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HWFC: Destruction PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Oaken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oaken is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Guerilla Radio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Beltran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Oaken!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran throws a nice looking combination but Oaken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beltran misses with a wild combination.
Oaken moves out of range of the strikes.
Beltran throws a nice looking combination but Oaken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oaken shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beltran is trying to defend but Oaken finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beltran keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Beltran tries to kick Oaken off but Oaken keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beltran wants to improve his position but Oaken is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaken wants to work for an arm triangle but Beltran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beltran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oaken on the ground.
Oaken is working for a submission of some sort.
Beltran is in trouble now - Oaken has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oaken seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oaken is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet.
Beltran wants to control but Oaken is keeping busy.
Oaken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beltran is just riding it out for now. Oaken eventually gives up the hold.
Oaken is trying to work for a kimura but Beltran is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oaken seems to be looking for submissions.
Beltran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oaken has gone for a leg lock! Beltran slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oaken's guard.
Beltran is stalling in the full guard.
That's four 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Oaken will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beltran shoots in for a double leg but Oaken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beltran is looking to clinch but Oaken is avoiding it.
Conan Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oaken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beltran.
Oaken staying out of range there.
Beltran misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaken walks into a jab.
Beltran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oaken's guard.
Oaken looking to control.
Beltran decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Beltran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oaken circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran looks to land a combination but Oaken avoids it well.
Beltran throws a series of punches but Oaken avoids them all with ease.
Beltran is looking to clinch.
Oaken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beltran.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oaken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oaken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beltran.
Beltran misses with the combination.
Beltran wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oaken is defended easily by Beltran.
Beltran wants to clinch up but Oaken keeps it at a distance.
Oaken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beltran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
Beltran looks to land a combination but Oaken avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beltran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oaken shoots in for a takedown but Beltran shows good takedown defense.
Conan Beltran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Oaken.
Beltran throws a right hand that Oaken ducks under and follows up with a left that Oaken also avoids with ease.
A jab from Beltran does it's job there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oaken's waist but Oaken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beltran off to one side.
Beltran tries to clinch up but Oaken circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Beltran dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beltran throws out a loose jab but Oaken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oaken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beltran.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oaken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beltran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oaken counters with a nice body shot.
Beltran lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beltran.
A right-left combo lands from Beltran.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Beltran finds it's way through Oaken's defenses.
Beltran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oaken pinned against the cage. Oaken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beltran lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaken shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oaken is working for a kimura but Beltran is defending it quite comfortably.
Oaken is working for a kimura but Beltran is defending it quite comfortably.
Oaken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beltran tries to get to full guard but Oaken has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oaken stops Beltran from getting back to his feet.
Oaken is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Beltran!
Oaken jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Beltran is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Beltran and Oaken has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Beltran sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oaken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beltran sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oaken wants to pass to mount but Beltran is defending the position.
Oaken is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oaken 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.
Beltran is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Beltran kicks off Oaken and gets to his feet.
Beltran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beltran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oaken counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beltran tries to clinch
and Oaken counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oaken.
Beltran wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Beltran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beltran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Beltran!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalib Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jafrel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalib Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jafrel Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koscheck moves away.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson tries to bum rush Koscheck with a series of wild strikes but Koscheck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koscheck trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Koscheck there.
Ground and pound from Koscheck.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Koscheck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koscheck works his way into full mount!
Koscheck lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like Jafrel Johnson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koscheck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Koscheck smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koscheck lands a heavy elbow.
Koscheck lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson is rocked!
That has opened up Jafrel Johnson's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jafrel Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kalib Koscheck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percy Perfection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Percy Perfection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Young!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perfection shoots in but Young avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Perfection, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Perfection avoids the body shot from Young.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young missing with a left hand there. Perfection was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perfection tries to keep at a distance but Young has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Young to work.
Perfection has clasped his hands together around Young's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Perfection has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Young!
Young can't escape the position.
Perfection throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Young tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Perfection there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Young tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perfection unloads with some shots from mount but Young bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perfection throws some wild stikes that Young manages to avoid easily.
Young really wants to buck Perfection off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perfection breaks from Young's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Young gets back to half guard.
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perfection.
Perfection sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Young defending well though.
Perfection missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perfection seems to be working for a kimura but Young defends the submission attempt.
Perfection is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Perfection slips a nice elbow through Young's hands, connecting with Young's forehead.
Young is looking to escape.
Perfection is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Young is trying to maintain the position but Perfection is very close to passing his half guard.
Perfection stops Young from getting back to his feet.
