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World Cup Semi Finals - Show 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Findley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jake Ryan enters the cage!
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Findley!
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, Jake Ryan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Findley tries a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Findley did well to prevent Ryan getting side control.
Findley looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Findley pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Findley is trying to stand up here but Ryan is controlling him well.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Findley has recovered full guard.
Findley is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Findley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Findley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Findley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Findley.
Ryan looks gassed!
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Findley swinging wilding here.
Findley misses with a head kick.
Findley misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Findley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Findley misses with a two punch combination.
Findley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Findley, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Findley against the cage but Findley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Findley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Findley.
Findley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Findley misses with a wild combination.
Findley throws a one two combo.
Findley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Findley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Findley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mickey Findley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ryan.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Findley.
Findley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mickey Findley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Findley 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.
Findley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Findley throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Findley misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Findley connects with a high kick.
Findley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
Findley throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Findley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Findley lands with a cross.
Findley throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Findley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Findley.
Mickey Findley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Findley cracks Ryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Findley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Findley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Findley as Ryan shoots in.
Findley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Findley scores with a jab to the head.
Ryan is rocked!
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Findley finish him?
Findley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice takedown defense from Findley. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Mickey Findley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ryan.
Findley tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Findley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Findley misses with the combination.
Findley lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Findley.
No joy there for Findley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Findley as he connects with a hook.
Findley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Findley swinging wilding here.
Findley throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Findley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Findley throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Findley.
Findley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Findley swinging wilding here.
Ryan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mickey Findley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan drops his hands momentarily and Findley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Findley lands with a straight right. Ryan didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Findley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Findley.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Findley.
Findley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Findley.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Findley.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Findley lands a head kick!
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Findley.
Findley throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Findley.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Findley sprawls well. Findley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Findley as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Findley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Findley fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Findley.
Ryan defending well as Findley loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Findley, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Findley against the cage but Findley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Findley misses with a wild combination.
Findley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Findley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Findley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Findley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryan's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Findley.
Findley throws a series of punches but Ryan avoids them all with ease.
Findley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Findley lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jake Ryan has been cut.
Findley throws a leg kick which misses Ryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ryan tries to avoid it.
Findley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Findley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Findley looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
A combination from Findley does no damage.
Findley throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Findley scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Findley throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Findley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Findley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Findley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Findley misses with the combination.
Findley throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Findley throws a one two combo.
Findley tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Findley lands a two punch combo.
Findley throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Findley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ryan. That did some damage!
A left lands for Findley.
A combination from Findley does no damage.
Findley scores with a jab to the head.
Findley throws a series of punches but Ryan avoids them all with ease.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Findley.
Findley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Findley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Findley, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Findley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Findley finds it's target.
Findley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Findley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mickey Findley is winning the standup battle so far.
Findley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Findley misses with a double jab.
Findley cracks Ryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mickey Findley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Findley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Findley lands with a hook. Ryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Findley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jake Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Findley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Findley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Findley, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Findley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Seivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seivas has chosen Prince Of Darkness as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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201 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Seivas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Sanderson.
Seivas blocks a jab.
Seivas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanderson.
Seivas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanderson.
Seivas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanderson tries for a takedown but Seivas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Seivas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanderson.
Seivas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seivas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Seivas's guard.
Seivas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanderson defends well.
Sanderson stands and throws Seivas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sanderson advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson forces the positional change into back control.
Sanderson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sanderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Seivas staying busy and making it hard for Sanderson to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanderson missing with strikes.
Seivas staying busy and making it hard for Sanderson to control.
Seivas rolls, trying to escape but Sanderson keeps control of the position.
Sanderson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sanderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.
Seivas is in a bad position with Sanderson working for a choke. Seivas manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Seivas wanted to stand there but Sanderson had control of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seivas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Seivas.
Seivas throws a leg kick but Sanderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seivas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seivas.
Sanderson with a hook.
Seivas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson misses with a looping right.
Sanderson blocks a jab.
Sanderson misses the body punch
and Seivas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanderson thinking.
Sanderson is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Seivas.
Seivas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seivas misses with a looping left.
Sanderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seivas.
Seivas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seivas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body punch from Seivas.
Seivas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seivas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanderson's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seivas swinging wilding here.
Seivas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Seivas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanderson.
Seivas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanderson.
Seivas throws a leg kick which misses Sanderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanderson tries to avoid it.
Sanderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seivas.
Seivas lands a jab.
