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UCLA 6: Shockwave PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Odinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Odinsson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Odinsson.
Odinsson is looking to take a break and control but Overeem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Odinsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Overeem controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Odinsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Odinsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Odinsson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Odinsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
Overeem is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Odinsson trying to control the action but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Overeem sneaks back into half guard.
Odinsson prevents Overeem from standing back up.
Odinsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Overeem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Odinsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Overeem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson seems to be working for a kimura but Overeem defends the submission attempt.
Odinsson is looking to stall here but Overeem recovers full guard.
Odinsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Overeem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Odinsson looking to sit in guard and control but Overeem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Odinsson wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson is trying to control the position but Overeem postures up.
Odinsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Odinsson looks gassed!
Overeem wanted to stand there but Odinsson had control of the position.
Odinsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Odinsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Overeem's guard.
Odinsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odinsson pushing down on Overeem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Overeem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Overeem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson stays in close to Overeem's body and controls the position.
Overeem is trying to control the position but Odinsson postures up.
Overeem is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Odinsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Overeem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Overeem.
Overeem stops a takedown attempt from Odinsson.
Odinsson is trying to drag Overeem to the mat but Overeem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Odinsson.
Overeem crunches a lovely knee into Odinsson's ribcage.
Overeem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odinssons head.
Odinsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Odinsson looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odinsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Odinsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Odinsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Overeem is fending him off so far but Odinsson persists. Nope, Overeem circles away and we're back to standing.
Overeem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Overeem wants to clinch up but Odinsson keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Overeem.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odinsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Odinsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Overeem is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Overeem has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem wants to get up but he can't break Odinsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Odinsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odinsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Overeem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Odinsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Odinsson wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
Overeem trying to stand up but can't free himself from Odinsson's guard.
Odinsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Odinsson is on top in guard.
Overeem looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Odinsson has picked Overeem up and slammed him! Overeem can't keep hold of the triangle and Odinsson manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Odinsson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Overeem is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thor Odinsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten has chosen You Call My Name as his entrance music. Bill Buckley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bas Rutten's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Buckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten wants to clinch up but Buckley keeps it at a distance.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buckley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bill Buckley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rutten wants it to stay on the feet.
Buckley keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutten stuffs the takedown.
Rutten lands a front kick.
Buckley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutten on the side of the head.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutten shoots in looking for a takedown. Buckley tries to sprawl out of it but Rutten keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buckley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Buckley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buckley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buckley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buckley throws a head kick but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten has managed to clinch.
Rutten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buckley's efforts to push away.
Buckley jumps guard and drags Rutten to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Buckley wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten tries to stand but Buckley is controlling from the bottom.
Buckley trying to strike off his back.
Rutten trying to stand up but can't free himself from Buckley's guard.
Buckley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rutten puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rutten has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Buckley is breathing heavily.
Buckley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Buckley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rutten trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Buckley can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rutten can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buckley is looking to escape.
Rutten working Buckley over with strikes here.
Rutten lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Buckley hang on?
Rutten is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rutten can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buckley is looking to escape.
Rutten lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Buckley is trying desperately to improve position.
Rutten working for a guillotine from mount but Buckley is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rutten wants to control the pace but Buckley is squirming around nicely.
Rutten wants to finish this one by submission but Buckley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rutten.
Rutten trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Buckley is working to get back to half guard.
Rutten working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rutten has hold of Buckley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Buckley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Buckley working to try and regain half guard.
Rutten controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten landing strikes from the mount and Buckley is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rutten tries to clinch but Buckley is having none of it.
Rutten shoots in looking for a takedown. Buckley tries to sprawl out of it but Rutten keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buckley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
Buckley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Buckley circles away.
Buckley fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutten shoots for a double leg takedown but Buckley sprawls well. He's pushed Rutten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buckley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buckley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rutten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Buckley stuffs the takedown attempt from Rutten. Rutten gets slowly back to his feet.
Bill Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Rutten.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt - Buckley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rutten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Buckley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rutten tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rutten breaks the clinch.
Buckley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buckley tries to pass to full mount but Rutten defends it.
Rutten controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Buckley is looking for a kimura here.
