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CWFC 72 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, New Knox!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carson being controlled here, momentarily.
Knox prevents Carson from getting back to his feet.
Carson has a closed guard, preventing Knox from standing up.
Carson keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by New Knox.
Carson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carson throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Carson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox avoids the head kick by Carson.
Knox scores with a head kick.
Good shot there by Carson.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Carson avoids the head kick by Knox.
Carson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knox to the mat! Knox manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carson wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson postures up and lands a big shot to Knox's brow.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carson.
Carson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Knox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carson defending well though.
Knox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knox controlling the action here.
Carson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Knox 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. New Knox was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Carson throws a head kick that misses.
Knox dives in and scores a takedown into Carson's guard.
Carson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knox.
Carson wants to get back to his feet but Knox is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox stands and steps away. Carson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Knox shoots for a takedown but Carson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carson as he avoids it easily.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Carson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Carson's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox lands a front kick.
Carson tries to sprawl but Knox drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Knox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
New Knox dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knox trying to hold on to Carson's head to control him but Carson postures up.
Carson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Knox controls his leg.
Carson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Knox pushes Carson off and gets back to his feet.
Knox rushes Carson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox tries to sprawl but Carson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carson connects with a nice short shot to Knox's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Carson has control of the leg.
Knox has one foot on Carson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Carson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
New Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox shoots in looking for a takedown. Carson tries to sprawl out of it but Knox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knox looks to land a body kick but Carson moved away.
Knox throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Carson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carson duly obliges.
Carson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knox.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox decides to stand up, so the ref orders Carson to his feet.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carson blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox lands a nice looking body kick.
Carson works over Knox's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Carson.
Carson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knox. That one must have hurt.
Knox looks for a takedown but Carson sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Knox or perhaps it was just good defense by Carson which made him look bad.
Bill Carson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Knox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson misses with the combination.
Carson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Carson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carson misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Carson. No joy for Knox on that attempt.
Carson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knox did well to prevent Carson getting side control.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Carson is very close to passing his half guard.
Carson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Knox to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson lands with a nice body punch.
Bill Carson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with a head kick.
Carson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox throws a right hand that Carson ducks under and follows up with a left that Carson also avoids with ease.
Bill Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carson throws a combination that misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knox throws a head kick but Carson moves out of range.
Knox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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 Bill Carson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Carson. That snapped Knox's head back.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Carson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knox is controlling Carson's trapped leg to prevent Carson from advancing to side control.
Carson thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Knox is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carson trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carson misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox shoots for a takedown but Carson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knox. That one must have hurt.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carson misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Carson.
Carson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knox quickly recovers to half guard.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
Carson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knox controlling the position well.
Knox wants to control but Carson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson wants to stand but Knox has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Carson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knox keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carson throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Carson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knox defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox manages to get to full guard.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Carson is proving a slippery customer.
Carson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carson is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knox manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson bucks up and throws Knox to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Knox throws a body punch but Carson moves out of range.
Carson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carson takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
Knox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Knox fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Carson.
I think Carson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... New Knox!
An out of breath New Knox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Brutallius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutallius comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Ghetto Gospel. Finley has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 Las Vegas, Maximus Brutallius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Finley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brutallius throws a sloppy head kick
and Finley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brutallius throws a low kick but Finley avoids it.
Brutallius tries a low kick but Finley avoids it.
Brutallius lands with a right hand.
Brutallius swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Finley misses.
Finley looks to throw the jab but Brutallius is out of range.
Brutallius scores with a spinning back kick!
Finley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brutallius.
Brutallius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brutallius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch combination from Finley misses.
Finley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brutallius throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Finley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutallius lands with a nice body kick.
Maximus Brutallius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brutallius lands a leg kick that knocks Finley off balance momentarily.
Finley throws an off balance right hand
and Brutallius counters with an outside leg kick.
Finley has a takedown stuffed.
Brutallius misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Brutallius.
Maximus Brutallius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brutallius tries to score with a low kick but Finley moves his leg out of the way.
Brutallius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Brutallius misses
and Finley counters with a 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!
An elbow from Finley crashes against the mat.
Brutallius is trying to improve his position.
Finley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Finley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finley scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutallius is looking for a sweep.
Finley is putting a hurting on Brutallius here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Brutallius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brutallius is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Finley off and has taken his back!
Finley is in bad spot here.
Brutallius gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Brutallius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brutallius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Finley.
Brutallius does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brutallius throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Finley's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brutallius.