Seivas dances in with a quick combination. Sanderson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Seivas snaps Sanderson's head back. Sanderson stumbles backwards against the cage. Seivas steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Sanderson'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. Sanderson just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonio Seivas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lurk Fillsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krizz Kaliko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaliko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anxiety. Lurk Fillsson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Lurk Fillsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Krizz Kaliko's chin.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lurk Fillsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krizz Kaliko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaliko misses with a wild combination.
Fillsson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kaliko throws a jab but it's blocked by Fillsson.
Fillsson misses with a takedown attempt - Kaliko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fillsson shoots in and drives through. Kaliko sprawls well.
Kaliko jabs Fillsson right on the nose. Fillsson blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Lurk Fillsson has been cut.
Kaliko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fillsson is out of range.
No joy there for Kaliko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fillsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaliko.
Kaliko 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaliko. That snapped Fillsson's head back.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Kaliko has cracked Fillsson with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Kaliko lands another huge swinging hook and Fillsson tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Fillsson, before Kaliko can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Krizz Kaliko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maximillion Dirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michaelangelo Van Der Poel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk comes into the arena with Mack the Knife blaring out of the sound system. Van Der Poel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Potemkin City limits kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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157 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maximillion Dirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michaelangelo Van Der Poel!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Poel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Poel misses with a body shot.
Van Der Poel throws a hook but Dirk blocks it.
Van Der Poel walks into a jab.
Van Der Poel moves away from the strike by Dirk.
Dirk works over Van Der Poel's head and body with a nice combination.
Van Der Poel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dirk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Dirk.
Van Der Poel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dirk counters with a nice uppercut.
Dirk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Der Poel on the side of the head.
Van Der Poel throws a combination that misses
and Dirk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dirk pushes Van Der Poel up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dirk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dirk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dirk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Van Der Poel looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Poel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dirk smiles and moves away.
Dirk lands a left and a right that send Van Der Poel crashing to the mat, dazed. Dirk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Van Der Poel is rocked!
Dirk walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Van Der Poel drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dirk swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Van Der Poel's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximillion Dirk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anund Jakob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Morning Light - Concorde Dawn. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jakob's choice of entrance music: Blĺ Brigader. Jackson Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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252 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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289 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Taylor!
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, Anund Jakob!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a chopping leg kick but Jakob manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taylor looks to land a body kick but Jakob moved away.
Jakob missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jakob feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taylor's calf.
Taylor tried to score with a low kick but Jakob checks it.
Jakob takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Anund Jakob has been cut.
Jakob tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Jakob which made him look bad.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Jakob sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jakob as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor swinging wilding here.
Jakob slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Jakob staying out of range there.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakob is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Jakob circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Jakob misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakob avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Jakob scores with a hook.
Jackson Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakob doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Horrible takedown by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Jakob which made him look bad.
Taylor throws a hook but Jakob avoids it easily.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jakob scores with a body shot.
Jakob decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor has one foot on Jakob's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakob throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jakob has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakob is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taylor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Taylor tries to break free but Jakob pushes him back against the cage.
Jakob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Jakob is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Jakob fails to land.
Jakob blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Jakob working aggressively here.
Taylor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Jakob.
Stalling in the clinch from Taylor.
Taylor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jakob tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Jakob is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Taylor looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakob throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Jakob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jakob tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Jakob to work.
A short right from Taylor.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taylor looking to slow down the pace here.
Jakob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor looking to stall.
Taylor misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jakob takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taylor is trying to maintain a safe position but Jakob gets an underhook and turns Taylor into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taylor has Jakob pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jackson Taylor.
Taylor slips under a jab from Jakob.
Jakob misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jakob!
Jakob avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Jakob misses with the combination.
Taylor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jakob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jakob checks a leg kick.
No luck for Jakob with that takedown attempt.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Jakob counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Jackson Taylor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anund Jakob's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jakob shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jakob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jakob moves out of range of the body kick from Taylor.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor throws a hook but Jakob blocks it.
Taylor digs a good hook to Jakob's body.
Taylor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Jakob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jakob taking a bit of punishment here - Taylor scoring with strikes.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jakob down.
Jakob is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakob managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Taylor.
Jakob wants to control but Taylor postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jakob can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor working the head with strikes.
Jakob is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Taylor 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.
Jakob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jakob is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Jakob's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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.
Jakob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taylor landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor scoring with punches from side control.
That has opened up Anund Jakob's cut even more.
Taylor wants to control but Jakob is keeping him busy.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jakob down.
The cut above Anund Jakob's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Taylor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jakob is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Taylor working the head with strikes.
