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CCF 55: Vicious vs. Baba PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Westwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmidt has chosen Rammstein - Feuer Frei as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Westwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westwood slips under a jab.
Westwood moves out of range as Schmidt throws a body kick.
Schmidt throws a right and a left that Westwood avoids nicely.
Westwood shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Westwood showed some decent athleticism there.
Westwood is trying to control the action in half guard but Schmidt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schmidt is trying to stand.
Schmidt won't allow Westwood to pass to mount.
Westwood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schmidt sees it coming and defends easily.
Schmidt is trying to stand back up but Westwood is controlling him
Westwood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schmidt is just riding it out for now. Westwood eventually gives up the hold.
Westwood wants to free his trapped foot but Schmidt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Westwood decides to return to a standing position.
Westwood misses the shot to the body.
Schmidt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schmidt misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westwood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schmidt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schmidt throws a solid leg kick but Westwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmidt.
Schmidt is looking to land body kicks.
Westwood has a takedown stuffed.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Westwood drives through with a takedown into Schmidt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Schmidt is looking to stand up but Westwood isn't so interested in that idea.
Westwood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schmidt's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westwood trying to control but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Westwood won't allow Schmidt to get back to his feet.
Westwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmidt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Westwood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Westwood wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Westwood won't allow Schmidt to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andy Westwood.
Westwood has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Westwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt keeping full guard, as Westwood tries to pass.
Westwood drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schmidt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schmidt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schmidt!
Schmidt tries to stand but Westwood controls the position and pulls Schmidt into his guard.
Schmidt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Westwood has a closed guard, preventing Schmidt from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Westwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Westwood dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Westwood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schmidt is fending him off so far but Westwood persists. Nope, Schmidt circles away and we're back to standing.
Schmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schmidt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Westwood counters with a single leg into guard. Schmidt didn't expect that.
Westwood lands a couple of digs.
Westwood forces his way into half guard.
Westwood looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schmidt pushes Westwood off looking to stand but Westwood dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood trying to control the action but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Schmidt is trying to stand back up but Westwood is controlling him
Andy Westwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmidt tries to kick Westwood off in order to stand up. Westwood Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Schmidt is trying to get back to his feet.
Westwood advances to full mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Westwood here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Westwood controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westwood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westwood controlling his opponent.
Westwood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schmidt is trying to stand but he's just given Westwood his back.
Westwood working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westwood biding his time, controlling Schmidt.
Westwood is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Schmidt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Schmidt for a finish.
Westwood tightening his grip on Schmidt, looking for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt 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 Westwood gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Westwood.
Westwood looking for the choke but no joy.
Westwood is persistently looking for the submission but Schmidt is defending it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schmidt has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Westwood dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Schmidt throws a right hand that Westwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Westwood also avoids with ease.
Schmidt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Westwood counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Schmidt's guard now.
Westwood won't allow Schmidt to get back to his feet.
Westwood pushing down on Schmidt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Westwood works his foot free and advances to mount.
Schmidt is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Westwood with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!
Westwood thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Schmidt really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Westwood moves to back control.
Westwood is persistently looking for the submission but Schmidt is defending it well.
Schmidt looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Schmidt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Westwood connects with a big shot to the side of Schmidt's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westwood is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Schmidt is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy Westwood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kido Moon (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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210 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kido Moon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henderson.
Henderson pulls Moon into guard.
Henderson trying to control the position.
Moon wants to stand but Henderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moon stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Moon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Moon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moon. That one must have hurt.
Moon tries to clinch
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moon lands with a kick to the temple. Henderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
Moon scores with a knee to the head.
Moon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moon after a bit of a struggle.
Moon working Henderson over with knees to the body.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Moon misses with a knee strike.
Moon missing with knees to the body.
Henderson has Moon pushed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Moon.
Moon missing with knees to the body.
Moon misses with a knee strike.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon stops a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Moon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Moon.
Moon lands a knee to the head.
Henderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moon misses with a knee strike.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henderson is pressing down on Moon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moon is holding on for now.
Henderson trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throwing shots but Moon is blocking nicely.
Moon is trying is best to control the position here.
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Moon defends it.
Henderson is trying to control. Moon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moon wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Kido Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Moon.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Moon tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Moon.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon landing knees to the body.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Moon blocks with his arms.
Henderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moon is defending well.
Moon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Moon connects with a knee to the head.
Moon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Moon.
A knee to the head by Moon.
Moon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moon obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moon landing knees to the body.
Moon working Henderson over with knees to the body.
