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KONFLIKT 18 - Titan's Collide PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LA twotwo star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that LA twotwo star has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily LA twotwo star seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, LA twotwo star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler koscheck!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
star shoots in but koscheck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
koscheck checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch combination from koscheck misses.
koscheck tries to clinch up.
star throws a big shot that misses.
koscheck lands with a slapping head kick.
koscheck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
koscheck throws a head kick that misses.
koscheck throws a series of punches but star avoids them all with ease.
star moves in looking to clinch but koscheck pushes him off.
Tyler koscheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
star fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
koscheck tries a head kick but it misses.
star looking to land some kicks to the body here.
koscheck forces star back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
star is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
koscheck breaks the clinch.
Tyler koscheck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
star misses with a wild body shot.
star shoots in but koscheck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LA twotwo star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
koscheck fails in his attempt to clinch.
koscheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from koscheck does no damage.
koscheck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
koscheck darts in and clinches star up against the cage.
koscheck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
koscheck rushes star and presses him up against the cage.
koscheck stalling against the cage.
star looking to stall.
koscheck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
star throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
koscheck wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from star.
Nice uppercut lands for star. That snapped koscheck's head back.
koscheck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
koscheck stuffs the takedown.
koscheck has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Tyler koscheck has been cut.
koscheck doesn't manage to clinch there - star circles away.
star misses with a body shot.
koscheck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by star.
koscheck misses with a low kick.
koscheck is on the wrong end of a nice combination from star.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
koscheck tries to clinch there but star circles away.
koscheck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
koscheck is looking to clinch.
star shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts koscheck as he jumps to the side.
star scores with a hook.
star shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
star throwing strikes but missing.
star has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
koscheck trying to keep a closed guard but star is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
koscheck looks gassed!
star wants to control from the top but koscheck keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
koscheck is looking to stand up but star isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
star throwing strikes but missing.
star thows a big elbow that misses.
star wants to pass the guard but koscheck is keeping the position.
koscheck wants to sweep here but star controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
star throws an overhand right that lands on koscheck's shoulder, as koscheck tries to avoid the shot.
star shoots in and drives through. koscheck sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from koscheck.
star throws a low kick but koscheck avoids it.
koscheck moves in looking to clinch but star pushes him off.
koscheck misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that LA twotwo star will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyler koscheck's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
koscheck throws a right and a left that star avoids nicely.
koscheck has closed the distance and engaged star in a clinch.
koscheck breaks from the clinch.
star will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from star does no damage.
koscheck throws a combination. star tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
star lands a really nice looking cross but koscheck seems unphased.
koscheck doesn't manage to clinch there - star circles away.
koscheck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but star moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
star throws a leg kick but koscheck checks it.
koscheck looks to land a body kick but star moved away.
star shoots in but no luck this time.
koscheck wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
koscheck throws a leg kick but star moved away.
star shoots in but no luck this time.
star fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LA twotwo star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
koscheck tries a head kick but it misses.
koscheck throws a body punch but star moves out of range.
star misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
koscheck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but star paws at him with a jab and circles away.
star avoids the head kick by koscheck.
koscheck is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from koscheck.
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.
star throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
star misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by star. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of star.
koscheck tries to close the distance and clinch up but star swats him away and circles back towards the center.
koscheck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent star stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
koscheck avoids the head kick by star.
koscheck bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
star smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
koscheck tries to close the distance and clinch but star swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
koscheck rushes star and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
star working aggressively here.
star tries to pull guard but koscheck won't allow it.
star has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics koscheck uses from the top position.
star tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
star lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for koscheck!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
star looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
star with good strikes from the mount here!
star is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. koscheck is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. koscheck flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. star anticipates the leg and manages to get behind koscheck and secures both hooks! This could be bad! star slips an arm under koscheck chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. star has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. star is squeezing on koscheck like an anaconda would it's prey. koscheck fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LA twotwo star!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Florence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Partlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Florence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Partlow!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partlow misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Florence. Partlow shrugs it off though.
Partlow missing with a left hand there. Florence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Florence is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Partlow swats away the attempt to clinch by Florence.
Partlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Florence moves away.
Partlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Florence misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Partlow throws a sloppy head kick and Florence moves out of range easily.
Partlow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Florence counters with a nice body kick.
Florence lands a nice hook to Partlow's body. Partlow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Florence really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Partlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Florence.
Partlow throws a looping overhand right but Florence ducks down to avoid it.
Florence scores with a one two! Partlow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chris Partlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Florence lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Partlow swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Florence counter with a right hand.
