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Spirit FC-LA: Uprising 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Fickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beast Mode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Fickett!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fickett misses with a head kick.
Fickett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fickett misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Fickett.
Fickett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fickett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mode.
Mode gets a clinch.
Mode decides to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fickett wants to get up but he can't break Mode's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mode pushes Fickett off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fickett misses with a kick to the body.
Fickett throws a series of punches but Mode moves out of range.
Mode misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mode looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mode showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fickett.
Mode misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fickett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fickett takes a swing at Mode's ribcage but misses.
Fickett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fickett lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Fickett.
Mode swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fickett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mode throws a nice looking combination but Fickett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beast Mode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mode throws a lazy head kick
and Mode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick from Mode.
Fickett looks gassed!
Mode looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fickett!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Mode.
A nice elbow there by Mode.
A nice elbow there by Mode.
Fickett is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mode lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mode landing punches.
Mode looking to finish Fickett with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fickett!
Mode lands a big elbow.
Mode landing shots from mount.
Fickett is bucking up trying to escape but Mode cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fickett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mode.
Mode landing punches.
Mode swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fickett is now in Mode's guard. A big mistake from Mode there, giving up the dominant position!
Fickett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fickett throws a head kick that misses.
Fickett throws a one two combo.
Mode shoots in but Fickett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fickett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mode counters with a shoot takedown. Fickett fights it but they end up in guard.
Fickett uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Fickett fails to land with a series of punches.
Mode throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fickett misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Mode.
Fickett ducks under a wild hook from Mode.
Fickett throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Mode misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fickett.
Fickett lands with a kick to the temple. Mode shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mode is defended easily by Fickett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fickett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mode counters with a two punch combo.
Fickett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mode has Fickett up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fickett wants to break free but Mode has control.
Fickett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mode breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fickett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mode holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mode keeps control of Fickett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fickett is trying to break the clinch but Mode has him pressed against the ropes.
Mode is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Fickett can't fight it off and eventually Mode manages to take the fight to the floor. Fickett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fickett wants to stand but Mode is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Mode dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Fickett does no damage.
Mode drives through and clinches with Fickett against the ropes.
Mode has clasped his hands together around Fickett's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fickett is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mode is controlling him well.
Mode working the head with strikes.
Mode lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mode working the head with strikes.
Fickett is pushing Mode's head away, looking to escape. Mode manages to hold on to the position though.
Mode in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mode prevents Fickett from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mode has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fickett!
Mode wants to control the pace but Fickett is squirming around nicely.
Fickett is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Mode.
Mode lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fickett hang on?
You get the feeling that Fickett really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mode lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fickett trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mode lands with some strikes.
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.
Mode looking to control but Fickett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fickett wants to get back to his feet.
Mode with a couple of short strikes.
Mode landing strikes from the mount.
Mode trying to control but Fickett is having none of it.
Mode won't let Fickett get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Beast Mode overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Mode.
Mode looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fickett taking shots to the head.
Fickett wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Mode looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mode looking to finish Fickett with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fickett!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mode wants to control the pace but Fickett is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Fickett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mode thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fickett is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mode lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mode has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fickett's face.
Mode trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fickett holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mode tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fickett is squirming around, avoiding Mode's attempts to control the action.
Fickett is trying to stand.
Mode scoring with strikes but Fickett is staying in there.
The referee warns Fickett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mode landing shots from mount.
Mode can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fickett is looking to escape.
Mode thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Mode dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mode has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mode looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fickett is fending him off so far but Mode persists. Nope, Fickett circles away and we're back to standing.
Mode misses with a wild body shot.
Fickett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mode blocks a head kick by Fickett.
Fickett slips a jab from Mode.
Fickett misses with a head kick.
Mode moves into the clinch successfully.
Fickett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mode's elbow.
Fickett fails to pull guard.
Mode jumps guard and drags Fickett to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fickett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mode on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mode tries to get out of the position.
Mode has his feet on Fickett's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fickett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fickett tries to bum rush Mode with a series of wild strikes but Mode uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mode rushes Fickett and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mode escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mode misses with a combination
and Fickett counters with a one-two to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Fickett there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mode keeps control of Fickett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Fickett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mode breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beast Mode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fickett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mode blocks a head kick by Fickett.
Fickett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fickett wants it to stay on the feet.
Fickett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fickett looks to land a combination but Mode avoids it well.