Moon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kido Moon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson lands a head shot.
Moon clinches.
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Moon pushes his legs off easily.
Moon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Henderson is proving hard to escape from.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Moon wanted to stand there but Henderson had control of the position.
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon.
Moon tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Moon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moon swivels and escapes.
Moon is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moon looks for the body kick but Henderson saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Moon.
Moon closes the distance and clinches.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Henderson scores with a shot to the side of Moon's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon landing knees to the head.
Moon tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moon can't fight it off and eventually Henderson manages to take the fight to the floor. Moon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Moon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Moon.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Moon is retaining full guard.
Henderson trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson postures up.
Moon pulls Henderson in to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henderson throws a right hand that Moon ducks under and follows up with a left that Moon also avoids with ease.
Moon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moon trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moon prevents it.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Moon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Moon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Moon is trying to keep an underhook but Henderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henderson is keen to just control but Moon is a slippery customer.
Henderson winds up and cracks Moon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moon trying to hold on to Henderson's head to control him but Henderson postures up.
Henderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moon doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Moon tries to lock up and control but Henderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moon is working to get back to half guard.
Henderson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Moon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Moon!
Moon wants to stand but Henderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kido Moon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Henderson 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.
Moon closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but Moon has him pressed against the cage.
Moon is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moon down to the mat. Moon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moon misses with a head kick.
Moon thuds his shin into the meat of Henderson's side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henderson.
Moon throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Kido Moon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Moon's head but Moon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Moon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Moon.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson has hold of one of Moon's legs. Moon is fighting the takedown attempt but Henderson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Henderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Henderson's best efforts.
Moon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Moon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon stands up from mount. Strange move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Moon tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moon.
Moon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Moon looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Moon blocks with his arms.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Moon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moon looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moon trying to control the position.
Henderson cracks Moon with a solid left hand.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Dan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moon holds on and takes a little breather.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Moon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon wants to stand but Henderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Henderson tries to strike from the bottom.
Moon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henderson's guard.
Moon wants to stand and escape but instead Henderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Henderson advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kido Moon.
I've got Moon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kido Moon!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kido Moon!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kido Moon!
Kido Moon wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Kido Moon 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ribeiro Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Lirette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lirette has chosen Hear Me Now as his entrance music. Ribeiro Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ribeiro Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Lirette!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lirette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lirette is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Gracie breaks Lirette's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Lirette is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lirette manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Lirette's guard.
Lirette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Lirette is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lirette manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Lirette's guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lirette trying to control the position.
Lirette has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Lirette is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie passes Lirette's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lirette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lirette is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ribeiro Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Stuart Ward was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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194 lbs
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23
198 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall McMurphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stuart Ward!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMurphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ward somewhat.
Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMurphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ward misses the body punch
and McMurphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ward slips a jab from McMurphy.
Ward closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McMurphy quickly recovers to half guard.
McMurphy trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. McMurphy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McMurphy is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ward thows a huge punch but McMurphy dodges it nicely.
McMurphy is trying to get back to full guard.
McMurphy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McMurphy trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ward lands an elbow just above McMurphy 's eye.
Ward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMurphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMurphy connects with a jab.
McMurphy leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McMurphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randall McMurphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stuart Ward.
McMurphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McMurphy sprawls well. McMurphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McMurphy connects with a body shot.
Ward is looking to clinch.
Ward throws a right and a left that McMurphy avoids nicely.
Ward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ward moves in looking to clinch but McMurphy pushes him off.
Stuart Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMurphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McMurphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
McMurphy works the jab nicely.
Randall McMurphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy is looking to clinch.
McMurphy gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ward throws an elbow but misses.
Ward has a couple of punches blocked by McMurphy.
McMurphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Ward has double underhooks.
Ward manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ward throws an elbow that misses.
Ward looking to stall.
McMurphy manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward scores with a takedown into McMurphy's guard.
Ward trying to control but McMurphy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall McMurphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McMurphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ward takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McMurphy throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McMurphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McMurphy manages to break the clinch.
Ward avoids the body shot from McMurphy.
Ward tries to clinch but McMurphy moves out of range.
Ward bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McMurphy's head.
McMurphy misses with a body shot.
McMurphy tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McMurphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ward in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but McMurphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ward tries to clinch but McMurphy moves out of range.
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
McMurphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ward on the side of the head.
Randall McMurphy is winning the standup battle so far.
McMurphy misses the shot to the body.
Ward blocks a jab.
Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but McMurphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward prevents McMurphy from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy wants to control but Ward postures up.
