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KONFLIKT 62 - No Remorse PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Bird has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harrison Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Bird!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Bird.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bird.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bird looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bird avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Bird moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Jay Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bird swinging wilding here.
Hardy takes a swing at Bird's ribcage but misses.
Bird is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Bird clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy has Bird pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hardy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bird tumbling to the mat - Hardy dives into Bird's guard.
Bird wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Bird keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hardy being controlled here momentarily.
Hardy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hardy controlling from side mount.
An elbow from Hardy crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hardy trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Bird is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bird tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
Hardy wants to take a breather but Bird is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird is looking to control Hardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bird avoid being mounted?
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Bird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bird misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy rushes Bird and presses him up against the cage.
Hardy wants a takedown.
Bird misses with an elbow over the top.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Bird misses with a two punch combination.
Bird tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hardy counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Bird clinches but Hardy breaks the clinch
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bird misses with a body punch.
Bird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bird wants a takedown.
Hardy has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bird is trying to drag Hardy to the mat but Hardy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bird.
Harrison Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Bird.
Bird looks gassed!
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bird has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Hardy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Hardy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bird on the side of the head.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Bird should have avoided that one.
Bird throws a combination that misses
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bird trying to control here.
Hardy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardy working over Bird with some ground and pound. Bird looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hardy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bird slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy forces his way into half guard.
Bird is looking to improve his position.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Bird tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardy lands a nice short elbow.
Bird is looking to improve his position.
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.
Bird trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hardy in particular looking to stall.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working.
Hardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but Bird defending well.
Hardy winds up and cracks Bird with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Bird is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bird trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hardy trying to control but Bird is having none of it.
Hardy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bird turns into him and now he's in Hardy's guard.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardy is on top in guard.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird working a defensive guard here.
Bird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Hardy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bird gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jay Bird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Bird.
Bird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bird tries to land a body kick
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardy.
Bird misses with the head strike.
Bird tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Bird drops back down to his feet.
Bird jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Bird around his waist. Bird gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harrison Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Bird.
Bird can't get the takedown.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Bird misses with a combination
and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird is working for takedown but Hardy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bird is trying to stall.
Hardy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hardy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bird is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bird wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy is controlling Bird's posture.
Bird throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Harrison Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has his hands on Bird's head, controlling the position.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardy is on top in guard.
Bird trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hardy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bird wants to improve his position but instead Hardy has moved into half guard.
Hardy wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy.
Jay Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bird wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Hardy is thwarting Bird's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hardy punishes Bird's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Hardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syezd Kepe Eses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syezd Kepe Eses will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royce Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Syezd Kepe Eses!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kepe Eses misses.
Rua slips under a jab from Kepe Eses.
Kepe Eses avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kepe Eses fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kepe Eses checks a leg kick.
Rua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kepe Eses checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kepe Eses tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kepe Eses waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
Kepe Eses keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Kepe Eses tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kepe Eses stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kepe Eses lands a high kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua.
Kepe Eses misses with a low kick.
Rua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kepe Eses pinned against the cage. Kepe Eses gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kepe Eses fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Syezd Kepe Eses is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a double jab
and Kepe Eses counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kepe Eses counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries to land a leg kick but Kepe Eses saw it coming and moves away.
Rua moves away from the strike by Kepe Eses.
Rua clinches but Kepe Eses breaks the clinch
and Kepe Eses counters with a good low kick that Rua was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Rua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kepe Eses swinging wilding here.
Rua shoots in and drives through. Kepe Eses sprawls well.
Rua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rua wants to clinch up but Kepe Eses keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rua.
Kepe Eses moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kepe Eses displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rua throws out the jab.
Rua avoids the head kick by Kepe Eses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua misses with a hook. Kepe Eses ducked under it nicely.
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syezd Kepe Eses dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kepe Eses connects with a solid leg kick.
Kepe Eses moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kepe Eses lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Kepe Eses, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kepe Eses on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kepe Eses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kepe Eses throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Rua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rua cracks Kepe Eses with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Rua - just one landing.
Rua checks a low kick from Kepe Eses.