Anund Jakob's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anund Jakob's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jackson Taylor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Barbalic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Arteta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Arteta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nikola Barbalic's chin.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikola Barbalic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Arteta!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbalic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arteta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbalic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Arteta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arteta scores with a hook.
Arteta thows a body shot but no joy.
Barbalic misses with a looping left.
Barbalic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arteta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbalic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arteta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbalic moves out of range of the strikes.
Arteta scores with a jab. Barbalic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nikola Barbalic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbalic misses with a straight left.
Barbalic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbalic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arteta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arteta scores with a jab to the body.
Arteta connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Arteta.
Diego Arteta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbalic.
Barbalic tries to clinch but Arteta is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Arteta. That snapped Barbalic's head back.
Barbalic tries to clinch up but Arteta circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbalic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbalic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arteta is trying to break free.
Barbalic tries for a takedown but Arteta manages to get underhooks.
Arteta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbalic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbalic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Barbalic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arteta throws a looping overhand right but Barbalic ducks down to avoid it.
Arteta lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arteta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbalic is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteta scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbalic should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Barbalic.
Arteta misses with a two punch combination.
Barbalic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arteta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arteta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbalic connects with a right hand. Arteta shakes it off.
Barbalic tries to clinch
and Arteta counters with a nice uppercut.
Arteta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbalic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arteta working hard to break the clinch.
Arteta wants to get back to striking at distance but Barbalic won't allow it.
Barbalic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbalic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbalic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barbalic stalling in the clinch.
Arteta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbalic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbalic lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbalic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barbalic.
Barbalic fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Barbalic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbalic digs a right hand into Arteta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arteta's gas tank.
Barbalic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbalic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arteta wants to break free but Barbalic has control.
Arteta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arteta thuds a left hand into Barbalic's body.
Arteta misses with a series of wild punches.
Arteta misses with a looping right.
Barbalic pushes Arteta up against the cage in a clinch.
Arteta is looking to break free of the clinch but Barbalic has double underhooks.
Barbalic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arteta can't break the clinch.
Arteta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arteta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteta misses with a wild combination.
Arteta thows a body shot but no joy.
Barbalic tries to clinch
and Arteta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arteta throws the left hand but Barbalic avoids the punch easily.
Arteta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbalic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arteta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Barbalic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barbalic tries to clinch up
and Arteta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arteta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbalic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arteta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbalic has his takedown stuffed
and Arteta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Arteta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbalic tries to clinch up
and Arteta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Arteta.
Arteta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbalic. Barbalic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego Arteta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbalic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arteta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbalic doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbalic tries for a takedown but Arteta circles away easily
and Arteta counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Barbalic! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Arteta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pirko FloFlop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). FloFlop is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wild Boys. Rigan Machado is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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230 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigan Machado !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pirko FloFlop!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FloFlop tries a head kick but it misses.
FloFlop misses with a looping right.
FloFlop wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
FloFlop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado .
Machado avoids the head kick by FloFlop.
FloFlop throws a leg kick that misses.
FloFlop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FloFlop tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado takes a swing at FloFlop's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from FloFlop misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Machado 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.
FloFlop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from FloFlop misses.
A head kick misses from FloFlop.
Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Machado thowing shots but they're missing.
Machado controlling the pace for now.
Machado looking to ground and pound but FloFlop is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FloFlop is squirming around, avoiding Machado 's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if FloFlop can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machado is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. FloFlop can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Machado is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but FloFlop is surviving well by controlling Machado 's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado fails to advance to FloFlop's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FloFlop is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Machado 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.
Machado looking to secure an arm triangle but FloFlop defends it well.
Machado tries to control but FloFlop wriggling away.
FloFlop blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado controlling the position easily from mount.
FloFlop wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Machado .
Machado trying to control but FloFlop is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigan Machado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machado moves away from the strike by FloFlop.
Machado fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. FloFlop sprawls well initially but Machado persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machado stops FloFlop from getting back to his feet.
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado is keen to just control but FloFlop is a slippery customer.
FloFlop is looking to improve his position.
Machado keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is looking to stall here but FloFlop recovers full guard.
Machado trying to control but FloFlop is working from the bottom.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from FloFlop.
Machado postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! FloFlop is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machado , into his guard.
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.
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machado had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. FloFlop is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Machado Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take FloFlop's back instead.
Machado is persistently looking for the submission but FloFlop is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FloFlop is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Machado struggling to keep hold of the position.
FloFlop looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
FloFlop is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Machado gets his way!
Machado scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to control the position but FloFlop frees himself and scrambles - Machado manages to regain control in side control.
Machado throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Machado trying to control the position but FloFlop is working away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rigan Machado just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
FloFlop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigan Machado dominated that second round.