Rutten tries to kick Buckley off but Buckley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is trying to get back to full guard.
Rutten moves into full guard.
Rutten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buckley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutten is trying to control the position but Buckley postures up.
Rutten doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buckley as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rutten misses with a takedown
and Buckley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten shoots for a double leg takedown but Buckley sprawls well. He's pushed Rutten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buckley circles away.
Buckley lands with a straight right. Rutten didn't see that one coming.
Buckley lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutten. That's going to slow Buckley down.
Rutten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buckley but Buckley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rutten shoots for a double leg takedown but Buckley sprawls well. He's pushed Rutten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buckley scores with a jab to the body.
Buckley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rutten counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rutten.
Buckley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rutten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Buckley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rutten is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rutten stands and throws Buckley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rutten has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Buckley!
Buckley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rutten lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Buckley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buckley is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bas Rutten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rutten takes the fight into the clinch.
Rutten changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buckley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buckley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buckley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rutten.
Rutten closes the distance and clinches up with Buckley, looking for a takedown. Rutten pushes Buckley against the cage but Buckley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bill Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Rutten.
A combination from Buckley does no damage.
Buckley misses with a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buckley won't be happy with that.
Buckley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rutten off and has taken his back!
Buckley working for a choke but Rutten is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckley lands a shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley tightening his grip on Rutten, looking for the choke.
Buckley is not going to allow Rutten to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutten defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rutten trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
Rutten is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bas Rutten has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rutten has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Buckley is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rutten defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rutten wants to control his opponent's hands but Buckley gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is trying to get back to his feet but Buckley has full control of the position and if anything, Rutten has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rutten wants to control his opponent's hands but Buckley gets his hands free.
Rutten is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Buckley is staying active.
Buckley looking for the choke from the back.
Buckley missing with strikes from the back.
Buckley is trying to stick to Rutten's back but Rutten is turning into Buckley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Buckley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rutten.
Rutten slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Buckley wants to sweep here but Rutten controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buckley is working an open guard so Rutten takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rutten jabs at Buckley's body.
Bill Buckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutten tries for a takedown but Buckley circles away easily
and Buckley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rutten!
Buckley has control of Rutten's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rutten regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rutten is controlling an arm, preventing Buckley from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rutten keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Buckley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rutten 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rutten!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Devin Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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, Devin Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kane Riddick!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kane's waist but Kane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riddick off to one side.
Riddick wants to clinch.
Riddick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kane pinned against the cage. Kane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riddick shoots for a double leg takedown but Kane sprawls well. He's pushed Riddick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Devin Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Riddick.
Riddick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kane as he avoids it easily.
Riddick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kane Riddick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kane as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riddick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Riddick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Riddick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kane working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick is not content to let Kane control the position.
Kane laying and praying for a moment but Riddick takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kane is pressing down on Riddick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riddick is holding on for now.
Riddick punching from the bottom.
Kane is trying to control. Riddick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riddick trying to control but Kane postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riddick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kane works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kane trying to control the action but Riddick is working from the bottom.
Kane working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riddick keeps working.
Riddick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riddick can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Kane trying to control from half guard but Riddick is working away.
Riddick lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Kane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riddick trying to hold on to Kane's head to control him but Kane postures up.
Kane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kane lands a nice short elbow.
Kane trying to control the action but Riddick is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riddick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kane sprawls well initially but Riddick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kane is refusing to be controlled, as Riddick sits in half guard.
Riddick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kane wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riddick lands a nice short elbow.
Kane is refusing to be controlled, as Riddick sits in half guard.
Kane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riddick.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riddick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riddick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kane backs up against the cage.
Kane misses with a takedown
and Riddick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Riddick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riddick throws an elbow but it misses.
Riddick landing knees to the head.
Riddick can't get the takedown.
Kane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Riddick regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riddick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kane did well to prevent Riddick getting side control.
Riddick is working for a kimura but Kane is defending it quite comfortably.
Riddick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kane tries to kick Riddick off but Riddick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Riddick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kane's head.
Kane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riddick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kane's head.
Kane trying to control but Riddick postures up.