Finley checks a low kick from Brutallius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brutallius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finley fails to land with a series of punches.
Finley blocks the body kick.
Horrible takedown by Finley or perhaps it was just good defense by Brutallius which made him look bad.
Finley drives through with a takedown into Brutallius's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brutallius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finley is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Finley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Finley throwing strikes but missing.
Finley preventing the sweep.
Finley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brutallius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brutallius is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brutallius is looking for a triangle but Finley pushes his legs off easily.
Finley trying to control but Brutallius is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finley trying to control the position from guard on top but Brutallius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brutallius wants to sweep but no luck.
Brutallius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maximus Brutallius will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brutallius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brutallius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brutallius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brutallius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brutallius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finley throws a jab but it's blocked by Brutallius.
Finley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brutallius wants to get back to full guard.
Brutallius gets back to full guard.
Finley throwing strikes from guard but Brutallius blocks nicely.
Brutallius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brutallius manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Finley is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutallius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finley working to try and regain half guard.
Finley is squirming around, avoiding Brutallius's attempts to control the action.
Finley is trying to escape the mount.
Brutallius stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Finley throws a jab but it's blocked by Brutallius.
Brutallius blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutallius catches Finley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finley looks to land a right hand but Brutallius moved out of range.
Finley throws a lazy right hand but Brutallius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brutallius lands with a cross.
Finley looks to score with a jab to the body but Brutallius is just out of range.
Finley cracks Brutallius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brutallius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finley is out of range and Brutallius settles back down.
Finley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brutallius. Brutallius obviously looking to wear him down.
Brutallius throws a combination that misses
and Finley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brutallius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brutallius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finley.
Finley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brutallius's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brutallius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brutallius manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brutallius wants to get back to his feet but Finley is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutallius avoids the attempt from Finley to control.
Finley is looking to improve his position but Brutallius isn't that keen on the idea.
Finley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brutallius prevents Finley from getting the reversal.
Brutallius is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Brutallius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Brutallius tenderised Finley's leg. Finley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brutallius thows a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Finley. Those never looked like landing.
Brutallius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brutallius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brutallius thumps Finley with a low kick.
Finley throws a series of punches but Brutallius moves out of range.
Brutallius ducks under a wild hook from Finley.
Finley is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Brutallius throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brutallius.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brutallius leaves Finley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finley is breathing heavily.
Finley stalks Brutallius and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brutallius's face. Brutallius staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brutallius. That's going to slow Finley down.
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 Maximus Brutallius will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Finley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brutallius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finley.
Finley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finley throws a jab but it's blocked by Brutallius.
A big right from Brutallius misses.
Brutallius scores with a jab.
Finley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brutallius misses with a head kick.
Brutallius throws a leg kick but Finley moved away.
Brutallius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finley's sensitive parts.
Brutallius scores with a push kick.
Brutallius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brutallius.
Finley tries to clinch up
and Brutallius counters with a body kick that stops Finley in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutallius scores with a head kick. Finley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brutallius throws a leg kick which misses Finley's front leg but catches the back leg as Finley tries to avoid it.
Finley slips a jab from Brutallius.
Brutallius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brutallius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brutallius.
Finley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brutallius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brutallius throws a sloppy head kick and Finley moves out of range easily.
Brutallius keeps the fight on the outside.
Brutallius plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brutallius staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Finley blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brutallius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finley on the side of the head.
Brutallius is looking to slow Finley down with leg kicks.
Brutallius lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brutallius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brutallius misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Finley. Those never looked like landing.
Finley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brutallius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brutallius lands a leg kick that knocks Finley off balance momentarily.
Finley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brutallius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brutallius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finley.
Brutallius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maximus Brutallius is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutallius ducks under a wild hook from Finley.
Brutallius plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brutallius takes a swing at Finley's ribcage but misses.
Brutallius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brutallius.
Finley misses the shot to the body.
Brad Finley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brutallius avoids it really well and circles away.
Maximus Brutallius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Finley.
Brutallius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brutallius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brutallius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutallius connects with a crisp jab.
Brutallius tries a low kick but Finley avoids it.
Brutallius feints and then cracks Finley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finley down.
Brutallius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finley takes one to the side of the head.
Brutallius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finley throws out the jab.
Finley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brutallius was well out of range. Poor timing from Finley.
Finley blocks a head kick by Brutallius.
Finley fails with a takedown attempt.
Brutallius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finley swings for the body but Brutallius moves out of range.
