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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guapo Obispo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jt York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). York is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: target=blank>drop the world. Jt York 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 lightweight 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, Guapo Obispo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jt York!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
York bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
York throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Obispo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
York takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Obispo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from York.
Obispo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but York frees his head nicely. Oh but Obispo has switched to an armbar! York is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Guapo Obispo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diomedes Trinidad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dylan Clark told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diomedes Trinidad!
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, Dylan Clark!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Clark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trinidad backs up against the cage.
Trinidad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark scores with a hook to the body. Trinidad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Clark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Trinidad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clark defends it nicely.
Trinidad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diomedes Trinidad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Clark.
Trinidad tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Trinidad fails with the takedown.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trinidad to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clark manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dylan Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Trinidad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clark catches Trinidad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Trinidad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trinidad moves forwards but Clark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Clark scores with a four punch combination!
Clark lands a jab.
Trinidad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Dylan Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trinidad is breathing heavily.
Clark clobbers Trinidad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Danga de danga de dang - Clark scores with a four punch combination!
Trinidad is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Clark knocks Trinidad out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dylan Clark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Lawal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson has chosen Encore as his entrance music. George Jefferson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Lawal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson pushes Lawal up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawal backwards.
It looks like Jon Lawal has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jefferson.
Jefferson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jefferson manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lawal looking to sit in guard and control but Jefferson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson 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.
Let's hope that Jefferson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lawal wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawal controls Jefferson momentarily but Jefferson frees himself.
Jefferson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jefferson forces his way into half guard.
Jefferson passes into side control, despite Lawal's attempt to control the position.
Lawal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jefferson connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawal seems a little lost for a moment, as Jefferson dominates the positioning.
Jefferson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lawal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jefferson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jefferson decides to stand back up. Jefferson steps back and let's Lawal get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jefferson sprawls well. Jefferson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawal gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jefferson lands an elbow inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jefferson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Jefferson.
Jon Lawal's cut is getting worse.
Jefferson landing knees to the head.
Lawal is breathing heavily.
Jefferson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lawal's face.
Jon Lawal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jefferson landing knees to the head.
Jefferson lands a damaging elbow.
Jefferson jumps into guard, dragging Lawal to the mat.
Lawal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jefferson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson pulls Lawal in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Jefferson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Lawal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jefferson tries to clinch but Lawal moves out of range.
Lawal leaves Jefferson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Lawal is avoiding it.
Lawal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jefferson as he avoids it easily.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jefferson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jefferson avoids the head kick by Lawal.
Lawal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jefferson's waist but Jefferson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawal off to one side.
Jon Lawal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jefferson counters by clinching up.
Jefferson jumps guard and drags Lawal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jefferson is on top in guard.
Jefferson 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.
Jefferson is pushing down on Lawal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawal is fighting to maintain full guard but Jefferson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawal with the active half guard here but Jefferson passes nicely into side control.
Lawal is trying to work for a sweep but Jefferson has mounted him!
Jefferson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lawal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jefferson controlling the position easily from mount.
Lawal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jefferson.
Jefferson content just to control the position here.
Jefferson takes Lawal's back.
Jefferson connects with a big shot to the side of Lawal's head.
Jefferson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jefferson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Lawal taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Jefferson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cassadi Van Buren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Buren comes to the cage accompanied by The Ink Spots I dont wanna set the world on fire. John Connor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cassadi Van Buren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Connor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Buren avoids the head kick by Connor.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Connor moves out of range easily.
Connor tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Buren throws a series of punches but Connor avoids them all with ease.
Connor connects with a high kick.
It looks like Cassadi Van Buren has been cut.
Connor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Buren wants to get back to his feet.
Van Buren is breathing heavily.
Van Buren tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Connor's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Connor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Van Buren defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Connor struggling to land strikes to the head as Van Buren covers up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Buren covering up well and avoiding damage.
Connor lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Van Buren wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Van Buren is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Connor thows a strike but Van Buren uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Van Buren as he ends up in Connor 's guard!
Van Buren would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Buren wants to stand and escape but instead Connor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Connor gets to his feet - Van Buren follows without any prompting.