Fickett misses with the combination.
Mode lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Mode does no damage.
Fickett misses with a head kick.
Mode misses with a double jab
enabling Fickett to counter with a crisp jab.
Mode throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fickett counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mode is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fickett throws a head kick but Mode moves out of range.
Mode lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fickett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fickett tries a head kick but it misses.
Mode avoids the head kick by Fickett.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mode.
Mode taking a break here but Fickett is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mode lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fickett is trying to stand.
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. Mode connects with a nice short shot to Fickett's temple.
Mode prevents Fickett from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mode stands up out of the half guard.
Fickett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mode holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fickett is looking to break free of the clinch but Mode has double underhooks.
Mode tightens his grip and picks Fickett up, before dumping him to the ground. Fickett manages to land in guard.
Fickett pushes Mode off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mode fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fickett misses with a head kick.
Mode misses with a combination
letting Fickett counter with a right hand.
Blake Fickett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beast Mode is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fickett tries to bum rush Mode with a series of wild strikes but Mode uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Mode showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mode 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Mode!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crash Override (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Override is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bring the Pain. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Brown 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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Override!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Override closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Override breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Override avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz darts in trying to clinch
and Override counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Override counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Override counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Override throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
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!
Override closes the distance and clinches.
Override breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Override.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Override counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
Override throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Diaz stumbling backwards into the ropes! Diaz bounces back off the ropes towards Override, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Override lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Override celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Crash Override!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Sartell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Valdivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sartell comes to the ring accompanied by Nightmare. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Sartell!
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, Jorge Valdivia!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sartell throws a series of strikes that have Valdivia backpedaling.
It looks like Jorge Valdivia has been cut.
Valdivia tries to clinch up.
Sartell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valdivia.
Sartell clinches up against the ropes.
Sartell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sartell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valdivia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valdivia fails to pull guard.
Sartell has picked Valdivia up - he's going for a ride! Sartell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sartell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Valdivia tries to kick Sartell off but Sartell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Valdivia is trying to control but can't.
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. Sartell connects with a nice short shot to Valdivia's temple.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Valdivia tries to get to full guard but Sartell has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Sartell seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sartell'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.
Sartell blocks the strikes from Valdivia.
Sartell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Valdivia tries to roll over but Sartell keeps him under control.
Valdivia looks gassed!
Valdivia is refusing to be controlled, as Sartell sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sartell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Valdivia is trying to maintain the position but Sartell is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Valdivia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Valdivia has momentary wrist control but Sartell slips an elbow through the middle.
Sartell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sartell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valdivia is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdivia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sartell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sartell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdivia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sartell postures up.
Sartell trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdivia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdivia working a defensive guard here.
Valdivia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sartell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sartell tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdivia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sartell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sartell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valdivia is letting Sartell control him for a moment.
Sartell decides to stand back up. Sartell steps back and let's Valdivia get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sartell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Sartell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Valdivia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Valdivia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sartell clinches with his opponent.
Sartell taking a breather.
Sartell pushes Valdivia back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sartell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sartell crunches a lovely knee into Valdivia's ribcage.
Sartell looking to throw knees to the head but Valdivia is blocking nicely.
Valdivia takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sartell lands an elbow inside that Valdivia shrugs off.
Sartell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sartell missing with knees to the body.
Sartell lands an elbow inside.
Sartell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valdivia's defenses.
Valdivia takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sartell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valdivia is breathing heavily.
Sartell gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sartell lands an elbow inside.
Valdivia being controlled against the ropes.
Valdivia misses with a knee to the head.
Sartell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valdivia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sartell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Valdivia to the mat. Valdivia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sartell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Valdivia, up you get!
Sartell moves into range and clinches up with Valdivia.
Valdivia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sartell.
Sartell has hold of one of Valdivia's legs. Valdivia is fighting the takedown attempt but Sartell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Valdivia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sartell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valdivia had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sartell is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Valdivia Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sartell's back instead.
Sartell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdivia can do to turn this around?
Sartell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Valdivia's guard. Nice work there by Sartell.
Valdivia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sartell is controlling him.
Sartell stands up over Valdivia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdivia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sartell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valdivia's head.
Valdivia being controlled here, momentarily.
Sartell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sartell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valdivia's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdivia is looking to stand up but Sartell isn't so interested in that idea.
Sartell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sartell wanted to stand there but Valdivia had control of the position.