Rua tries to clinch there but Kepe Eses circles away.
Rua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rua changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kepe Eses looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rua fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rua controls the position.
Kepe Eses gets back to half guard.
Rua is looking to advance position but Kepe Eses won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throwing shots but Kepe Eses is blocking nicely.
Kepe Eses is staying active underneath Rua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kepe Eses makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kepe Eses.
Rua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kepe Eses works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rua sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kepe Eses's guard.
Kepe Eses won't allow Rua to pass to mount.
Kepe Eses is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Rua is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses is staying active underneath Rua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kepe Eses's head.
Kepe Eses is staying active underneath Rua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Kepe Eses is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua wants to take a breather but Kepe Eses is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kepe Eses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kepe Eses throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kepe Eses throws a head kick that misses.
A left and a right from Rua both land. Nice combination.
Rua scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kepe Eses keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rua passes to side control.
Rua in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An elbow from Rua crashes against the mat.
Rua tries to score with some ground and pound. Kepe Eses controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Royce Rua will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kepe Eses misses with the head strike.
Rua is working for takedown but Kepe Eses is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rua has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kepe Eses avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kepe Eses lands a right hand.
Kepe Eses is pressed up against the cage. Rua has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kepe Eses down to the mat. Kepe Eses avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua cracks Kepe Eses with an open hand slap.
Kepe Eses lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rua at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kepe Eses connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Royce Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kepe Eses connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kepe Eses lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kepe Eses defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.
Kepe Eses lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good standup being displayed there by Kepe Eses as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Rua.
Kepe Eses misses with a hook. Rua ducked under it nicely.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Kepe Eses.
Royce Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kepe Eses is staying active underneath Rua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kepe Eses wants to get back to his feet.
Rua controlling the action here.
Rua trying to mount his opponent but Kepe Eses defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua stops Kepe Eses from getting back to his feet.
Rua seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kepe Eses does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kepe Eses moves into full guard.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Kepe Eses is retaining full guard.
Rua trying to move into half guard but instead Kepe Eses has managed to sweep!
Kepe Eses stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kepe Eses!
Rua throwing strikes here but Kepe Eses is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kepe Eses can't escape the position.
Rua trying to control but Kepe Eses is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Syezd Kepe Eses comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kepe Eses has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syezd Kepe Eses!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chihiro Ogino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palito Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairtex comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Spiderman- The Ramones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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130 lbs
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148 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chihiro Ogino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Palito Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex throws a head kick but Ogino moves out of range.
Ogino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Ogino moves out of range.
Ogino tries for a takedown but Fairtex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ogino gets the takedown into side control.
Fairtex takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ogino throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fairtex taking a bit of punishment here - Ogino scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ogino with the ground and pound but Fairtex regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ogino 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.
Fairtex kicks off Ogino and gets to his feet.
Ogino shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fairtex is trying to defend but Ogino finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ogino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Ogino there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ogino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairtex's head.
Fairtex regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ogino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogino throws a big right hand that misses.
Fairtex is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ogino is fighting to break Fairtex's control of his arms but Fairtex is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fairtex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fairtex pulls Ogino in to control the position.
Fairtex is looking to stand up but Ogino isn't so interested in that idea.
Fairtex seems keen to control Ogino's posture.
Ogino chips away with some ground and pound.
Ogino postures up.
Ogino trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fairtex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Ogino has gone for a leg lock! Fairtex slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ogino's guard.
Fairtex must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fairtex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ogino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fairtex has managed to get both his arms back between Ogino's legs - danger averted.
Ogino is trying to control the position but Fairtex postures up.
Ogino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fairtex can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ogino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ogino is looking for a triangle but Fairtex pushes his legs off easily.
Fairtex thows a big elbow that misses.
Ogino is looking to sweep but instead, Fairtex has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogino is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ogino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ogino 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.
Ogino controls Fairtex momentarily but Fairtex frees himself.
Fairtex is stalling in the full guard.
Fairtex thows a big elbow that misses.
Ogino is looking for a triangle but Fairtex pushes his legs off easily.
Fairtex thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Fairtex stopping the sweep attempt from Ogino.