Florence works over Partlow's head and body with a nice combination.
Partlow scores with a nice head shot.
Partlow dodges the punch combination from Florence.
Partlow misses with a combination
and Florence counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florence stuns Partlow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick by Partlow misses
and Florence counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Partlow is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A right-left combo lands from Florence.
Florence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Florence scores with a nice head shot.
Partlow throws a combination that misses
and Florence counters with an inside leg kick.
Florence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florence tries to clinch but Partlow is having none of it.
Florence plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Florence shoots in but Partlow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mark Florence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Florence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partlow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partlow throws a head kick that misses
and Florence counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Partlow is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Florence fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Florence dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Partlow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Florence counters with a head kick. That will keep Partlow thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Florence throws a left and a right that both miss
and Partlow counters with a stiff right hand.
Florence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Partlow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Partlow throws a combination that misses
and Florence counters with a body kick that stops Partlow in his tracks momentarily.
Partlow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Florence counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Partlow is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Florence lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Florence lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Mark Florence is winning the standup battle so far.
Florence lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Florence moves away from the strike by Partlow.
Florence falls off balance throwing a combination
and Partlow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Florence scoring well with a low kick there.
Partlow throws a body punch but Florence moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partlow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Florence swings away with a body shot that misses
and Florence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Partlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Florence counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Partlow is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Florence throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Florence moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partlow misses with a shot to the body
and Florence counters with a big head kick but Partlow shrugs it off.
Florence plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partlow ducks right into an uppercut from Florence.
Florence takes one on the button.
Mark Florence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Partlow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Florence counters with a big head kick but Partlow shrugs it off.
Partlow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Partlow misses with a straight left.
Partlow swats away the attempt to clinch by Florence.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Florence.
Florence fails to land with a series of punches.
Partlow swats away the attempt to clinch by Florence.
Partlow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Florence counters with a nice body kick.
Florence throws a combination that misses
and Partlow counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Florence takes one to the chin there.
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 Mark Florence will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
Partlow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Florence counters with a nice kick to the body.
Partlow misses with a combination
and Florence counters with a leg kick.
Partlow throws a combination that misses
and Florence counters with a three punch combo that has Partlow backing up. Partlow nods at Florence to acknowledge the strikes.
Florence lands a nice looking kick to the body. Partlow takes a step back to recover.
Partlow avoids the head kick by Florence.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Florence.
Partlow misses with a jab to the body
and Florence counters with a three punch combo that has Partlow backing up. Partlow nods at Florence to acknowledge the strikes.
Florence throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partlow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Florence.
Florence throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Florence throws a head kick but Partlow moves out of range.
Florence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partlow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partlow throws an overhand right that lands on Florence's shoulder, as Florence tries to avoid the shot.
Partlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Florence counters with a left and a right that stings Partlow.
Partlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Florence connects with the punch.
Florence is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Florence.
Florence moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partlow throws a head kick that misses
and Florence counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Florence fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Partlow throws a head kick that misses
and Florence counters with an inside leg kick.
Florence throws a series of strikes that have Partlow backpedaling.
Florence misses with a double jab.
Florence rushes Partlow and presses him up against the cage.
Partlow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florence changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Partlow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chris Partlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Florence will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Florence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florence tries to clinch there but Partlow circles away.
Mark Florence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Partlow misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Florence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Florence has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Florence!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer comes into the arena with "Back Up" by Pitbull blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Reed!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Spencer misses.
Spencer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spencer scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Tyler Reed has been cut.
Spencer darts in and clinches Reed up against the cage.
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spencer scores with a body shot.
Spencer throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spencer lands an overhand right.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch but Reed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spencer tries a head kick but it misses.
Spencer rushes Reed and presses him up against the cage.
Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Spencer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reed's head.
Spencer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spencer thuds his shin into the meat of Reed's side.
Spencer takes the fight into the clinch.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer drops Reed with a left right combo! Spencer follows him down to the ground into side control.
Reed is rocked!
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
Reed is still in real trouble! Can Spencer finish him?
Reed pushes Spencer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Spencer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reed seems to have recovered his senses.
Reed looks gassed!
Reed tries to buck Spencer off but Spencer is having none of it.
Reed is pushing Spencer's head away, looking to escape. Spencer manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed is trying to control Spencer's posture but Spencer avoids it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spencer thuds a left hand into Reed's body.
Spencer lands a jab to the head.
That has opened up Tyler Reed's cut even more.