Young looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perfection scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Perfection missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Perfection looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Young with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Perfection thows a huge punch but Young dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perfection missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Young on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perfection.
Young blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perfection.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Perfection sits in half guard.
Perfection not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Perfection connects with a nice short shot to Young's temple.
Young taking some punishment here, with Perfection in his half guard.
Perfection looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Young with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Young manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perfection shoots in but Young avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Perfection. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perfection gets the takedown into side control.
Young dodges the ground and pound from Perfection.
Perfection throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Perfection content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Young tries to improve position but can't.
Young is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Perfection has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Perfection working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Perfection cracks Young with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Perfection working the head and body with strikes.
Young is rocked!
A big shot lands for Perfection! That's hurt Young! Will he recover? Perfection fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Percy Perfection!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walt Kowalski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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 Las Vegas, Sean Dignam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walt Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dignam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kowalski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kowalski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dignam throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kowalski escapes and throws Dignam's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kowalski tries for a kimura but Dignam is defending well.
Dignam gets back to half guard.
Dignam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Dignam is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dignam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dignam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kowalski defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Dignam has his foot on Kowalski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kowalski works his way back into a safe position though.
Dignam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalski advances to half guard.
Dignam is defending against the submission attempts here by Kowalski.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kowalski seems to be looking for submissions.
Kowalski looks gassed!
Kowalski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dignam defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dignam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dignam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kowalski defends well.
Dignam working for a triangle but Kowalski defends it easily.
Dignam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kowalski defends it easily.
Dignam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kowalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dignam keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski drops back looking for a leg! Dignam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dignam manages to kick Kowalski off! Kowalski jumps back into Dignam's guard.
Dignam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dignam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kowalski defends it easily.
Dignam lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kowalski!
Dignam looking to secure an arm triangle but Kowalski defends it well.
Kowalski tries to improve his position but Dignam has taken his back! Dignam has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kowalski tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dignam pushes Kowalski away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Dignam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between roger nottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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194 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, roger nottingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinyard swinging wilding here.
Vinyard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
nottingham blocks a head kick by Vinyard.
A head kick misses from Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a sloppy head kick and nottingham moves out of range easily.
Vinyard misses with a head kick.
nottingham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. nottingham showed some decent athleticism there.
Vinyard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
nottingham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
nottingham wants to control but Vinyard is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
nottingham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vinyard is just riding it out for now. nottingham eventually gives up the hold.
nottingham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
nottingham seems to be working for a kimura but Vinyard defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinyard is trying to stand back up but nottingham is controlling him
nottingham is keen to just control but Vinyard is a slippery customer.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
nottingham avoids the head kick by Vinyard.
Derek Vinyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinyard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
nottingham avoids the head kick by Vinyard.
nottingham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like roger nottingham has been cut.
Vinyard slips under a jab.
nottingham blocks a head kick by Vinyard.
Vinyard tries to bum rush nottingham with a series of wild strikes but nottingham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vinyard throws a head kick but nottingham moves out of range.
Vinyard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vinyard throws a head kick that misses.
Vinyard looks gassed!
nottingham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vinyard throws a sloppy head kick and nottingham moves out of range easily.
nottingham misses with a hook.
nottingham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than nottingham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vinyard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as nottingham tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
nottingham throws some wild stikes that Vinyard manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Vinyard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
nottingham thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
nottingham working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Vinyard slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
nottingham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vinyard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from nottingham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
nottingham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vinyard keeping moving, preventing nottingham from controlling successfully.
nottingham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinyard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
nottingham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vinyard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vinyard misses with a head kick.
nottingham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vinyard misses with a head kick.
Vinyard misses with a head kick.
Vinyard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from nottingham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
roger nottingham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on roger nottingham's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vinyard throws a sloppy head kick and nottingham moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
nottingham avoids the head kick by Vinyard.
Vinyard scores with a kick to the body.
nottingham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vinyard's guard.
nottingham throwing strikes but missing.
nottingham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
nottingham drops back looking for a leg! Vinyard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vinyard manages to kick nottingham off! nottingham jumps back into Vinyard's guard.
Vinyard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
nottingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
nottingham postures up in Vinyard's guard and throws a big left but Vinyard blocks it.
nottingham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
nottingham trying to control but Vinyard is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vinyard tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vinyard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
nottingham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
nottingham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vinyard is fending him off so far but nottingham persists. Nope, Vinyard circles away and we're back to standing.
Vinyard lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with a head kick.
Vinyard tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinyard tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Vinyard lands but nottingham takes it in his stride.
nottingham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
nottingham wants to pass the guard but Vinyard is keeping the position.
nottingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard wants to stand up but nottingham is controlling him.
nottingham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vinyard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst nottingham is controlling him.