Fairtex thows a big elbow that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ogino gets the takedown into side control.
Ogino working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fairtex is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ogino asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ogino scores with punches from side control.
Ogino looking to control but instead Fairtex has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ogino is taking a breather. Fairtex says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chihiro Ogino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ogino shoots in but no luck this time.
Ogino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fairtex is fending him off so far but Ogino persists. Nope, Fairtex circles away and we're back to standing.
Palito Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ogino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairtex. Fairtex obviously looking to wear him down.
Ogino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chihiro Ogino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Fairtex as Ogino shoots in.
Fairtex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ogino.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ogino.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ogino blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Ogino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Fairtex thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ogino if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Fairtex as Ogino shoots in.
Ogino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Fairtex lands a head kick. Ogino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Palito Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Ogino moves out of range easily.
Fairtex tries to score with a low kick but Ogino moves his leg out of the way.
Ogino closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ogino prevents Fairtex from standing back up.
Ogino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ogino is working for a kimura but Fairtex is defending it quite comfortably.
Ogino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ogino slips a nice elbow through Fairtex's hands, connecting with Fairtex's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Ogino connects with a nice short shot to Fairtex's temple.
Ogino is nestled in close to Fairtex, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ogino looks to land a strike but Fairtex avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ogino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ogino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ogino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fairtex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ogino thows a big elbow that misses.
Chihiro Ogino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ogino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ogino trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ogino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fairtex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Both fighters circling a little - Fairtex finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ogino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogino misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ogino working the head and body with strikes.
Fairtex tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ogino wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fairtex managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ogino.
Fairtex is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ogino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fairtex has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ogino scoring with punches and elbows.
Fairtex is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ogino connects with a decent elbow.
Ogino goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fairtex rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ogino's guard! Nice work there by Fairtex!
Fairtex gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Ogino moves out of range.
Ogino shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ogino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fairtex makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ogino shoots in looking for a takedown. Fairtex tries to sprawl out of it but Ogino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fairtex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ogino scores with a takedown into Fairtex's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ogino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ogino working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ogino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ogino distracts Fairtex with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chihiro Ogino will probably get the nod.
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!
Ogino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fairtex is fending him off so far but Ogino persists. Nope, Fairtex circles away and we're back to standing.
Ogino closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fairtex tries to roll over but Ogino keeps him under control.
Ogino throwing shots but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
Ogino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fairtex slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ogino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fairtex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ogino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fairtex manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ogino has Fairtex in his guard.
Ogino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairtex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogino controls Fairtex momentarily but Fairtex frees himself.
Ogino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ogino looking for a guillotine here but Fairtex defends easily.
Fairtex would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ogino has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fairtex is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ogino.
Fairtex has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ogino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ogino.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chihiro Ogino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ogino's calf.
Ogino shoots in and bounces Fairtex off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fairtex is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fairtex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ogino has him pressed against the cage.
Fairtex slows down the pace here.
Fairtex misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ogino is defending well for now.
Ogino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fairtex smiles and moves away.
Ogino blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fairtex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ogino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fairtex has momentary wrist control but Ogino slips an elbow through the middle.
Ogino throws a big right hand that misses.
Ogino working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ogino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ogino working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogino landing some decent shots from guard.
Ogino with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ogino postures up in Fairtex's guard and throws a big left but Fairtex blocks it.
Ogino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ogino connects with a couple of short punches.
Fairtex looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairtex, not yet.
Ogino cracks Fairtex with a solid left hand.
Ogino is working Fairtex over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Ogino from controlling successfully.
Palito Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ogino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ogino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chihiro Ogino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ogino trying to control but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chihiro Ogino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ogino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chihiro Ogino!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arman Alizad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and marcos martini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alizad comes to the cage accompanied by Gortoz A Ran - J'attends. marcos martini will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arman Alizad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, marcos martini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
martini clinches up against the cage.
martini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
martini with a knee to the head.
It looks like Arman Alizad has been cut.
Alizad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
martini lands a knee to the body.
Alizad has martini pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alizad pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending martini tumbling to the mat - Alizad dives into martini's guard.
martini keeping full guard, as Alizad tries to pass.
martini controls Alizad momentarily but Alizad frees himself.
