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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between billy westcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, billy westcott!
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, Tommy johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
westcott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
westcott goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but westcott avoids it really well and circles away.
westcott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
johnson shoots in and drives through. westcott sprawls well.
johnson clinches.
westcott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
westcott jumps guard.
johnson stops westcott from standing up.
johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but westcott is retaining full guard.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but westcott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
westcott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst johnson is controlling him.
westcott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
westcott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
westcott wants to get back to his feet but johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
westcott is breathing heavily.
johnson lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
johnson passes into half guard.
westcott tries to kick johnson off but johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
westcott tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
johnson blocks the strikes from westcott.
johnson winds up and cracks westcott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, johnson seems content to control.
Nice strikes from johnson there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
johnson slips a nice elbow through westcott's hands, connecting with westcott's forehead.
johnson is keen to just control but westcott is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
johnson prevents westcott from standing back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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. johnson connects with a nice short shot to westcott's temple.
johnson trying to control from half guard but westcott is working away.
westcott is trying to stand back up but johnson is controlling him
johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
johnson 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with johnson in particular looking to stall.
johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
westcott is looking to escape.
johnson is trying to control. westcott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control westcott kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
johnson is looking to take a break and control but westcott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
johnson winds up and cracks westcott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
westcott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
westcott wants to stand and escape but johnson is having none of it.
johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed westcott's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson working over westcott with some ground and pound. westcott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
johnson trying to control the action but westcott is working from the bottom.
westcott flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from johnson there.
johnson stalling.
johnson is trying to control. westcott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for westcott!
westcott is bucking up trying to escape but johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of westcott's face.
johnson trying to control but westcott is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from westcott.
westcott misses with the combination.
johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but westcott sprawls well. He's pushed johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
johnson is looking to clinch.
johnson shoots in for a double leg but westcott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
westcott fails to land with a series of punches.
johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. westcott defends it nicely.
billy westcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
westcott shoots and misses
and johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but westcott keeps working.
johnson working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
westcott is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but westcott keeps working.
westcott wants to get back to his feet.
johnson controlling from side mount.
johnson is putting a hurting on westcott here, landing some big shots from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for johnson.
johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
westcott trying to control but johnson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
westcott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
johnson working the head and body with strikes.
johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
westcott tries to kick johnson off but johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
westcott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but westcott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
johnson working over westcott with some ground and pound. westcott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
westcott pushes johnson off looking to stand but johnson dives back in and keeps control.
johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
westcott tries to kick johnson off but johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
johnson blocks the strikes from westcott.
westcott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
johnson shoots in and bounces westcott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
westcott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
westcott has momentary wrist control but johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
westcott is working an open guard so johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
westcott wants to get back to his feet.
johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks westcott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
westcott tries to regain full guard. Instead though, johnson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
johnson shoots in for a double leg but westcott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from westcott.
johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
westcott wants to stand but johnson is controlling the position.
johnson is working westcott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
johnson pushing down on westcott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for westcott!
johnson looking to control but westcott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
westcott is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson wants to control the pace but westcott is squirming around nicely.
johnson lands a big shot there that rocks westcott but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
johnson blocks westcott's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
westcott is bucking up trying to escape but johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
johnson controlling his opponent.
johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. westcott looks a forlorn figure.
westcott wants to try and get back to his feet.
johnson trying to control but westcott is having none of it.
johnson landing strikes from the mount and westcott is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. westcott can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
johnson wants to control the pace but westcott is squirming around nicely.
johnson landing punches.
westcott taking shots to the head.
westcott squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
westcott is squirming around, avoiding johnson's attempts to control the action.
johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. westcott can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
johnson wants to control the pace but westcott is squirming around nicely.
westcott wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson working westcott over with strikes here.
johnson working westcott over with strikes here.
johnson is landing with some decent strikes but westcott is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
westcott tries to reverse the position but johnson maintains control.
Tommy johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
westcott swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
johnson looking to control but westcott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
westcott is bucking up trying to escape but johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
johnson controlling from mount.
billy westcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
westcott tries to buck johnson off but he can't manage it.
westcott flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
westcott working to try and regain half guard.
westcott is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
johnson controlling from mount.
johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kian Kushiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kushiel comes to the cage accompanied by Welsh National Anthem. Rutten is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You Call My Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kian Kushiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 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!