Sartell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sartell wants to pass the guard but Valdivia is keeping the position.
Valdivia striking off his back but it's not causing Sartell any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Sartell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Valdivia's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Sartell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sartell lands a body shot.
Sartell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Valdivia misses with a takedown attempt
and Sartell counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdivia has his takedown stuffed
and Sartell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Valdivia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sartell clinches.
Valdivia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sartell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sartell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sartell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sartell trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdivia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sartell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sartell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sartell trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdivia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdivia wants to stand but Sartell is controlling the position.
Sartell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Sartell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sartell wanted to stand there but Valdivia had control of the position.
Sartell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sartell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valdivia's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdivia trying to control the position.
Sartell passes into half guard.
Sartell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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. Sartell connects with a nice short shot to Valdivia's temple.
Valdivia is trying to control but can't.
Sartell wants to stand up but Valdivia has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sartell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valdivia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sartell is nestled in close to Valdivia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Will Sartell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sartell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Valdivia controls his leg.
Sartell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jorge Valdivia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valdivia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Sartell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sartell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Sartell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skip McMann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
266 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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22
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skip McMann!
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, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
Powers throws a hook to the side of McMann's head but McMann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McMann is looking to clinch.
Powers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powers throws a series of punches but McMann moves out of range.
McMann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McMann wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by McMann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McMann moves out of range as Powers strikes.
Skip McMann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by McMann.
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMann tries to clinch up but Powers circles away and keeps his distance.
Powers thows a left - swing and a miss!
McMann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McMann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powers is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. McMann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers managing to block the knees to the body from McMann.
McMann tries to land knees in the clinch but Powers avoids the damage to the body.
McMann scores a nice knee to the body.
Powers looks gassed!
Powers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMann lands a shot to the body.
Powers 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.
Powers avoiding damage as McMann throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McMann.
McMann missing with knees to the body.
McMann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powers avoids it.
McMann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McMann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McMann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMann prevents a takedown attempt there.
McMann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMann landing knees to the body.
McMann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McMann lands with a light punch inside.
Powers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from McMann.
McMann tries to land knees in the clinch but Powers avoids the damage to the body.
McMann is pressed up against the ropes. Powers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McMann down to the mat. McMann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Skip McMann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Powers.
McMann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powers's sensitive parts.
McMann gets a clinch.
McMann misses with a knee to the head.
McMann has a couple of punches blocked by Powers.
McMann tries to land knees in the clinch but Powers avoids the damage to the body.
McMann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Powers is keeping busy.
McMann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powers avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Powers prevents a body shot from McMann.
McMann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Powers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Powers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McMann landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McMann taking a breather.
McMann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powers is defending well for now.
Powers is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McMann lands a nice knee to the body.
McMann scores a nice knee to the body.
Powers managing to block the knees to the body from McMann.
McMann working Powers over with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMann misses with a body punch.
McMann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powers.
McMann prevents a takedown attempt there.
McMann crunches a lovely knee into Powers's ribcage.
McMann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMann looking to slow down the pace here.
McMann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powers avoids it.
Powers goes for a takedown in the clinch but McMann prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMann misses with a knee to the head.
Powers looking for a takedown.
McMann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip McMann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McMann wants to clinch up but Powers keeps it at a distance.
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by McMann.
McMann misses with a kick to the body.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McMann looks to throw the jab but Powers is out of range.
Powers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McMann. That one must have hurt.
McMann ducks under a wild hook from Powers.
Powers takes a swing at McMann's ribcage but misses.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powers throws a right and a left that McMann avoids nicely.
McMann scoring well with a low kick there.
McMann moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMann doesn't manage to clinch there - Powers circles away.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McMann doesn't manage to clinch there - Powers circles away.
McMann wants to clinch.
McMann wants to clinch.
McMann tries to clinch there but Powers circles away.
McMann wants to clinch up but Powers keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for McMann.
McMann scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMann tries to close the distance and clinch but Powers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by McMann.
Powers looks to throw the jab but McMann is out of range.
McMann tries to close the distance and clinch but Powers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McMann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McMann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McMann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control but McMann is working from the bottom.
Powers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McMann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers.
Powers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMann keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Powers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McMann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McMann has taken the fight to the clinch.
McMann lands an elbow just above Powers 's eye.
McMann misses with a punch to the body.
McMann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powers avoids it.