Ward trying to control the action but McMurphy is working from the bottom.
McMurphy sneaks back into half guard.
Ward is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurphy has his hands clasped together around Ward's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMurphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but McMurphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McMurphy blocks a head kick by Ward.
McMurphy scores with a hook.
Ward looks for a takedown but McMurphy sprawls well.
Randall McMurphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stuart Ward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ward's head backwards.
McMurphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McMurphy wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from McMurphy. No joy for Ward on that attempt.
McMurphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurphy tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McMurphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ward lands an elbow that stopped McMurphy in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Randall McMurphy has been cut.
Ward lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Ward.
Ward misses with a knee to the head.
Ward misses with some punches.
McMurphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Ward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall McMurphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randall McMurphy'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!
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for McMurphy.
McMurphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ward shoots in for a double leg but McMurphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McMurphy drops Ward with a left right combo! McMurphy follows him down to the ground into side control.
Ward is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
McMurphy takes a little break here. Ward wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
What's Ward going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by McMurphy.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face as McMurphy controls the position.
McMurphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McMurphy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ward tries to bench press McMurphy off him but McMurphy keeps the position.
Randall McMurphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy is staying tight to Ward's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ward is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Randall McMurphy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ward avoids the body shot from McMurphy.
Ward lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ward gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McMurphy.
McMurphy scores with a body shot.
Ward throws a half hearted mid kick.
McMurphy throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from McMurphy as Ward shoots in.
McMurphy tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMurphy closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ward is struggling to control the position.
Ward looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McMurphy blocks an elbow strike.
McMurphy is trying to break the clinch but Ward is controlling him.
Ward with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ward throws an elbow but misses.
Ward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McMurphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McMurphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ward misses with a punch on the inside.
Ward is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ward throws an elbow but misses.
Ward creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMurphy can't break the clinch.
Ward lands a nice elbow.
McMurphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMurphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McMurphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from McMurphy as Ward shoots in.
Randall McMurphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stuart Ward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMurphy lands a jab.
McMurphy scores with a nice head shot.
Stuart Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMurphy jabs Ward to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall McMurphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McMurphy, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Randall McMurphy!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Randall McMurphy!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Randall McMurphy!
Randall McMurphy wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Randall McMurphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mary Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rick James - Mary Jane. On his way into the cage it seems that Tim Grace has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tim Grace seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mary Jane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jane throws a shot from downtown. Grace moves away and avoids it.
Jane slips a jab and a cross from Grace.
Jane throws a hook but Grace blocks it.
Grace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Tim Grace has been cut.
Jane clinches up with Grace and pushes him back against the cage.
Jane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Grace tries to work over Jane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grace tries to throw a body punch but Jane avoids it by throwing Grace back against the cage.
Grace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jane's elbow.
Jane stalling in the clinch.
Grace misses with a body punch.
Jane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace takes a shot to the head.
Grace tries to stall but Jane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grace is rocked!
Jane manages to break the clinch.
Oh Grace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Jane.
Grace is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grace backs away from a small jab... but Jane lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Grace crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Jane with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mary Jane!
In his post fight interview, Mary Jane gave a big smile as he said 'Smoke weed kids!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Eberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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29
150 lbs
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29
130 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Eberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Woods!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberson tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Woods looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eberson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Woods's guard.
Woods 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.
Eberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eberson throwing strikes from guard but Woods blocks nicely.
Eberson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eberson wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.
Eberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Woods is controlling Eberson's posture.
Woods is looking for a triangle but Eberson pushes his legs off easily.
Eberson throws a big right hand that misses.
Eberson stopping the sweep attempt from Woods.
Eberson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eberson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eberson tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Eberson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Woods's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eberson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eberson postures up.
Eberson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods trying to keep a closed guard but Eberson is proving a slippery customer.
Woods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eberson defends well.
Woods 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.
Eberson throwing strikes but missing.
Eberson distracts Woods with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eberson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Woods's head.
Eberson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eberson's guard.
Woods won't allow Eberson to sweep him here.
Woods looking to sit in guard and control but Eberson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Eberson scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eberson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eberson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eberson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woods works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woods is trying to keep Eberson in close.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Eberson from controlling successfully.
Woods looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eberson lands a couple of elbows.
Woods wants to sweep but no luck.
Woods working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eberson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberson cracks Woods with a solid left hand.
Eberson stopping the sweep attempt from Woods.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eberson cracks Woods with a solid left hand.
Eberson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eberson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Woods looking for a sweep. Not yet Woods, not yet.