Alizad tries to free his leg and advance position but martini is retaining full guard.
martini looking to control.
Alizad wants to pass the guard but martini is keeping the position.
Alizad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
martini wants to sweep here but Alizad controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
martini working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
martini checks a low kick from Alizad.
martini drives through and clinches with Alizad against the cage.
martini is trying to stall.
martini looking to throw knees to the head but Alizad is blocking nicely.
martini connects with a knee to the head.
Alizad takes a knee to the side of the body.
martini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alizad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alizad tries to land a knee to the head but martini blocks with his arms.
martini tries a knee to the head but Alizad blocks it.
Alizad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
martini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
martini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alizad unloads a knee to the mid-section. martini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, martini just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alizad's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, martini throws an elbow but misses.
Alizad looking to throw knees to the head but martini is blocking nicely.
martini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
martini looks gassed!
Alizad breaks the clinch.
martini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
martini creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alizad breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - martini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
martini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alizad.
martini tries to close the distance and clinch but Alizad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Alizad misses.
Alizad throws a lazy right hand but martini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
martini clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by martini.
Alizad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
martini lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by martini.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
martini tries to land a knee to the head but Alizad blocks with his arms.
Alizad tries a knee to the head but martini blocks it.
Alizad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
martini lands a damaging elbow.
Alizad lands an elbow just above martini 's eye.
Alizad blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
martini prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alizad tries to break free but martini pushes him back against the cage.
Alizad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alizad misses with a wild combination.
Alizad circles away from the clinch attempt.
A clash of legs there as Alizad blocks the low kick.
martini tries to clinch but Alizad is having none of it.
Alizad throws out a loose jab but martini uses good head movement to avoid it.
martini fails in his attempt to clinch.
martini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alizad.
Alizad thows a leg kick but martini checks it
and martini counters with a flying knee. Nice.
martini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alizad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alizad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
martini doesn't manage to clinch there - Alizad circles away.
Alizad lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alizad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Alizad.
marcos martini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
martini doesn't manage to clinch there - Alizad circles away.
martini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alizad tests martini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alizad jabs martini right on the nose. martini blinks but takes it well.
martini is looking to clinch but Alizad is avoiding it.
Alizad keeps the fight on the outside.
Alizad scores with a shot to the body.
martini pushes Alizad up against the cage in a clinch.
Alizad takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, martini just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alizad's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
martini lands a knee to the body.
Alizad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alizad misses with a body punch.
Alizad takes an elbow to the temple.
martini managing to block the knees to the body from Alizad.
Alizad breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marcos martini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arman Alizad's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alizad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
martini moves in looking to clinch but Alizad pushes him off.
Alizad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and martini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alizad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
martini misses with an attempted mid kick.
martini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alizad.
martini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alizad throws a hook to the side of martini's head but martini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
martini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from martini.
martini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alizad.
Alizad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by martini.
Alizad throws a lazy right hand but martini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
marcos martini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alizad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before martini has time to react.
Alizad lands a head kick. martini smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
martini lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alizad throws a low kick, looking for martini's leg but martini calmly moves out of range.
Nice cross by Alizad.
Alizad misses with a kick to the body.
Alizad throws a lazy right hand but martini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
martini closes the distance and pushes Alizad back into the cage.
Alizad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and martini avoids it.
martini connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alizad's face.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, martini just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alizad's brow.
martini lands an elbow that stopped Alizad in his tracks for a moment.
Alizad is looking to break free of the clinch but martini has double underhooks.
martini wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Alizad.
Alizad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alizad is trying to drag martini to the mat but martini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alizad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
martini lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Arman Alizad's cut is getting worse.
martini tries to stall but Alizad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
martini missing with knees to the body.
martini scores with a knee to the head.
martini is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
martini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alizad.
martini throws a knee to the head but misses.
martini looking to throw knees to the head but Alizad is blocking nicely.
martini has Alizad pushed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alizad throws an elbow but misses.
martini utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alizad wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Alizad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alizad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from martini.
Nice elbow from martini.
martini tries to land knees in the clinch but Alizad avoids the damage to the body.