A jab from Spencer finds it's way through Reed's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Spencer.
Spencer lunges at Reed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reed's hand.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spencer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anthony Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Reed steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spencer. That one must have hurt.
Spencer connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spencer can pounce on him.
Spencer lands a body shot.
Spencer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spencer.
The cut above Tyler Reed's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Spencer lands with a nice body punch.
Spencer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spencer cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spencer wants to clinch up but Reed keeps it at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Spencer scores with a four punch combination!
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spencer circles away.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Spencer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Spencer duly obliges.
Spencer waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Reed.
Spencer has closed the distance and engaged Reed in a clinch.
Reed is looking to break free of the clinch but Spencer has double underhooks.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spencer has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spencer looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Reed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spencer throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Spencer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed shoots in for a double leg but Spencer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anthony Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Reed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spencer wants to clinch up but Reed keeps it at a distance.
Spencer forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spencer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reed tries for a takedown but Spencer manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Spencer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Reed's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spencer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spencer misses with a kick to the body.
Reed shoots for a double leg takedown but Spencer sprawls well. He's pushed Reed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spencer circles away.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spencer.
Reed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spencer. Spencer obviously looking to wear him down.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spencer is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Reed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anthony Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Reed.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spencer stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spencer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed prevents Spencer from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spencer manages to break the clinch.
Reed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spencer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
Spencer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Spencer. No joy for Reed on that attempt.
Reed tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it.
Reed is trying desperately to land a takedown but Spencer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Reed.
Spencer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spencer fails to land with a series of punches.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spencer misses with a few strikes there.
Reed shoots for a takedown but Spencer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spencer scores with a jab to the head.
Spencer scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed checks a leg kick nicely.
Spencer keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spencer connects with a crisp jab.
Anthony Spencer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spencer misses with the combination.
Spencer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spencer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.
Reed tries for a takedown but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spencer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anthony Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch but Reed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spencer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spencer to the mat! Spencer manages to get full guard.
Reed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spencer is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is pushing down on Spencer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spencer is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Spencer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reed seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Spencer is not content to let Reed control the position.
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.
Spencer has one foot on Reed's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
Reed throws a head kick that half lands.
Spencer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reed looks for a takedown but Spencer sprawls well.
Reed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reed shoots for a takedown but Spencer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spencer.
Reed moves in looking to clinch but Spencer pushes him off.
Spencer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spencer tries to clinch
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spencer won't be happy with that.
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 Anthony Spencer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyler Reed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Spencer there.
Reed dodges the punch combination from Spencer.
Spencer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reed.
Reed decides to stand back up.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Spencer lands with a nice body kick.
Spencer has Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spencer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spencer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed moves in looking to clinch but Spencer pushes him off.
Spencer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spencer tries to clinch up
and Reed counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Spencer!
Reed punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reed stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Spencer misses with a head kick.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer connects with a nice looking jab.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
Reed ducks right into an uppercut from Spencer.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spencer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a right and a left that Spencer avoids nicely.
Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spencer is proving hard to escape from.
Reed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Spencer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reed is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer pushes Reed off and gets back to his feet.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spencer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spencer connects with a solid leg kick.
Spencer forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spencer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spencer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spencer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reed throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer thuds a left hand into Reed's body.
Reed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spencer to score with a decent uppercut.
Spencer doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
Reed is looking to clinch.
Spencer takes the fight into the clinch.
Reed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer is looking to break free of the clinch but Reed has double underhooks.
Tyler Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spencer 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Spencer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the cage accompanied by Boom. Jordan Clay has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maximus Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
Hammer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hammer is working Clay over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
Clay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clay struggling a bit here.
Clay is trying to get back to half guard.
Hammer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay stops Hammer from passing to mount.
Hammer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Clay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Clay prevents Hammer from improving his position.
Hammer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clay passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Clay lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammer.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Hammer tries to strike from the bottom.
Clay is breathing heavily.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Clay trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clay is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Clay is trying to maintain the position but Hammer is very close to passing his half guard.
Clay gets back to full guard.
Hammer works over Clay with some ground and pound from guard.
Clay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammer landing with the ground and pound.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammer chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Hammer distracts Clay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammer is in close to Clay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clay's head.
Hammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clay's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Hammer 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.
Hammer scores a takedown into full mount!
Hammer landing punches.
Hammer looking to finish Clay with some ground and pound. This is bad for Clay!
Clay is trying desperately to improve position.