Brutallius throws a leg kick which misses Finley's front leg but catches the back leg as Finley tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Brutallius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brutallius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Brutallius!
A very excited looking Maximus Brutallius 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Link Gatez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Song of Ice and Fire Art Collection. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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216 lbs
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223 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Link Gatez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Martin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatez misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatez. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Link Gatez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatez misses the jab.
Gatez lands with an uppercut that bounces Martin off the cage and back into range.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatez moves away.
Gatez thows a leg kick but Martin checks it
and Martin counters with a single leg into guard. Gatez didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Martin scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like Link Gatez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin postures up.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gatez pulls Martin in to control the position.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatez is keeping the position for now.
Gatez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gatez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses.
Gatez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gatez trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Gatez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Link Gatez just wasn't active enough.
Martin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gatez. That did some damage!
Gatez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatez.
Gatez lands with a good body shot.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gatez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatez misses with a shot to the body
and Martin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Martin connects with a body shot.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatez.
Martin throws a leg kick but Gatez checks it.
Martin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martin's hands.
Martin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gatez's sensitive parts.
Gatez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatez. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Link Gatez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin delivers a nice body kick.
Martin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gatez avoids the body shot from Martin.
Gatez swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gatez is looking to wear down Martin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin misses with a hook.
Gatez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatez misses with a wild body shot.
Gatez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gatez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatez throws a push kick but Martin slaps the foot to one side.
Gatez loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.
Gatez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gatez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Gatez misses with a straight left.
Martin scores with a spinning back kick!
Gatez throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatez throws a front kick aimed at Martin's knee but Martin avoids it well.
Gatez thows a body shot but no joy.
Gatez throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Martin.
Gatez blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin thuds his right hand into Gatez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Gatez shows good takedown defense.
Martin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Martin blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Martin. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gatez thows a body shot but no joy.
Martin feints and then cracks Gatez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatez down.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Link Gatez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martin checks the leg kick.
Gatez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martin counters with a good low kick that Gatez was not able to check.
Martin tries to bum rush Gatez with a series of wild strikes but Gatez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martin thows a body shot but no joy.
Gatez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatez checks the leg kick.
Gatez misses the shot to the body.
Gatez misses with a hook.
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatez.
Martin misses with a takedown
and Gatez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gatez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatez lands with a cross.
Gatez scores with a hook.
Gatez tries to sprawl but Martin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gatez is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martin.
Gatez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gatez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gatez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Martin tries to improve position but can't.
Martin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is staying active underneath Gatez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martin looking for submissions off his back.
Martin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gatez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gatez's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin tightening his grip on Gatez, looking for the choke.
Gatez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Martin gets his way!
Gatez turns into Martin and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gatez won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gatez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gatez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gatez working some strikes from top position.
Gatez is stalling in the full guard.
Martin wants to sweep here but Gatez controlling him for the moment.
Gatez wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Martin looking for a triangle here. Gatez is fighting it but it looks tight! Martin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gatez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). George Martin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Babineaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babineaux comes to the cage accompanied by AWOLNATION - Sail. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wyatt Babineaux !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babineaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Babineaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machado up against the cage.
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado scores with a body shot.
Babineaux has managed to clinch.
Babineaux has Machado pushed against the cage.
Machado blocks a body shot from Babineaux .
Stalling in the clinch from Machado.
Machado unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Babineaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machado.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Babineaux is working Machado over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Babineaux controls his hands.
Babineaux tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Babineaux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Babineaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babineaux manages to break the clinch.
Babineaux clinches with his opponent.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babineaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babineaux manages to break the clinch.
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Babineaux saw that one coming.
Babineaux closes the distance and clinches.
Machado is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Babineaux to keep the fight standing.
Machado works on Babineaux 's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Machado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babineaux doesn't seem phased though.
Babineaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado tries to work over Babineaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babineaux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babineaux fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado cracks Babineaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Babineaux does no damage.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Babineaux , looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Babineaux against the cage but Babineaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Babineaux sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wyatt Babineaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Machado.
Babineaux clinches up against the cage.
Babineaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babineaux blocking some punches.
Babineaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Machado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Babineaux is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Babineaux has his back to the cage.
Babineaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Babineaux lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Babineaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babineaux lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Babineaux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Babineaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babineaux presses Machado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Babineaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machado's efforts to push away.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Babineaux .
Machado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Babineaux walks away with a smile on his face. Machado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Babineaux moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Babineaux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Babineaux blocks an uppercut.
Babineaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babineaux breaks from the clinch.