Alizad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
martini lands a nice elbow.
Alizad unloads a knee to the mid-section. martini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alizad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alizad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alizad scores with a crisp jab that stopped martini in his tracks.
Alizad misses with a combination
and martini counters with a nice kick to the body.
Alizad throws a leg kick
and martini moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alizad breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - martini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alizad misses with a double jab.
Alizad throws a hook to the side of martini's head but martini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
martini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alizad lets loose with a powerful body kick. martini will feel that in the morning.
Nice straight punches there by Alizad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alizad.
Alizad throws a lazy right hand but martini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alizad.
martini thows a leg kick but Alizad checks it
and Alizad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps martini thinking.
Alizad swings for the body but martini moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Alizad.
martini tries to clinch but Alizad is having none of it.
martini closes the distance and pushes Alizad back into the cage.
Alizad breaks the clinch.
martini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
martini avoids the body shot from Alizad.
Alizad fails with the takedown.
martini tries to clinch up.
Alizad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
martini tries to clinch but Alizad moves away
and Alizad counters with a one-two to the body.
martini misses with a few strikes there.
Alizad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from martini.
The fight stays on the outside here - martini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
martini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alizad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
martini throws a leg kick which misses Alizad's front leg but catches the back leg as Alizad tries to avoid it.
Alizad takes a swing at martini's ribcage but misses.
Alizad circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Alizad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arman Alizad's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Alizad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alizad tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alizad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arman Alizad is winning the standup battle so far.
Alizad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
martini stuffs the takedown attempt from Alizad. Alizad gets slowly back to his feet.
martini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
martini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alizad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
martini moves in looking to clinch but Alizad pushes him off.
Nice body kick there by martini.
Alizad shoots in for a double leg but martini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
martini explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
martini moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alizad tries to land a knee to the head but martini blocks with his arms.
martini crunches a lovely knee into Alizad's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for martini.
Alizad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
martini digs a right hand underneath Alizad's ribcage. Alizad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alizad takes an elbow to the forehead.
martini landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alizad takes a knee to the side of the body.
martini with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from martini as the two fighters clinch.
martini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alizad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from martini.
martini lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
martini with a knee to the head.
martini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alizad tries to work over martini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
martini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alizad backwards.
martini gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alizad dodges an elbow strike from martini.
martini trying to land knees to the body.
martini landing knees to the head.
martini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alizad is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
martini stops a takedown attempt from Alizad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Alizad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alizad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
martini moves out of range of the leg kick from Alizad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
martini is looking to slow Alizad down with leg kicks.
martini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alizad trying to stall but martini improves his position.
Alizad takes a knee right on the jaw!
martini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
martini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alizad blocks it with crossed arms.
Alizad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alizad trying to land knees to the body.
martini avoiding damage as Alizad throws knees to the body.
martini gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
martini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alizad scores with a nice hook to the head.
martini looking to throw knees to the head but Alizad is blocking nicely.
Alizad is working martini over against the cage.
martini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alizad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
martini slips under a jab from Alizad.
martini is looking to clinch.
Alizad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Alizad.
martini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alizad.
martini tries to move into range but Alizad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alizad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by martini.
Alizad looks to land a left hand but martini moved out of range nicely.
Alizad delivers a nice body kick.
martini tries to clinch up
and Alizad counters with a stiff right hand.
Alizad lands with a shot to the body.
Alizad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. martini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
martini tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alizad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
martini feints and then cracks Alizad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alizad down.
Alizad throws a low kick but martini avoids it.
martini wants to clinch but Alizad slips to the side
and Alizad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by martini misses
and Alizad counters with a series of strikes. martini will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alizad throws a hook to the side of martini's head but martini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
martini tries to clinch up
and Alizad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps martini thinking.
Alizad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
martini closes the distance but Alizad moves to the side
and Alizad counters with a stiff right hand.
martini leaves Alizad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
martini closes the distance but Alizad moves to the side
letting Alizad counter with a right hand.
martini staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alizad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
martini tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alizad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
martini wants to clinch
and Alizad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
marcos martini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think martini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... marcos martini!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Let's Go. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Wallace!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
A big right from Michaels misses.
