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AMW 1 - The Beginning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Woodrow Poteat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Gordon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Woodrow Poteat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poteat gets a takedown into half guard.
Poteat throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poteat trying to pass the guard but Gordon defending well.
Poteat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poteat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poteat trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Poteat looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poteat stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a front kick aimed at Poteat's knee but Poteat avoids it well.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Poteat.
Poteat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gordon defends it nicely.
Poteat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gordon but Gordon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gordon throws a low kick, looking for Poteat's leg but Poteat calmly moves out of range.
Poteat moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
Poteat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gordon throws out a leg kick but Poteat moves out of range and Gordon only half commits.
Poteat moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
Gordon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon lands a two punch combo.
Woodrow Poteat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poteat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poteat showed some decent athleticism there.
Poteat is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it.
Poteat is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Woodrow Poteat will probably get the nod.
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.
Gordon throws a right and a left that Poteat avoids nicely.
Gordon is looking to chop away at Poteat's legs.
Poteat throws a combination that misses
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Poteat closes the distance but Gordon moves to the side
and Gordon counters with a two punch combo.
Gordon tries to work over Poteat's front leg with a kick but Poteat checks it.
Gordon tries to land a leg kick but Poteat saw it coming and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Poteat or perhaps it was just good defense by Gordon which made him look bad.
Poteat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poteat somewhat.
Poteat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gordon counters with a three punch combo that has Poteat backing up. Poteat nods at Gordon to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Poteat gets a clinch.
Poteat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gordon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woodrow Poteat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poteat has Gordon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gordon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon wants to break free but Poteat has control.
Poteat can't get the takedown.
Gordon is looking to break free of the clinch but Poteat has double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Poteat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gordon wants to break free but Poteat has control.
Gordon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poteat dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon is trying to break free.
Gordon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gordon working hard to break the clinch.
Gordon misses with a knee strike.
Poteat keeps control of Gordon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gordon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poteat.
Poteat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gordon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Gordon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gordon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poteat circles away quickly and effectively.
Gordon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poteat is out of range.
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Poteat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poteat checks it well.
Gordon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gordon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poteat checks it well.
Poteat clinches but Gordon breaks the clinch
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poteat. Poteat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gordon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poteat's calf.
Donk. Gordon catches Poteat right on the button with a cross.
Gordon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Poteat dodges the punch combination from Gordon.
Poteat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gordon as he avoids it easily.
Gordon throws a chopping leg kick but Poteat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gordon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poteat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Woodrow Poteat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gordon.
Gordon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gordon lands a jab-cross combination.
Gordon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poteat checks a leg kick.
Gordon tries to work over Poteat's front leg with a kick but Poteat checks it.
Poteat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gordon avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon throws a low kick but Poteat avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Poteat checks a low kick from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a two punch combination.
Poteat looks for a takedown but Gordon sprawls well.
Poteat fails to land the takedown.
Poteat shoots in looking for a takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl out of it but Poteat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gordon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woodrow Poteat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poteat blocks a leg kick.
Poteat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gordon avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poteat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gordon tries to avoid it but Poteat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gordon to the ground. Gordon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gordon scores with a one two! Poteat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Poteat misses with a takedown attempt - Gordon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gordon tries to land a leg kick but Poteat saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Gordon.
Gordon drives through and clinches with Poteat against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poteat working aggressively here.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poteat tries to pull guard but Gordon won't allow it.
Gordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gordon breaks the clinch.
Poteat throws a body kick that misses.
Poteat misses with a combination
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon has Poteat up against the cage in a clinch.
Poteat keeps control of Gordon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Poteat jumps guard but Gordon stands there with Poteat around his waist. Poteat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Poteat is controlling him.
Poteat pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon breaks from the clinch.
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poteat wants a takedown.
Poteat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gordon walks away with a smile on his face. Poteat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gordon throws a solid leg kick but Poteat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gordon.
Poteat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gordon avoids it really well and circles away.
Poteat wants to clinch
and Gordon counters with a two punch combo.
Gordon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poteat checks a low kick from Gordon.
A leg kick checked by Poteat.
Poteat fails with the takedown
and Gordon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Poteat blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gordon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poteat is defending well for now.
Poteat has Gordon pressed against the cage, preventing Gordon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gordon wants to break free but Poteat has control.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Poteat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poteat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poteat is trying to maintain a safe position but Gordon gets an underhook and turns Poteat into the cage.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the head but Poteat blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon wants to get back to striking at distance but Poteat won't allow it.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gordon looks to land a combination. Poteat sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Gordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gordon 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 26:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Gordon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Sandahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Palledorous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandahl comes into the arena with Neil Young - Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Sandahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Palledorous!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palledorous throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sandahl was covering up waiting for the punch and Palledorous finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sandahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palledorous trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandahl keeping full guard, as Palledorous tries to pass.