Machado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babineaux tries to avoid it but Machado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babineaux to the ground. Babineaux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Babineaux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Babineaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Babineaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babineaux has Machado pressed against the cage, preventing Machado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Babineaux trying to stall but Machado improves his position.
Wyatt Babineaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Babineaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Babineaux walks away with a smile on his face. Machado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Babineaux takes the fight into the clinch.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado pulls Babineaux into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machado holds on and takes a little breather.
Babineaux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Babineaux controls the pace.
Machado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machado looking to control.
Babineaux is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Machado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Machado has escaped and now he's on top!
Babineaux wants to get back to his feet but Machado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babineaux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Babineaux is looking to escape.
Machado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babineaux defending well though.
Machado not doing much here.
Babineaux pushes Machado off looking to stand but Machado dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babineaux defending well though.
Babineaux has one foot on Machado's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Babineaux closes the distance and pushes Machado back into the cage.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Babineaux keeps control of Machado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babineaux looking to stall.
Babineaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babineaux stalling the fight.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Babineaux has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babineaux .
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babineaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado tries to pull guard but Babineaux holds him up against the cage and eventually Machado drops back down to his feet.
Babineaux stalling in the clinch but Machado improves position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babineaux cracks Machado with a nice body shot.
Machado fails to pull guard.
Wyatt Babineaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Machado.
Machado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babineaux .
Babineaux manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Babineaux dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Babineaux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machado defends it nicely.
Machado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machado wants it to stay on the feet.
Wyatt Babineaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Babineaux sprawls well.
Machado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babineaux circles away.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wyatt Babineaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Machado.
Babineaux fails with the takedown.
Babineaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babineaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babineaux as he avoids it easily.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babineaux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babineaux slips a straight right by Machado.
Machado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Babineaux rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babineaux . Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machado tries to pull guard but Babineaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
Babineaux tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Babineaux back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Babineaux breaks the clinch.
Babineaux drives through and clinches with Machado against the cage.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Babineaux scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head.
Babineaux scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babineaux has Machado pressed against the cage.
Babineaux breaks from the clinch.
Machado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babineaux circles away.
Babineaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Machado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Machado misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Babineaux .
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Babineaux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wyatt Babineaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babineaux misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Babineaux to work.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado trying to land knees to the body.
Babineaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babineaux leaning his opponent against the cage.
Babineaux stalling in the clinch but Machado improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Babineaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Babineaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Babineaux 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado tries to circle away but Babineaux has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Machado.
Babineaux working aggressively here.
A short left from Babineaux .
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Babineaux controls his hands.
Babineaux is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Babineaux has his back to the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado pulls guard effortlessly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babineaux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machado looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machado looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machado!
Machado throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wyatt Babineaux .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babineaux , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt Babineaux !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gargantua Pantagruel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pantagruel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to THE MONSTER MASH! With the funniest video!. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Francois Duvalier enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gargantua Pantagruel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francois Duvalier!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantagruel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Duvalier did well to prevent Pantagruel getting side control.
Pantagruel is pressing down on Duvalier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duvalier is holding on for now.
Pantagruel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Duvalier defend it? Pantagruel steps over the head and cranks it - Duvalier is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pantagruel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gargantua Pantagruel!
Gargantua Pantagruel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conchito El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Crunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Guapo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bebot. Crunch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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263 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conchito El Guapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Captain Crunch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Guapo moves away from the strike by Crunch.
Crunch connects with a body shot.
Crunch throws the left hand but El Guapo avoids the punch easily.
Crunch looks to throw the jab but El Guapo is out of range.
Crunch misses with a looping left.
Crunch looks to score with a jab to the body but El Guapo is just out of range.
Crunch misses with a left hand
and El Guapo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crunch's guard.
El Guapo stops Crunch from standing up.
El Guapo is looking to work some ground and pound but Crunch has wrist control.
El Guapo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
El Guapo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
El Guapo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crunch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from El Guapo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Guapo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Guapo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crunch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crunch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst El Guapo is controlling him.
El Guapo throws a big elbow that misses.
El Guapo throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crunch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crunch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Crunch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crunch 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crunch keeping full guard, as El Guapo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch trying to keep a closed guard but El Guapo is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Captain Crunch was stalling too much, according to the referee.
El Guapo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crunch wants to sweep but no luck.
El Guapo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crunch wants to stand up but El Guapo is controlling him.
Crunch looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Guapo is one step ahead there.
Crunch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo tries to free his leg and advance position but Crunch is retaining full guard.
