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LAEC 24: Title Belt Bonanza PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hatake Akamaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaramogi Nabulungi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nabulungi 's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman by Metallica. Jaramogi Nabulungi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hatake Akamaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaramogi Nabulungi !
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akamaru tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nabulungi swivels and escapes.
Akamaru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nabulungi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nabulungi showed some decent athleticism there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Akamaru avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nabulungi .
Akamaru wants to improve his position but Nabulungi is controlling well.
Nabulungi is looking for a kimura here.
Nabulungi seems to be working for a kimura but Akamaru defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabulungi is looking to take a break and control but Akamaru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akamaru wants to get back to full guard.
Nabulungi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akamaru doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nabulungi .
Nabulungi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akamaru defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamaru is looking to control Nabulungi 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akamaru avoid being mounted?
Nabulungi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nabulungi is thwarting Akamaru's attempts to control the position.
Akamaru has a hand on Nabulungi 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nabulungi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabulungi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Akamaru is on top in guard.
Akamaru looking to pass the guard.
Nabulungi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Akamaru has passed into side control.
Nabulungi is looking to reverse the position.
Nabulungi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akamaru's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Akamaru is trying to control. Nabulungi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabulungi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nabulungi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nabulungi is staying active underneath Akamaru, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hatake Akamaru wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nabulungi leaves Akamaru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hatake Akamaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nabulungi .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nabulungi .
Nabulungi tries to keep at a distance but Akamaru has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaramogi Nabulungi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Akamaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akamaru has Nabulungi up against the cage in a clinch.
Nabulungi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akamaru is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nabulungi is pushing Akamaru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Akamaru ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Akamaru no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nabulungi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nabulungi postures up in Akamaru's guard and throws a big left but Akamaru blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabulungi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Akamaru's guard.
Nabulungi 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.
Nabulungi wants to control from the top but Akamaru keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jaramogi Nabulungi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Akamaru looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akamaru with a poor takedown
and Nabulungi counters by clinching up.
Nabulungi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamaru slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akamaru wants to control but Nabulungi is keeping him busy.
Nabulungi gets back to full guard.
Nabulungi keeping moving, preventing Akamaru from controlling successfully.
Nabulungi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Akamaru!
Akamaru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nabulungi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabulungi landing shots from mount.
Nabulungi controlling from mount.
Nabulungi scoring with strikes but Akamaru is staying in there.
Nabulungi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nabulungi lands a big elbow.
Nabulungi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nabulungi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Akamaru?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akamaru keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nabulungi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Akamaru because Nabulungi loaded up on that one.
Akamaru is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nabulungi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Akamaru because Nabulungi loaded up on that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nabulungi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nabulungi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaramogi Nabulungi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Akamaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Nabulungi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Akamaru is trying to defend but Nabulungi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nabulungi looks to land a strike but Akamaru avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nabulungi cracks Akamaru with a solid left hand.
Akamaru trying to keep a closed guard but Nabulungi is proving a slippery customer.
Nabulungi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamaru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nabulungi .
Nabulungi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Akamaru is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Akamaru has escaped and now he's on top!
Nabulungi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akamaru is one step ahead there.
Nabulungi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nabulungi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nabulungi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akamaru defends well.
Nabulungi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akamaru wants to control from the top but Nabulungi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabulungi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akamaru trying to control but Nabulungi is working from the bottom.
Nabulungi 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.
Jaramogi Nabulungi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nabulungi keeping moving, preventing Akamaru from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hatake Akamaru.
Akamaru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akamaru wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabulungi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akamaru swivels and escapes.
Akamaru looking to score a takedown here. Nabulungi is defending well but Akamaru drives through and ends up in Nabulungi 's guard.
Nabulungi working for a triangle but Akamaru defends it easily.
Nabulungi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Akamaru has passed into half guard!
Akamaru wants to take a breather but Nabulungi is having none of it.
Nabulungi wants to control but Akamaru is keeping busy.
Jaramogi Nabulungi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akamaru wants to take a breather but Nabulungi is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nabulungi tries to roll over but Akamaru keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hatake Akamaru just wasn't active enough.
Nabulungi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akamaru.