Wallace throws a jab when Michaels was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Michaels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace lands a jab to the nose.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range.
Wallace misses with a hook. Michaels ducked under it nicely.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Michaels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Michaels slips under a jab.
Michaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Michaels moved out of range nicely.
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Michaels moves away and avoids it.
Wallace scores with a jab.
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michaels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Michaels moves away and avoids it.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Wallace goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wallace takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Michaels throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wallace.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michaels throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Michaels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Michaels ducks down to avoid it.
Michaels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wallace.
Wallace throws a jab when Michaels was well out of range.
Michaels scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace misses the jab.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
Michaels catches Wallace with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch lands to the side of Michaels 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a body punch but Michaels moves out of range.
Wallace chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michaels can pounce on him.
Wallace looks gassed!
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels slips under a jab.
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels lands a right hook to the body.
Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michaels lands with a right hand.
A combination from Michaels does no damage.
Michaels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Michaels throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Michaels jabs at Wallace's body.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Michaels saw that one coming.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Michaels ducks down to avoid it.
Michaels misses with a double jab.
Michaels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wallace's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Michaels is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wallace throws a jab when Michaels was well out of range.
Wallace scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace scores with a sloppy right hand. Michaels should have avoided that one.
Wallace moves out of range as Michaels strikes.
Wallace fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
Michaels displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Michaels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Michaels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Michaels misses with a hook.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Michaels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Wallace throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.
Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Michaels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Michaels seems unphased.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Michaels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallace on the side of the head.
Michaels misses with a looping left.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Michaels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Michaels throws a sloppy body shot
and Michaels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
A left lands for Michaels.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Michaels misses with a wild combination.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Michaels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Michaels slips under a jab.
Michaels thows a body shot but no joy.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michaels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Michaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Michaels.
Michaels takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michaels.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wallace checks a low kick from Michaels.
Wallace misses with a double jab
and Michaels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Michaels jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Wallace misses the jab.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Michaels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
A cross from Michaels lands.
Wallace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Michaels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Michaels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wallace ducks right into an uppercut from Michaels.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michaels. That's going to slow Wallace down.
Michaels lands a jab.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Wallace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michaels lands a slapping body shot.
Wallace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michaels misses the jab.
Michaels digs a good body shot into Wallace's ribs.
Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Michaels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brock Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michaels throws a one two combo.
Wallace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Michaels thows a body shot but no joy.
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wallace might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Michaels has got the better of the exchanges.
Michaels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michaels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Wallace takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wallace checks a low kick from Michaels.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wallace throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michaels dips to his left and cracks Wallace with an uppercut!
A left lands for Michaels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Michaels dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Michaels misses with a kick to the body.
Wallace misses with a hook. Michaels ducked under it nicely.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michaels was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Michaels jabs at Wallace's body.
Wallace lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Michaels lands a jab.
Wallace cracks Michaels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Michaels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Michaels misses with a jab to the body
and Wallace counters with a three punch combo that has Michaels backing up. Michaels nods at Wallace to acknowledge the strikes.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michaels looks to land a left hand but Wallace moved out of range nicely.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range.
Michaels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Michaels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Michaels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michaels.
Jab from Michaels.
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michaels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, jab by Michaels - just one landing.
Michaels throws a chopping leg kick but Wallace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Michaels lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michaels moves into range and connects with a jab.
Michaels dips to his left and cracks Wallace with an uppercut!
Michaels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Michaels scores with a nice right hand.
Michaels scores with a nice strike.
Wallace gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Michaels throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Michaels as he connects with a hook.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Michaels.
Michaels scores with a punch to the head.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wallace lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wallace scores with a sloppy right hand. Michaels should have avoided that one.
Michaels scores with a leg kick.
Michaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michaels scores with a jab to the head.
Michaels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michaels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wallace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wallace misses with a double jab
and Michaels counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Michaels throws out a powerful jab.
Michaels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Michaels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Michaels takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wallace drops his hands momentarily and Michaels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wallace throws a combination that misses
and Michaels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallace takes one on the button.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Michaels avoids them all with ease.
Wallace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Michaels.