Eberson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eberson connects with a couple of short punches.
Woods working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eberson.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eberson with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woods is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberson is trying to control the position but Woods postures up.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Eberson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Eberson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Woods shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eberson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Woods's guard now.
Eberson with a nice head shot there.
Eberson scoring with some ground and pound.
Robert Eberson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eberson is looking to work some ground and pound but Woods has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eberson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eberson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eberson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Woods looking to control.
Eberson postures up in Woods's guard and throws a big left but Woods blocks it.
Eberson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Eberson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woods is keeping the position for now.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Eberson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods looking to control.
Eberson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woods manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eberson manages to get himself to full guard.
Eberson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eberson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eberson trying to control the position.
Woods is working Eberson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Woods is pushing down on Eberson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eberson is fighting to maintain full guard but Woods has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eberson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Eberson moves into full guard.
Eberson looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woods working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eberson striking off his back, scoring a few points.
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!
Eberson is trying to control the position but Woods postures up.
Woods in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woods working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eberson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Woods avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woods wants to control from the top but Eberson keeps moving.
Woods pushing down on Eberson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Woods looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberson is looking for a sweep. Woods is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woods working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Eberson's thigh. Eberson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Eberson has his foot on Woods's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woods works his way back into a safe position though.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Eberson is keeping the position.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Eberson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eberson's guard.
Eberson tries to roll over but Woods keeps him under control.
Eberson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Eberson can't keep his opponent in guard - Woods advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Woods is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eberson is just riding it out for now. Woods eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods is looking for a kimura but Eberson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woods to get the leverage.
Eberson gets full guard.
Woods stands up out of Eberson's guard for a moment - Eberson manages to land a nice upkick.
Woods pushes down on Eberson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eberson sees it coming and defends easily.
Eberson wants to control but Woods is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woods is looking to take a break and control but Eberson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eberson is defending against the submission attempts here by Woods.
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 Robert Eberson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Eberson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Woods is looking to clinch.
Eberson misses with a kick to the body.
Woods shoots in but Eberson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods wants to clinch up but Eberson keeps it at a distance.
Jack Woods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woods throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eberson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eberson is fending him off so far but Woods persists. Nope, Eberson circles away and we're back to standing.
Eberson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Eberson slaps away a takedown attempt from Woods, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robert Eberson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Woods.
Woods gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eberson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Woods preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eberson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Woods trying to control the position.
Woods preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eberson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eberson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eberson defends it easily.
Eberson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Woods's head.
Eberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eberson chips away with some ground and pound.
Woods avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods is looking to sweep but instead, Eberson has passed into half guard.
Eberson working the head and body with strikes.
Woods is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eberson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eberson's back!
Eberson can't escape the position.
Woods scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Woods working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Woods looking to break Eberson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Eberson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Woods will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eberson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Eberson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Woods is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods is working for a kimura but Eberson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberson wants to control but Woods is keeping busy.
Woods is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eberson sees it coming and defends easily.
Woods throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberson is looking to improve his position.
Woods missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Woods thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Robert Eberson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eberson, 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 for Robert Eberson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Robert Eberson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Robert Eberson!
Robert Eberson wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Eberson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes into the arena with Miseria Cantare - The Beginning blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Rogan throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Rogan throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogan misses with a body kick.
Taylor scores with the left hand. Rogan knows he should have avoided that one.
Taylor lands a jab to Rogan's midsection.
Taylor slips under a jab from Rogan.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogan misses with a head kick.
Rogan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogan drops his hands momentarily and Taylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taylor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rogan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Rogan's belly button to the back.
Taylor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Joe Rogan has been cut.
A head kick misses from Rogan.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Rogan misses.
Rogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogan manages to avoid it.
Taylor throws an off balance right hand
and Rogan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Rogan misses.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogan.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogan is just out of range.
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogan misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Rogan thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
Taylor swings for the body but Rogan moves out of range.
Rogan misses the shot to the body.
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
Taylor lands a really nice looking cross but Rogan seems unphased.
Rogan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taylor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rogan throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Rogan throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogan.
Rogan misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogan looks gassed!
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Rogan defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Rogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rogan sprawling to the canvas! Rogan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Taylor finish him?!
Rogan is rocked!
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!