Riddick is looking to take a break and control but Kane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riddick wants to pass the guard but Kane is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane wants to control but Riddick is keeping him busy.
Riddick is trying to maintain the position but Kane is very close to passing his half guard.
Riddick punching from the bottom.
Riddick punching from the bottom.
Kane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riddick on the ground.
Riddick is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riddick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kane counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Riddick!
Riddick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kane landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kane lands a big elbow.
Riddick regains half guard.
Kane is trying to control. Riddick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riddick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kane trying to pass the guard but Riddick defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kane connects with a nice short shot to Riddick's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riddick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Riddick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riddick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
Riddick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riddick pushes a forearm under Kane's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kane is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kane Riddick!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steffa Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Ortiz had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.5lbs, 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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steffa Rutten!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Rutten as Ortiz shoots in.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rutten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
Ortiz throws the kick towards the body but Rutten avoids it.
Mike Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rutten is refusing to be controlled, as Ortiz sits in half guard.
Rutten wants to get back to full guard.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Rutten is trying to control but Ortiz passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz working the ground and pound but Rutten is defending the strikes.
Ortiz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rutten is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortiz is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Ortiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rutten pinned against the cage. Rutten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Rutten Rushes Ortiz and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ortiz is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Rutten Piles on the pressure and Ortiz crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steffa Rutten!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa comes into the arena with Head Dance blaring out of the sound system. Hass is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boats N Hoes. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduardo Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hass!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa.
Hass misses with a takedown
and Costa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hass's guard.
Hass trying to keep a closed guard but Costa is proving a slippery customer.
Hass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Costa throwing strikes from guard but Hass blocks nicely.
Costa wants to control from the top but Hass keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Costa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hass looking to control.
Hass is looking for a triangle but Costa pushes his legs off easily.
Costa won't allow Hass to sweep him here.
Costa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Costa manages to get himself to full guard.
Hass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hass looks gassed!
Costa looking for a guillotine here but Hass defends easily.
Hass looking to sit in guard and control but Costa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Costa drops back looking for a leg! Hass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hass manages to kick Costa off! Costa jumps back into Hass's guard.
Hass working for a triangle but Costa defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hass has his foot on Costa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costa works his way back into a safe position though.
Hass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Costa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Costa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Costa is aware though and is defending well.
Costa connects with a couple of short punches.
Costa really is a fat lump.
Costa postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Costa throws a big right hand that misses.
Costa stands up over Hass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costa wants to stand but Hass is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hass can't keep his opponent in guard - Costa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hass wants to control but Costa is keeping busy.
Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hass defends it well.
Hass is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Costa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Costa throws a series of strikes that have Hass backpedaling.
Costa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Costa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Costa.
Costa throws and elbow that misses. Hass uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Costa's guard. Nice move by Hass!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hass drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hass seems to have locked his on tight now - Costa screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hass, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jack Hass!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Aqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear McKenzie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Aqua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bear McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crunch! Aqua slams his shin into McKenzie's torso.
Aqua throws a head kick that misses.
Aqua shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKenzie as he jumps to the side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aqua.
McKenzie throws a right and a left that Aqua avoids nicely.
McKenzie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aqua forces McKenzie back against the cage and clinches.
McKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aqua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aqua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aqua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McKenzie up against the cage.
Aqua working McKenzie over with knees to the body.
Aqua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKenzie avoids it.
Aqua missing with knees to the body.
Aqua connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bear McKenzie has been cut.
Aqua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aqua turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aqua fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aqua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McKenzie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aqua working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McKenzie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McKenzie moves into full guard.
McKenzie working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aqua not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McKenzie trying to keep a closed guard but Aqua is proving a slippery customer.
Aqua seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aqua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McKenzie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aqua!
Aqua wants to hold on but McKenzie pushes him away.
Aqua is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Aqua tries to lock up and control but McKenzie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aqua is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Poor strikes thrown by McKenzie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Aqua tries to hold on but McKenzie postures up.
McKenzie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Aqua because McKenzie loaded up on that one.
McKenzie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Aqua trying desperately to get to his feet.
Aqua tries to lock up and control but McKenzie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aqua holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McKenzie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Aqua can't escape the position.