Clay tries to lock up and control but Hammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Clay is looking to improve his position but Hammer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Clay is in a horrible position here. Hammer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clay is bucking up trying to escape but Hammer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay is bucking up trying to escape but Hammer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hammer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clay can't escape the position.
Hammer dominating with strikes here.
Hammer landing strikes from the mount.
Clay is trying desperately to improve position.
Hammer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hammer lands a big shot there that rocks Clay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clay is trying to escape the mount.
Hammer looking to finish Clay with some ground and pound. This is bad for Clay!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer landing strikes from the mount and Clay is in trouble!
Hammer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Clay hang on?
Clay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammer lands with some strikes.
Clay takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hammer dominating with strikes here.
Hammer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hammer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Clay tries to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
Hammer working the ground and pound effectively.
Hammer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Hammer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hammer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clay can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hammer lands a big shot there that rocks Clay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clay takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hammer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hammer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hammer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Clay hang on?
Hammer landing strikes from the mount and Clay is in trouble!
Hammer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hammer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clay?
Clay wants to control but Hammer is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay is trying to escape the mount.
Clay wants to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the head.
Maximus Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay is in a horrible position here. Hammer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hammer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clay can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hammer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hammer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hammer cracks Clay with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hammer scoring with strikes but Clay is staying in there.
Hammer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hammer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Clay is looking to improve his position but Hammer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Clay looks a forlorn figure.
Clay is working to get back to half guard.
Hammer landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Hammer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
You get the feeling that Clay really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hammer breaks from Clay's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hammer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hammer scoring with strikes but Clay is staying in there.
Hammer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clay is looking to get to half guard.
Clay is working hard here to advance position.
A nice elbow there by Hammer.
Hammer with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Clay flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hammer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hammer blocks Clay's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hammer lands a heavy elbow.
Hammer working the ground and pound effectively.
Hammer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hammer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clay?
Clay is bucking up trying to escape but Hammer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hammer with good strikes from the mount here!
Clay is in a horrible position here. Hammer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer unloading with bombs!
Hammer with good strikes from the mount here!
Hammer unloading with bombs!
Hammer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jordan Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer working the ground and pound effectively.
Hammer landing shots from mount.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hammer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hammer blocks Clay's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
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.
Hammer lands a big elbow.
Hammer lands a big shot there that rocks Clay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hammer unloading with bombs!
Hammer looking to finish Clay with some ground and pound. This is bad for Clay!
Hammer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clay?
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Clay trying desperately to get to his feet.
Maximus Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clay can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Hammer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stryker Hades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes to the cage accompanied by What Is Love. Hades is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Give It To Ya. The key to victory for Jake Foster has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stryker Hades!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foster throws a hook to the side of Hades's head but Hades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hades.
Foster misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Foster.
Foster with a hook.
Foster throws out a loose jab but Hades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foster misses with a two punch combination.
Hades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foster clobbers Hades with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hades is rocked!
Foster connects with a nice cross there... Hades is looking wobbly and Foster recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Hades to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Foster jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Foster!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Foster Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Foster Sullivan!
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, Harrison Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy shoots for a takedown but Sullivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big left from Sullivan misses.
Foster Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
Hardy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sullivan missing with punches from the bottom.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Hardy wants to take a breather but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Hardy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sullivan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hardy looking to secure an arm triangle but Sullivan defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan bucks up and throws Hardy to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hardy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Sullivan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardy.
Hardy is working for a kimura but Sullivan is defending it quite comfortably.
Hardy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hardy looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sullivan punching from the bottom.
Sullivan tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hardy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy can't keep his opponent in guard - Sullivan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sullivan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hardy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sullivan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Sullivan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hardy has his foot on Sullivan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sullivan works his way back into a safe position though.
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Hardy can't keep his opponent in guard - Sullivan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sullivan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
Hardy has hold of Sullivan's hands but Sullivan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hardy wants to improve his position but Sullivan is controlling well.
Sullivan is pressing down on Hardy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardy is holding on for now.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sullivan!
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sullivan is looking to escape.
Hardy looking to secure an arm triangle but Sullivan defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy wants to control the pace but Sullivan is squirming around nicely.
Sullivan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Hardy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sullivan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sullivan sprawls well initially but Hardy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hardy blocks the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan is pressing down on Hardy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sullivan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hardy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hardy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hardy landing punches.
Hardy trying to control but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy seems to be working for a kimura but Sullivan defends the submission attempt.
Hardy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sullivan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan working to try and regain half guard.
Harrison Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy lands a big elbow.
Sullivan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hardy looking for a guillotine from mount but Sullivan is having none of it.