Hatake Akamaru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akamaru fails with the takedown
and Nabulungi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Akamaru!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nabulungi looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaramogi Nabulungi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nabulungi 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaramogi Nabulungi !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Machine King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine King has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Machine King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Maxim!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxim throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King looks to clinch
and Maxim counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
King closes the distance but Maxim moves to the side
and Maxim counters with a nice body kick.
King wants to clinch but Maxim slips to the side
and Maxim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maxim closes the distance and clinches.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Maxim lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maxim scores with a knee to the head.
King misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maxim obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King misses with the head strike.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maxim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maxim digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Machine King has been cut.
Maxim with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King is rocked!
Maxim blocking some punches.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maxim working King over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maxim.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maxim lands a body punch.
Maxim unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Maxim crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
Maxim lands with a right to the head.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maxim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maxim pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knees to the body from Maxim.
Maxim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxim lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
Maxim lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
Maxim scores with a knee to the head.
Maxim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maxim.
Maxim lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Maxim.
Maxim lands an elbow inside.
Maxim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maxim.
Maxim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maxim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maxim scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maxim.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Maxim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Maxim.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with some punches.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
King working aggressively here.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Maxim.
Maxim creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maxim.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Maxim.
Maxim lands a nice elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Maxim.
Maxim connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
Maxim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maxim with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxim connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
Maxim lands a shot to the body.
Maxim connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
King misses with the head strike.
Maxim blocking some punches.
Maxim working King over with knees to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxim putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Maxim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maxim blocks an uppercut.
Maxim unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maxim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Maxim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Maxim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Machine King's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
King moves to clinch but Maxim breaks away
and Maxim counters with an inside leg kick.
Maxim explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
King darts in trying to clinch
and Maxim counters with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maxim, right into the meat.
Maxim lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Maxim tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
King tries to clinch up
and Maxim counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maxim.
Maxim landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Maxim lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Maxim unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maxim with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King misses with some punches.
King misses with the head strike.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maxim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maxim blocks an uppercut.
Maxim connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
Maxim lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maxim.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Maxim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maxim drops King with a big knee straight up the middle! King is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
King moves to clinch but Maxim breaks away
and Maxim counters with a hugh head kick that removes King from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Christian Maxim!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Roxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roxas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is B!tch I look like Goku. Marcus Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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World class boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Roxas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxas throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Roxas backing up. Roxas nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roxas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roxas throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roxas throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Roxas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Steve Roxas has been cut.
Johnson jabs Roxas right on the nose. Roxas blinks but takes it well.
Roxas is rocked!
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Oh Roxas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roxas misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roxas.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Roxas misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Roxas! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Riddle will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Roman!
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, Brian Riddle!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle blocks a jab.
Roman misses with an uppercut
and Riddle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Scott Roman has been cut.
Roman misses with a lunging right hand
and Riddle counters with a thumping low kick.
Roman misses with a straight right.
Riddle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riddle scoring well with a low kick there.
Roman throws a right hand that misses
and Riddle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riddle throws a leg kick which misses Roman's front leg but catches the back leg as Roman tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roman blocks the body kick.
Riddle digs a good body shot into Roman's ribs.
Riddle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roman is rocked!
Riddle steps in with a hook that catches Roman right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Riddle follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Roman looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Riddle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maverick Warner!
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, Colin Marshall!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marshall rushes Warner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Warner breaks from the clinch.
Marshall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warner is fending him off so far but Marshall persists. Nope, Warner circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall tries to clinch but Warner is having none of it.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warner as he avoids it easily.
Maverick Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Marshall.
Warner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marshall feints and as Warner raises his hands in defense, Marshall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Warner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warner has a closed guard, preventing Marshall from standing up.
Marshall trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
Marshall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Colin Marshall hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Warner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warner.
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Marshall with that takedown attempt.
Warner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marshall's waist but Marshall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warner off to one side.
Marshall closes the distance and pushes Warner back into the cage.
Warner breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Warner.
Warner slaps away a takedown attempt from Marshall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Warner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marshall defends it nicely.
Warner throws a combination that misses
and Marshall counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Warner's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall 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.