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.
nottingham postures up in Vinyard's guard and throws a big left but Vinyard blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
nottingham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vinyard circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for roger nottingham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinyard misses with a head kick.
nottingham avoids the head kick by Vinyard.
nottingham avoids the head kick by Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to de liver by nottingham. Beautiful body shot.
Vinyard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vinyard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
nottingham throws an overhand right that lands on Vinyard's shoulder, as Vinyard tries to avoid the shot.
Vinyard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Vinyard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on roger nottingham's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
nottingham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
nottingham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vinyard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
nottingham is trying to ground and pound but Vinyard uses the momentary lack of control by nottingham to regain half guard.
nottingham wants to pass to mount but Vinyard is defending the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from nottingham.
nottingham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vinyard sees it coming and defends easily.
nottingham is keen to just control but Vinyard is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vinyard misses with a two punch combination.
nottingham blocks a head kick by Vinyard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vinyard misses with a series of wild punches.
Vinyard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
nottingham with a nice cross.
Vinyard tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Vinyard.
nottingham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Vinyard.
nottingham moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vinyard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
nottingham drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
nottingham throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but nottingham has just dragged him back down to the mat.
nottingham goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vinyard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in nottingham's guard! Nice work there by Vinyard!
nottingham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vinyard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vinyard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
nottingham trying to control the position.
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.
Vinyard preventing the sweep.
nottingham is trying to control the position but Vinyard postures up.
nottingham wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinyard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
nottingham wants to sweep here but Vinyard controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
roger nottingham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think nottingham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... roger nottingham!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gage Gagnetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gagnetti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Voodoo People - Pendulum Remix. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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161 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gage Gagnetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Long!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagnetti.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
Gagnetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Long swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gagnetti.
Gagnetti lands a slapping body shot.
Gagnetti misses with a kick to the body.
Gagnetti misses with a body kick.
Long ducks right into an uppercut from Gagnetti.
A jab lands there for Long.
Gagnetti has Long up against the cage in a clinch.
Gagnetti just leaning against Long, taking a breather.
Gagnetti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Long has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gagnetti is working Long over against the cage.
Gagnetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gagnetti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Long's efforts to push away.
Gagnetti prevents Long from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gagnetti as the two fighters clinch.
Gagnetti scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gagnetti keeps control of Long as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Gagnetti.
It looks like Brett Long has been cut.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gagnetti has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gagnetti.
Long wants to break free but Gagnetti has control.
Gagnetti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Long's efforts to push away.
Gagnetti blocks a body shot from Long.
Long avoiding damage as Gagnetti throws knees to the body.
Gagnetti pushes Long back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gagnetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Gagnetti avoiding damage.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Gagnetti keeps him there for the moment.
Long misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Long tries to circle away but Gagnetti has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gagnetti.
Long wants to get back to striking at distance but Gagnetti won't allow it.
Gagnetti scores with a knee to the head.
Gagnetti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Long is defending well for now.
Gagnetti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gagnetti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gagnetti scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti lands a right hand.
Gagnetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Long is trying to force a seperation but Gagnetti has the dominant position.
Gagnetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gagnetti tries to land a knee to the head but Long blocks with his arms.
Gagnetti keeps control of Long as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gagnetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Gagnetti keeps him there for the moment.
Gagnetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gagnetti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Long is trying to force a seperation but Gagnetti has the dominant position.
Long wants to break free but Gagnetti has control.
Gagnetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Long wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Long is trying to break the clinch but Gagnetti is controlling him.
Long is trying to break free.
Long tries to break the clinch but Gagnetti is controlling the position.
Long wants to get back to striking at distance but Gagnetti won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Gagnetti.
Gagnetti'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.
Long is trying to force a seperation but Gagnetti has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long managing to block the knees to the body from Gagnetti.
A shot in the inside from Gagnetti.
Gagnetti lands a damaging elbow.
Gagnetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Long backwards.
A short right from Gagnetti.
Gagnetti connects with a knee to the head.
Gagnetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gagnetti landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gagnetti.
Long is rocked!
Long takes a knee right on the jaw!
Long is still on wobbly legs! Can Gagnetti finish him?
Gagnetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gagnetti stalling against the cage.
Long tries to break the clinch but Gagnetti is controlling the position.
Gagnetti tries a knee to the head but Long blocks it.
Long seems to have recovered his senses.
Gagnetti looking to throw knees to the head but Long is blocking nicely.
Gagnetti trying to land knees to the body.
