dragon Deux!
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, Timmy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dragon Deux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Dragon Deux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dragon Deux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragon Deux throws a left that rocks Brown and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dragon Deux dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Brown regain composure!
Brown is rocked!
Dragon Deux decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragon Deux finish him?
Ultimo Dragon Deux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragon Deux dances in with a quick combination. Brown is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Dragon Deux snaps Brown's head back. Brown stumbles backwards against the cage. Dragon Deux steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Brown's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Brown just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ultimo Dragon Deux!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brock Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Krull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by All that Remains-Not Alone. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Krull!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krull showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hughes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Krull is looking to clinch but Hughes is avoiding it.
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krull avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Krull tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Hughes as Krull shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krull.
A head kick from Hughes lands but Krull takes it in his stride.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krull is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hughes.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes feints and then cracks Krull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krull down.
Hughes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Krull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krull fails to land the takedown.
Don Krull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hughes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krull tries to hold on but Hughes pushes him away.
Hughes working for a submission but Krull is keeping him at bay.
Krull regains half guard.
Krull is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to free his trapped foot but Krull is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krull won't allow Hughes to pass to mount.
Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
Krull regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krull trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Hughes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krull looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krull tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Krull tries to buck Hughes off but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes trying to control the action but Krull is working from the bottom.
Krull sneaks back into half guard.
Hughes is looking for a kimura but Krull is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hughes to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Krull wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krull does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krull wants to get back to full guard but Hughes has mounted him!
Hughes has hold of Krull's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Krull manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Krull is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krull regains half guard.
Krull missing with punches from the bottom.
Krull gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Hughes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hughes throws a right hand that Krull ducks under and follows up with a left that Krull also avoids with ease.
Krull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Hughes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Krull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krull wants to stand up but Hughes is controlling him.
Krull thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Krull wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hughes postures up.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krull trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hughes tries to bum rush Krull with a series of wild strikes but Krull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Krull wants to clinch
and Hughes counters with a left and a right that stings Krull.
Hughes cracks the inside of Krull's front leg.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krull.
Hughes is looking to reverse the position.
Krull thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krull wants to advance to full mount but Hughes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Krull trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes trying to control the position.
Krull looking to pass the guard.
Krull is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krull pushes down on Hughes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is defending against the submission attempts here by Krull.
Hughes is looking to control Krull's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hughes avoid being mounted?
Krull seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hughes is looking to escape.
Hughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krull is working away from the top position though.
Krull 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, if Krull 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.
Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Krull sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Krull pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brock Hughes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hughes misses with a body kick.
Hughes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hughes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Krull feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hughes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Krull stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krull tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krull has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hughes is trying to control Krull's posture but Krull avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krull trying to control the position but Hughes is working away.
Krull has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A right-left combo lands from Hughes.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Krull sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krull tries to clinch but Hughes moves away
and Hughes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Krull is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Krull misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a nice body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hughes as Krull shoots in.
Krull with a poor takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krull's knee momentarily.
Brock Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Krull.
Krull fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hughes sprawls well initially but Krull persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Don Krull has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes won't allow Krull to pass to mount.
Krull trying to control from Hughes's half guard. Hughes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Krull thows a big elbow that misses.
Hughes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krull sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hughes's guard.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Krull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krull is working for a submission of some sort.
Krull passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Krull's attempts to control the action.
Krull tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Hughes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hughes is working hard here to advance position.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Krull's attempts to control the action.
Hughes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hughes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Krull is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Don Krull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Krull is controlling well.
Krull trying to mount his opponent but Hughes defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Krull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Hughes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dooog Partaaay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaruis Jerome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ILL BILL ft. IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE & MAX CAVALERA - "War Is My Destiny". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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207 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dooog Partaaay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaruis Jerome!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partaaay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jerome to the mat! Jerome manages to get full guard.
Jerome throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Partaaay throwing strikes from guard but Jerome blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jerome controls Partaaay momentarily but Partaaay frees himself.
Partaaay trying to control the position from guard on top but Jerome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jerome trying to control the position.
Jerome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Partaaay looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jerome closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jerome throws an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Partaaay.
Partaaay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Jerome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jerome tries to clinch there but Partaaay circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partaaay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jerome tries to clinch up.
Partaaay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jerome, pushing him back against the cage.
Partaaay lands an elbow just above Jerome 's eye.
Partaaay breaks from the clinch.
Jerome blocks a head kick by Partaaay.
Jerome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partaaay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Partaaay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jaruis Jerome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partaaay throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jerome.