Powers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMann tries to land knees in the clinch but Powers avoids the damage to the body.
Skip McMann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McMann misses with a punch to the body.
McMann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powers.
McMann trying to land knees to the body.
McMann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powers is defending well for now.
Powers avoiding damage as McMann throws knees to the body.
Powers is trying to drag McMann to the mat but McMann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
McMann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powers is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip McMann dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
McMann moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
McMann tries to clinch up.
McMann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powers loads up on a big right hand but McMann slips the punch.
McMann is looking to clinch.
Powers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McMann!
McMann taking shots to the head.
McMann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Powers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McMann tries to reverse the position but Powers maintains control.
McMann is bucking up trying to escape but Powers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Powers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McMann hang on?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers throws some wild stikes that McMann manages to avoid easily.
Powers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McMann can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McMann is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Powers landing strikes from the mount and McMann is in trouble!
Powers with good strikes from the mount here!
Powers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Powers thowing shots but they're missing.
Powers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Powers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMann blocking the ground and pound.
McMann in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Powers unloads with some shots from mount but McMann bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McMann tries to reverse the position but Powers maintains control.
McMann manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by McMann, under a barage of strikes from Powers.
Powers wants to take a breather but McMann is having none of it.
Powers working McMann over with strikes.
Powers thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing McMann to regain full guard.
Skip McMann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is working McMann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McMann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Powers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Powers scoring with punches to the head and body.
McMann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Powers throwing strikes but missing.
Powers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to control from the top but McMann keeps moving.
McMann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McMann looking to control.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but McMann has wrist control.
Powers throws and elbow that misses. McMann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powers's guard. Nice move by McMann!
McMann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McMann 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skip McMann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between doro fen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tek Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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265 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, doro fen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tek Stalker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
fen prevents Stalker from improving his position.
fen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stalker wants to get back to his feet.
fen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stalker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
fen is working for a kimura but Stalker is defending it quite comfortably.
Stalker works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fen tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalker is retaining full guard.
Stalker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stalker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stalker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
fen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
fen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for fen.
Stalker with a nice head shot there.
Stalker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
fen looking for a sweep. Not yet fen, not yet.
Stalker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stalker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stalker controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stalker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
fen is breathing heavily.
fen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stalker escapes and throws fen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
fen is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker wants to stand but fen is controlling his arm.
Stalker stands up and beckons fen to his feet.
Stalker moves in looking to clinch but fen pushes him off.
fen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stalker pinned against the cage. Stalker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stalker misses with a head kick.
Stalker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Stalker as fen shoots in.
Stalker has fen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stalker breaks from the clinch.
Stalker throws a sloppy head kick and fen moves out of range easily.
fen dodges the punch combination from Stalker.
fen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stalker counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for doro fen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalker jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
fen actively working from the bottom here.
fen tries to get to full guard but Stalker has control of the leg.
Stalker trying to control the pace.
Stalker passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tek Stalker dominated that round.
That's time! fen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
fen has his takedown stuffed
and Stalker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
fen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stalker doesn't defend quickly enough and fen has managed to lock this one up! Can Stalker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to fen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). doro fen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jones avoids the head kick by Bell.
Bell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bell is looking to score with low kicks.
Bell misses with a few strikes there.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Jones tries for a takedown but Bell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Bell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Bell finish him?
Bell misses with the combination.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Bell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Bell drops Jones with a big left hand! Jones is injured, injured bad! Bell jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Bell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogue Wave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Gonzales has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Gonzales!
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, Rogue Wave!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wave shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wave is working for a kimura but Gonzales is defending it quite comfortably.
Wave is looking for a kimura here.
Gonzales tries to roll over but Wave keeps him under control.
Gonzales won't allow Wave to pass to mount.
Wave wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzales keeps working.
Gonzales is looking to control Wave's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzales avoid being mounted?
Wave is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wave has picked Gonzales up - he's going for a ride! Wave dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wave looks gassed!
Gonzales gets full guard.
Wave is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonzales is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonzales has escaped and now he's on top!
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Wave is keeping the position.
Wave trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gonzales got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wave has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzales has managed to get both his arms back between Wave's legs - danger averted.
Gonzales controlling from the top position.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Wave is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzales landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzales slips nicely into half guard.
Gonzales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wave is looking to control Gonzales's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wave avoid being mounted?