Gagnetti scores with a shot to the side of Long's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti misses with a knee strike.
Gagnetti is breathing heavily.
Long wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gagnetti has Long pressed against the cage, preventing Long from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gagnetti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gagnetti has him pressed against the cage.
Gagnetti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gagnetti lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gagnetti.
Gagnetti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gagnetti has him pressed against the cage.
Gagnetti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Long or not.
Long looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gagnetti lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Gagnetti.
Gagnetti throws an elbow but it misses.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gagnetti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Gagnetti keeps him there for the moment.
Gagnetti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Long's efforts to push away.
Gagnetti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Gagnetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Long's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Gagnetti does it's job there.
Gagnetti throws a body punch but Long moves out of range.
Gagnetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Long misses with a jab, cross combination.
Long tries to move into range but Gagnetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Long wants to clinch
so Gagnetti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gagnetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gagnetti trying to stand up but can't free himself from Long's guard.
Gagnetti pushing down on Long's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnetti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Long defending well though.
Long keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gagnetti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gagnetti trying to control from half guard but Long is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Long tries to clinch but Gagnetti moves away
and Gagnetti counters with a nice body shot.
Brett Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gagnetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
Long misses with an uppercut.
Long tries to clinch there but Gagnetti circles away.
Gagnetti throws a looping overhand right but Long ducks down to avoid it.
Gagnetti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gagnetti counters with a nice body shot.
Long tries to clinch up
and Gagnetti counters with a shoot takedown. Long fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gagnetti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gagnetti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gagnetti wants to get up but he can't break Long's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gagnetti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Long is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Long manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gagnetti has Long in his guard.
Long drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gagnetti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gagnetti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gagnetti!
Gagnetti working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four 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.
Gagnetti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gagnetti lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gagnetti is trying to ground and pound but Long uses the momentary lack of control by Gagnetti to regain half guard.
Gagnetti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Gagnetti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brett Long's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gagnetti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gagnetti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gagnetti trying to control the position.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagnetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gagnetti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gagnetti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gagnetti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gagnetti is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Long reverses the position - he's now on top in Gagnetti's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnetti has his hands on Long's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Long wants to stand but Gagnetti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gagnetti keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
Long drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gagnetti dives on top into guard.
Gagnetti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Long is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gagnetti, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti trying to control the position here.
Gagnetti has a closed guard, preventing Long from standing up.
Gagnetti working a defensive guard here.
Gagnetti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti has a closed guard, preventing Long from standing up.
Gagnetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Gagnetti, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gagnetti cracks Long with an open hand slap.
Gagnetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Long avoids a kick to the body.
Gagnetti tries to clinch up but Long circles away and keeps his distance.
Long tries to clinch but Gagnetti moves away
and Gagnetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gagnetti slips a jab and a cross from Long.
Gagnetti misses with the combination.
Long throws a series of punches but Gagnetti avoids them all with ease.
Long throws a right hand that Gagnetti ducks under and follows up with a left that Gagnetti also avoids with ease.
Long misses with a double jab
and Gagnetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Long at a distance.
Good exchange - Long coming out on top.
Gagnetti throws a body punch but Long moves out of range.
Long misses with a straight right.
Brett Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gagnetti punishes Long's body with a nice straight punch.
Gagnetti scores with a punch to the head.
Long misses with a combination
letting Gagnetti counter with a right hand.
Gage Gagnetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Long throws a combination that misses
and Gagnetti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gagnetti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gagnetti tests Long's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gagnetti digs a good hook to Long's body.
Long misses with a few strikes there.
Gagnetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Long darts in trying to clinch
and Gagnetti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Long won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Gagnetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gagnetti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Gagnetti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skoal Citrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adirake Bhuvanath (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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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skoal Citrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adirake Bhuvanath!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Citrus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bhuvanath regains full guard. Nicely done.
Citrus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bhuvanath works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Citrus postures up in Bhuvanath's guard and throws a big left but Bhuvanath blocks it.
Bhuvanath wants to stand and escape but Citrus is having none of it.
Citrus trying to control but Bhuvanath is working from the bottom.
Citrus tries to free his leg and advance position but Bhuvanath is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Citrus throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Citrus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bhuvanath. Bhuvanath circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Citrus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Citrus throws a push kick but Bhuvanath slaps the foot to one side.
Citrus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bhuvanath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Citrus somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Citrus misses with an uppercut. Bhuvanath saw that one coming.
Citrus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bhuvanath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bhuvanath avoids the body shot from Citrus.
Citrus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bhuvanath.
Bhuvanath throws a nice head kick!