Jerome misses with the combination.
Jerome just misses with a punch to the body.
Partaaay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partaaay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jerome wants to control but Partaaay postures up.
Jerome stops Partaaay from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is trying to improve his position.
Partaaay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jerome has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partaaay working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jerome gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Partaaay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jerome's head.
Jerome is defending against the submission attempts here by Partaaay.
Partaaay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jerome's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jerome trying to control here.
Jerome is looking to improve his position.
Jerome looking for submissions off his back.
Jerome looks gassed!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Partaaay.
Partaaay closes the distance and clinches.
Jerome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Partaaays head.
Partaaay lands an elbow that stopped Jerome in his tracks for a moment.
Partaaay has had enough of the clinch but Jerome keeps him there for the moment.
Partaaay lands an elbow inside.
Partaaay landing knees to the body.
Partaaay misses with a knee strike.
Jerome is trying to break the clinch but Partaaay has him pressed against the cage.
Jerome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Jerome.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partaaay pushes off an throws an elbow but Jerome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Partaaay breaks the clinch.
Partaaay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Partaaay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jerome blocks a head kick by Partaaay.
Partaaay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Partaaay lands in his opponent's guard.
Jerome bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Partaaay's guard.
Partaaay keeping full guard, as Jerome tries to pass.
Partaaay looking to control.
Partaaay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jerome controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partaaay throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jerome must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jerome wants to control from the top but Partaaay keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dooog Partaaay dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Partaaay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jerome blocks a head kick by Partaaay.
Jerome throws a series of punches but Partaaay avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Jerome coming out on top.
It looks like Dooog Partaaay has been cut.
Jerome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jerome moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jerome throws a right hand that Partaaay ducks under and follows up with a left that Partaaay also avoids with ease.
Partaaay throws a sloppy head kick and Jerome moves out of range easily.
Partaaay throws a head kick that Jerome semi-blocks.
It looks like Jaruis Jerome has been cut.
Jerome misses with a jab, cross combination.
Partaaay lands a brutal head kick. Jerome looks out on his feet and Partaaay throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Dooog Partaaay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Henry Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hero. Fabio Almeida will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Henry Irons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Almeida!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irons shoots in for a takedown but Almeida shows good takedown defense.
Irons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irons shoots for a double leg takedown but Almeida sprawls well. He's pushed Irons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Henry Irons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Irons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Almeida. Almeida obviously looking to wear him down.
Almeida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Almeida swings for the body but Irons moves out of range.
Irons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Almeida 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.
Almeida throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Almeida.
Irons is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Almeida.
Irons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Almeida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Almeida moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Irons is rocked!
Almeida throws a low kick, looking for Irons's leg but Irons calmly moves out of range.
Irons misses with a takedown attempt - Almeida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Irons changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Almeida looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Irons thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Almeida tries to bench press Irons off him but Irons keeps the position.
Almeida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Almeida is staying active underneath Irons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Almeida is looking to control Irons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Almeida avoid being mounted?
Almeida is staying active underneath Irons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Irons is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Almeida!
Irons tries to control but Almeida wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Irons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Almeida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Almeida tries to lock up and control but Irons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Irons looking to control but Almeida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Almeida is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irons is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Almeida is in real trouble.
Irons somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Almeida controlling Irons 's hands.
Even with his hooks in, Irons manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Almeida manages to reverse the position and now he's in Irons's guard. Nice work there by Almeida.
Almeida controlling from the top position.
Irons trying to control the position.
Irons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Almeida has gone for a leg lock! Irons slips out almost immediately though and dives into Almeida's guard.
Almeida wants to sweep here but Irons controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Irons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Almeida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irons controls the pace.
Almeida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Irons forces his way into half guard.
Almeida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Irons.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almeida tries to roll over but Irons keeps him under control.
Irons is working for a submission of some sort.
Irons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Almeida dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Almeida throws a front kick aimed at Irons's knee but Irons avoids it well.
Almeida wants to clinch but Irons slips to the side
and Irons counters with a nice double leg into side control. Almeida won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Almeida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irons in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Irons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Almeida tries to improve position but can't.
Irons thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Irons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Irons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Irons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida wants to control but Irons postures up.
Almeida is looking for a sweep.
Irons wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Almeida, who protects the arm well.
Almeida is trying to control Irons's posture but Irons avoids it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Almeida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almeida is looking to slow Irons down with leg kicks.
Fabio Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons closes the distance and clinches.
Irons pushes off an throws an elbow but Almeida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Almeida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Almeida tries a knee to the head but Irons blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Almeida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Irons throws an elbow but misses.
