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Convicted Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Zawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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176 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Zawada!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zawada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vega gets a takedown into half guard.
Zawada tries to roll over but Vega keeps him under control.
Vega performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zawada kicks Vega off and gets back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zawada checks a leg kick.
Zawada misses with a low kick.
Zawada throws a nice looking combination but Vega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zawada swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zawada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zawada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Zawada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zawada being controlled here, momentarily.
Zawada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zawada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega postures up in Zawada's guard and throws a big left but Zawada blocks it.
Zawada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vega wants to control from the top but Zawada keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Zawada moves out of range easily.
Zawada misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Zawada.
Zawada throws a low kick but Vega avoids it.
Zawada stuffs the takedown attempt from Vega. Vega gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zawada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zawada wants to stand up but Vega is controlling him.
Vega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vega loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zawada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vega controls the pace.
Zawada keeping moving, preventing Vega from controlling successfully.
Vega is really struggling to control Zawada but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zawada is keeping the position for now.
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.
Vega is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vega shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zawada's guard.
Vega 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.
Zawada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vega controls the pace.
Vega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zawada is keeping the position for now.
Vega loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vega 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.
Vega works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Vega dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zawada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Igor Zawada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zawada swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
A combination from Zawada does no damage.
Vega wants to clinch.
Zawada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vega misses with a wild combination.
Zawada is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Zawada as Vega shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Zawada.
Zawada looks to land a combination. Vega sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Vitor Vega has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega feints and as Zawada raises his hands in defense, Vega changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Zawada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zawada is trying to keep Vega in close.
Vega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zawada defending against the ground and pound.
Vega trying to control the action but Zawada is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vega is chipping away with strikes.
Zawada is letting Vega control him for a moment.
Zawada regains half guard, as Vega was trying to land strikes.
Vega wants to pass to mount but Zawada is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Vega checks the leg kick.
Zawada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zawada throws a nice looking combination but Vega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zawada takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
Zawada wants to slow Vega down by chopping away at his legs.
Zawada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zawada is breathing heavily.
Zawada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vega to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vega looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Zawada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Zawada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vitor Vega's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Vega closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vega lands in his opponent's guard.
Vega trying to control but Zawada is working from the bottom.
Vega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zawada's guard.
Vega trying to control the action but Zawada is working from the bottom.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Zawada is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vega stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Vega changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zawada tries to avoid it but Vega manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zawada to the ground. Zawada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Igor Zawada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zawada lands a jab to the head.
Vega throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zawada was covering up waiting for the punch and Vega finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vega throwing strikes from guard but Zawada blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zawada wants to sweep here but Vega controlling him for the moment.
Vega trying to control but Zawada is working from the bottom.
Zawada being controlled here, momentarily.
Zawada keeping moving, preventing Vega from controlling successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Vitor Vega just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zawada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zawada is trying to keep Vega in close.
Vega thows a big elbow that misses.
Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Zawada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega throwing strikes but missing.
Vega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zawada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vega trying to control but Zawada is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vega trying to control but Zawada is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vega takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zawada throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vega closes the distance and clinches up with Zawada, looking for a takedown. Vega pushes Zawada against the cage but Zawada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zawada misses with the combination.
Zawada throws a right and a left that Vega avoids nicely.
Vega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zawada stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vitor Vega.
I think Vega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Vitor Vega!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Vitor Vega!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Vitor Vega!
Vitor Vega wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derrick Waters will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateus Allen!
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, Derrick Waters!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Waters wants to control but instead Allen manages to regain half guard.
Allen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Waters.
Waters takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Waters stops Allen from getting back to his feet.
Allen has one foot on Waters's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Allen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Waters looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Allen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waters keeps working.
Waters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Waters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Allen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Waters is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Allen off and has taken his back!
Allen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Allen to escape the position.
Waters is working the ground and pound. Can Allen escape?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Allen right now.
Allen wants to control his opponent's hands but Waters gets his hands free.
Allen tries to break free.
Waters wants to control but Allen is keeping busy.
Well, with Waters on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Allen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Waters softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Waters lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Waters really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Allen.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Allen tries to roll but Waters sticks to his back.
Waters trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Waters is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Waters is punishing Allen with strikes - can he finish him?!
Waters scores with punches and elbows.
Waters lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Allen.
Allen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Waters gets his way!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen showing good submission defense here.
Allen trying to get back to his feet but Waters is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Waters.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Waters's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Waters is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Allen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Allen trying to get back to his feet but Waters is in full control for now.
Waters is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Allen won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Waters off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derrick Waters!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Obi Uzoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremih Budden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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181 lbs
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169 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Obi Uzoma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremih Budden!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzoma scores a takedown into full mount!
Budden tries to lock up and control but Uzoma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Uzoma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Budden is trying to escape the mount.
Budden wants to hold on but Uzoma pushes him away.