Palledorous in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palledorous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palledorous stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandahl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palledorous drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palledorous jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sandahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sandahl is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Palledorous frees his head nicely. Oh but Sandahl has switched to an armbar! Palledorous is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marcus Sandahl!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Rockovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maynard Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockovich comes to the cage accompanied by MetalHealth by Quiet Riot. Keenan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rusty Cage by SOUNDGARDEN. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Rockovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maynard Keenan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockovich stuffs the takedown.
Keenan is looking to clinch but Rockovich is avoiding it.
Rockovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Keenan throws a head kick but Rockovich moves out of range.
Keenan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockovich moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Keenan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keenan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rockovich, pushing him back against the cage.
Rockovich working hard to break the clinch.
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keenan looks to land a combination but Rockovich avoids it well.
Rockovich closes the distance and pushes Keenan back into the cage.
Keenan throws an elbow but it misses.
Keenan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keenan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keenan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockovich.
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Keenan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rockovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ronnie Rockovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan shoots in but no luck this time.
Keenan looks gassed!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Keenan throws an elbow but misses.
Keenan wants a takedown.
Rockovich successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockovich is trying to keep Keenan in close.
Rockovich wants to stand and escape but Keenan is having none of it.
Rockovich keeping moving, preventing Keenan from controlling successfully.
Rockovich is looking to stand up but Keenan isn't so interested in that idea.
Keenan postures up in Rockovich's guard and throws a big left but Rockovich blocks it.
Rockovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keenan on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rockovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keenan.
Rockovich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rockovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rockovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan shoots in looking for a takedown. Rockovich tries to sprawl out of it but Keenan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rockovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockovich gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockovich tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keenan missing with punches from the bottom.
Keenan is looking for a sweep. Rockovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keenan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Keenan punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rockovich moves nicely into side control.
Rockovich is looking to take a break and control but Keenan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockovich working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keenan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Keenan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keenan trying to control but Rockovich flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Rockovich 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.
Keenan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rockovich moves into the clinch.
Keenan breaks the clinch.
Keenan tries to clinch up
and Rockovich counters with a straight right hand.
Keenan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rockovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rockovich blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Keenan tries to clinch
and Rockovich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Keenan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keenan is breathing heavily.
Rockovich wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan pushes Rockovich off looking to stand but Rockovich dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like Rockovich is going to stand back up.
Keenan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keenan.
Keenan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rockovich wanted to stand there but Keenan had control of the 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.
Keenan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Keenan has his foot on Rockovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Keenan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keenan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rockovich stacks Keenan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rockovich!
Keenan wants to control but Rockovich postures up.
Keenan is trying to get back to half guard.
Keenan can't do much from the bottom here.
Keenan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Keenan wants to control but Rockovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Keenan is refusing to be controlled, as Rockovich sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses
and Rockovich counters with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keenan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ronnie Rockovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.
Keenan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockovich.
Maynard Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Rockovich dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rockovich circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rockovich counters by clinching up.
Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rockovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rockovich has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Keenan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rockovich is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Keenan pulls down on the head and he's put Rockovich to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maynard Keenan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Hogle (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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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Hogle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Couture blocks the leg kick.
Couture shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hogle defends it nicely.
Hogle stuffs the takedown.
Hogle gets the takedown into side control.
Hogle is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture regains half guard.
Couture looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture gets full guard.
Couture controls Hogle momentarily but Hogle frees himself.
Couture has momentary wrist control but Hogle slips an elbow through the middle.
Hogle looking to pass the guard.
Couture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hogle.
Hogle stands up over Couture, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hogle chips away with some ground and pound.
Hogle is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Couture has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hogle is looking to defend but Couture has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hogle! Couture pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hogle taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randy Couture!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Frito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs has chosen IM ALL IN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Freddy Frito has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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221 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Frito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frito tries a head kick but it misses.
Moses Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggs but Diggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diggs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frito is trying to control. Diggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frito is looking to stall here but Diggs recovers full guard.
Diggs is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frito drops back looking for a leg! Diggs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diggs manages to kick Frito off! Frito jumps back into Diggs's guard.
Diggs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Frito!
Diggs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diggs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Diggs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Frito can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Frito is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diggs wants to control the action but instead Frito gets a body lock and reverses into Diggs's guard! Nice work!
Frito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frito trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom.