Irons successfully pulls guard.
Irons lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Almeida!
Irons avoids the attempt from Almeida to control.
Irons controlling the pace for now.
Almeida is bucking up trying to escape but Irons cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Almeida reaches up to try and control the position but Irons seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Almeida rolls and tries to escape and now Irons has his back!
Irons struggling to keep hold of the position.
Irons is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Irons is looking for the choke from the back position but Almeida is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida trying to control but not successfully.
Almeida is taking damage to the body and head.
Irons controls the position.
Almeida trying to control the position but Irons manages to sink in the hooks.
Almeida is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Irons gets his way!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Almeida is trying to get back to his feet but Irons has full control of the position and if anything, Almeida has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Almeida defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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.
Irons doesn't have the hooks in and Almeida manages to turn into his guard.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Irons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Almeida is one step ahead there.
Irons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Almeida advances position into side control!
Almeida wants to control but Irons is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Irons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry Irons dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Irons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Almeida tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Irons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Almeida trying to keep a closed guard but Irons is proving a slippery customer.
Irons trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
John Henry Irons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Almeida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Almeida is trying to keep Irons in close.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irons pushes down on Almeida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Irons trying to control from half guard but Almeida is working away.
Almeida is trying to control but can't.
Irons wants to pass the guard but Almeida is defending well.
Irons is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Almeida!
Irons content just to control the position here.
Almeida has given up his back. Will we see Irons going for some submissions?
Irons controls the action.
That's two 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.
Irons misses with punches from the back.
Almeida looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Irons punches the canvas rather than the man.
Irons looking for the RNC.
Irons is not going to allow Almeida to sit and survive in this position.
Irons lands a shot to the head.
Irons is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Irons has Almeida flattened out and is raining down punches.
Almeida trying to control the position but Irons manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons looking for the choke from the back.
Almeida rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Almeida wants to control but Irons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Almeida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Almeida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Irons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Almeida is trying to keep Irons in close.
Almeida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Irons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Irons tries to pass.
Almeida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Irons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Irons checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Almeida.
Irons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Almeida.
A low kick from Almeida misses
and Irons counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Almeida!
Irons throws some wild stikes that Almeida manages to avoid easily.
Almeida tries to improve his position but instead Irons has taken his back!
Almeida turns into Irons and is now in his guard.
Irons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Almeida is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Henry Irons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Irons 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Henry Irons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lady Penitent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Gunther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunther has chosen Common - Make My Day as his entrance music. Todd Gunther has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lady Penitent's chin.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lady Penitent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Todd Gunther!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penitent doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunther circles away.
Penitent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Penitent wants to clinch up but Gunther keeps it at a distance.
Gunther throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily.
A big right from Gunther misses.
Penitent avoids the head kick by Gunther.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penitent fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunther looking to throw knees to the head but Penitent is blocking nicely.
Gunther connects with a knee to the head.
Gunther blocks a body shot from Penitent.
Gunther with a knee to the head.
Gunther tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Penitent.
Gunther throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penitent blocks it with crossed arms.
Penitent drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gunther pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penitent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penitent moves into range and clinches up with Gunther.
Gunther landing knees to the head.
It looks like Lady Penitent has been cut.
Gunther is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Penitent is keeping busy.
Gunther tries to land knees in the clinch but Penitent avoids the damage to the body.
Penitent goes for a takedown attempt but Gunther pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lady Penitent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penitent tries to clinch up
and Gunther counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penitent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gunther counters with a head kick.
Gunther clinches with his opponent.
Gunther misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penitent.
Gunther landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gunther scores with a knee to the head.
Penitent successfully pulls guard.
Penitent keeping moving, preventing Gunther from controlling successfully.
Penitent trying to control the position.
Penitent manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunther really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Penitent tries to control but Gunther wriggling away.
Penitent looking to secure an arm triangle but Gunther defends it well.
Gunther working to try and regain half guard.
Penitent avoids the attempt from Gunther to control.
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.
Penitent trying to control but Gunther is having none of it.
Penitent throwing strikes here but Gunther is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gunther wants to hold on but Penitent pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Gunther dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lady Penitent's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gunther throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lady Penitent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunther misses with a body kick.
Penitent wants to clinch but Gunther slips to the side
and Gunther counters with a right hand to the body.
Penitent avoids the head kick by Gunther.
Penitent darts in trying to clinch
and Gunther counters with a three punch combo that has Penitent backing up. Penitent nods at Gunther to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Gunther.