Marshall trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
Warner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Colin Marshall.
Marshall scores with a takedown into Warner's guard.
Warner keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
Warner keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Warner working a defensive guard here.
Marshall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshall won't allow Warner to sweep him here.
Marshall controlling from the top position.
Warner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warner leaves Marshall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marshall is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Marshall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marshall has a takedown stuffed.
Warner scores with a head kick. Marshall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warner tests Marshall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Warner shows good takedown defense.
Marshall closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marshall clinches up against the cage.
Warner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warner throws a head kick that Marshall semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshall misses with a body kick.
Maverick Warner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warner as he jumps to the side.
Maverick Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Marshall.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warner but Warner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warner throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall throws the kick towards the body but Warner avoids it.
Warner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Colin Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marshall.
Marshall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Warner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Warner.
Warner keeps control of Marshall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall breaks the clinch.
Warner slaps away a takedown attempt from Marshall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Warner.
Warner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Warner is trying to defend but Marshall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marshall trying to control from Warner's half guard. Warner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marshall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warner trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marshall trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
Warner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Colin Marshall has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Marshall shoots in and drives through. Warner sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marshall.
Marshall has a takedown stuffed.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Warner shows good takedown defense.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warner sprawls well. Warner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet.
Warner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warner has a takedown stuffed.
Warner scores with a one two! Marshall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Warner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Marshall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warner.
Marshall closes the distance and clinches up with Warner, looking for a takedown. Marshall pushes Warner against the cage but Warner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marshall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warner, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warner slaps away a takedown attempt from Marshall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marshall tries to clinch up but Warner circles away and keeps his distance.
Warner lands a head kick. Marshall smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marshall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshall shoots in but no luck this time.
Maverick Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Marshall.
Marshall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt - Warner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner misses with a series of wild punches.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown but Warner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marshall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marshall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marshall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warner swivels and escapes.
Warner looks to land a combination but Marshall avoids it well.
Marshall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marshall somewhat.
Warner tries to clinch but Marshall moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marshall.
Warner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warner is looking to clinch but Marshall is avoiding it.
Warner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Warner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warner swinging wildly here.
Marshall shoots in but Warner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marshall looks for a takedown but Warner sprawls well.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch but Warner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Colin Marshall has been cut.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown. Warner tries to sprawl out of it but Marshall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Warner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner throws a series of strikes that have Marshall backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warner is fending him off so far but Marshall persists. Nope, Warner circles away and we're back to standing.
Warner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marshall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Warner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Warner misses with a head kick.
Marshall doesn't manage to clinch there - Warner circles away.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch but Warner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warner.
Maverick Warner is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall shoots in but Warner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick Warner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warner 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Warner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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167 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phillips lands with an overhand left.
Brewer tries to clinch up
and Phillips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brewer wants to clinch
letting Phillips counter with a right hand.
Brewer tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phillips landing knees to the head.
Phillips landing knees to the body.
Phillips on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brewer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Brewer tries to land knees in the clinch but Phillips avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brewer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Phillips avoiding damage as Brewer throws knees to the body.
Brewer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brewer tries to land knees in the clinch but Phillips avoids the damage to the body.
Brewer missing with knees to the body.
Brewer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brewer trying to land knees to the body.
Brewer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Phillips lands a nice knee to the body.
Brewer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Phillips is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brewer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brewer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brewer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
Brewer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brewer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brewer is breathing heavily.
Phillips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phillips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips avoiding damage as Brewer throws knees to the body.
Phillips landing knees to the head.
Phillips lands a knee to the head.
Phillips managing to block the knees to the body from Brewer.
Nice elbow from Phillips.
Brewer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phillips.
Phillips creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brewer's defenses.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brewer takes an elbow to the temple.
Brewer trying to land knees to the body.
Phillips on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brewer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
Phillips lands a good knee to the midsection. Brewer won't want to take too many of those.
Brewer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phillips.
Phillips lands a knee to the head.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips working Brewer over with knees to the body.
Phillips scores with a knee to the head.
Brewer is rocked!
Brewer missing with knees to the body.