Michaels misses with a body shot
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Michaels scores with a sloppy right hand. Wallace should have avoided that one.
Wallace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Michaels.
Wallace blocks a low kick nicely.
Wallace lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
James Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Michaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michaels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Michaels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Michaels tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Michaels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michaels with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michaels lands a slapping body shot.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Michaels has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Michaels!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Bach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Mcgiven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bach's entrance music is care bears countdown. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Bach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Mcgiven!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgiven ducks under a wild hook from Bach.
Mcgiven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bach is fending him off so far but Mcgiven persists. Nope, Bach circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcgiven is looking to clinch but Bach is avoiding it.
Bach stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mcgiven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Bach. No joy for Mcgiven on that attempt.
Karl Bach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Mcgiven.
Mcgiven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bach but Bach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgiven closes the distance and clinches up with Bach, looking for a takedown. Mcgiven pushes Bach against the cage but Bach circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bach misses with a body shot.
Mcgiven misses with a takedown attempt - Bach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcgiven ducks into an uppercut from Bach and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Bach!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Partlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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179 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Partlow!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield tries to move into range but Partlow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Partlow throws a shot from downtown. Holyfield moves away and avoids it.
Holyfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holyfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Partlow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holyfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Partlow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Partlow has escaped and now he's on top!
Partlow has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Holyfield to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Partlow is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Holyfield pulls down on the head and he's put Partlow to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nate Holyfield!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Crodonilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Crodonilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilson Crodonilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crodonilson feints and then cracks Gomez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomez down.
A clash of legs there as Gomez blocks the low kick.
Gomez misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Gomez.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown. Crodonilson tries to sprawl out of it but Gomez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crodonilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice jab there from Crodonilson.
Gomez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but Crodonilson defending well.
Gomez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crodonilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crodonilson has one foot on Gomez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crodonilson misses with a body kick.
Crodonilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crodonilson misses with a head kick.
Crodonilson lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Roger Gomez has been cut.
Crodonilson thumps Gomez with a low kick.
Crodonilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crodonilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Crodonilson.
Gomez blocks a leg kick.
Crunch! Crodonilson slams his shin into Gomez's torso.
Gomez looks gassed!
Crodonilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez has a takedown stuffed.
Crodonilson throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crodonilson, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crodonilson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomez backs up against the cage.
Crodonilson feints and then cracks Gomez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomez down.
Crodonilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crodonilson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wilson Crodonilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crodonilson stuffs the takedown.
Wilson Crodonilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Gomez.
Crodonilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomez's sensitive parts.
Crodonilson feints and then cracks Gomez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomez down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crodonilson. Crodonilson obviously looking to wear him down.
Crodonilson connects with a high kick.
Crodonilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Crodonilson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That has opened up Roger Gomez's cut even more.
A low kick from Gomez is predictable there
and Crodonilson counters with a big head kick but Gomez shrugs it off.
Crodonilson throws a leg kick which misses Gomez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomez tries to avoid it.
Crodonilson thuds a left hand into Gomez's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crodonilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crodonilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Crodonilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson scores with a push kick.
Crodonilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Crodonilson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crodonilson. That's going to slow Gomez down.
Crodonilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crodonilson.
Crodonilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crodonilson misses with a jab to the body
and Gomez counters with a left to the body.
Gomez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crodonilson counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Crodonilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Gomez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Crodonilson.
Crodonilson clobbers Gomez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crodonilson slips a jab from Gomez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crodonilson. That's going to slow Gomez down.
Crodonilson throws a leg kick but Gomez checks it.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Crodonilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Crodonilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Crodonilson misses with a two punch combination.
Crodonilson tries to land a front kick but Gomez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crodonilson.
Gomez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crodonilson counters with a low kick, right behind Gomez 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez throws a hook but Crodonilson avoids it easily.
Crodonilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Crodonilson is looking to slow Gomez down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crodonilson. That's going to slow Gomez down.
Wilson Crodonilson is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Crodonilson.
Crodonilson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crodonilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomez to score with a decent uppercut.
Crodonilson lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Gomez is predictable there
and Crodonilson counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick from Crodonilson lands but Gomez takes it in his stride.