Gunther throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penitent tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gunther counters with a nice low kick that buckles Penitent's knee momentarily.
Gunther throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gunther tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunther rushes Penitent and presses him up against the cage.
Gunther with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gunther lands a nice knee to the body.
Penitent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunther landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Penitent drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gunther gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Penitent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunther just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunther misses with a knee to the head.
Penitent tries to pull guard but Gunther holds him up against the cage and eventually Penitent drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lady Penitent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunther throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gunther landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gunther tries to land a knee to the head but Penitent blocks with his arms.
Gunther misses with a knee strike.
Gunther tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunther landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Penitent misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunther is pressed up against the cage. Penitent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunther down to the mat. Gunther avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunther scores with a head kick.
Lady Penitent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penitent tries to clinch
and Gunther cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd Gunther is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunther throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily.
Penitent tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gunther counters with a head kick. That will keep Penitent thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Penitent closes the distance but Gunther moves to the side
and Gunther counters with a nice body kick.
Penitent clinches but Gunther breaks the clinch
and Gunther counters with a big head kick but Penitent shrugs it off.
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.
Gunther plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gunther throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penitent takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gunther throws a hook but Penitent avoids it easily.
Penitent wants to clinch
letting Gunther counter with a right hand.
Gunther throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Gunther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lady Penitent's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gunther lands a high kick!
Gunther throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penitent fails to land the takedown.
Gunther doesn't manage to clinch there - Penitent circles away.
Penitent wants to clinch
and Gunther counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Penitent is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penitent has a takedown stuffed.
Gunther throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penitent tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gunther counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gunther unloads a knee to the mid-section. Penitent lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gunther tries a knee to the head but Penitent blocks it.
Gunther scores with a knee to the head.
Gunther using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Penitent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lady Penitent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penitent ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Penitent no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gunther avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penitent controls Gunther momentarily but Gunther frees himself.
Gunther drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gunther jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penitent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunther can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunther advances to half guard.
Penitent regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gunther trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunther is looking to work some ground and pound but Penitent has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunther wants to control from the top but Penitent keeps moving.
Penitent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunther trying to control but Penitent is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunther is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Penitent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunther gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penitent bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gunther's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gunther can't keep his opponent in guard - Penitent advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gunther is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penitent wants to free his trapped foot but Gunther is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lady Penitent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunther trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Gunther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunther winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Gunther!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Zod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zod has chosen Kneel Before Zod as his entrance music. General Zod will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladamir Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, General Zod!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zod keeps the fight on the outside.
General Zod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zod shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drago as he jumps to the side.
Drago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zod is trying to break free.
Drago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drago smiles and moves away.
Zod has a takedown stuffed.
Vladamir Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of General Zod.
Zod shoots in but no luck this time.
Drago feints and as Zod raises his hands in defense, Drago changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zod looking for a sweep. Not yet Zod, not yet.
Drago stands and throws Zod's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drago stands up and beckons Zod to his feet.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago landing knees to the body.
Drago prevents the takedown attempt.
Drago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Drago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drago lands an elbow inside that Zod shrugs off.
Zod has Drago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zod looks gassed!
Zod tries to pull guard but Drago holds him up against the cage and eventually Zod drops back down to his feet.
Zod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drago tries a knee to the head but Zod blocks it.
Drago gets underhooks to prevent Zod's takedown attempt.
Zod can't get the takedown.
Drago using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zod takes a shot to the head.
Drago lands an elbow just above Zod 's eye.
Drago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zod tries to pull guard but Drago holds him up against the cage and eventually Zod drops back down to his feet.
Drago lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Drago.
Drago lands a knee to the head.
Drago lands a nice knee to the body.
Zod is trying to break the clinch but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Zod cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drago gets underhooks to prevent Zod's takedown attempt.
Zod jumps guard but Drago stands there with Zod around his waist. Zod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drago scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drago.
Drago landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Drago landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Drago lands an elbow just above Zod 's eye.
Drago lands a damaging elbow.
Drago unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drago landing knees to the body.
Zod looking for a takedown.
Drago tries to land a knee to the head but Zod blocks with his arms.
Drago with a knee to the head.
Drago lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drago.
Zod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drago lands a nice elbow.
Drago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drago scores a nice knee to the body.
Zod breaks from the clinch.
Drago takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago stops a takedown attempt from Zod.
Drago lands a knee to the body.
Drago unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drago misses with a knee to the head.
Zod missing with knees to the body.
Drago tries to land knees in the clinch but Zod avoids the damage to the body.
