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TIP 17 - Wolf Vs Mahama PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Grisham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darth Vader had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darth Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Grisham!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vader is defended easily by Grisham.
A right-left combo lands from Grisham.
It looks like Darth Vader has been cut.
Grisham forces Vader back against the cage and clinches.
Vader decides to pull guard.
Grisham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vader is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grisham advances to half guard.
Vader has hold of Grisham's hands but Grisham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Vader moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grisham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grisham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grisham advances to half guard.
Grisham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grisham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vader's head.
Grisham stops Vader from getting back to his feet.
Vader is breathing heavily.
Grisham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vader has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grisham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vader knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grisham on the ground.
Grisham is thwarting Vader's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Grisham is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grisham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grisham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vader tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Grisham manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grisham controlling from mount.
Vader is in a horrible position here. Grisham smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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 referee warns Vader that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Grisham looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grisham postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Vader badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Grisham around the waist but Grisham pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Grisham is the winner by TKO! Grisham jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Grisham!
After the big win, John Grisham made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Broken Halo Pride Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Medina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Lighting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Medina comes to the cage accompanied by La bamba. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Medina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Lighting!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medina throws a head kick that half lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Medina.
Lighting throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Medina slips under a jab from Lighting.
Medina shoots in and drives through. Lighting sprawls well.
Lighting shoots in looking for a takedown but Medina manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lighting's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Medina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lighting shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Medina. No joy for Lighting on that attempt.
Freddy Medina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Lighting.
Medina tries to sprawl but Lighting drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medina moves into full guard.
Medina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lighting doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lighting manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Medina trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lighting pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Medina is keeping the position for now.
Medina has his foot on Lighting's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lighting works his way back into a safe position though.
Lighting trying to control but Medina is working from the bottom.
Medina trying to control the position.
Medina is wriggling around but Lighting manages to pass to half guard.
Medina wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lighting looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Medina slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Medina is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Medina looking to control.
Lighting throws an elbow that misses. Medina uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lighting's guard. Nice move by Medina!
Lighting is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medina is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medina wants to get up but he can't break Lighting's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lighting working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Medina has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lighting tries to get to full guard but Medina has control of the leg.
Medina thows a huge punch but Lighting dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Medina in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medina wants to work for an arm triangle but Lighting is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lighting is trying to stand back up but Medina is controlling him
Medina is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lighting looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medina escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Medina 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.
Medina keeps the fight on the outside.
Medina shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lighting as he avoids it easily.
Medina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lighting shoots in looking for a takedown but Medina manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lighting's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Medina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lighting wants to clinch
and Medina counters with a head kick.
Medina throws a sloppy head kick and Lighting moves out of range easily.
Lighting looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick from Medina lands but Lighting takes it in his stride.
Medina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lighting swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Medina misses with a takedown
and Lighting counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medina tries to get to full guard but Lighting has control of the leg.
Medina tries to kick Lighting off but Lighting keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lighting seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Medina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Medina is looking to control Lighting's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Medina avoid being mounted?
Lighting trying to control from half guard but Medina is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Medina throws a sloppy head kick and Lighting moves out of range easily.
Freddy Medina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lighting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medina moves in looking to clinch but Lighting pushes him off.
Lighting tries to clinch up
and Medina counters with a three punch combo that has Lighting backing up. Lighting nods at Medina to acknowledge the strikes.
Medina throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lighting.
Lighting takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lighting scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lighting prevents Medina from improving his position.
Medina tries to kick Lighting off but Lighting keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lighting wants to stand but Medina has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lighting wants to control but Medina is keeping him busy.
Lighting wants to pass the guard but Medina is defending well.
Medina really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Medina tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lighting manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lighting controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lighting looking to control but Medina is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lighting won't let Medina get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lighting tries to control but Medina wriggling away.
Lighting putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lighting looking to control but Medina is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lighting is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Medina has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Medina!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Lighting will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lighting shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lighting moves in looking to clinch but Medina pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Lighting scores with a four punch combination!
Lighting stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lighting wants it to stay on the feet.
Lighting doesn't manage to clinch there - Medina circles away.
Medina has managed to clinch.
Medina manages to break the clinch.
Lighting fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Medina avoids it really well and circles away.
Medina throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Medina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Medina takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Medina closes the distance and clinches.
Lighting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lighting has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Medina avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Freddy Medina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Lighting.
Medina prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lighting takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lighting jumps into guard, dragging Medina to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lighting is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Medina defends well.
Medina has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Medina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Medina gets to his feet - Lighting follows without any prompting.
George Lighting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medina throws a right hand that Lighting ducks under and follows up with a left that Lighting also avoids with ease.
Lighting throws a nice looking combination but Medina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Medina closes the distance and clinches up with Lighting, looking for a takedown. Medina pushes Lighting against the cage but Lighting circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lighting leaves Medina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lighting tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Medina swivels and escapes.
Lighting looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Medina is fending him off so far but Lighting persists. Nope, Medina circles away and we're back to standing.
Medina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lighting moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lighting misses with a takedown attempt - Medina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Medina closes the distance and clinches up with Lighting, looking for a takedown. Medina pushes Lighting against the cage but Lighting circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Medina!
No luck for Medina with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lighting drives through with a takedown into Medina's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lighting trying to stand up but can't free himself from Medina's guard.