Bhuvanath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Citrus.
Bhuvanath throws a leg kick but Citrus moved away.
Adirake Bhuvanath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Citrus.
Citrus throws a shot from downtown. Bhuvanath moves away and avoids it.
Citrus lands a head shot.
Donk. Citrus catches Bhuvanath right on the button with a cross.
Citrus misses with a body shot.
Bhuvanath ducks under a wild hook from Citrus.
Bhuvanath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhuvanath throws and low kick but Citrus moves out of range easily.
Citrus misses with an uppercut.
Citrus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bhuvanath at a distance.
Citrus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhuvanath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bhuvanath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Citrus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Citrus scores with a jab to the head.
Citrus throws the kick towards the body but Bhuvanath avoids it.
Bhuvanath throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bhuvanath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Citrus missing with a left hand there. Bhuvanath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bhuvanath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Citrus.
Citrus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Citrus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bhuvanath doesn't seem bothered though.
Skoal Citrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Citrus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Citrus lands with a straight right. Bhuvanath didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Citrus with a nice cross.
Citrus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bhuvanath.
Bhuvanath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bhuvanath moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Citrus misses.
Bhuvanath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Citrus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bhuvanath looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Citrus trying to control the action but Bhuvanath is working from the bottom.
Bhuvanath tries to improve position but can't.
Citrus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bhuvanath has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Citrus but great work by Bhuvanath.
Bhuvanath stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Citrus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bhuvanath can pounce on him.
Citrus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bhuvanath sprawls well initially but Citrus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Citrus is breathing heavily.
Citrus wants to work for an arm triangle but Bhuvanath is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Citrus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Citrus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bhuvanath is trying to stand up here but Citrus is controlling him well.
Bhuvanath is looking for a sweep. Citrus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bhuvanath is doing well to control the position and prevent Citrus from advancing to side control.
Citrus trying to control the action but Bhuvanath is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skoal Citrus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bhuvanath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bhuvanath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Citrus lands with a shot to the body.
Bhuvanath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Citrus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhuvanath.
Bhuvanath slips a straight right by Citrus.
Citrus tests Bhuvanath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bhuvanath ducks under a wild hook from Citrus.
Citrus scores with a hook.
Good leg kick by Bhuvanath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Citrus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Citrus throws a head kick that misses.
Bhuvanath slips under a jab from Citrus.
Skoal Citrus is winning the standup battle so far.
Citrus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Citrus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Bhuvanath.
Citrus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bhuvanath circles away.
A cross from Citrus lands.
Citrus throws a head kick that misses
and Bhuvanath counters with an outside leg kick.
Bhuvanath throws a hook but Citrus blocks it.
Citrus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bhuvanath ducks under a wild hook from Citrus.
Citrus misses with a looping right.
Citrus misses with a looping left.
Bhuvanath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Citrus misses.
Good exchange - Citrus coming out on top.
Bhuvanath avoids the head kick by Citrus.
Bhuvanath blocks a jab.
Citrus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bhuvanath was well out of range. Poor timing from Citrus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhuvanath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bhuvanath ducks right into an uppercut from Citrus.
Nice uppercut there from Bhuvanath.
Bhuvanath blocks a head kick by Citrus.
Citrus throws the left hand but Bhuvanath avoids the punch easily.
Citrus connects with a looping right hand.
Bhuvanath throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Bhuvanath.
Citrus throws a hook but Bhuvanath blocks it.
Bhuvanath blocks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bhuvanath, right into the meat.
Bhuvanath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Bhuvanath. No joy for Citrus on that attempt.
Bhuvanath cracks the inside of Citrus's front leg.
Citrus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Citrus misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Citrus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Citrus looks to land a right hand but Bhuvanath moved out of range.
Bhuvanath misses with a leg kick
and Citrus counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Citrus misses.
Citrus throws a shot from downtown. Bhuvanath moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bhuvanath, as that shot connected.
Citrus takes a swing at Bhuvanath's ribcage but misses.
Citrus swinging wilding here.
Citrus lands a head shot.
Citrus lands a slapping body shot.
Bhuvanath rushes Citrus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Citrus can't break the clinch.
Bhuvanath misses with a knee to the head.
Bhuvanath working Citrus over with knees to the body.
Bhuvanath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bhuvanath stops a takedown attempt from Citrus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skoal Citrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bhuvanath working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Citrus tries to break free but Bhuvanath pushes him back against the cage.
Bhuvanath tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Citrus avoids it.
Citrus tries to break free but Bhuvanath pushes him back against the cage.
Citrus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Citrus cracks Bhuvanath with a right hand to the side of the head.