Zod goes for a takedown attempt but Drago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zod shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drago finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Drago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zod!
Drago looking to secure an arm triangle but Zod defends it well.
Zod is trying desperately to improve position.
Zod manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zod tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zod tries to get to full guard but Drago has control of the leg.
Zod is pressing down on Drago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drago would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Drago postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago preventing the sweep.
Zod manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Drago dominated that round.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zod fails with the takedown
and Drago counters with a shoot takedown. Zod fights it but they end up in guard.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drago wants to pass the guard but Zod is keeping the position.
Zod looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Zod is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zod is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Zod sits in half guard.
Drago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drago has his foot on Zod's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zod works his way back into a safe position though.
Zod is looking to work some ground and pound but Drago has wrist control.
Zod wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Zod stands and throws Drago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zod scoring with punches and elbows.
Zod is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zod trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago prevents Zod from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is not content to let Zod control the position.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drago on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zod wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Zod lands some shots froms side control.
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.
Zod in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Zod lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drago down.
Zod in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Drago takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Drago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zod wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zod lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Drago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Drago is looking to improve his position.
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but General Zod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vladamir Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drago stands and throws Zod's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drago has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zod gets caught flat footed, as Drago shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zod is on top in guard.
Drago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zod doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zod manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zod passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zod.
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drago keeping full guard, as Zod tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zod throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vladamir Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zod is looking to stand up but Drago won't let him.
Zod with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drago can't keep his opponent in guard - Zod advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zod lands a nice short elbow.
Drago taking some punishment here, with Zod in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zod is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zod dominating with strikes here.
Drago is trying to escape the mount.
Drago gets back to half guard.
Zod moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago parries the strikes from Zod easily there. Zod is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Drago to escape.
Zod prevents Drago from escaping the position.
Zod looking to control but instead Drago has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Zod trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago has hold of Zod's hands but Zod slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Zod has control of the leg.
Zod wants to stand up but Drago is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladamir Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladamir Drago!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kfier Asher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konosuke Kanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kfier Asher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konosuke Kanayama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asher feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Asher looking to sit in guard and control but Kanayama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Asher is striking but Kanayama is not phased and passes to half guard.
Asher throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Asher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asher tries to get out of the position.
Kanayama trying to control the action but Asher is working from the bottom.
Asher is looking for a sweep. Kanayama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kanayama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Asher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kanayama sprawls well initially but Asher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kanayama looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kanayama makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kanayama misses with a takedown attempt
and Asher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kanayama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kanayama looks gassed!
Asher scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asher passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asher is looking to take a break and control but Kanayama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asher is looking to advance position but Kanayama won't allow it.
Kanayama wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Asher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Asher blocks the strikes from Kanayama.
Kanayama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanayama kicks off Asher and gets to his feet.
Asher has closed the distance and engaged Kanayama in a clinch.
Asher gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kanayama regains guard.
Asher won't allow Kanayama to get back to his feet.
Asher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kanayama striking off his back but it's not causing Asher any problems.
Kanayama pushes Asher off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Asher has his takedown stuffed
and Kanayama counters with a leg kick.
Kanayama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kanayama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Asher is thwarting Kanayama's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanayama is controlling Asher's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Asher controlling the action here.
Kanayama is staying active underneath Asher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Asher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asher prevents Kanayama from improving his position.
Asher thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kanayama to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kfier Asher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Asher has managed to clinch.
Asher has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kanayama clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kanayama rolls, trying to escape but Asher keeps control of the position.
Kanayama is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A lull in the action here.
Asher is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kanayama up.
Kanayama takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Kanayama is rocked!
Asher scores with punches from the back.
Kanayama is still in real trouble! Can Asher finish him?
Asher has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kanayama's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asher lands shots from the back.
Kanayama grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Kanayama is covering up but some of the strikes from Asher are getting through and doing damage.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Asher. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Asher is raining down hard shots and and Kanayama has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kfier Asher!
Kfier Asher retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Angulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy has chosen Suck it as his entrance music. The key to victory for Kevin Angulo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Angulo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angulo tries to clinch but Loveladdy is having none of it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Loveladdy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Angulo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loveladdy looks for a takedown but Angulo sprawls well.
Angulo misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy is looking to chop away at Angulo's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Angulo to the mat! Angulo manages to get full guard.
Angulo is pulling down on Loveladdy's head to control his posture.
Loveladdy trying to control but Angulo is working from the bottom.