Taylor drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Rogan's head, knocking him out cold! Taylor is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Taylor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kegon Saratuwari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busy Signal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saratuwari comes into the arena with Houki Boushi blaring out of the sound system. Signal has chosen Busy Signal - Smoke Some High Grade as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kegon Saratuwari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Busy Signal!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saratuwari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Signal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saratuwari's waist but Saratuwari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Signal off to one side.
No luck for Signal with that takedown attempt.
Signal slips under a jab.
Saratuwari lands a nice shot to the body.
Signal shoots in looking for a takedown but Saratuwari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Signal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kegon Saratuwari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Busy Signal.
Saratuwari misses with a straight left.
Signal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saratuwari defends it nicely.
Signal ducks under a wild hook from Saratuwari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Saratuwari misses the target.
Saratuwari throws a hook but Signal blocks it.
Saratuwari misses with an uppercut.
Signal shoots in for a takedown but Saratuwari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Signal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saratuwari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saratuwari. Signal does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari throws a hook but Signal blocks it.
Saratuwari swings for the body but Signal moves out of range.
Saratuwari looks to throw the jab but Signal is out of range.
Signal slips under a jab from Saratuwari.
Signal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saratuwari looks to clinch
and Signal counters with a single leg into guard. Saratuwari didn't expect that.
Signal controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saratuwari trying to keep a closed guard but Signal is proving a slippery customer.
Saratuwari can't keep his opponent in guard - Signal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saratuwari is trying to stand.
Saratuwari is trying to get back to full guard.
Saratuwari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Signal.
Signal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saratuwari's head.
Saratuwari is pressing down on Signal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saratuwari keeping moving, preventing Signal from controlling successfully.
Saratuwari has his hands on Signal's head, controlling the position.
Saratuwari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Signal trying to control the position from guard on top but Saratuwari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signal tries to free his leg and advance position but Saratuwari is retaining full guard.
Saratuwari keeping moving, preventing Signal from controlling successfully.
Signal looking to pass the guard.
Saratuwari wants to sweep here but Signal controlling him for the moment.
Signal trying to control but Saratuwari is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Busy Signal hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Signal closes the distance and clinches up with Saratuwari, looking for a takedown. Signal pushes Saratuwari against the cage but Saratuwari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Busy Signal will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saratuwari misses with an uppercut. Signal saw that one coming.
Saratuwari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saratuwari works on Signal's body with a couple of short punches.
Saratuwari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saratuwari stops a takedown attempt from Signal.
Saratuwari tries to work over Signal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saratuwari blocking some punches.
Signal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Saratuwari regains guard immediately.
Saratuwari pushes Signal off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Saratuwari lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Signal shoots for a takedown but Saratuwari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari lands with an overhand left.
Saratuwari throws a big shot that misses.
Kegon Saratuwari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Signal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Signal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Signal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saratuwari tries to avoid it but Signal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saratuwari to the ground. Saratuwari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kegon Saratuwari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Busy Signal.
Saratuwari misses with a body shot.
Saratuwari leaves Signal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saratuwari misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Signal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Signal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saratuwari looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Signal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saratuwari keeps working.
Saratuwari actively working from the bottom here.
Saratuwari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Signal is working for a kimura but Saratuwari is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Signal is keen to just control but Saratuwari is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari looking for submissions off his back.
Saratuwari trying to control but Signal postures up.
Signal is trying to control. Saratuwari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saratuwari wants to control but Signal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Signal prevents Saratuwari from improving his position.
Signal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Signal lands with a punch from half guard.
Busy Signal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Signal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari is pressing down on Signal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saratuwari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Signal defends it easily.
Signal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saratuwari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Signal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Signal trying to control the position from guard on top but Saratuwari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Signal postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saratuwari is looking for a triangle but Signal pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saratuwari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saratuwari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Kegon Saratuwari will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saratuwari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Signal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saratuwari sprawls well. Saratuwari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Signal gets slowly back to his feet.
Saratuwari misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saratuwari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saratuwari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari thuds a left hand into Signal's body.
Saratuwari misses with a looping right.
Saratuwari looks to land a left hand but Signal moved out of range nicely.
Kegon Saratuwari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saratuwari scores with a sloppy right hand. Signal should have avoided that one.
Signal with a poor takedown
and Saratuwari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Signal has a takedown stuffed.
Kegon Saratuwari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Busy Signal.
Good standup being displayed there by Saratuwari as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saratuwari connects with a solid leg kick.
Signal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saratuwari circles away.
Saratuwari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Signal shoots in for a double leg but Saratuwari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saratuwari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Saratuwari catches Signal right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Signal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari misses with a looping right.
Signal has a takedown stuffed.