El Guapo passes Crunch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
El Guapo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crunch to regain full guard.
El Guapo wants to control from the top but Crunch keeps moving.
El Guapo is looking to work some ground and pound but Crunch has wrist control.
El Guapo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crunch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crunch wants to stand up but El Guapo is controlling him.
Crunch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as El Guapo controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crunch holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
El Guapo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crunch defends it nicely.
Crunch lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Conchito El Guapo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch lands with an overhand left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Guapo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crunch struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Conchito El Guapo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conchito El Guapo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crunch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Crunch. No joy for El Guapo on that attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Crunch.
A punch combination from Crunch misses.
A big left from Crunch misses.
El Guapo ducks under a wild hook from Crunch.
Crunch throws a hook but El Guapo avoids it easily.
Crunch lands a nice hook to El Guapo's body. El Guapo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crunch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
El Guapo misses with a takedown attempt
and Crunch counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch lands a body shot.
El Guapo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crunch tries to avoid it but El Guapo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crunch to the ground. Crunch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conchito El Guapo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Guapo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
El Guapo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch lands with a straight right. El Guapo didn't see that one coming.
Conchito El Guapo's cut is getting worse.
Crunch misses with a straight right.
El Guapo fails with the takedown.
Crunch missing with a left hand there. El Guapo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Captain Crunch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch looks to throw the jab but El Guapo is out of range.
Crunch swings away with a body shot that misses
and El Guapo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crunch's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Crunch wants to stand up but El Guapo is controlling him.
El Guapo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crunch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst El Guapo is controlling him.
Crunch keeping moving, preventing El Guapo from controlling successfully.
El Guapo stops Crunch from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crunch looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Crunch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
El Guapo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch controlling El Guapo's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
El Guapo shoots in looking for a takedown. Crunch tries to sprawl out of it but El Guapo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crunch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
El Guapo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crunch.
Crunch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed El Guapo momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Captain Crunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Guapo slips under a jab from Crunch.
Crunch misses with an uppercut. El Guapo saw that one coming.
El Guapo ducks under a wild hook from Crunch.
El Guapo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crunch but Crunch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed El Guapo momentarily.
Conchito El Guapo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
El Guapo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crunch.
Crunch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Crunch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conchito El Guapo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Crunch throws a lazy right hand but El Guapo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crunch lands a glancing blow to the side of El Guapo's head.
Crunch misses with a looping right.
Crunch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of El Guapo's head.
Crunch lands a nice looking body shot.
Crunch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crunch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Crunch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from El Guapo.
Crunch scores with a hook.
Conchito El Guapo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Crunch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crunch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Captain Crunch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by El Guapo.
El Guapo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jeez, Conchito El Guapo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
El Guapo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
El Guapo takes one to the chin there.
El Guapo staying out of range there.
Crunch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunch misses with a straight left.
Crunch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck El Guapo on the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Conchito El Guapo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Captain Crunch!
An out of breath Captain Crunch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shachlo Popyachtsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Popyachtsa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Upyachka Dance. Shachlo Popyachtsa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shachlo Popyachtsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taco Grande!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popyachtsa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popyachtsa misses with a looping right.
Grande takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Popyachtsa throws a one two combo.
Popyachtsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grande's corner calls for a 1-2. Grande obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good exchange - Popyachtsa coming out on top.
Popyachtsa digs a good body shot into Grande's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Popyachtsa, pushing him back against the cage.
Popyachtsa throws a head punch that misses.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Shachlo Popyachtsa has been cut.
Popyachtsa manages to break the clinch.
Grande tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grande on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grande is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grande looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grande slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Popyachtsa misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Popyachtsa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popyachtsa.
Grande tries to clinch but Popyachtsa is having none of it.
Grande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Popyachtsa swings widly with a right hand
and Grande counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande tries to clinch up.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grande blocks a jab.
Popyachtsa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grande.
Grande looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Popyachtsa!
Grande is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Popyachtsa looks to land a combination but Grande avoids it well.
Grande moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande lands an uppercut.
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!
Grande is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Popyachtsa blocks the elbow strike.
Popyachtsa tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Popyachtsa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popyachtsa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popyachtsa misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popyachtsa can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande looking to stall.
Popyachtsa wants to break free but Grande has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shachlo Popyachtsa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shachlo Popyachtsa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grande tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Popyachtsa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grande slips a jab and a cross from Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Popyachtsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shachlo Popyachtsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popyachtsa throws a right hand that Grande ducks under and follows up with a left that Grande also avoids with ease.