Kushiel rushes Rutten and presses him up against the cage.
Rutten fails to pull guard.
Kushiel breaks the clinch.
Kushiel moves out of range of the body kick from Rutten.
Kushiel clinches up with Rutten and pushes him back against the cage.
Kushiel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rutten regains guard.
Kushiel wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutten controls Kushiel momentarily but Kushiel frees himself.
Kushiel wants to pass the guard but Rutten is keeping the position.
Kushiel stands up out of Rutten's guard for a moment - Rutten manages to land a nice upkick.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kushiel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kushiel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushiel passes Rutten's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Kushiel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushiel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kushiel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kushiel trying to control but Rutten is having none of it.
Rutten can't escape the position.
Kushiel lands with some strikes.
Kushiel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kushiel landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushiel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rutten is looking to get to half guard.
Kushiel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kushiel landing punches.
Rutten is squirming around, avoiding Kushiel's attempts to control the action.
Kushiel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rutten taking shots to the head.
Rutten really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushiel trying to control but Rutten is having none of it.
Rutten defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kushiel.
Kushiel working the ground and pound effectively.
Rutten is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rutten is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kushiel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rutten is surviving well by controlling Kushiel's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten taking shots to the head.
Kushiel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kushiel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kushiel with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Rutten that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rutten is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushiel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rutten can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rutten is still in real trouble! Can Kushiel finish him?
Rutten wants to control but Kushiel is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten is looking to improve his position but Kushiel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kushiel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rutten hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kian Kushiel 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.
Kushiel avoids the head kick by Rutten.
Rutten seems to have recovered his senses.
Rutten catches Kushiel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutten shoots in and drives through. Kushiel sprawls well.
Kushiel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kushiel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutten is keeping the position for now.
Rutten scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kushiel feints and as Rutten raises his hands in defense, Kushiel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rutten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kushiel trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kushiel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rutten is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kushiel, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten trying to control but Kushiel is working from the bottom.
Rutten might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kushiel kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rutten trying to move into half guard but instead Kushiel has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kushiel with a nice head shot there.
Kushiel pushes down on Rutten's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kushiel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rutten's head.
Kushiel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kushiel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutten keeps working.
Rutten is looking to control Kushiel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rutten avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushiel is trying to control. Rutten wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rutten has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kushiel is working away from the top position though.
Kushiel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutten keeps working.
Kian Kushiel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutten is defending against the submission attempts here by Kushiel.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kushiel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kushiel pushing down on Rutten's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rutten trying to hold on to Kushiel's head to control him but Kushiel postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushiel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kushiel is trying to control. Rutten wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kushiel working the head and body with strikes.
Rutten is staying active underneath Kushiel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rutten wants to control but Kushiel passes into side.
Kushiel is working Rutten over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rutten is looking to regain half guard here but Kushiel keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kian Kushiel dominated that second round.
That's time! Kushiel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kushiel takes the fight into the clinch.
Rutten is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rutten goes for a takedown attempt but Kushiel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rutten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kushiel.
Rutten pushes Kushiel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kushiel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kushiel lands a nice forearm strike.
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kushiel scoring with punches from side control.
Kushiel working the body and head with strikes.
Kushiel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rutten to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushiel lands with a right hand.
Rutten scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kushiel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kushiel wants to control but Rutten is keeping him busy.
Kushiel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kushiel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rutten defending well though.
Kushiel lands with a punch from half guard.
Kushiel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kushiel is trying to work for a kimura but Rutten is defending well.
Rutten won't allow Kushiel to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is in trouble now - Kushiel has advanced to mount!
Kushiel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rutten?
The referee warns Rutten that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kushiel trying to control but Rutten is having none of it.
Kushiel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kushiel can't control as he wanted to and Rutten manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushiel wants to take a breather but Rutten is having none of it.
Kushiel stands up out of the half guard.
Kian Kushiel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kushiel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutten checks it well.
