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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curt Leocadio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Utter Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Utter Bum has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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194 lbs
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212 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curt Leocadio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Utter Bum!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leocadio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bum takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bum avoids the head kick by Leocadio.
Leocadio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bum at a distance.
Leocadio throws a series of punches but Bum avoids them all with ease.
Bum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leocadio's waist but Leocadio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bum off to one side.
Bum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leocadio tests Bum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leocadio scores with a nice right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leocadio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leocadio is fending him off so far but Bum persists. Nope, Leocadio circles away and we're back to standing.
Curt Leocadio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leocadio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bum fails to land the takedown.
Curt Leocadio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utter Bum.
Leocadio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bum momentarily.
A head kick misses from Bum.
Bum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leocadio sprawls well initially but Bum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Leocadio is refusing to be controlled, as Bum sits in half guard.
Leocadio makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bum tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bum doesn't manage to clinch there - Leocadio circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Leocadio. No joy for Bum on that attempt.
Bum looks gassed!
Leocadio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bum back to the cage. Leocadio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bum slips a jab and a cross from Leocadio.
Bum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Leocadio is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Leocadio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bum on the ground.
Poor strikes thrown by Bum there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Leocadio wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Leocadio is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Bum has taken his back!
Leocadio holding both Bum 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bum. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bum working for a choke but Leocadio is defending well.
Leocadio wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leocadio covering up well under a series of strikes from Bum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Curt Leocadio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leocadio is fending him off so far but Bum persists. Nope, Leocadio circles away and we're back to standing.
Leocadio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bum.
Leocadio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leocadio misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leocadio.
Leocadio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bum moves in looking to clinch but Leocadio pushes him off.
Leocadio scores with a jab. Bum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leocadio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leocadio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bum tries for a takedown but Leocadio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Curt Leocadio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utter Bum.
Bum is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum misses with a takedown attempt - Leocadio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leocadio scores with the left hand. Bum knows he should have avoided that one.
Leocadio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice uppercut lands for Leocadio. That snapped Bum's head back.
Leocadio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leocadio wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leocadio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leocadio throws a nice looking combination but Bum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leocadio lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Leocadio.
Leocadio scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leocadio cracks Bum with an open hand slap.
Bum misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Leocadio both land. Nice combination.
Leocadio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leocadio duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bum shoots in and gets a takedown into Leocadio's guard.
Leocadio wants to stand and escape but Bum is having none of it.
Leocadio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bum jumps guard but Leocadio stands there with Bum around his waist. Bum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leocadio is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum wants to stall.
Bum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leocadio to keep the fight standing.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Leocadio here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Leocadio has had enough of the clinch but Bum keeps him there for the moment.
Leocadio is trying to force a seperation but Bum has the dominant position.
Leocadio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bum taking a breather.
Bum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leocadio is trying to break the clinch but Bum has him pressed against the cage.
Bum goes for a takedown attempt but Leocadio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Curt Leocadio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Leocadio.
Curt Leocadio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bum walks into a straight right hand from Leocadio.
Bum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leocadio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leocadio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bum takes a step back to recover.
Leocadio lands a nice hook to Bum's body. Bum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Leocadio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Leocadio slips a jab and a cross from Bum.
Leocadio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leocadio circles away.
Leocadio scores with a spinning back kick!
Leocadio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Leocadio tries to break the clinch but Bum is controlling the position.
Bum wants to take the fight to the mat but Leocadio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bum tries to pull guard but Leocadio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Curt Leocadio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utter Bum.
Bum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leocadio after a bit of a struggle.
Bum prevents Leocadio from breaking the clinch.
Bum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leocadio after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leocadio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leocadio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leocadio is trying to break the clinch but Bum is controlling him.
Leocadio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leocadio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bum somewhat.
Leocadio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leocadio feints a jab promting Bum to slip. Leocadio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leocadio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bum scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Leocadio to counter with a crisp jab.
Bum misses with a head kick.
Bum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body kick from Leocadio.
Leocadio lands an overhand right.
Bum takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Leocadio lands a nice shot that snaps Bum's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leocadio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leocadio's corner calls for a 1-2. Leocadio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bum is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Leocadio throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Bum's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Leocadio lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Curt Leocadio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by The Fire by The Roots. The key to victory for Steve Simpson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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199 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Tanner!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simpson sprawls well initially but Tanner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like Tanner is going to stand back up.
Simpson trying to hold on to Tanner's head to control him but Tanner postures up.
Tanner tries to stand and escape but Simpson is controlling the position.
Tanner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simpson gets full guard.
Tanner won't allow Simpson to sweep him here.
Tanner tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Simpson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tanner frees his head nicely. Oh but Simpson has switched to an armbar! Tanner is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Steve Simpson!
Steve Simpson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spike Dudley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and You Stink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). You Stink has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spike Dudley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, You Stink!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Stink or perhaps it was just good defense by Dudley which made him look bad.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Stink 's eye.
It looks like You Stink has been cut.
Stink wants to take the fight to the mat but Dudley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stink prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stink pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stink 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.
Stink being controlled here, momentarily.