Aqua wants to hold on but McKenzie pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McKenzie lands a big shot there that rocks Aqua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aqua doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Poor strikes thrown by McKenzie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Aqua is wriggling around trying to escape.
McKenzie thowing shots but they're missing.
Aqua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McKenzie working Aqua over with strikes here.
McKenzie throwing strikes here but Aqua is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Aqua trying desperately to get to his feet.
Aqua is breathing heavily.
McKenzie controlling from mount.
Aqua avoids a series of strikes thrown by McKenzie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Aqua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bear McKenzie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McKenzie tries to clinch there but Aqua circles away.
Aqua closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aqua lands in his opponent's guard.
McKenzie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McKenzie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKenzie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aqua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aqua throwing strikes from guard but McKenzie blocks nicely.
Aqua looking to pass the guard.
McKenzie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aqua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McKenzie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McKenzie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aqua swivels and escapes.
Aqua slips a jab and a cross from McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aqua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aqua is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McKenzie.
No luck for McKenzie with that takedown attempt.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.
McKenzie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aqua swivels and escapes.
Steve Aqua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bear McKenzie.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aqua sprawls well. Aqua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McKenzie gets slowly back to his feet.
Aqua misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Aqua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Aqua.
McKenzie misses with a series of wild punches.
McKenzie misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aqua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKenzie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aqua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Aqua slams his shin into McKenzie's torso.
Aqua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McKenzie is letting Aqua control him for a moment.
Aqua trying to control the position but McKenzie is working away.
Aqua looking to control but instead McKenzie has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
McKenzie tries to get to full guard but Aqua has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aqua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McKenzie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McKenzie trying to control here.
McKenzie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aqua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aqua lands a couple of digs.
McKenzie working a defensive guard here.
McKenzie keeping moving, preventing Aqua from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aqua but Aqua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
No luck for Aqua with that takedown attempt.
Aqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenzie moves away.
McKenzie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A good leg kick by Aqua.
Aqua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horrible takedown by McKenzie or perhaps it was just good defense by Aqua which made him look bad.
McKenzie has his takedown stuffed
and Aqua counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aqua.
Aqua landing knees to the body.
Aqua unloads a knee to the mid-section. McKenzie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Aqua.
Aqua breaks from the clinch.
McKenzie blocks a head kick by Aqua.
McKenzie tries for a takedown but Aqua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Aqua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bear McKenzie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aqua keeps McKenzie at a distance using the push kick.
McKenzie takes one to the side of the head.
McKenzie connects with a single shot there.
McKenzie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McKenzie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aqua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aqua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKenzie stalks Aqua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aqua's face. Aqua staggers backwards, shaken.
Aqua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aqua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKenzie lands a jab to Aqua's midsection.
Aqua throws a sloppy head kick and McKenzie moves out of range easily.
McKenzie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aqua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McKenzie has his takedown stuffed
and Aqua counters with a single leg into guard. McKenzie didn't expect that.
Steve Aqua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bear McKenzie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aqua postures up.
McKenzie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKenzie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKenzie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aqua trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aqua working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McKenzie's head.
McKenzie trying to control the position.
Aqua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McKenzie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aqua.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aqua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKenzie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aqua.
Aqua throws a head kick that half lands.
Steve Aqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aqua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aqua landing knees to the head.
Aqua gets underhooks to prevent McKenzie's takedown attempt.
McKenzie letting Aqua take a breather here.
McKenzie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aqua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aqua throws a left and a right that both miss
and McKenzie counters with a two punch combo.
Steve Aqua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aqua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown but Aqua shows good takedown defense.
McKenzie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aqua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McKenzie swivels and escapes.
McKenzie tests Aqua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKenzie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aqua defends it nicely.
McKenzie is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aqua shoots in and bounces McKenzie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McKenzie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aqua wants to control from the top but McKenzie keeps moving.
Steve Aqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aqua is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McKenzie has a closed guard, preventing Aqua from standing up.
McKenzie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bear McKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aqua slips nicely into half guard.
Steve Aqua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aqua is looking to pass McKenzie's guard but actually McKenzie recovers to full guard.
