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Breeding Special 74 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yazan Al Naber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yazan Al Naber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Yazan Al Naber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Donovan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Naber moves out of range as Donovan throws a body kick.
Donovan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Al Naber tries a head kick but it misses.
Donovan blocks a head kick by Al Naber.
Donovan throws a leg kick but Al Naber sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Naber throws a series of punches but Donovan moves out of range.
Al Naber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Naber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Naber takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Al Naber does no damage.
Al Naber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donovan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yazan Al Naber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Naber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Al Naber.
Al Naber looks to land a combination but Donovan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Al Naber.
Al Naber throws a sloppy head kick and Donovan moves out of range easily.
Al Naber misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Naber cracks Donovan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like David Donovan has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Naber throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Al Naber throws a head kick that misses.
Al Naber misses with a two punch combination.
Al Naber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donovan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Naber lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Naber connects with a jab.
Al Naber closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Naber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Naber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Naber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donovan at a distance.
Al Naber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Naber scores with a one two! Donovan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That has opened up David Donovan's cut even more.
Al Naber throws a leg kick that misses.
Donovan blocks a head kick by Al Naber.
Donovan blocks a head kick by Al Naber.
Al Naber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Naber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donovan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick from Al Naber lands but Donovan takes it in his stride.
Al Naber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Naber is looking to chop away at Donovan's legs.
Al Naber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Al Naber finds it's target.
Al Naber throws a head kick that misses.
Donovan blocks a head kick by Al Naber.
Al Naber gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Donovan counters with a shoot takedown. Al Naber fights it but they end up in guard.
Al Naber kicks Donovan off and gets to his feet.
Al Naber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Naber throws a series of punches but Donovan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Naber throws a sloppy head kick and Donovan moves out of range easily.
Al Naber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donovan avoids the head kick by Al Naber.
Al Naber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donovan circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Naber lands with a cross.
Al Naber's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Al Naber duly obliges.
The cut above David Donovan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Al Naber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Naber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Donovan backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from Al Naber.
Al Naber throws a head kick but Donovan moves out of range.
Donovan checks a low kick from Al Naber.
Al Naber misses with a head kick.
Donovan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Naber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donovan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Naber misses with a head kick.
Al Naber misses with a head kick.
Al Naber misses with a double jab.
Al Naber looks to land a combination. Donovan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donovan blocks a head kick by Al Naber.
Al Naber scores with a sloppy right hand. Donovan should have avoided that one.
Al Naber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Al Naber.
Al Naber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Naber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Al Naber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donovan to the mat! Donovan manages to get full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Naber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Naber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yazan Al Naber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Donovan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Al Naber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Naber shoots in and bounces Donovan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Al Naber gets to his feet. Donovan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Al Naber throws a head kick that misses
and Donovan counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Al Naber.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Naber lands a right hook to the body.
Yazan Al Naber is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Naber misses with a double jab.
Donovan looks for the body kick but Al Naber saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Al Naber lands but Donovan takes it in his stride.
Al Naber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Naber moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Al Naber.
Yazan Al Naber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donovan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al Naber shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Al Naber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Donovan trying to get back to full guard but Al Naber takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Naber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Naber fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Donovan is squirming around, avoiding Al Naber's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Al Naber.
A nice elbow there by Al Naber.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Naber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Naber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is looking to get to half guard.
Al Naber is landing with some decent strikes but Donovan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Al Naber fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Donovan is working to get back to half guard.
Al Naber goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Donovan is on top in guard.
Donovan won't allow Al Naber to get back to his feet.
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.
Al Naber keeping moving, preventing Donovan from controlling successfully.
Al Naber throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Donovan prevents Al Naber from getting back to his feet.
Donovan throwing strikes from guard but Al Naber blocks nicely.
Al Naber pushes Donovan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yazan Al Naber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Donovan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Donovan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Naber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Naber scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Al Naber tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Al Naber.
Donovan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Naber lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Al Naber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Donovan backs up against the cage.
Al Naber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Naber misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Naber throws a right and a left that Donovan avoids nicely.
Donovan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Naber's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Al Naber duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Naber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Naber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Al Naber.
Al Naber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Donovan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Donovan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Al Naber asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Al Naber decides to stand up, so the ref orders Donovan to his feet.
Donovan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Al Naber to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Naber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Donovan misses
and Al Naber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Naber with a jab.