A head kick from Connor lands but Van Buren takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Connor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cassadi Van Buren's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Connor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Connor tries a head kick but it misses.
John Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor misses with a low kick.
Connor gets a takedown into half guard.
Connor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Connor misses with an uppercut. Van Buren saw that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Buren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassadi Van Buren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Connor misses
and Van Buren makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Connor really felt that one!
Connor tries to land a body kick
and Van Buren counters with a nice body kick.
Van Buren blocks a head kick by Connor.
Van Buren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Connor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A solid body kick from Connor.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses
and Connor counters with a big head kick but Van Buren shrugs it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
Connor throws a wild body kick that Van Buren sees coming a mile off.
Connor throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Buren counters with a body kick.
Connor shoots in and bounces Van Buren off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Connor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Buren's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor stands up from Van Buren's guard - Connor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Connor throws a lazy body kick
and Van Buren counters with a big head kick but Connor shrugs it off.
Cassadi Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Buren counters with an inside leg kick.
Connor tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Connor throws a lazy head kick
and Van Buren counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Connor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Connor looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming.
Connor misses with a double jab
and Van Buren counters with a head kick. That will keep Connor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Connor misses with a few strikes there.
Van Buren avoids a kick to the body.
Connor throws a head kick but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Connor misses
and Van Buren counters with a nice kick to the body.
Van Buren avoids the head kick by Connor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Connor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cassadi Van Buren's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Connor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Connor wants to clinch.
Connor throws a lazy body kick
and Van Buren counters with a big head kick but Connor shrugs it off.
Van Buren lands a front kick.
Connor throws a lazy head kick
and Van Buren counters with a solid body kick.
Connor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Connor throws a push kick but Van Buren slaps the foot to one side.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Connor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connor throws some wild stikes that Van Buren manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Connor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Connor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Buren is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Connor.
Connor won't let Van Buren get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Connor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Van Buren can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cassadi Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Van Buren's face.
BOOM! Connor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor tries to control but Van Buren wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Connor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Connor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Connor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackmore has chosen Sometimes My Opponent Feels Like Screaming as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Edwards!
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, Ritchie Blackmore!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackmore missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Blackmore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blackmore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edwards on the side of the head.
Blackmore throws a combination. Edwards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blackmore looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Blackmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Blackmore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blackmore scores with a jab.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Blackmore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blackmore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Matt Edwards has been cut.
Blackmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritchie Blackmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackmore tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Blackmore there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackmore throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Blackmore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edwards checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmore throws a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Blackmore misses with a straight left.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Blackmore.
Blackmore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackmore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackmore.
Blackmore throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackmore scores with a three punch combo!
Blackmore tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackmore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackmore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Blackmore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackmore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackmore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackmore.
Ritchie Blackmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Blackmore.
Good exchange - Blackmore coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackmore scores with a shot to the body.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blackmore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab by Blackmore.
Blackmore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackmore lands a right hook to the body.
Blackmore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edwards's head backwards.
Blackmore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Edwards had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blackmore scores with a jab.
Blackmore lands with a cross.
Blackmore lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Edwards falls backwards - clearly groggy! Blackmore dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ritchie Blackmore!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tick Arthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Lesnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tick Arthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar scores with a jab. Arthur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arthur slips a jab from Lesnar.
Arthur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar lands a right hook to the body.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arthur has a takedown stuffed.
Arthur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lesnar as he jumps to the side.
Lesnar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lesnar throws a combination. Arthur tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Arthur tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lesnar scores with the left hand. Arthur knows he should have avoided that one.
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Arthur.
Lesnar connects with a high kick.
Arthur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arthur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lesnar jabs at Arthur's body.
Lesnar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lesnar connects with the punch.
Arthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar looks to land a combination but Arthur avoids it well.
Lesnar's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lesnar duly obliges.
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Arthur.
Danga de danga de dang - Lesnar scores with a four punch combination!
Lesnar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lesnar clobbers Arthur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A right-left combo lands from Lesnar.