Phillips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Brewer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phillips working the clinch nicely. Brewer is working for position but Phillips cracks him with a big knee to the head! Brewer crumples up against the cage and Phillips lands two more shots before the ref can save Brewer! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Jeremy Phillips!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Bok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter Mercier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dexter Mercier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Bok!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bok wants to clinch up but Mercier keeps it at a distance.
Mercier tries to bum rush Bok with a series of wild strikes but Bok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bok misses with a body punch
and Mercier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bok thinking.
Mercier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bok.
Bok has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mercier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercier blocks a body shot from Bok.
Bok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercier.
Bok tries to work over Mercier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mercier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bok tries a body shot but Mercier blocks it.
Bok trying to land knees to the body.
Mercier lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Bok - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bok blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mercier working aggressively here.
Mercier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bok blocking some punches.
Bok throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercier.
Bok throws a head punch that misses.
Bok stalling in the clinch but Mercier improves position.
Mercier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mercier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mercier lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bok to his knees! Mercier keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Mercier!
Dexter Mercier is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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30
165 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez tries to clinch up
and Marciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marciano counters with a low kick, right behind Sanchez 's knee.
Marciano misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez looks to clinch
and Marciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Marciano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sanchez sprawling to the canvas! Sanchez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Marciano finish him?!
Sanchez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Marciano. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Sanchez looks gassed!
Marciano connects with a stiff jab that staggers Sanchez - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raphael Marciano!
Raphael Marciano very nearly forgot to thank Convicted Trap House amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredo Parish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze Christianson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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263 lbs
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274 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredo Parish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaze Christianson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Parish misses
and Christianson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parish throws a lazy head kick
and Parish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parish throws a sloppy head kick
and Christianson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parish misses with a head kick.
Parish throws a head kick that misses
and Parish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fredo Parish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christianson lands a right hook to the body.
Christianson lands with an overhand left.
Parish throws a sloppy head kick
and Christianson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christianson lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick by Parish misses
and Christianson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Parish is breathing heavily.
Christianson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parish doesn't seem bothered though.
Christianson connects with the punch.
Christianson cracks Parish with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christianson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christianson thumps Parish with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parish moves out of range of the body kick from Christianson.
A head kick by Parish misses
and Christianson counters with a left to the body.
Christianson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christianson throws a monster overhand right that drops Parish! Christianson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blaze Christianson! Blaze Christianson retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Blaze Christianson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Krauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Ballroom Blitz as his entrance music. Jeff Williams has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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156 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanislav Krauss!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krauss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Krauss misses with the combination.
Krauss swinging wildly here.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krauss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Stanislav Krauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krauss thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws a series of punches but Krauss avoids them all with ease.
Krauss throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Krauss is in Williams's guard.
Krauss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krauss has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams is trying to keep Krauss in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krauss wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Krauss stacks Williams 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 Krauss!
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Krauss gets to mount! Williams was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Krauss looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Williams tries to roll over but Krauss keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Williams is staying active underneath Krauss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Krauss has control of the leg.
Krauss is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Krauss has control of the leg.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krauss pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams wants to get back to full guard but Krauss has passed into side control.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krauss tries to advance to mount but Williams denies him.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Krauss tries to stand but Williams is controlling his head.
Williams struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krauss trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krauss would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krauss looking to pass the guard.
Williams has his foot on Krauss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krauss works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Williams will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Krauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krauss gets the takedown into side control.
Williams wants to control but Krauss postures up.
Krauss tries to move to mount but Williams blocks the move with his legs.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krauss off and has taken his back!
Williams looking for the RNC.
Krauss is in a bad position with Williams working for a choke. Krauss manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krauss stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krauss is aware though and is defending well.
Krauss is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams working for submissions but it's allowed Krauss to get to half guard.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Krauss wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krauss is looking for a kimura here.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Williams tries to hold on but Krauss postures up.
Jeff Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krauss wants to stand but Williams is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Krauss looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krauss wants to stand but Williams is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Williams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krauss is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Williams has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Krauss is looking to defend but Williams has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Krauss! Williams pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Krauss taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeff Williams! Jeff Williams retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Jeff Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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