The cut above Roger Gomez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Crodonilson moves away from the strike by Gomez.
Crodonilson throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Gomez with a poor takedown
and Crodonilson counters with a leg kick.
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!
Crodonilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gomez's calf.
Crodonilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crodonilson lands with a nice body kick.
Crodonilson with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crodonilson.
Crodonilson throws a head kick that half lands.
Gomez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Crodonilson. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Crodonilson moves out of range.
Gomez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crodonilson.
Crodonilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomez has time to react.
Gomez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crodonilson.
Crodonilson scores with a head kick.
Gomez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crodonilson tries to avoid it but Gomez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crodonilson to the ground. Crodonilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crodonilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomez at a distance.
Gomez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crodonilson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilson Crodonilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Gomez.
Gomez with a poor takedown
and Crodonilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crodonilson. Gomez shrugs it off though.
Gomez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Crodonilson.
Crodonilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson pushes Gomez away with a front kick.
Crodonilson lands a high kick!
Gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crodonilson counters with a low kick, right behind Gomez 's knee.
Good leg kick by Crodonilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crodonilson throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez catches Crodonilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gomez tries for a takedown but Crodonilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crodonilson thumps Gomez with a low kick.
Gomez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Crodonilson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Gomez'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.
Crodonilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crodonilson is looking to slow Gomez down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Crodonilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez swinging wilding here.
Crodonilson scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crodonilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gomez's calf.
Crodonilson scores with a push kick.
Crodonilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crodonilson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crodonilson looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Gomez takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crodonilson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crodonilson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gomez takes a step back to recover.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crodonilson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crodonilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson Crodonilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Gomez.
Nice straight punches there by Crodonilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crodonilson.
Roger Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crodonilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roger Gomez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gomez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crodonilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crodonilson thumps Gomez with a low kick.
Crodonilson scores with a spinning back kick!
Crodonilson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gomez will feel that in the morning.
Gomez dives in and grabs Crodonilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crodonilson pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
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!
Crodonilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crodonilson. That's going to slow Gomez down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crodonilson.
Crodonilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crodonilson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crodonilson.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Crodonilson throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Crodonilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gomez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crodonilson misses with a looping left.
Crodonilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gomez with a poor takedown
and Crodonilson counters with a low kick, right behind Gomez 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crodonilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crodonilson checks a low kick from Gomez.
Crodonilson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gomez counters with a takedown into side control.
Crodonilson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crodonilson is pushing Gomez's head away, looking to escape. Gomez manages to hold on to the position though.
Gomez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crodonilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gomez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Crodonilson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Gomez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gomez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crodonilson counters with a nice leg kick.
Gomez with a poor takedown
and Crodonilson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Crodonilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gomez's calf.
Gomez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crodonilson.
Gomez throws a sloppy body shot
and Crodonilson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Crodonilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gomez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crodonilson can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crodonilson - that will leave a mark!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gomez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crodonilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomez's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crodonilson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gomez's head.
Crodonilson scores with a leg kick.
Crodonilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crodonilson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gomez shoots in and drives through. Crodonilson sprawls well.
Crodonilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crodonilson scores with a punch to the head.
Crodonilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Gomez is predictable there
and Crodonilson counters with a head kick.
Crodonilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crodonilson stuns Gomez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gomez with a poor takedown
and Crodonilson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilson Crodonilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Gomez.
No joy there for Crodonilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gomez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Crodonilson to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Crodonilson.
Gomez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crodonilson avoids it really well and circles away.
Crodonilson throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Crodonilson sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Crodonilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gomez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crodonilson.
Crodonilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomez should have avoided that one.
Crodonilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomez in his tracks.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roger Gomez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wilson Crodonilson!
Wilson Crodonilson retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Quincy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Katasonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katasonov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In Extremo - Wind. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Quincy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Katasonov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katasonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quincy moves away.
Katasonov misses with an uppercut.
Quincy connects with a looping right hand.
Katasonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Quincy on the side of the head.
It looks like Damien Quincy has been cut.
Katasonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Quincy misses
and Katasonov counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Quincy! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Katasonov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Katasonov!
Pavel Katasonov is the new lightweight champion!
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