Al Naber throws a nice looking combination but Donovan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Al Naber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Naber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Naber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donovan fails with the takedown
and Al Naber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yazan Al Naber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Donovan.
Al Naber postures up and lands a big shot to Donovan's brow.
Al Naber working some strikes from top position.
Donovan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donovan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Naber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Naber lands with a nice combination. Donovan backs away looking to recover.
Donovan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Naber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Al Naber lands in his opponent's guard.
Yazan Al Naber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Naber 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.
Donovan is looking to stand up but Al Naber isn't so interested in that idea.
Al Naber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Al Naber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donovan can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Naber wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.
Al Naber wants to stand and escape but instead Donovan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Donovan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Naber is keeping the position for now.
Al Naber thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Al Naber kicks Donovan off and gets to his feet.
Donovan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al Naber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Donovan's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yazan Al Naber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Naber 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yazan Al Naber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ed Campbell 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Campbell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Campbell connects with a body shot.
Campbell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuller rushes Campbell and presses him up against the cage.
Campbell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Campbell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Ron Fuller has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Campbell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campbell misses with the combination.
Campbell dances in with a quick combination. Fuller is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Campbell snaps Fuller's head back. Fuller stumbles backwards against the cage. Campbell steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Fuller'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. Fuller just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ed Campbell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mielikki Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and badr hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mielikki Frost is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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231 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mielikki Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, badr hari!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from hari.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
hari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost is looking to clinch.
hari thows a body shot but no joy.
Frost moves away from the strike by hari.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but hari pushes him off.
A cross from hari lands.
It looks like Mielikki Frost has been cut.
hari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
hari misses with a jab, cross combination.
hari misses with a series of wild punches.
hari misses with a series of wild punches.
hari throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from hari.
Frost tries to clinch there but hari circles away.
Frost tries to clinch but hari moves out of range.
hari gets caught flat footed, as Frost shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Frost connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frost's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
hari has momentary wrist control but Frost slips an elbow through the middle.
Frost chips away with some ground and pound.
Frost landing with the ground and pound.
hari wants to get back to his feet but Frost passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
hari looks gassed!
Frost is nestled in close to hari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost working hari over with strikes.
Frost lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if hari can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frost lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands with a punch from half guard.
Frost 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.
Frost is working for a kimura but hari is defending it quite comfortably.
hari is looking to escape.
Frost winds up and cracks hari with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
hari is trying to stand.
hari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frost landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
hari is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Frost has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! hari is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Mielikki Frost!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwane Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerrod Higgens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwane Larsen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jerrod Higgens's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwane Larsen!
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, Jerrod Higgens!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Larsen tries to clinch but Higgens is having none of it.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgens moves away.
Larsen rushes Higgens and presses him up against the cage.
Higgens tries to pull guard but Larsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Higgens drops back down to his feet.
Larsen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Higgens is trying to drag Larsen to the mat but Larsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Larsen stops a takedown attempt from Higgens.
Dwane Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerrod Higgens.
Larsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jerrod Higgens has been cut.
Higgens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Larsen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Higgens is trying to drag Larsen to the mat but Larsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Larsen lands an elbow just above Higgens 's eye.
That has opened up Jerrod Higgens's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgens tries to pull guard but Larsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Higgens drops back down to his feet.
Larsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Larsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Larsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higgenss head.
A shot in the inside from Larsen.
The cut above Jerrod Higgens's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Higgens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Larsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Higgens looks gassed!
Larsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Larsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Higgens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Larsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen lands a nice knee to the body.
Larsen wants the takedown. Higgens is fighting it off but Larsen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Higgens's guard against the cage.
Larsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Larsen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Larsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higgens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Larsen.
Jerrod Higgens's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Larsen wants to clinch.
Higgens swats away the attempt to clinch by Larsen.
Larsen has Higgens up against the cage in a clinch.
Larsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Higgens.
Larsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jerrod Higgens's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dwane Larsen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Archangel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mario theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Archangel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betoli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Archangel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Archangel is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Betoli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Betoli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Betoli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Archangel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Betoli's guard! Nice work there by Archangel!
Archangel looking to pass the guard.
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.
Archangel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Betoli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Archangel 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 Betoli.
Betoli tries to bench press Archangel off him but Archangel keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archangel gets to mount! Betoli was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archangel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archangel get's back to his feet.
Archangel drives through and clinches with Betoli against the cage.
Archangel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Betoli is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Archangel to the mat. Archangel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archangel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archangel is on top in guard.