Citrus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bhuvanath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Citrus looks to land a right hand but Bhuvanath moved out of range.
Bhuvanath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Citrus checks a leg kick nicely.
Citrus punishes Bhuvanath's body with a nice straight punch.
Citrus lands with an uppercut that bounces Bhuvanath off the cage and back into rage.
Citrus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Citrus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bhuvanath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Citrus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bhuvanath circles away.
Citrus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adirake Bhuvanath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Citrus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Citrus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bhuvanath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bhuvanath throws out a leg kick but Citrus moves out of range and Bhuvanath only half commits.
Citrus throws a jab but it's blocked by Bhuvanath.
Citrus throws a shot from downtown. Bhuvanath moves away and avoids it.
Citrus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Citrus trying to control the action but Bhuvanath is working from the bottom.
Citrus is working for a kimura but Bhuvanath is defending it quite comfortably.
Citrus is pressing down on Bhuvanath's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bhuvanath is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Citrus is looking for a kimura but Bhuvanath is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Citrus to get the leverage.
Bhuvanath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Citrus thows a huge punch but Bhuvanath dodges it nicely.
Citrus stalling away here and it's allowed Bhuvanath to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bhuvanath wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Citrus moves away from the strike by Bhuvanath.
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.
Bhuvanath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bhuvanath takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bhuvanath slips a straight right by Citrus.
Citrus tries a head kick but it misses.
Bhuvanath thows a body kick. Citrus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Citrus.
Bhuvanath misses with a double jab.
Citrus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bhuvanath.
Citrus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Bhuvanath misses.
Citrus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bhuvanath swivels and escapes.
Citrus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Citrus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bhuvanath manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Citrus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bhuvanath is keeping the position for now.
Citrus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhuvanath wants to stand and escape but Citrus is having none of it.
Citrus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bhuvanath is trying to control the position but Citrus postures up.
Citrus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Citrus throws a big right hand that misses.
Bhuvanath keeping moving, preventing Citrus from controlling successfully.
Citrus is looking to work some ground and pound but Bhuvanath has wrist 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A lazy left from Citrus finds it's target.
Citrus digs a good body shot into Bhuvanath's ribs.
Bhuvanath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bhuvanath throws a sloppy head kick and Citrus moves out of range easily.
A big right from Citrus misses.
Citrus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bhuvanath. Bhuvanath circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bhuvanath pivots, looking for a leg kick but Citrus is out of range and Bhuvanath settles back down.
Citrus with a nice cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Citrus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Citrus misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Citrus is defended easily by Bhuvanath.
The fighters circling - Citrus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skoal Citrus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Citrus 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skoal Citrus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason The Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Pasqual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason The Diamond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason The Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manuel Pasqual!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasqual goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Jason The Diamond has been cut.
The Diamond misses with a series of wild punches.
The Diamond misses with a head kick.
The Diamond lands a with a good body shot.
The Diamond throws a right hand that Pasqual ducks under and follows up with a left that Pasqual also avoids with ease.
The Diamond throws a looping overhand right but Pasqual ducks down to avoid it.
Pasqual misses with a body kick.
Pasqual takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pasqual on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Diamond throws a hook but Pasqual avoids it easily.
The Diamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pasqual.
Pasqual lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Diamond on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Diamond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pasqual.
Pasqual looks to land a right hand but The Diamond moved out of range.
The Diamond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pasqual.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pasqual.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Diamond throws a jab when Pasqual was well out of range.
Pasqual cracks The Diamond with an open hand slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pasqual.
The Diamond throws a right and a left that Pasqual avoids nicely.
The Diamond lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Diamond slips under a jab.
The Diamond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Diamond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pasqual manages to avoid it.
The Diamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pasqual avoids the body shot from The Diamond.
Pasqual takes one to the side of the head.
The Diamond throws a hook to the side of Pasqual's head but Pasqual sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pasqual gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Diamond tries to circle away but Pasqual has him pinned against the cage.
The Diamond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Diamond can't break the clinch.
Pasqual breaks the clinch.
Pasqual fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Diamond.
Pasqual doesn't manage to clinch there - The Diamond circles away.
The Diamond lands with an uppercut that bounces Pasqual off the cage and back into rage.
The Diamond throws an overhand right that lands on Pasqual's shoulder, as Pasqual tries to avoid the shot.
The Diamond checks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pasqual!
The Diamond is breathing heavily.
Pasqual lands with a cross.
The Diamond misses the shot to the body.
Pasqual lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Diamond takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Pasqual.
Pasqual throws a series of punches but The Diamond avoids them all with ease.