McKenzie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aqua tries to lock up and control but McKenzie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKenzie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aqua is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Aqua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aqua 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Aqua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranta Runtiringen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runtiringen comes to the cage accompanied by "Death cures all pain" by Suicide Commando. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kyle Johnson enters the cage!
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranta Runtiringen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Ranta Runtiringen has been cut.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen scores with a leg kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Runtiringen.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Runtiringen thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Runtiringen moves out of range of the body kick.
Runtiringen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Runtiringen throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Runtiringen throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Runtiringen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Runtiringen circles away.
Runtiringen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Runtiringen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runtiringen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Kyle Johnson has been cut.
Runtiringen is breathing heavily.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Runtiringen's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ranta Runtiringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses.
Runtiringen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Runtiringen.
Johnson sizes up Runtiringen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Runtiringen is rocked!
Runtiringen tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Runtiringen tumbling to the canvas! Johnson pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Runtiringen was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jucilei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mat Waddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mat Waddy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jucilei Silva's chin.
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167 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jucilei Silva!
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, Mat Waddy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Waddy. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - Waddy screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Silva, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jucilei Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Takata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Leary has chosen B.o.B - I'll Be In The Sky as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinya Takata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael O Leary!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takata pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Leary is out of range and Takata settles back down.
Takata throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Michael O Leary has been cut.
Takata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Leary.
O Leary fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and O Leary counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Takata's guard now.
Takata wants to stand but O Leary is controlling the position.
O Leary wants to control from the top but Takata keeps moving.
O Leary is looking to advance position but Takata has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
O Leary tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Leary tries to hold on but Takata postures up.
O Leary is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takata is landing with some decent strikes but O Leary is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Takata with the ground and pound from mount.
Takata landing punches.
Takata raining down shots from the mount!
Takata scoring with strikes but O Leary is staying in there.
BOOM! Takata connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Takata working away from the top, dropping strikes.
O Leary is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takata working away from the top, dropping strikes.
O Leary is still in real trouble! Can Takata finish him?
O Leary taking shots to the head.
O Leary is wriggling around trying to escape.
O Leary seems to have recovered his senses.
Takata scoring with strikes but O Leary is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Takata.
O Leary looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takata lands a heavy elbow.
Takata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takata working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
O Leary tries to lock up and control but Takata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
O Leary is working to get back to half guard.
Takata unloading with bombs!
Takata scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takata looking to control but O Leary is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takata connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takata landing strikes from the mount and O Leary is in trouble!
Takata lands with some vicious ground and pound - can O Leary hang on?
Takata working the ground and pound effectively.
Takata postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. O Leary looks a forlorn figure.
Takata lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Takata lands a nice shot to the head.
Takata looking to control but O Leary is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takata landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Leary in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Takata lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takata loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have O Leary scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Takata land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Takata stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinya Takata!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Friday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friday is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Whip It by Devo. Rick Friday is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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202 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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, Calvin Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Friday!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friday rushes Carter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Friday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Friday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carter circles away.
Friday rushes Carter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Friday controls the action.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carter blocks an elbow strike from Friday.
Friday throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Friday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Friday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carter defends it nicely.
Carter looks to land a combination but Friday avoids it well.
Friday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Calvin Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Friday.
Friday doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friday tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Carter slaps away a takedown attempt from Friday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rick Friday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carter circles away.
Friday tries to clinch but Carter moves out of range.
Friday gets the takedown into side control.
Friday is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carter is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friday on the ground.
Friday wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy.
Friday remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Friday tries to move to mount but Carter blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Friday.
Friday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Friday defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Carter jabs at Friday's body.
Friday looks gassed!
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Friday ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friday.
Friday defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Friday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Friday shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Friday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Carter tries a low kick but Friday avoids it.
Friday shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Friday's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carter tries to bum rush Friday with a series of wild strikes but Friday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Friday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Carter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Friday doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Carter lands a left and a right that send Friday crashing to the mat, dazed. Carter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Rick Friday has been cut.
Friday wants to clinch.
Friday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Friday to the canvas! Friday doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Carter keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Carter!
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