Diggs pushes Frito off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs tries to bum rush Frito with a series of wild strikes but Frito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diggs throws a nice looking combination but Frito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frito just misses with a punch to the body.
Frito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diggs.
Frito fails with the takedown.
Diggs lands a with a good body shot.
Frito takes one on the button.
Diggs throws the left hand but Frito avoids the punch easily.
Diggs moves into range and clinches up with Frito.
Diggs's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Frito wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike.
Frito is looking to control Diggs's arms but Diggs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frito has his back to the cage.
Diggs scores with a shot to the side of Frito's head.
Good body shot from Diggs.
Frito is breathing heavily.
Diggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moses Diggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diggs drops Frito with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Frito! Diggs dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Moses Diggs!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Sturdivant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ron Rex was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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22
161 lbs
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160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Sturdivant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Rex!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex blocks a jab.
Sturdivant shoots for a double leg takedown but Rex sprawls well. He's pushed Sturdivant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sturdivant wants to clinch.
Rex shoots in looking for a takedown. Sturdivant tries to sprawl out of it but Rex keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sturdivant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sturdivant moves in looking to clinch but Rex pushes him off.
Rex swinging wilding here.
Rex scores a takedown into full mount!
Rex cracks Sturdivant with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rex lands a big shot there that rocks Sturdivant but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rex wants to control the pace but Sturdivant is squirming around nicely.
Sturdivant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rex working the ground and pound effectively.
Sturdivant tries to buck Rex off but he can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Rex.
Sturdivant tries to lock up and control but Rex gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rex won't let Sturdivant get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rex working Sturdivant over with strikes here.
Sturdivant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rex lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rex looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rex looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rex with a couple of short strikes.
Rex working for a submission but Sturdivant is keeping him at bay.
Sturdivant is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rex cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sturdivant swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rex looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sturdivant wants to get back to his feet.
Sturdivant working to try and regain half guard.
Sturdivant is bucking up trying to escape but Rex cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rex with a couple of short strikes.
Rex lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sturdivant is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sturdivant is breathing heavily.
Rex working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sturdivant's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rex looking to finish Sturdivant with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sturdivant!
Rex trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rex lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex scoring with strikes but Sturdivant is staying in there.
Sturdivant is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rex with the ground and pound from mount.
Rex with a couple of short strikes.
Rex working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sturdivant is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sturdivant taking shots to the head.
Rex fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rex working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rex prevents Sturdivant from getting the reversal.
Sturdivant is working hard here to advance position.
Sturdivant flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex raining down shots from the mount!
Rex is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sturdivant can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rex lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rex won't let Sturdivant get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rex lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sturdivant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rex pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rex looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sturdivant tries to reverse the position but Rex maintains control.
Sturdivant tries to buck Rex off but he can't manage it.
Rex with shots to the head and body - Sturdivant looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rex raining down shots from the mount!
Rex working Sturdivant over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Rex dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sturdivant looks to throw the jab but Rex is out of range.
Rex scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rex missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rex seems to be looking for submissions.
Sturdivant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sturdivant won't allow Rex to pass to mount.
Rex is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sturdivant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rex trying to pass the guard but Sturdivant defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rex is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sturdivant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rex shoots in and drives through. Sturdivant sprawls well.
Felix Sturdivant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Rex. No joy for Sturdivant on that attempt.
Rex fails with the takedown.
Good exchange - Sturdivant coming out on top.
Sturdivant is looking to clinch but Rex is avoiding it.
Rex closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sturdivant circles away.
Felix Sturdivant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Rex.
Sturdivant loads up on a big right hand but Rex slips the punch.
Rex needs to keep his hands up - Sturdivant had a free shot at his head there.
Rex takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rex misses with a double jab.
Rex has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sturdivant finds it's way round the side to connect with Rex's head.
Rex displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturdivant throws out the jab.
Rex scores with a spinning back kick!
Sturdivant throws a looping overhand right but Rex ducks down to avoid it.
Rex ducks under a wild hook from Sturdivant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rex lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturdivant's head.
Ron Rex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rex shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sturdivant wants to get back to his feet.
Sturdivant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rex scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rex stands up out of the half guard.
Sturdivant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rex counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sturdivant's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturdivant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rex is aware though and is defending well.
Sturdivant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rex can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sturdivant is looking for a triangle but Rex pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturdivant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rex sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rex is pushing down on Sturdivant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sturdivant is fighting to maintain full guard but Rex has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rex wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturdivant keeps working.
Sturdivant is trying to stand.
Rex lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sturdivant is trying to stand up here but Rex is controlling him well.