Gonzales wants to free his trapped foot but Wave is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wave defending well though.
Gonzales is thwarting Wave's attempts to control the position.
Gonzales is pressing down on Wave's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wave is holding on for now.
Wave slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wave looking for a sweep. Not yet Wave, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gonzales leaves Wave with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wave fails to land the takedown.
Gonzales shoots in and drives through. Wave sprawls well.
Wave shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzales is trying to defend but Wave finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wave seems to be working for a kimura but Gonzales defends the submission attempt.
Gonzales slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogue Wave dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wave feints and as Gonzales raises his hands in defense, Wave changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wave can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wave wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Gonzales looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzales, not yet.
Wave drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wave jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wave pushes down on Gonzales's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wave is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzales is just riding it out for now. Wave eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzales is just riding it out for now. Wave eventually gives up the hold.
Gonzales is trying to maintain the position but Wave is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonzales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wave is trying to control. Gonzales wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Wave prevents Gonzales from improving his position.
Wave drops an elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Gonzales actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wave bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gonzales striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Gonzales is trying to control Wave's posture but Wave avoids it.
Gonzales takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gonzales is looking to regain half guard here but Wave keeps moving and retains side control.
Gonzales is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to control but Wave postures up.
Wave is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonzales knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet.
Wave looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wave misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wave tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wave postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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.
Wave working away.
Wave trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gonzales tries to roll over but Wave keeps him under control.
Gonzales looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wave closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogue Wave showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzales scores with a takedown into Wave's guard.
Gonzales has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gonzales tries to free his leg and advance position but Wave is retaining full guard.
Wave manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzales manages to get himself to full guard.
Wave working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wave trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wave can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzales has his foot on Wave's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wave works his way back into a safe position though.
Wave avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wave doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wave manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Wave chips away with some ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wave shoots in and bounces Gonzales off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Gonzales is trying to control the position but Wave postures up.
Gonzales wants to sweep here but Wave controlling him for the moment.
Gonzales looking for a guillotine here but Wave defends easily.
Rogue Wave has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzales is wriggling around but Wave manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wave slips a nice elbow through Gonzales's hands, connecting with Gonzales's forehead.
Gonzales is defending against the submission attempts here by Wave.
Gonzales blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wave.
Wave working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gonzales looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wave throwing shots but Gonzales is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wave trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wave tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzales pushes Wave up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wave is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzales pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wave works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gonzales trying to control the position.
Wave scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wave 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.
Wave is standing up over Gonzales. Gonzales looks to escape but Wave dives into side control.
Wave working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is looking to reverse the position.
Wave working the ground and pound.
Wave is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonzales has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gonzales is looking for a sweep.
Wave wants to control but Gonzales is keeping him busy.
Wave decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wave tries to clinch there but Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogue Wave is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick by Gonzales misses
and Wave counters with a single leg into guard. Gonzales didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogue Wave comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wave winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogue Wave!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Cyanide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Cyanide!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyanide stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cyanide wants it to stay on the feet.
Carwin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Carwin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cyanide's half guard.
Cyanide slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cyanide tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cyanide looking for a triangle here. Carwin is fighting it but it looks tight! Cyanide pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Carwin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ted Cyanide!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuberculo Meningitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asim Ferhatovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asim Ferhatovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tuberculo Meningitis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuberculo Meningitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asim Ferhatovic!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meningitis shoots in for a takedown but Ferhatovic shows good takedown defense.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferhatovic.
Ferhatovic misses with a head kick.
Ferhatovic throws a head kick but Meningitis moves out of range.
Ferhatovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferhatovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Ferhatovic lands a big head kick that sends Meningitis tumbling to the mat! Ferhatovic takes a step backwards and waves Meningitis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Meningitis is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meningitis drops his hands momentarily and Ferhatovic needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Meningitis just on the top of the head. Meningitis drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Meningitis - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Asim Ferhatovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gryphon Andersoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes to the ring accompanied by Slayed. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gryphon Andersoon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersoon swivels and escapes.
Andersoon slaps away a takedown attempt from Shamrock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andersoon drives through and clinches with Shamrock against the ropes.
Andersoon prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersoon lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Blake Shamrock has been cut.
Andersoon lands a big knee to the head and Shamrock goes down! Andersoon pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gryphon Andersoon!
Gryphon Andersoon is the new heavyweight champion!
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