Pasqual throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pasqual throws a looping overhand right but The Diamond ducks down to avoid it.
The Diamond dodges the punch combination from Pasqual.
A telegraphed right hand from The Diamond misses the target.
The Diamond lands with a hook. Pasqual tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pasqual misses with a two punch combination.
Pasqual takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Diamond with a nice cross.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses
and Pasqual counters with a good low kick that The Diamond was not able to check.
The Diamond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Diamond throws a hook to the side of Pasqual's head but Pasqual sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Diamond checks a leg kick.
Pasqual connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Pasqual.
The Diamond swings for the body but Pasqual moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond scores with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pasqual.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pasqual.
Pasqual lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pasqual cracks a nice hook into The Diamond's ribs.
Pasqual doesn't manage to clinch there - The Diamond circles away.
Pasqual throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pasqual throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasqual dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Diamond. That did some damage!
The Diamond avoids the head kick by Pasqual.
The Diamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pasqual.
The Diamond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Diamond missing with a left hand there. Pasqual was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pasqual thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Diamond if he has to take too many more of those.
Pasqual is looking to slow The Diamond down with leg kicks.
The Diamond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pasqual lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Diamond is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pasqual takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasqual lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Diamond is trying to force a seperation but Pasqual has the dominant position.
Pasqual lands an elbow inside.
The Diamond can't break the clinch.
The Diamond managing to block the knees to the body from Pasqual.
Pasqual lands an elbow inside.
The Diamond is trying to force a seperation but Pasqual has the dominant position.
Pasqual with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pasqual throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Diamond blocks it with crossed arms.
Pasqual keeps control of The Diamond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Diamond wants to get back to striking at distance but Pasqual won't allow it.
Pasqual throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pasqual lands an elbow inside.
Pasqual has The Diamond pressed against the cage, preventing The Diamond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Diamond will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pasqual creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pasqual trying to land knees to the body.
Pasqual breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Diamond is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Pasqual.
A head kick misses from The Diamond.
Pasqual misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Pasqual dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason The Diamond's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Diamond lands a really nice looking cross but Pasqual seems unphased.
Pasqual ducks under a wild hook from The Diamond.
Good shot there by The Diamond.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Diamond.
Pasqual throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manuel Pasqual is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pasqual swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Diamond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Diamond jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pasqual throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Diamond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from The Diamond.
The Diamond lunges at Pasqual with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pasqual's hand.
The Diamond scores with a jab.
The Diamond lands a jab-cross combination.
Jason The Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Diamond lands with a straight right. Pasqual didn't see that one coming.
Pasqual thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Diamond if he has to take too many more of those.
The Diamond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pasqual's hands.
The Diamond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pasqual keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Diamond.
The Diamond keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pasqual misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Diamond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Diamond throws a one two combo.
Pasqual doesn't manage to clinch there - The Diamond circles away.
A jab from The Diamond finds it's way through Pasqual's defenses.
The Diamond closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pasqual gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pasqual pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pasqual throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Diamond lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pasqual walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Diamond connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pasqual.
Pasqual on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Diamond looks to land a left hand but Pasqual moved out of range nicely.
A jab from The Diamond misses.
The Diamond misses with an uppercut.
The Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pasqual staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond throws a lazy right hand but Pasqual sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Diamond takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasqual throws a head kick that misses
and The Diamond counters with a nice body shot.
The Diamond moves away from the strike by Pasqual.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pasqual lands a really nice looking cross but The Diamond seems unphased.
The Diamond moves out of range of the strikes.
The Diamond moves out of range of the leg kick from Pasqual.
The Diamond misses with a body punch
letting Pasqual counter with a right hand.
Pasqual throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pasqual takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pasqual moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by The Diamond.
Pasqual on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Diamond lands a with a good body shot.
Pasqual throws a push kick but The Diamond slaps the foot to one side.
The Diamond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Diamond works Pasqual's body with a nice hook.
The Diamond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pasqual.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasqual tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Diamond scores with a punch to the head.
The Diamond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Diamond jabs Pasqual right on the nose. Pasqual blinks but takes it well.
Pasqual throws a leg kick that misses.
Pasqual misses with a hook. The Diamond ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by The Diamond - just one landing.
The Diamond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Diamond throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from The Diamond lands.
The fighters circling - Pasqual throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pasqual walks into a stiff left hand from The Diamond.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Diamond!
The Diamond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Diamond thuds his right hand into Pasqual's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Diamond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pasqual takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pasqual throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and The Diamond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Diamond cracks Pasqual with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasqual checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pasqual has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Diamond connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from The Diamond.