Medina controls Lighting momentarily but Lighting frees himself.
Medina 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medina controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lighting trying to control but Medina is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Lighting.
I think Lighting has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yakob Mezerolovskionivch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Olavski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikita Olavski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yakob Mezerolovskionivch!
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, Nikita Olavski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olavski misses the body punch
and Mezerolovskionivch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Olavski won't be happy with that.
Olavski can't do much from the bottom here.
Mezerolovskionivch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mezerolovskionivch in side control, throwing shots but Olavski defends.
Olavski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mezerolovskionivch prevents Olavski from standing back up.
Mezerolovskionivch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mezerolovskionivch stops Olavski from getting back to his feet.
Olavski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Olavski tries to get to full guard but Mezerolovskionivch has control of the leg.
Olavski is trying to stand back up but Mezerolovskionivch is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Olavski can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mezerolovskionivch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mezerolovskionivch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Olavski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mezerolovskionivch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mezerolovskionivch wants to control from the top but Olavski keeps moving.
Mezerolovskionivch stopping the sweep attempt from Olavski.
Mezerolovskionivch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mezerolovskionivch stands and throws Olavski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mezerolovskionivch is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Olavski looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mezerolovskionivch gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Olavski is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mezerolovskionivch lets go of the hold and Olavski can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yakob Mezerolovskionivch!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ortiz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a couple of digs.
Johnson is trying to keep Ortiz in close.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Ortiz defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortiz throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortiz is retaining full guard.
Ortiz pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Ortiz wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet.
Ortiz seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Angel Ortiz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortiz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson gets caught napping as Ortiz dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortiz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Ortiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortiz defends it easily.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Ortiz throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls Ortiz momentarily but Ortiz frees himself.
Ortiz is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ortiz won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ortiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ortiz throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ortiz keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortiz has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson won't allow Ortiz to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Ortiz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ortiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Ortiz persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Ortiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortiz fails to land the takedown.
Devin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ortiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ortiz shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to control the position but Johnson now has his back.
Johnson wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy.
Ortiz trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Johnson controlling well, preventing Ortiz from escaping the position.
Angel Ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Will Johnson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ortiz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control.
Ortiz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johnson's arms.
Ortiz controlling Johnson 's hands.
Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is holding onto Johnson's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Johnson not allowing Ortiz to control his hands.
Johnson has the hooks in. Ortiz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Devin Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortiz is defended easily by Johnson.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Ortiz on that attempt.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ortiz won't be happy with that.
Ortiz is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ortiz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson stands up.
Angel Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Ortiz's head and hops out.
Devin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Ortiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz fails to land the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortiz.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz drags him back down.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is thwarting Ortiz's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ortiz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz has his hands clasped together around Johnson's back. He's all about the action.
Ortiz is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Ortiz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Devin Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ortiz's waist but Ortiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
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!
Ortiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ortiz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ortiz working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ortiz trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Ortiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortiz throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Ortiz has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ortiz gets the takedown into side control.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz working the head with strikes.
Johnson tries to bench press Ortiz off him but Ortiz keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortiz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Ortiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rodriguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Outlandish - Guantanamo . Michael Franklin looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin moves to clinch but Rodriguez breaks away
and Rodriguez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Franklin's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franklin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Franklin is keeping the position.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin wants to control the position but Rodriguez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Franklin is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Franklin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rodriguez has cracked it and Franklin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rodriguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Clarksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Clarksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Tritter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tritter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clarksson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tritter scores with a jab. Clarksson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clarksson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tritter takes a step back to recover.
Tritter lands a left and a right that send Clarksson crashing to the mat, dazed. Tritter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Clarksson is rocked!
It looks like Ron Clarksson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tritter misses the jab.
Oh Clarksson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarksson wants to clinch but Tritter slips to the side
and Tritter counters with a huge right that knocks Clarksson out cold! Tritter is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Tritter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leon Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is i am #1. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson lands a high kick!
Robinson drops Souza with a big left hand! Souza is injured, injured bad! Robinson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Robinson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Red Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djimon Mahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes into the arena with The Imperial March blaring out of the sound system. Djimon Mahama acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Djimon Mahama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahama tries to clinch but Wolf is having none of it.
Red Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Djimon Mahama has been cut.
Mahama closes the distance but Wolf moves to the side
and Mahama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Wolf.
Mahama walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Mahama misses its intended target.
Mahama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wolf's half guard.
Wolf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wolf tries to get out of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mahama is trying to work for a kimura but Wolf is defending well.
Mahama with the ground and pound but Wolf uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahama drops back looking for a leg! Wolf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wolf manages to kick Mahama off! Mahama jumps back into Wolf's guard.
Mahama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wolf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wolf has escaped and now he's on top!
Mahama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mahama looking for a guillotine here but Wolf defends easily.
Mahama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mahama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolf defends it easily.
Mahama looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wolf passes into half guard.
Mahama is trying to stand up here but Wolf is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahama wants to improve his position but Wolf is controlling well.
Mahama looking for submissions off his back.
Mahama makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wolf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mahama takes one on the button.
Wolf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mahama takes one to the side of the head.
Red Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahama looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf drops Mahama with a huge uppercut! Mahama drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wolf is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Wolf!
Red Wolf retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Red Wolf thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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