Uzoma wants to control the pace but Budden is squirming around nicely.
Budden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uzoma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uzoma unloads with some shots from mount but Budden bucks and avoids them well.
Budden tries to hold on but Uzoma pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzoma is working for a guillotine from mount but Budden frees his head quite easily.
Uzoma looking to ground and pound but Budden is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzoma is looking to work his way around to Budden's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Budden wants to hold on but Uzoma pushes him away.
Uzoma moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Budden has worked his arm free - good work by Budden!
Uzoma goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Budden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Uzoma's guard! Nice work there by Budden!
Uzoma looking for a guillotine here but Budden defends easily.
Uzoma uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzoma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Uzoma is breathing heavily.
Budden kicks off Uzoma and gets to his feet.
Budden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uzoma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Budden fails with the takedown
and Uzoma counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uzoma is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uzoma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Budden wants to stand and escape but Uzoma is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzoma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Budden looking for a sweep. Not yet Budden, not yet.
Uzoma drops back looking for a leg! Budden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Budden manages to kick Uzoma off! Uzoma jumps back into Budden's guard.
Budden wants to stand but Uzoma is controlling the position.
Budden controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Budden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Uzoma is trying to defend but Budden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Uzoma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Budden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uzoma is staying active underneath Budden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uzoma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Uzoma trying to control from the bottom.
Uzoma holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Uzoma looking for submissions off his back.
Budden is trying to control the action in half guard but Uzoma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Uzoma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Budden misses with a takedown attempt
and Uzoma counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Budden keeping moving, preventing Uzoma from controlling successfully.
Budden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uzoma is controlling him.
Budden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uzoma throws and elbow that misses. Budden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uzoma's guard. Nice move by Budden!
Budden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Budden trying to control but Uzoma is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden throwing strikes from guard but Uzoma blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Budden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uzoma trying to control the position.
Budden forces his way into half guard.
Uzoma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Budden being controlled here momentarily.
Budden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Budden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Uzoma keeping moving, preventing Budden from controlling successfully.
Uzoma is adopting a defensive guard.
Budden trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzoma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzoma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Budden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uzoma is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzoma working a defensive guard here.
Uzoma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Budden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Budden tries to stand but Uzoma is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Budden has his takedown stuffed
and Uzoma counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uzoma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Budden keeps working.
Budden can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzoma trying to control the action but Budden is working from the bottom.
Budden misses with a strike from the bottom.
Budden stops Uzoma from passing to mount.
Uzoma working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Uzoma misses with the combination.
Budden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Uzoma to the mat! Uzoma manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Uzoma dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Uzoma shoots for a double leg takedown but Budden sprawls well. He's pushed Uzoma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uzoma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Budden manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Uzoma won't allow Budden to get back to his feet.
Budden is looking to stand back up but Uzoma counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Budden.
Budden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uzoma.
Budden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uzoma is working away from the top position though.
Budden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Uzoma kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Budden is not content to let Uzoma control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Uzoma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Budden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uzoma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Uzoma.
Budden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Uzoma has Budden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Budden tries for a takedown but Uzoma manages to get underhooks.
Obi Uzoma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremih Budden.
Budden breaks from the clinch.
Budden with a poor takedown
and Uzoma counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Uzoma prevents Budden from standing back up.
Uzoma throwing shots but Budden is blocking nicely.
Uzoma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budden is trying to stand back up but Uzoma is controlling him
Budden wants to get back to full guard but Uzoma has passed into side control.
Budden tries to improve his position but instead Uzoma has taken his back!
Uzoma patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budden showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Budden right now.
Budden preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Uzoma.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budden biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Budden is trying to break free.
Uzoma gets his hands free as Budden looks to control.
Uzoma looking to hold on to the position here but Budden rolls and ends up regaining guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uzoma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Budden manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Uzoma tries to hold on but Budden postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Uzoma is trying desperately to improve position.
Obi Uzoma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Budden looking to ground and pound but Uzoma is blocking nicely.
Budden with the ground and pound from mount.
Budden raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uzoma is looking to get to half guard.
Jeremih Budden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uzoma tries to hold on but Budden pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Uzoma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uzoma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Obi Uzoma!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Obi Uzoma!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Obi Uzoma!
Obi Uzoma wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bull Harley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Plezts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull Harley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bull Harley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Plezts!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Harley misses.
Harley cracks Plezts with an open hand slap.
It looks like Alex Plezts has been cut.
Plezts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harley as he avoids it easily.
Harley stuffs the takedown attempt from Plezts. Plezts gets slowly back to his feet.
Plezts shoots in for a double leg but Harley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bull Harley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Plezts.
Plezts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harley tries to avoid it but Plezts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harley to the ground. Harley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harley lands a big right hand that sends Plezts crashing to the mat! Harley stays standing though and waves Plezts back to his feet!