Kushiel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kushiel gets control of Rutten's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kushiel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kushiel keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushiel lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Kushiel looking for a guillotine here but Rutten defends easily.
Kushiel 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.
Bas Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kian Kushiel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kushiel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushiel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutten defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kian Kushiel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kushiel 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 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kian Kushiel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nordine Ben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nordine Ben!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ben tries to clinch up.
Kennedy with a jab.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordine Ben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ben tries to avoid it but Kennedy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ben to the ground. Ben escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ben tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the head.
Kennedy has closed the distance and engaged Ben in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kennedy as Ben tries to tie him up.
Kennedy gets underhooks to prevent Ben's takedown attempt.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy scores with a punch to the head.
Ben darts in trying to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ben!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ben manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kennedy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ben!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ben really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kennedy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kennedy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kennedy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kennedy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ben manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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.
Kennedy just content to control the position.
Ben is not content to let Kennedy control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ben seems a little lost for a moment, as Kennedy dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ben struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ben can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kennedy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ben is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Kennedy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ben closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ben checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kennedy darts in and clinches Ben up against the cage.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ben circles away quickly and effectively.
Ben wants to clinch
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ben tries to clinch
and Kennedy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ben throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ben with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ben tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kennedy as Ben tries to tie him up.
Ben tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Kennedy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kennedy counters with a head kick. That will keep Ben thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy missing with a left hand there. Ben was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ben gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kennedy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kennedy moves into the clinch successfully.
Kennedy avoiding damage as Ben throws knees to the body.
Ben lands a nice elbow.
Ben misses with a knee strike.
Kennedy managing to block the knees to the body from Ben.
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ben backs up against the cage.
Kennedy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ben leaves Kennedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ben tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kennedy counters with a head kick.
Ben wants to clinch but Kennedy slips to the side
and Kennedy counters with a single leg into guard. Ben didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ben throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ben working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ben trying to control the position.
Ben is wriggling around but Kennedy manages to pass to half guard.
Kennedy stalling.
Ben avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kennedy.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ben tries to clinch but Kennedy moves away
and Kennedy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ben's guard now.
Kennedy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ben is keeping the position for now.
Ben is looking to stand back up but Kennedy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ben.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben is staying active underneath Kennedy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ben manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Ben avoids them all with ease.
Ben tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kennedy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ben's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ben wants to stand and escape but Kennedy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Kennedy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ben looks to clinch
and Kennedy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ben wants to stall.
Kennedy wants to get back to striking at distance but Ben won't allow it.
Ben lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like George Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy decides to pull guard.
Ben trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ben accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ben postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Ben frees his head nicely. Oh but Kennedy has switched to an armbar! Ben is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). George Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Aqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steve Aqua has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Aqua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aqua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aqua is looking to clinch.
Aqua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aqua tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aqua.
Aqua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aqua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aqua is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aqua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aqua tries to clinch up.
Aqua tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aqua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve Aqua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aqua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aqua!
Aqua tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aqua manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a combination. Aqua tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aqua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Aqua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Aqua.
Johnson avoiding damage as Aqua throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to de liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Aqua is breathing heavily.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aqua did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson is taking a breather. Aqua says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Aqua is working away.
Johnson is nestled in close to Aqua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aqua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is stalling here. Aqua is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Johnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aqua has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aqua's best efforts.
Aqua wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Aqua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aqua trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is controlling Aqua's trapped leg to prevent Aqua from advancing to side control.
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.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Aqua sits in half guard.
Aqua misses with a head shot. Johnson uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Aqua from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aqua wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson stalks Aqua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aqua's face. Aqua staggers backwards, shaken.
Aqua clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aqua tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Aqua has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Aqua tries to tie him up.
Aqua misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aqua wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aqua tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aqua tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aqua darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aqua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Aqua is keeping the position.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Aqua has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up over Aqua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson wants to control from the top but Aqua keeps moving.
Johnson passes Aqua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aqua is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aqua avoid being mounted?
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aqua is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson stalling away here and it's allowed Aqua to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aqua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Johnson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Aqua screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Johnson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jason Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vanilla Ice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshcheck is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: To Be Loved-Papa Roach. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vanilla Ice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Koshcheck!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koshcheck slips a jab from Ice.