That's time! Machado 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
FloFlop throws a head kick that misses.
Machado shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Machado trying to control from half guard but FloFlop is working away.
FloFlop looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but FloFlop keeps working.
Machado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado wants to pass the guard but FloFlop is defending well.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but FloFlop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pirko FloFlop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machado .
FloFlop lands with a kick to the ribs.
Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, FloFlop has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed FloFlop's head.
Machado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Machado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rigan Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
FloFlop is looking to improve his position.
Machado stalling.
Rigan Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Rigan Machado has been cut.
FloFlop stuffs the takedown attempt from Machado . Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
FloFlop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pirko FloFlop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigan Machado !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Van Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladdy Stanislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Hook comes to the cage accompanied by The Cure's Close To Me. Kyle Van Hook could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladdy Stanislov's chin.
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154 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Van Hook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladdy Stanislov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Hook has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Hook there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Hook gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Hook tries to throw a body punch but Stanislov avoids it by throwing Van Hook back against the cage.
Van Hook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanislov dodges an elbow strike from Van Hook.
Stanislov breaks the clinch.
Stanislov ducks under a wild hook from Van Hook.
Stanislov ducks under a wild hook from Van Hook.
Stanislov avoids the head kick by Van Hook.
Van Hook on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stanislov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Hook on the side of the head.
Stanislov throws a shot to the body.
Stanislov cracks Van Hook with an open hand slap.
Van Hook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanislov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanislov lands with a nice combination. Van Hook backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Hook misses with a body shot.
Van Hook throws a jab when Stanislov was well out of range.
Van Hook throws out a loose jab but Stanislov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Hook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Hook has managed to clinch.
Van Hook misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanislov.
Stanislov wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Hook won't allow it.
Van Hook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Hook.
Van Hook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Hook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stanislov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanislov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Hook lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Hook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stanislov is defending well for now.
Van Hook swings wildly with an uppercut but Stanislov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Hook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stanislov avoids the elbow strike from Van Hook, against the cage.
Stanislov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanislov blocking some punches.
Stanislov breaks from the clinch.
Stanislov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kyle Van Hook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Van Hook.
Stanislov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Van Hook misses with a looping left.
Stanislov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Hook at a distance.
Van Hook misses with a head kick.
Van Hook tries to move into range but Stanislov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stanislov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Hook looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Hook misses with a looping right.
Van Hook walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stanislov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stanislov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Hook's head backwards.
Van Hook misses with a looping right.
Van Hook wants to clinch.
Stanislov lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Hook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Hook takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stanislov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Hook.
Van Hook throws a combination that misses
and Stanislov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Hook is breathing heavily.
Van Hook throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Stanislov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanislov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Hook. Van Hook circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Hook takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stanislov scores with a shot to the body.
Stanislov dips to his left and cracks Van Hook with an uppercut!
Stanislov lands an overhand right.
Stanislov lands a with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Hook takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Hook takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stanislov jabs at Van Hook's body.
Van Hook takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stanislov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stanislov throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stanislov, as that shot connected.
Stanislov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Van Hook had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stanislov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stanislov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stanislov connects with a crisp jab.
Stanislov closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Van Hook out cold! Van Hook corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladdy Stanislov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Marquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Marquardt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Erik Badass's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Marquardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Badass!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Badass is fending him off so far but Marquardt persists. Nope, Badass circles away and we're back to standing.
Marquardt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marquardt throws a low kick, looking for Badass's leg but Badass calmly moves out of range.
Marquardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marquardt misses with a head kick.
Badass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marquardt is out of range.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Badass as he avoids it easily.
Badass throws a shot from downtown. Marquardt moves away and avoids it.
Badass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badass throws a lazy head kick
and Marquardt counters with a thumping low kick.
Marquardt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Badass misses.
A head kick misses from Marquardt.
Badass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marquardt.
Marquardt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marquardt thuds his shin into the meat of Badass's side.
Badass looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badass blocks the body kick.
Marquardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badass.
Badass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marquardt. Marquardt obviously looking to wear him down.
Marquardt ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Marquardt throws a sloppy head kick and Badass moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass lands a two punch combo.
Marquardt defending well as Badass loads up on a big left hand.
Marquardt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marquardt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Erik Badass has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marquardt. That's going to slow Badass down.
Badass avoids the head kick by Marquardt.
Erik Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquardt throws a sloppy head kick and Badass moves out of range easily.
Badass throws a nice looking combination but Marquardt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Badass misses with a leg kick
and Marquardt counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marquardt. Marquardt obviously looking to wear him down.
Marquardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Badass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badass blocks a head kick by Marquardt.
Badass wants to slow Marquardt down by chopping away at his legs.
Marquardt gets the takedown into side control.
Marquardt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marquardt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Badass wants to get back to his feet.
Badass tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Badass some visible discomfort.
Marquardt is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Badass is trying to escape and Marquardt transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Badass is forced to tap! Nice work there by Marquardt! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Marquardt!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregard GracieHunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GracieHunter has chosen You're the best around as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joseph Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregard GracieHunter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GracieHunter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Douglas throws a nice inside leg kick.
GracieHunter tries to clinch but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Douglas.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Douglas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
GracieHunter avoids the head kick by Douglas.
GracieHunter looks for a takedown but Douglas sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
Douglas thumps GracieHunter with a low kick.
GracieHunter clinches up against the cage.
Douglas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but GracieHunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douglas is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Douglas is looking to stand up but GracieHunter won't let him.
Douglas controlling from the top position.
GracieHunter looking for a guillotine here but Douglas defends easily.
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.
Douglas throwing strikes but missing.
Douglas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for GracieHunter on the ground.
GracieHunter is working an open guard so Douglas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
GracieHunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.
GracieHunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Douglas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. GracieHunter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and GracieHunter moves out of range easily.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas misses with a few strikes there.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GracieHunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Douglas circles away.
GracieHunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Douglas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
GracieHunter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Douglas counters with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Douglas.
A slow jab from GracieHunter misses its intended target.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Douglas misses with a body shot.
GracieHunter closes the distance and pushes Douglas back into the cage.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Douglas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
GracieHunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Douglas blocks an elbow strike from GracieHunter.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GracieHunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
GracieHunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
GracieHunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Douglas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of GracieHunter's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas swings for the body but GracieHunter moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
Joseph Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Douglas scores with a push kick.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas misses with a few strikes there.
GracieHunter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
GracieHunter tries to clinch but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas throws a leg kick but GracieHunter sees it coming and moves out of range.
GracieHunter moves in looking to clinch but Douglas pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Douglas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
GracieHunter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Douglas!
Douglas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
GracieHunter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
GracieHunter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Douglas has worked his arm free - good work by Douglas!
GracieHunter trying to control the position but Douglas is working away.
The ground and pound from GracieHunter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas taking a bit of punishment here - GracieHunter scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GracieHunter has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Douglas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
GracieHunter goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Douglas is on top in guard.
GracieHunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Douglas defends well.
GracieHunter is breathing heavily.
Douglas wants to control from the top but GracieHunter keeps moving.
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.
GracieHunter trying to control the position here.
Douglas wants to control from the top but GracieHunter keeps moving.
GracieHunter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GracieHunter goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Douglas is on top in guard.
Douglas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Douglas trying to stand up but can't free himself from GracieHunter's guard.
GracieHunter controls Douglas momentarily but Douglas frees himself.
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.
GracieHunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
GracieHunter trying to control the position.
GracieHunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douglas's guard.
GracieHunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
GracieHunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GracieHunter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregard GracieHunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Douglas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
GracieHunter throws a leg kick
and Douglas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. GracieHunter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
It looks like Gregard GracieHunter has been cut.
GracieHunter tries to clinch up.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglas shoots in but no luck this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for GracieHunter.
GracieHunter tries to clinch up but Douglas circles away and keeps his distance.
GracieHunter throws a head kick that misses.
GracieHunter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Douglas counters with a left to the body.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas throws a lazy head kick
and GracieHunter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Douglas managing to block the knees to the body from GracieHunter.
GracieHunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
GracieHunter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Douglas is keeping busy.
GracieHunter cracks Douglas with a nice body shot.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Douglas throws a head kick but GracieHunter moves out of range.
GracieHunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
GracieHunter throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Douglas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Douglas lands a head kick!
Douglas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
GracieHunter misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely.
Joseph Douglas is winning the standup battle so far.
GracieHunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Douglas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Douglas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Douglas misses with a takedown attempt
and GracieHunter counters by clinching up.
GracieHunter gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Douglas regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
GracieHunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Douglas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
GracieHunter trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
GracieHunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Douglas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GracieHunter wants to hold on but Douglas pushes him away.
Douglas looking to control but GracieHunter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
GracieHunter tries to lock up and control but Douglas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Douglas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Douglas looking to control and managing it successfully.
GracieHunter is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Douglas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
GracieHunter tries to lock up and control but Douglas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Douglas wants to control the pace but GracieHunter is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Douglas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Douglas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Douglas!
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