Loveladdy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Angulo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angulo is looking to stand up but Loveladdy isn't so interested in that idea.
Loveladdy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Angulo keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Angulo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loveladdy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loveladdy shoots in looking for a takedown. Angulo tries to sprawl out of it but Loveladdy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Angulo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Angulo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Loveladdy fails with the takedown.
Kevin Angulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Loveladdy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Angulo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Angulo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loveladdy slips a jab and a cross from Angulo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loveladdy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Angulo swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Loveladdy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Angulo throws a series of punches but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Loveladdy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Angulo as he jumps to the side.
Loveladdy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Angulo.
Angulo tries to clinch but Loveladdy is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy throws a jab when Angulo was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy misses with an uppercut.
Angulo fails to land with a series of punches.
Loveladdy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Angulo as he jumps to the side.
Loveladdy shoots in and drives through. Angulo sprawls well.
Kevin Angulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Loveladdy.
Angulo throws a nice looking combination but Loveladdy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
Loveladdy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loveladdy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Angulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loveladdy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Angulo!
Angulo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Loveladdy moves to back control.
Angulo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Loveladdy's guard. Nice work there by Angulo.
Loveladdy looking for a sweep. Not yet Loveladdy, not yet.
Angulo wants to get up but he can't break Loveladdy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Loveladdy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Angulo passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loveladdy tries to buck Angulo off but Angulo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Loveladdy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Angulo slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy is desperately trying to improve his position but Angulo has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Angulo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Angulo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Angulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Angulo misses with a two punch combination.
Kevin Angulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angulo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angulo slips a jab and a cross from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy shoots in but Angulo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angulo throws a series of punches but Loveladdy avoids them all with ease.
Kevin Angulo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loveladdy keeps Angulo at a distance using the push kick.
Loveladdy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Angulo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Loveladdy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Angulo counters with a three punch combo that has Loveladdy backing up. Loveladdy nods at Angulo to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy shoots in but Angulo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Angulo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loveladdy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Angulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Angulo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angulo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angulo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Angulo stuffs the takedown.
Kevin Angulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Loveladdy.
Loveladdy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loveladdy moves into range and clinches up with Angulo.
Angulo breaks the clinch.
Angulo misses with a combination
and Loveladdy counters with a series of strikes. Angulo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kevin Angulo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Angulo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loveladdy counters by clinching up.
Loveladdy tries to pull guard but Angulo won't allow it.
Loveladdy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Angulo blocks it with crossed arms.
Loveladdy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Loveladdy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loveladdy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Angulo prevents it.
Angulo wants to break free but Loveladdy has control.
Loveladdy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Loveladdy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Angulo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Angulo breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Angulo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Angulo clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Angulo tests Loveladdy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Angulo misses with a double jab
and Loveladdy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Angulo!
Loveladdy looking to control but Angulo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Angulo prevents Loveladdy from taking his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angulo has given up his back. Will we see Loveladdy going for some submissions?
Loveladdy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Angulo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angulo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Loveladdy is looking for the choke from the back position but Angulo is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy wants to control but Angulo manages to buck him off and is now in Loveladdy's guard! Nice work there by Angulo!
Angulo preventing the sweep.
Loveladdy trying to control the position.
Loveladdy 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angulo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Angulo slips a jab from Loveladdy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy misses with a takedown attempt
and Angulo counters with a three punch combo that has Loveladdy backing up. Loveladdy nods at Angulo to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angulo works over Loveladdy's head and body with a nice combination.
Loveladdy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Loveladdy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Loveladdy trying to control but Angulo is working from the bottom.
Loveladdy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Angulo dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Loveladdy dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Angulo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Angulo.
Angulo misses the shot to the body.
Angulo throws a series of punches but Loveladdy avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angulo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Angulo misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy shoots in for a takedown but Angulo shows good takedown defense.
Loveladdy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Angulo misses with a combination
and Loveladdy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Angulo's guard.
Angulo wants to stand but Loveladdy is controlling the position.
Loveladdy looking to sit in guard and control but Angulo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Angulo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Angulo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Loveladdy.
Angulo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Angulo thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angulo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loveladdy counters with a shoot takedown. Angulo fights it but they end up in guard.
Loveladdy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loveladdy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Angulo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Loveladdy wants to improve his position but instead Angulo has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is looking for a sweep. Angulo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Angulo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Loveladdy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Angulo is thwarting Loveladdy's attempts to control the position.
Loveladdy wants to improve his position but Angulo is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Loveladdy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loveladdy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Loveladdy!
Brandon Loveladdy is the new middleweight champion!
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RATING
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