Betoli had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Archangel is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Betoli Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Archangel's back instead.
Archangel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Betoli off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Archangel controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad 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 Mario Betoli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Archangel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Betoli sprawls well initially but Archangel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Betoli is looking for a sweep. Archangel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Archangel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Betoli controls his leg.
Well, if Archangel 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.
Betoli tries to roll over but Archangel keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archangel trying to pass the guard but Betoli defending well.
Betoli wants to get back to full guard.
Betoli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archangel wants to pass the guard but Betoli is keeping the position.
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.
Archangel trying to control the position from guard on top but Betoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archangel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Betoli is proving hard to escape from.
Betoli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Betoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archangel trying to control the position from guard on top but Betoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archangel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Archangel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Betoli has a closed guard, preventing Archangel from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli looking for a guillotine here but Archangel defends easily.
Archangel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Betoli's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archangel trying to control but Betoli is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Archangel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good shot there by Betoli.
Archangel misses with a takedown attempt
and Betoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Archangel has Betoli up against the cage in a clinch.
Archangel tries to score a body lock takedown but Betoli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Betoli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Archangel prevents it.
Archangel tries to throw a body punch but Betoli avoids it by throwing Archangel back against the cage.
Betoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archangel wants a takedown but no success here.
Mario Betoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Archangel.
Archangel looking for a takedown.
Betoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archangel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Betoli misses with a body punch.
Archangel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Betoli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Betoli is working Archangel over against the cage.
Betoli scores with a hook to the body.
Archangel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Betoli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Betoli lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archangel is looking to control Betoli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archangel avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archangel sees it coming and defends easily.
Betoli wants to pass to mount but Archangel is defending the position.
Archangel wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Betoli trying to pass the guard but Archangel defending well.
Archangel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Betoli is working away from the top position though.
Betoli prevents Archangel from standing back up.
Archangel wants to get back to full guard but Betoli has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archangel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mario Betoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli looking to finish with strikes here!
Archangel is looking to get to half guard.
Archangel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Betoli goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Archangel turns into him and now he's in Betoli's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Betoli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Betoli is looking for a triangle here but Archangel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Betoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Betoli 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Betoli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lee!
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, Michael Stubb!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Stubb uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stubb jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lee manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stubb is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Stubb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lee trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Stubb is trying to move to mount but Lee reverses beautifully and ends up in Stubb's guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Stubb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stubb wants to sweep but no luck.
Stubb working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Stubb looking for a sweep. Not yet Stubb, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stubb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Stubb is retaining full guard.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee trying to control but Stubb is working from the bottom.
Stubb had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lee is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Stubb Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lee's back instead.
Stubb is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Stubb let's go of the attempt for now.
Lee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubb has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lee is trying to shake Stubb off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Stubb won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Stubb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stubb backs up against the cage.
Stubb 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.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Stubb defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubb drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Stubb off! Stubb jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stubb is one step ahead there.
Stubb trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stubb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Stubb advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Stubb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stubb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stubb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stubb drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stubb tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Stubb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Stubb is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubb looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stubb wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Stubb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Stubb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Stubb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stubb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Stubb closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Stubb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stubb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michael Stubb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stubb throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Stubb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubb misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brock Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Stubb.
Both fighters circling a little - Lee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stubb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stubb walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Stubb shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Stubb. Stubb gets slowly back to his feet.
Stubb checks a low kick from Lee.
Stubb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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.
Stubb will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Stubb fails with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Stubb fails to land the takedown.
Stubb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stubb fails with a takedown attempt.
Stubb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Stubb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee wants to clinch.
Stubb closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Stubb pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stubb closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Stubb pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee digs a good body shot into Stubb's ribs.
Stubb shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Brock Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Stubb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stubb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stubb.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stubb on the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee rushes Stubb and presses him up against the cage.
Stubb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stubb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stubb is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stubb avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Stubb.
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.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stubb tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stubb's brow.
Stubb is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stubb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stubb fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stubb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stubb fails to land the takedown.
Lee scores a takedown into full mount!
Stubb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stubb has worked his arm free - good work by Stubb!
Lee wants to stand but Stubb has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Stubb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee wanted to stand there but Stubb had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stubb is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Stubb is having none of it.
Michael Stubb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stubb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stubb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brock Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee trying to strike off his back.
Michael Stubb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stubb controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Stubb showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brock Lee.
I think Stubb 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Stubb!
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