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!
Pasqual takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pasqual is rocked!
Pasqual misses with a hook. The Diamond ducked under it nicely.
Pasqual is still on wobbly legs! Can The Diamond finish him?
Pasqual tries to move into range but The Diamond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Diamond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pasqual avoids the head kick by The Diamond.
Pasqual seems to have recovered his senses.
The Diamond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Diamond scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - The Diamond coming out on top.
The Diamond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Diamond throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Diamond loads up on a big right hand but Pasqual slips the punch.
Pasqual looks to land a combination but The Diamond avoids it well.
The Diamond lands a nice shot that snaps Pasqual's head back.
Pasqual misses with a head kick.
Pasqual shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason The Diamond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason The Diamond's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Diamond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Diamond throws and low kick but Pasqual moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Diamond.
The Diamond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Pasqual.
The Diamond with a nice cross.
The Diamond moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manuel Pasqual seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Diamond jabs at Pasqual's body.
The Diamond lands a jab.
A head kick by The Diamond misses
and Pasqual counters with a nice leg kick.
The Diamond digs a good hook to Pasqual's body.
Pasqual tries to score with a low kick but The Diamond moves his leg out of the way.
The Diamond lands a jab.
The Diamond connects with a single shot there.
The Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pasqual tried to score with a low kick but The Diamond checks it.
Pasqual throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasqual pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pasqual takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Diamond lands a right hook to the body.
The Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
The Diamond scores with a sloppy right hand. Pasqual should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Pasqual misses the target.
Pasqual throws a head kick but The Diamond moves out of range.
Pasqual drops his hands momentarily and The Diamond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pasqual takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Diamond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pasqual blocks a head kick by The Diamond.
The Diamond connects with a single shot there.
The Diamond with a nice cross.
The Diamond scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice shot by The Diamond.
Jab by The Diamond.
Pasqual throws a sloppy head kick and The Diamond moves out of range easily.
Pasqual drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Diamond lands with an overhand left.
The Diamond lands with an uppercut that bounces Pasqual off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasqual doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pasqual gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Diamond scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Diamond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab from The Diamond.
The Diamond connects with a body shot.
The Diamond 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.
Pasqual has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Diamond.
The Diamond catches Pasqual with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Diamond misses with a head kick.
The Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Diamond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pasqual's head backwards.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Diamond, as that shot connected.
The Diamond lands a jab to the nose.
Pasqual on the wrong end of a nice hook.
BOOM! The Diamond lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pasqual. Pasqual tries to recover but The Diamond is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pasqual lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason The Diamond!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Blunts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment II's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Terminator 2 - Bad to the Bone. Blunts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bob Marley - Three Little Birds kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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183 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, J Blunts!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunts ducks right into an uppercut from Experiment II.
Experiment II misses with a hook.
Experiment II throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blunts drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blunts works over Experiment II with some ground and pound from guard.
Blunts throwing strikes but missing.
Blunts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Experiment II works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blunts throwing strikes from guard but Experiment II blocks nicely.
Blunts stopping the sweep attempt from Experiment II.
Experiment II keeping full guard, as Blunts tries to pass.
Blunts 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts looking to pass the guard.
Experiment II 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Experiment II bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blunts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Experiment II avoids it really well and circles away.
Blunts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blunts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Blunts misses with a hook. Experiment II ducked under it nicely.
Russian Experiment II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Experiment II swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment II scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blunts shoots in but Experiment II avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blunts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blunts stalling in the clinch but Experiment II improves position.
Experiment II is trying to break free.
Blunts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Experiment II avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Russian Experiment II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J Blunts.
Blunts working aggressively here.
Experiment II throws a head punch that misses.
Experiment II tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blunts's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Experiment II as the two fighters clinch.
Experiment II swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blunts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blunts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Experiment II scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Experiment II walks away with a smile on his face. Blunts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Experiment II moves out of range as Blunts strikes.
Blunts throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment II counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blunts walks into a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blunts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Experiment II lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Experiment II.
Blunts has Experiment II pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Experiment II manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Experiment II.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Experiment II.
Experiment II has a couple of punches blocked by Blunts.
Experiment II working hard to break the clinch.
Experiment II lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blunts looks gassed!
Experiment II working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blunts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blunts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment II breaks the clinch.
Experiment II scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunts fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment II. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment II.
Experiment II drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Blunts right on the button. Blunts goes down! Experiment II follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Experiment II gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Experiment II!
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