Popyachtsa just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande instigates a clinch.
Grande stalling in the clinch.
Grande looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Popyachtsa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Popyachtsa gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande misses with an elbow over the top.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popyachtsa tries to break free but Grande pushes him back against the cage.
Grande lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grande lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Popyachtsa working hard to break the clinch.
Popyachtsa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grande has him pressed against the cage.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Popyachtsa misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popyachtsa looks to land a combination but Grande avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa looks to land a left hand but Grande moved out of range nicely.
Grande on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Popyachtsa throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popyachtsa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popyachtsa throws an off balance right hand
and Grande cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popyachtsa scores with a jab. Grande acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Popyachtsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Popyachtsa throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch but Popyachtsa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popyachtsa thows a body shot but no joy.
Grande closes the distance and clinches.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande throws an elbow but it misses.
Grande with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grande trying to stall but Popyachtsa improves his position.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Popyachtsa prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popyachtsa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grande.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande darts in trying to clinch
and Popyachtsa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grande gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popyachtsa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popyachtsa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Popyachtsa is trying to break the clinch but Grande has him pressed against the cage.
Popyachtsa tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Popyachtsa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grande lands an elbow inside.
Shachlo Popyachtsa's cut is getting worse.
Grande with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Popyachtsa - that landed with a thud.
Popyachtsa blocks an uppercut.
Popyachtsa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shachlo Popyachtsa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shachlo Popyachtsa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Popyachtsa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grande counters with a low kick, right behind Popyachtsa 's knee.
Grande tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Popyachtsa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shachlo Popyachtsa is winning the standup battle so far.
Grande wants to clinch up but Popyachtsa keeps it at a distance.
Grande doesn't manage to clinch there - Popyachtsa circles away.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popyachtsa.
Grande takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Popyachtsa misses with a left hand
and Grande counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grande looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Popyachtsa misses its intended target.
Popyachtsa lands a right hook to the body.
Popyachtsa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popyachtsa throws a nice looking combination but Grande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grande tries to clinch but Popyachtsa moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande tries to clinch
and Popyachtsa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popyachtsa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grande wants to clinch.
Popyachtsa connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Popyachtsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande looks to clinch
and Popyachtsa counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popyachtsa misses with the combination.
Popyachtsa misses with a left hand
and Grande counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popyachtsa throws out the jab.
Grande fails in his attempt to clinch.
Popyachtsa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popyachtsa throws an off balance right hand
and Grande counters with a stiff right hand.
Shachlo Popyachtsa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa's corner calls for a 1-2. Popyachtsa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Popyachtsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popyachtsa.
Shachlo Popyachtsa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popyachtsa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Taco Grande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popyachtsa misses with a double jab.
Grande is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popyachtsa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shachlo Popyachtsa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Popyachtsa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shachlo Popyachtsa!
A victorious Shachlo Popyachtsa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rin Itoshiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Cathay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itoshiki comes to the cage accompanied by Hito toshite Jiku ga Bureteiru (SZS Mod. Rap ver.). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rin Itoshiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Cathay!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Itoshiki.
Cathay closes the distance and clinches.
Cathay throws a punch but it's blocked by Itoshiki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itoshiki.
Itoshiki lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Itoshiki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cathay wants to get back to his feet but Itoshiki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Itoshiki tries to free his leg and advance position but Cathay is retaining full guard.
Itoshiki won't allow Cathay to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itoshiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rin Itoshiki just wasn't active enough.
Itoshiki has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cathay.
It looks like Rin Itoshiki has been cut.
Cathay has a couple of punches blocked by Itoshiki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Cathay.
Cathay gets through Itoshiki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Itoshiki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cathay can't find room to land a body shot as Itoshiki controls the action.
Itoshiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cathay avoids it.
Itoshiki blocking some punches.
Cathay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Itoshiki blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Cathay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cathay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itoshiki crunches a lovely knee into Cathay's ribcage.
Cathay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Itoshiki's efforts to push away.
Itoshiki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cathay's defenses.
It looks like Carl Cathay has been cut.
Cathay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cathay avoiding damage as Itoshiki throws knees to the body.
Itoshiki avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki taking a breather.
Itoshiki blocks a body shot from Cathay.
Itoshiki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cathay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cathay digs a right hand into Itoshiki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Itoshiki's gas tank.
Itoshiki stalling in the clinch but Cathay improves position.
Itoshiki blocks a body shot from Cathay.