Plezts is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harley drops Plezts with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Plezts! Harley dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bull Harley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Hunkstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunkstrom comes into the arena with Stuck In The Middle With You blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Hunkstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cloud Strife!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife shoots in for a takedown but Hunkstrom shows good takedown defense.
Hunkstrom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunkstrom avoids the head kick by Strife.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunkstrom. Strife does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunkstrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strife circles away quickly and effectively.
Strife throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strife swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunkstrom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strife thinking.
Strife fails with the takedown
and Hunkstrom counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot by Hunkstrom.
Hunkstrom lands with a shot to the body.
Strife shoots and misses
and Hunkstrom counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Strife!
Sven Hunkstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cloud Strife.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunkstrom wants to control the pace but Strife is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Strife that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hunkstrom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Strife?
Hunkstrom working Strife over with strikes here.
Hunkstrom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Strife is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strife really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strife looks gassed!
Strife in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Strife is still in real trouble! Can Hunkstrom finish him?
Hunkstrom working Strife over with strikes here.
Strife seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunkstrom landing strikes from the mount.
Hunkstrom dominating with strikes here.
Strife is rocked!
Strife is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Hunkstrom! That's really hurt Strife and he's turned his back - Hunkstrom keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hunkstrom Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Hunkstrom!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Fisher will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Fisher.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fisher but Fisher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fisher loads up on a big right hand but Maia slips the punch.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
Fisher looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Maia moves out of range as Fisher strikes.
Fisher throws a looping overhand right but Maia ducks down to avoid it.
Fisher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fisher jabs at Maia's body.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Fisher shows good takedown defense.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher misses with a hook. Maia ducked under it nicely.
Fisher misses with a looping right.
Fisher tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Fisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Fisher. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
Fisher is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fisher throws a shot from downtown. Maia moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Maia.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but Maia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fisher throws a hook but Maia avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Maia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fisher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maia throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Fisher as Maia shoots in.
Fisher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maia slips under a jab from Fisher.
Maia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fisher avoids it really well and circles away.
Maia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fisher did well to prevent Maia getting side control.
Maia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fisher's head.
Maia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fisher tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
Fisher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maia works his way into full mount!
Maia lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia controlling his opponent.
Maia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fisher tries to hold on but Maia pushes him away.
Maia is trying to take his opponent's back.
Maia tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
Maia scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fisher is surviving well by controlling Maia's body position as best he can.
Fisher is trying to reverse the position but instead Maia has taken his back - oops!
Fisher turns into Maia and is now in his guard.
Maia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fisher!
Maia avoids the attempt from Fisher to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Maia 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.
Fisher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Gary Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisher misses with a straight left.
Maia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fisher is fending him off so far but Maia persists. Nope, Fisher circles away and we're back to standing.
Maia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maia trying to control the position but Fisher is working away.
Maia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Maia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fisher struggling a bit here.
Maia 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.
Fisher is trying to get back to half guard.
Maia trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fisher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maia drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maia wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Maia pushes down on Fisher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maia trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maia.
Maia is stalling in the full guard.
Maia slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Maia throwing strikes but missing.
Fisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Maia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fisher's guard.
Maia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maia is trying to work for a kimura but Fisher is defending well.
Maia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher is staying active underneath Maia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Maia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fisher swivels and escapes.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Fisher shows good takedown defense.
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fisher misses with the combination.
Fisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maia shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Maia. That snapped Fisher's head back.
Fisher swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Fisher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fisher is pulling down on Maia's head. It's preventing any offense from Maia, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Fisher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fisher manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Fisher's guard.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Fisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
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.
Maia slips nicely into half guard.
Maia is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maia uses his free foot to push down on Fisher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fisher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
Maia throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fisher is working to get back to half guard.
Maia goes for an armbar but Fisher turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fisher.
Daniel Maia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Maia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fisher has passed into half guard!
Maia tries to get to full guard but Fisher has control of the leg.
Fisher is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Maia manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fisher is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Maia.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maia, 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 for Daniel Maia!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Daniel Maia!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Daniel Maia!
Daniel Maia wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen The Pilgrim by Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Kevin Cassidy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Cassidy shoots in.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Kevin Cassidy has been cut.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Cassidy is out of range.
Cassidy dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Cassidy's head and hops out.
Cassidy misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith connects with a right hand. Cassidy shakes it off.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cassidy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Cassidy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Cassidy has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cassidy scores with a hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cassidy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cassidy stalling against the cage.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Cassidy has the dominant position.
Smith wants to break free but Cassidy has control.
Cassidy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Cassidy can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cassidy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
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.
Cassidy is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cassidy breaks from the clinch.
Cassidy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith swinging wilding here.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Cassidy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cassidy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Cassidy or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Smith.
Cassidy misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Cassidy! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cassidy to his feet! Cassidy is in big trouble!
Cassidy is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Cassidy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a left and a right... And another left! Cassidy is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
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