Hardy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sullivan is surviving well by controlling Hardy's body position as best he can.
Hardy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sullivan can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sullivan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hardy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sullivan is in bad spot here.
Hardy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sullivan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sullivan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sullivan is keeping the position for now.
Sullivan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sullivan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hardy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sullivan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sullivan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hardy's face.
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.
Sullivan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hardy wants to control but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hardy is surviving well by controlling Sullivan's body position as best he can.
Sullivan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hardy is on top in guard.
Hardy pushes down on Sullivan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hardy seems to be working for a kimura but Sullivan defends the submission attempt.
Sullivan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sullivan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sullivan wants to clinch
and Hardy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sullivan's guard now.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Sullivan is working hard here to advance position.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Sullivan can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hardy seems to be working for a kimura but Sullivan defends the submission attempt.
Hardy seems to be working for a kimura but Sullivan defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is tying to control. Sullivan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sullivan wants to get back to full guard.
Sullivan gets full guard.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Sullivan can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sullivan gets back to full guard.
Hardy passes into half guard.
Hardy moves into full mount! Sullivan won't be happy about that!
Sullivan is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has hold of Sullivan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sullivan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sullivan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hardy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sullivan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hardy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sullivan is holding on tight.
Hardy has control of Sullivan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sullivan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sullivan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harrison Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to control but Sullivan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sullivan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sullivan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Sullivan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sullivan throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Hardy has his foot on Sullivan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sullivan works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has his hands on Sullivan's head, controlling the position.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Sullivan stands up over Hardy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardy is controlling Sullivan's posture.
Sullivan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardy's guard.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Hardy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Give it Away blaring out of the sound system. Cedric Daniels will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith slips a straight right by Daniels.
Daniels moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniels defends it well.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Daniels has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daniels is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith works his way into full mount!
Daniels really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Daniels has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Daniels!
Daniels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daniels's best efforts.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to get back to full guard but Daniels takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Daniels.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing hammer fists to the chest of Daniels. What's that going to do exactly?
Smith wants to control but Daniels is having none of it.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Daniels trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Daniels looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Daniels.
Smith tries to hold on but Daniels postures up.
Daniels throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Daniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Austin Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daniels is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniels throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith slips a jab from Daniels.
Daniels throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith blocks the strikes from Daniels.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Daniels is defending well.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
Daniels trying to control here.
Smith passes to full mount!
Smith with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith looking to control but Daniels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daniels can't escape the position.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Daniels turns into him and now he's in Smith's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Smith distracts Daniels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daniels wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Daniels can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daniels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daniels.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
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.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daniels is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Daniels can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Daniels can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Daniels defends it.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Daniels manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Daniels thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith stands and throws Daniels's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Daniels struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith working the ground and pound but Daniels is defending the strikes.
Daniels takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Daniels tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith working the ground and pound but Daniels is defending the strikes.
Smith has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Daniels!
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith breaks from Daniels's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith punching from mount but Daniels doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Daniels wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Daniels is working to get back to half guard.
Smith has hold of Daniels's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Daniels manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cedric Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daniels tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Daniels has worked his arm free - good work by Daniels!
Daniels prevents Smith from improving position.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Daniels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Daniels manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oakley Bark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bark is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bring Um Out. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oakley Bark!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bark throws out a powerful jab.
Bark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holyfield.
Holyfield throws a hook but Bark avoids it easily.
Bark scores with a body shot.
Bark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holyfield but Holyfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holyfield but Holyfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bark gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holyfield pushes down on Bark's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bark actively working from the bottom here.
Bark is defending against the submission attempts here by Holyfield.
Holyfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bark looking for submissions off his back.
Bark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holyfield thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holyfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bark sneaks back into half guard.
Holyfield is pressing down on Bark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bark is holding on for now.
Bark is looking for a sweep. Holyfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holyfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield is trying to work for a kimura but Bark is defending well.
Bark is defending against the submission attempts here by Holyfield.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Holyfield wants to pass to mount but Bark is defending the position.
Bark actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Holyfield blocks a jab.
Bark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holyfield's head.
Holyfield looks to land a right hand but Bark moved out of range.
Bark slips a straight right by Holyfield.
Bark with a poor takedown
and Holyfield counters with a series of strikes. Bark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nate Holyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oakley Bark.
Holyfield misses with a head kick.
Holyfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holyfield lands in his opponent's guard.
Holyfield looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holyfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bark has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Holyfield should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bark has tightened it up now! Holyfield should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oakley Bark!
Oakley Bark is the new welterweight champion!
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