Cathay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Itoshiki landing knees to the body.
Cathay dodges an elbow strike from Itoshiki.
Still in the clinch, Cathay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Itoshiki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cathay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Itoshiki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cathay.
Cathay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Itoshiki's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki controlling the action here for a moment.
Cathay lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cathay.
Cathay throws a punch but it's blocked by Itoshiki.
A head punch on the inside from Cathay fails to land.
Itoshiki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cathay.
Cathay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Itoshiki's elbow.
Cathay pushes off an throws an elbow but Itoshiki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Itoshiki misses with a knee strike.
Cathay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itoshiki takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Cathay.
Itoshiki takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cathay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cathay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cathay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cathay trying to land knees to the body.
Cathay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Itoshiki's elbow.
Itoshiki looking to throw knees to the head but Cathay is blocking nicely.
Itoshiki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itoshiki working Cathay over with knees to the body.
Cathay dodges an elbow strike from Itoshiki.
A shot in the inside from Cathay.
Itoshiki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cathay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Itoshiki's elbow.
Itoshiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cathay avoids it.
Cathay scores with a shoulder strike.
Itoshiki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cathay lands a nice uppercut.
Itoshiki lands a nice elbow.
Cathay misses with a body punch.
Cathay misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carl Cathay will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki tries to clinch up.
Cathay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Cathay.
Itoshiki throws an elbow that misses.
Cathay misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Cathay on the inside.
Itoshiki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cathay takes an elbow to the temple.
Cathay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cathay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rin Itoshiki's cut is getting worse.
Itoshiki misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itoshiki wants to stall.
Cathay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Itoshiki backwards.
Itoshiki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Itoshiki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cathay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carl Cathay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cathay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Itoshiki's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itoshiki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cathay avoids a kick to the body.
Itoshiki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carl Cathay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cathay moves into range and clinches up with Itoshiki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cathay.
Cathay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itoshiki landing knees to the head.
Itoshiki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itoshiki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cathay tries to work over Itoshiki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cathay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cathay working aggressively here.
Itoshiki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cathay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cathay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Itoshiki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cathay throws a punch but it's blocked by Itoshiki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cathay digs a right hand into Itoshiki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Itoshiki's gas tank.
Cathay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cathay lands with a light punch inside.
Cathay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cathay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Itoshikis head.
Cathay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cathay lands a nice uppercut.
Cathay lands a shot to the body.
Cathay lands a left hand.
Cathay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Itoshiki backwards.
Cathay has a couple of punches blocked by Itoshiki.
Cathay lands a nice uppercut.
Itoshiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cathay lands with a right to the head.
Itoshiki is rocked!
Cathay pushes Itoshiki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cathay works on Itoshiki's body with a couple of short punches.
Cathay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Cathay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathay scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Itoshiki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cathay lands a nice uppercut.
Cathay lands a hook that snaps the head of Itoshiki backwards.
Rin Itoshiki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cathay lands a nice knee to the body.
Cathay lands a big right hand that drops Itoshiki! The killer instinct kicks in and Cathay finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cathay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Cathay!
After winning the bout, Carl Cathay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Verson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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177 cm
28
162 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Verson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heath Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith wants to take a breather but Verson is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Verson actively working from the bottom here.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Verson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Verson looking for submissions off his back.
Verson looking for submissions off his back.
Verson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith winds up and cracks Verson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verson looking for submissions off his back.
Verson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Verson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Verson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is keen to just control but Verson is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Verson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Verson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Verson is trying to stand up.
Verson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Verson?
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Verson hang on?
Smith cracks Verson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Verson is rocked!
Verson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Verson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is nestled in close to Verson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Verson tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Verson.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Verson to see if he's OK.
Smith has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Verson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith stalling.
Verson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Verson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Verson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith wants to take a breather but Verson is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Verson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith working Verson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Verson misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Verson won't be happy with that.
Verson tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Verson to see if he's OK.
Verson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control the position but Verson is working away.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Verson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Verson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith wants to take a breather but Verson is having none of it.
Verson has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Verson gets back to full guard.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith is working Verson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Verson looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Verson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Verson's legs - danger averted.
Verson looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verson 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verson keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control but Verson is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Verson is keeping the position.
Verson is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Smith stalls from top position.
Smith wants to control but Verson is keeping him busy.
Heath Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Verson is working hard here to advance position.
Smith grinds an elbow into Verson's temple.
Verson tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Verson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Verson is looking for a sweep.