Koshcheck misses with a takedown attempt - Ice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koshcheck throws a sloppy head kick and Ice moves out of range easily.
Koshcheck moves out of range as Ice strikes.
Koshcheck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ice misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koshcheck avoids the body shot from Ice.
Koshcheck slips a jab and a cross from Ice.
Ice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koshcheck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Ice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koshcheck throws a leg kick but Ice moved away.
Ice misses the shot to the body.
Koshcheck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ice misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Ice misses its intended target.
Ice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koshcheck.
Koshcheck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ice misses the shot to the body.
Ice throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Ice swings for the body but Koshcheck moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koshcheck.
Ice throws a series of punches but Koshcheck avoids them all with ease.
Ice misses with a few strikes there.
Ice looks to land a right hand but Koshcheck moved out of range.
Ice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ice throws a series of punches but Koshcheck moves out of range.
Koshcheck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koshcheck misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Koshcheck.
Koshcheck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koshcheck lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ice looks to score with a jab to the body but Koshcheck is just out of range.
Ice throws a body punch but Koshcheck moves out of range.
Koshcheck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ice throws a series of punches but Koshcheck moves out of range.
A combination from Ice does no damage.
Vanilla Ice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koshcheck slips a straight right by Ice.
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.
Ice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koshcheck manages to avoid it.
Koshcheck throws a head kick but Ice moves out of range.
Koshcheck moves out of range of the strikes.
Ice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ice throws a series of punches but Koshcheck avoids them all with ease.
Ice tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koshcheck avoids the body shot from Ice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ice tries to bum rush Koshcheck with a series of wild strikes but Koshcheck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ice scores with a decent looking hook.
Ice connects with a right hand. Koshcheck shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vanilla Ice will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koshcheck throws a head kick that misses.
Ice takes a swing at Koshcheck's ribcage but misses.
Koshcheck explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ice looks to land a combination but Koshcheck avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koshcheck.
Ice misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Ice as he checks the leg kick.
Ice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koshcheck moves away.
Ice takes a swing at Koshcheck's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koshcheck circles away quickly and effectively.
Ice stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koshcheck.
Ice throws a right and a left that Koshcheck avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koshcheck shoots in but Ice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koshcheck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ice.
Koshcheck throws a push kick but Ice slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice defenses there by Koshcheck.
Ice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koshcheck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ice.
Ice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ice missing with a left hand there. Koshcheck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ice throws a shot from downtown. Koshcheck moves away and avoids it.
Ice thuds a left hand into Koshcheck's body.
Koshcheck tries a low kick but Ice avoids it.
Koshcheck defending well as Ice loads up on a big left hand.
Ice swings for the body but Koshcheck moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice just misses with a punch to the body.
Koshcheck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ice.
Ice is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Koshcheck's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Koshcheck scores with a leg kick.
Vanilla Ice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ice throws a nice looking combination but Koshcheck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ice misses with a wild body shot.
Koshcheck throws a head kick that misses.
Ice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koshcheck moves away.
Ice is looking to wear down Koshcheck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ice looks to score with a jab to the body but Koshcheck is just out of range.
Koshcheck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ice looks to land a combination but Koshcheck avoids it well.
Koshcheck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Ice.
Ice thows a body shot but no joy.
Ice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vanilla Ice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ice misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vanilla Ice will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koshcheck moves away.
A head kick misses from Koshcheck.
Ice throws a nice looking combination but Koshcheck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ice avoids the head kick by Koshcheck.
Ice throws a body punch but Koshcheck moves out of range.
Koshcheck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ice.
Ice misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koshcheck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ice circles away.
Koshcheck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koshcheck throws a sloppy head kick and Ice moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Paulo Koshcheck has been cut.
Ice throws a lazy right hand but Koshcheck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koshcheck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ice misses with a wild body shot.
Ice throws a body punch but Koshcheck moves out of range.
Ice throws a body punch but Koshcheck moves out of range.
Koshcheck misses with a double jab
and Ice counters with a nice body shot.
Ice takes a swing at Koshcheck's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck staying out of range there.
Ice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koshcheck.
Koshcheck lands with a slapping head kick.