Arthur is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
A head kick from Lesnar lands but Arthur takes it in his stride.
Lesnar stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tick Arthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Lesnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lesnar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lesnar connects with a nice looking jab.
Lesnar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arthur had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lesnar cracks Arthur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot by Lesnar.
Lesnar thumps Arthur with a low kick.
Lesnar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab by Lesnar.
Arthur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lesnar circles away.
Arthur is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands the left hand.
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!
Lesnar scores with a leg kick.
Lesnar throws a head kick that Arthur semi-blocks.
Brian Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar scores with a three punch combo!
Arthur is rocked!
Lesnar is working the combinations to good effect here.
Arthur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Arthur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lesnar cracks a nice hook into Arthur's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lesnar.
Lesnar connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Arthur! He's out on his feet! Lesnar rushes in and drops Arthur with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Lesnar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez has chosen Comprendes Mendez as his entrance music. Giovanni Rodriguez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Max Powers's chin.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Powers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giovanni Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Giovanni Rodriguez has been cut.
Powers connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Rodriguez! He's out on his feet! Powers rushes in and drops Rodriguez with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Powers!
Max Powers is the new bantamweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hasse Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dermot Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansson comes to the cage accompanied by Saliva - Click Click Boom. Hasse Hansson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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269 lbs
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282 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hasse Hansson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dermot Gray!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray dodges the punch combination from Hansson.
Gray drops his shoulder and cracks Hansson with a huge uppercut! Hansson goes down! Can Gray finish him?
It looks like Hasse Hansson has been cut.
Hansson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gray throws and elbow that misses. Hansson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gray's guard. Nice move by Hansson!
Gray pulls Hansson in close to his closed guard and prevents Hansson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hansson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gray trying to control the position here.
Hansson wants to get up but he can't break Gray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gray controls Hansson momentarily but Hansson frees himself.
Hansson controlling from the top position.
Hansson works over Gray with some ground and pound from guard.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet.
Hansson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hansson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gray is proving hard to escape from.
Gray pulls Hansson in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Gray has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray is trying to control the position but Hansson postures up.
Gray has Hansson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hansson.
Gray 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.
Gray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hansson.
Hansson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hansson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gray is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hansson.
Hansson working the head and body with strikes.
Gray parries the strikes from Hansson easily there. Hansson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gray to escape.
Hansson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hansson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gray tries to reverse the position but Hansson maintains control.
Gray holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hansson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hansson landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gray tries to lock up and control but Hansson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hansson prevents Gray from getting the reversal.
Gray blocking the ground and pound.
Gray takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hansson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gray?
Hansson looking to ground and pound but Gray is blocking nicely.
Gray avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hansson.
Gray takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gray avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hansson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hansson wants to stand but Gray is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasse Hansson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hasse Hansson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hansson throws a series of punches but Gray moves out of range.
Gray misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Gray.
Gray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hansson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hansson.
Gray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hansson's efforts to push away.
Hansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hansson cracks Gray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hasse Hansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray swats away the attempt to clinch by Hansson.
A left and a right from Hansson both land. Nice combination.
Hansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hansson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray lands a hook that stumbles Hansson back into the cage. Gray follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Hansson to the canvas! Gray pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Hansson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dermot Gray!
Dermot Gray is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Four Words To Choke Upon" by BFMV. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
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181 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Nate McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Evans lands a two punch combo.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evans.
Nate McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Evans.
Evans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDonald tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
Evans stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Evans is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Evans keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Evans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Evans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nate McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Evans's ribs.
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Evans throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
Evans throws a solid leg kick but McDonald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Evans.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans fails to land the takedown.
McDonald swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evans looks gassed!
Evans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate McDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
A low kick from Evans misses
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Evans missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Evans should have avoided that one.
It looks like Anderson Evans has been cut.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald drops Evans with a beautiful combination! Evans stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McDonald is looking for the KO!
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Evans misses with a takedown
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a left right combination that sends Evans crashing to the mat - McDonald wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Evans out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate McDonald!
Nate McDonald retains his middleweight title!
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