Smith cracks Verson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Verson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Verson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Verson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Verson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Verson seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Verson's hands, connecting with Verson's forehead.
Verson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Verson.
Verson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is working Verson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith trying to control the action but Verson is working from the bottom.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A left lands for Smith.
It looks like Rodrigo Verson has been cut.
Verson tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Rodrigo Verson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries a low kick but Verson avoids it.
Verson tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Verson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Verson feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Verson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Verson manages to get himself to full guard.
Verson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Verson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Verson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Verson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Verson's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Verson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verson is keeping the position for now.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verson is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rodrigo Verson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heath Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Verson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Verson is working to get back to half guard.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Verson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Verson is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Verson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Verson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith trying to control but Verson is having none of it.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Verson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Verson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith blocks Verson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Verson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Verson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Smith breaks from Verson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Timothy Bukovac 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... Heath Smith!
After winning the bout, Heath Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't take the sky from me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Luke Gardner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mal Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds has his takedown stuffed
and Gardner counters with a left to the body.
Gardner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Reynolds pushes Gardner up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gardner can't fight it off and eventually Reynolds manages to take the fight to the floor. Gardner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reynolds cracks Gardner with a solid left hand.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds throws an elbow that misses. Gardner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reynolds's guard. Nice move by Gardner!
Gardner working from the guard for now, landing some 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!
Reynolds has control of Gardner's left arm, preventing Gardner from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds 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.
Gardner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Reynolds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gardner tries to stand but Reynolds is controlling his head.
Reynolds is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gardner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reynolds gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is pulling down on Gardner's head to control his posture.
Gardner trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Reynolds controlling Gardner's posture.
Gardner wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Gardner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gardner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gardner tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Gardner.
Reynolds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gardner to score with a decent uppercut.
Gardner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardner.
Reynolds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gardner swivels and escapes.
Luke Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mal Reynolds.
Gardner misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reynolds effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is pressed up against the cage. Reynolds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gardner down to the mat. Gardner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gardner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gardner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Reynolds there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reynolds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense.
Reynolds moves away from the strike by Gardner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mal Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gardner leaves Reynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reynolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gardner tries to break free but Reynolds pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gardner after a bit of a struggle.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the body.
Reynolds looking for a takedown.
Luke Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mal Reynolds.
Reynolds drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gardner pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reynolds shoots for a takedown but Gardner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gardner.
Gardner throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Mal Reynolds has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Reynolds dives in and scores a takedown into Gardner's guard.
Gardner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Gardner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reynolds scoring with some ground and pound.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is pulling down on Reynolds's head to control his posture.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but Gardner blocks nicely.
Gardner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds being controlled here momentarily.
Gardner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner is trying to keep Reynolds in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luke Gardner.
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses Gardner's front leg but catches the back leg as Gardner tries to avoid it.
Reynolds fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gardner to the ground. Reynolds is now in Gardner's guard.
Reynolds working some strikes from top position.
Reynolds scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reynolds trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Gardner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds throws an elbow that misses. Gardner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reynolds's guard. Nice move by Gardner!
Reynolds pulls Gardner in to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gardner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Reynolds is looking to control Gardner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reynolds avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mal Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mal Reynolds's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Gardner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardner. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gardner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick.
Gardner stuffs the takedown attempt from Reynolds. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Gardner misses.
Gardner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reynolds tries to land a front kick but Gardner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reynolds fails with the takedown.
Luke Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mal Reynolds.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Gardner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reynolds working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reynolds creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gardner can't do much from the bottom here.
Reynolds sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gardner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gardner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reynolds is staying active underneath Gardner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reynolds is trying to maintain the position but Gardner is very close to passing his half guard.
Reynolds is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to control but Gardner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gardner is trying to control. Reynolds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gardner is working away from the top position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reynolds is looking to score with low kicks.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gardner as he jumps to the side.
Luke Gardner is winning the standup battle so far.
Gardner takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Gardner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds swinging wildly here.
Gardner blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gardner as he jumps to the side.
Reynolds tries a low kick but Gardner avoids it.
Gardner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Reynolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gardner breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gardner counters with an outside leg kick.
Reynolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds fails to land the takedown.
Gardner looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Gardner is looking to wear down Reynolds with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gardner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luke Gardner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Gardner.
Luke Gardner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Gardner.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Gardner.
Mal Reynolds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gardner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Reynolds misses with a double jab
and Gardner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luke Gardner.
I think Reynolds 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mal Reynolds!
Mal Reynolds took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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