Ice misses with a straight left.
Ice throws a right and a left that Koshcheck avoids nicely.
Koshcheck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koshcheck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koshcheck avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice thows a body shot but no joy.
Koshcheck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koshcheck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ice.
Koshcheck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ice misses with a series of wild punches.
Ice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice swings for the body but Koshcheck moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Koshcheck.
Ice misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Ice misses.
Ice misses with a straight right.
Ice thows a body shot but no joy.
Ice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koshcheck.
Koshcheck defending well as Ice loads up on a big left hand.
Ice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koshcheck counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vanilla Ice.
Well Ice 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vanilla Ice!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saikologically Challenged (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by Crying Like a Bitch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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20
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddell!
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, Saikologically Challenged!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Liddell.
Challenged avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liddell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Challenged swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liddell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Challenged was well out of range. Poor timing from Liddell.
Liddell tries to bum rush Challenged with a series of wild strikes but Challenged uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Challenged throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Challenged checks it well.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Challenged. Challenged gets slowly back to his feet.
Challenged slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddell lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Liddell staying out of range there.
Liddell misses with the combination.
Challenged keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Liddell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liddell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Challenged tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liddell smiles and moves away.
Liddell misses the jab.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Challenged moves out of range easily.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Challenged moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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.
Challenged lands the left hand.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Liddell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Challenged fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saikologically Challenged.
Liddell lands a jab-cross combination.
Challenged wants to clinch.
Liddell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Challenged swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddell throws a head kick but Challenged moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Challenged. Challenged gets slowly back to his feet.
Challenged scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liddell tries to clinch there but Challenged circles away.
Liddell throws a big shot that misses.
Liddell wants to clinch
letting Challenged counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liddell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liddell waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Challenged.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Challenged lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Challenged shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddell defends it nicely.
Liddell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Challenged counters with a beautiful punch that sends Liddell to the canvas!
Liddell is rocked!
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Challenged working some strikes from top position.
Oh Liddell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Challenged thows a big elbow that misses.
Liddell seems to have got his legs back now.
Challenged pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
Challenged with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Challenged postures up in Liddell's guard and throws a big left but Liddell blocks it.
Challenged missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saikologically Challenged dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Liddell'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.
Liddell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Challenged throws out the jab.
Liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Challenged jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liddell is looking to land body kicks.
Liddell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liddell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liddell thuds a left hand into Challenged's body.
Liddell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Challenged counters with a series of strikes that sends Liddell to the canvas! Challenged follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Liddell keeping moving, preventing Challenged from controlling successfully.
Challenged throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Challenged throwing strikes but missing.
Challenged working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Challenged throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liddell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Challenged in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Challenged lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Challenged trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Challenged wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Challenged throwing strikes from guard but Liddell blocks nicely.
Liddell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Challenged.
Challenged pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Challenged tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liddell is able to avoid easily.
Liddell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Challenged connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liddell. Liddell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Challenged lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Challenged.
Oooh a lovely combination from Challenged sends Liddell down but not out. Challenged dives into side control looking to finish.
Challenged creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Challenged are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Liddell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Challenged wants to control but Liddell is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Challenged works to advance to full mount. Liddell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Challenged in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Challenged looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Challenged pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Challenged with good strikes from the mount here!
Challenged loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Liddell scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Challenged land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Challenged stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saikologically Challenged!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj al Din (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taj al Din!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Din throws a head kick that misses.
al Din pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Carter lands a big uppercut and al Din crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but al Din looks OK. Carter waves al Din back to his feet!
al Din is rocked!
It looks like Taj al Din has been cut.
Carter throws a right hand that al Din ducks under and follows up with a left that al Din also avoids with ease.
al Din throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter jabs at al Din's body.
al Din looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter scores with a hook.
al Din is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
A head kick misses from al Din.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter throws a right and a left that al Din avoids nicely.
al Din tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
al Din seems to have recovered his senses.
Carter avoids the head kick by al Din.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter throws a hook but al Din avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
al Din dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Nice shot by Carter.
al Din throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carter.
Carter connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends al Din to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Carter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Calvin Carter!
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