Ron Rex has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sturdivant is trying to get back to full guard.
Rex is looking for a kimura here.
Rex throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sturdivant has his takedown stuffed
and Rex counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rex.
Rex effectively controlling the action here.
Rex lands a nice shot to the body.
Rex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturdivant scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Rex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rex staying out of range there.
Sturdivant throws a looping overhand right but Rex ducks down to avoid it.
Sturdivant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sturdivant looks to land a right hand but Rex moved out of range.
Rex closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sturdivant to the mat! Sturdivant manages to get full guard.
Sturdivant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rex passes Sturdivant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sturdivant has hold of Rex's hands but Rex slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rex slips a nice elbow through Sturdivant's hands, connecting with Sturdivant's forehead.
Rex is pressing down on Sturdivant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sturdivant is holding on for now.
Rex is looking for a kimura but Sturdivant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rex to get the leverage.
Sturdivant looking for submissions off his back.
Rex scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rex prevents Sturdivant from escaping the position.
Rex working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Rex's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sturdivant gets back to half guard.
Sturdivant actively working from the bottom here.
Sturdivant punching from the bottom.
Rex lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rex decides to stand and escape the position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rex is defended easily by Sturdivant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturdivant throws a hook but Rex blocks it.
Rex takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rex darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rex wants to take a breather but Sturdivant is having none of it.
Sturdivant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rex trying to mount his opponent but Sturdivant defends it.
Rex looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sturdivant is trying to control but can't.
Sturdivant pushes Rex off looking to stand but Rex dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rex is looking for a kimura here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sturdivant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rex gets a takedown into half guard.
Sturdivant is looking to escape.
Felix Sturdivant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturdivant manages to get to full guard.
Rex seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rex keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sturdivant's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex prevents Sturdivant from getting back to his feet.
Rex gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rex takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sturdivant throws a jab when Rex was well out of range.
Sturdivant throws a hook to the side of Rex's head but Rex sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rex throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sturdivant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rex somewhat.
Sturdivant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sturdivant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sturdivant misses with a straight left.
Rex closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sturdivant did well to prevent Rex getting side control.
Sturdivant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ron Rex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rex wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturdivant keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Rex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rex winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Rex!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Harnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt johnson (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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18
182 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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22
188 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Harnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, matt johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harnett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harnett wants to control from the top but johnson keeps moving.
johnson 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.
Harnett wants to stand but johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Harnett trying to control but johnson is working from the bottom.
Harnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harnett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
johnson throws a body punch but Harnett moves out of range.
Harnett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around johnson's waist but johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harnett off to one side.
johnson throws a one two combo.
It looks like Josh Harnett has been cut.
johnson has Harnett up against the cage in a clinch.
Harnett looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harnett has gone for a leg lock! johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harnett's guard.
johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harnett wants to improve his position but instead johnson has moved into half guard.
johnson is trying for a kimura here. Harnett looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! johnson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). matt johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
203 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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23
206 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva lands the left hand.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva avoids the head kick by Jackson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva avoids the head kick by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jackson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jackson has worked his arm free - good work by Jackson!
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working away.
Silva prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Silva stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Silva has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Jackson passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson!
Jackson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Silva is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ontario Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin VanDam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ontario Blackfoot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin VanDam's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ontario Blackfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin VanDam!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackfoot connects with the punch.
Ontario Blackfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackfoot misses with a looping right.
VanDam moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot looks to land a left hand but VanDam moved out of range nicely.
Blackfoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Blackfoot misses.
Blackfoot throws a jab but it's blocked by VanDam.
Blackfoot is really struggling to find his range with his punches. VanDam's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Blackfoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by VanDam.
No luck for VanDam with that takedown attempt.
Blackfoot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VanDam walks into a straight right hand from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot misses with a looping right.
VanDam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanDam blocks a jab.
VanDam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackfoot circles away.
Blackfoot lands a big uppercut and VanDam crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but VanDam looks OK. Blackfoot waves VanDam back to his feet!
VanDam is rocked!
It looks like Kevin VanDam has been cut.
VanDam slips a straight right by Blackfoot.
VanDam is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackfoot finish him?
Blackfoot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackfoot wants it to stay on the feet.
VanDam seems to have recovered his senses.
Ontario Blackfoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin VanDam.
Blackfoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract VanDam.
Blackfoot misses with a straight left.
Jab by Blackfoot.
VanDam walks into a stiff left hand from Blackfoot.
The fighters circling - Blackfoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackfoot lands a brutal uppercut that launches VanDam off his feet! VanDam tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ontario Blackfoot!
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