Saratuwari throws a low kick but Signal moves out of range easily.
Signal swats away the attempt to clinch by Saratuwari.
Signal shoots in looking for a takedown but Saratuwari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Signal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saratuwari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Saratuwari.
Signal shoots and misses
enabling Saratuwari to counter with a crisp jab.
Saratuwari tests Signal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saratuwari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saratuwari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Signal.
Signal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kegon Saratuwari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saratuwari 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Kegon Saratuwari!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kegon Saratuwari!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kegon Saratuwari!
Kegon Saratuwari wins by unanimous decision!
Kegon Saratuwari thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al an (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Valor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al an!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Prince Valor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valor misses the shot to the body.
an ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valor moves away.
an looks for a takedown but Valor sprawls well.
an tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling an to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from an.
Valor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed an momentarily.
an slips a straight right by Valor.
Valor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
an misses with a takedown attempt - Valor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good shot there by an.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! an crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valor - the referee stops the clock and an gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valor. an manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Valor lands a leg kick that knocks an off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Valor. No joy for an on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al an. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valor avoids the body shot from an.
Valor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from an.
an misses with a jab to the body
and Valor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al an seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
an uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Valor.
Valor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent an stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prince Valor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valor lands a nice leg kick that just misses an's sensitive parts.
A big left from Valor misses.
Valor moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from an fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Valor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valor pushes an back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
an is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Valor.
Valor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valor is working an over against the cage.
Valor misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Valor - that landed with a thud.
Valor pushes an back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valor cracks an with a nice body shot.
Valor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt an or not.
an blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Valor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valor is working an over against the cage.
Valor lands a body shot.
Valor lands with a short shot to the head.
Valor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of an backwards.
Valor lands with a left to the head.
an is rocked!
Nice body punch from Valor.
Oh an is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valor digs a right hand underneath an's ribcage. an let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valor dips a shoulder and cracks an with a mighty uppercut! an falls back against the cage and Valor unloads with a barrage of strikes! an is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Valor screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Valor! Prince Valor retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Prince Valor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randolf Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Showhey Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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255 lbs
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275 lbs
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randolf Vicious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Showhey Baba!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba misses with a low kick.
Vicious shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vicious in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Baba tries to improve position but can't.
Baba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baba holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicious passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Baba!
Baba wants to control but Vicious is having none of it.
Baba is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicious trying to control but Baba is having none of it.
Baba is trying to escape the mount.
Baba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vicious is working for a guillotine from mount but Baba frees his head quite easily.
Vicious lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicious misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vicious wants to control the pace but Baba is squirming around nicely.
Baba is trying to escape the mount.
Vicious landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicious has a good base and remains in mount.
Vicious looking to control but Baba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baba working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicious trying to control but Baba is having none of it.
Baba tries to hold on but Vicious pushes him away.
The referee warns Baba that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Baba is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba tries to hold on but Vicious postures up.
Baba regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba is refusing to be controlled, as Vicious sits in half guard.
Baba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vicious trying to control but Baba is working from the bottom.
Baba is trying to keep Vicious in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baba wants to sweep here but Vicious controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randolf Vicious dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vicious is out of range.
Vicious throws out a loose jab but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vicious lands a slapping body shot.
Crunch! Baba slams his shin into Vicious's torso.
A shot to the liver by Vicious. Beautiful body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vicious here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baba. Vicious does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Vicious.
Baba scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vicious blocks a low kick nicely.
Showhey Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Vicious misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba connects with a single shot there.
Vicious takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vicious misses with an uppercut
and Baba counters with a low kick, right behind Vicious 's knee.
Good leg kick by Baba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba thows a body kick. Vicious tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Baba lands a really nice looking cross but Vicious seems unphased.
Vicious chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baba can pounce on him.
Vicious takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baba scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Baba.
Baba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vicious has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baba is looking to slow Vicious down with leg kicks.
Vicious stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baba - that will leave a mark!
Baba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vicious if he has to take too many more of those.
Vicious walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baba.
Baba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vicious will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baba sizes up Vicious with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Showhey Baba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baba scores with a nice head shot.
Vicious walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baba.
Baba lands a big head kick that sends Vicious tumbling to the mat! Baba takes a step backwards and waves Vicious back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vicious is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba batters Vicious with a massive right followed by a huge left! Vicious is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Baba lands a final crushing right hand to drop Vicious to the mat with a gruesome thud! Baba is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Showhey Baba!
A very excited looking Showhey Baba 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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