Dudley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dudley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley passes Stink's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dudley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dudley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stink could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dudley has cracked it and Stink is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dudley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Spike Dudley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sheer Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Floring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Floring looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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161 lbs
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150 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheer Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Floring!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bum manages to break the clinch.
Bum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bum controlling the pace.
Floring is not content to let Bum control the position.
Bum is taking a breather. Floring says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Floring keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sheer Bum just wasn't active enough.
Bum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Floring looks gassed!
Bum clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum has picked Floring up - he's going for a ride! Bum dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bum wants to take a breather but Floring is having none of it.
Bum is looking to advance position but Floring won't allow it.
Bum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bum working the head and body with strikes.
Bum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bum is keen to just control but Floring is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bum decides to return to a standing position.
Floring fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bum sprawls well initially but Floring persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bum is looking to control Floring's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bum avoid being mounted?
Bum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Floring is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bum seems keen to control Floring's posture.
Bum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Bum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum looking to control but Floring is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bum controlling from mount.
Bum lands a nice shot to the head.
Bum with shots to the head and body - Floring looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bum controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bum punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bum tries to control but Floring wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bum with shots to the head and body - Floring looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheer Bum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bum moves into the clinch successfully.
Bum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bum shoots in and gets a takedown into Floring's guard.
Floring is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bum wants to control from the top but Floring keeps moving.
Floring really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bum stands up and waves to Floring to follow him.
Bum misses with a kick to the body.
Floring is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bum performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bum decides to stand and escape the position.
Bum throws a jab but it's blocked by Floring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bum shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bum showed some decent athleticism there.
Bum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Floring sees it coming and defends easily.
Bum passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!
Floring is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bum has taken his back.
Bum has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Floring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bum looking for the RNC.
Bum tries to get the hooks in deep but Floring pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bum has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Floring has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bum just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bum trying to control momentarily.
Bum working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bum is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Floring. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheer Bum dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bum throws a nice looking combination but Floring bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Floring bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Floring working away.
Bum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Floring can do to turn this around?
I wouldn't like to be where Bum is right now.
Sheer Bum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Floring takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum is trying to control but can't.
Bum punching from the bottom.
Floring trying to mount his opponent but Bum defends it.
Bum manages to get to full guard.
Bum lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Floring!
Bum controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floring working to try and regain half guard.
Bum trying to control but Floring is having none of it.
Bum is landing with some decent strikes but Floring is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Floring is squirming around, avoiding Bum's attempts to control the action.
Bum throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Floring has his hands clasped together but Bum breaks the hold and Floring is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sheer Bum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Totally Stink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Totally Stink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Flynn!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stink fails with a takedown attempt.
Flynn lands with a good body shot.
Flynn works over Stink's head and body with a nice combination.
Stink fails to land with a series of punches.
Flynn swinging wildly here.
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.
Stink tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flynn swivels and escapes.
Flynn slips a jab and a cross from Stink.
Flynn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stink wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Flynn. Those never looked like landing.
Stink has managed to clinch.
Stink breaks the clinch.
Derek Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stink showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flynn.
Flynn misses with a double jab.
Flynn throws a series of punches but Stink moves out of range.
Stink avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flynn misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stink is defended easily by Flynn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Totally Stink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stink clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flynn.
Stink tries to score a body lock takedown but Flynn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stink tries to pull guard but Flynn holds him up against the cage and eventually Stink drops back down to his feet.
Stink stalling.
Stink breaks from the clinch.
Flynn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stink tries to clinch up but Flynn circles away and keeps his distance.
Flynn throws a nice looking combination but Stink bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flynn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stink drives through and clinches with Flynn against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stink misses with a knee strike.
Stink tries to pull guard but Flynn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stink tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flynn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but Stink has him pressed against the cage.
Stink is looking for a takedown.
Stink is breathing heavily.
Stink tries to pull guard but Flynn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Flynn is trying to force a seperation but Stink has the dominant position.
Stink pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flynn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flynn lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Flynn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Flynn scores with a jab. Stink acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Flynn misses with a double jab.
Stink has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stink there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stink looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flynn is fending him off so far but Stink persists. Nope, Flynn circles away and we're back to standing.
Stink takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flynn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stink is rocked!
Stink walks into a stiff left hand from Flynn.
Oh Stink is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flynn punishes Stink's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flynn. That's going to slow Stink down.
Flynn drops Stink with a beautiful combination! Stink stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Flynn is looking for the KO!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flynn lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Stink is looking to close the distance but Flynn sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Stink crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Stink is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Derek Flynn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mardy Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bum has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mardy Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Staunton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staunton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bum's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bum looking for submissions off his back.
Staunton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bum is just riding it out for now. Staunton eventually gives up the hold.
Bum tries to kick Staunton off but Staunton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Staunton trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staunton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Staunton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bum sees it coming and defends easily.
Staunton is pressing down on Bum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bum is holding on for now.
Staunton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Staunton is working away from the top position though.
Staunton is trying for a kimura here. Bum looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Staunton wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Staunton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duane McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and You Suck (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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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duane McBride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, You Suck!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suck fails with a takedown attempt.
Suck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McBride napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McBride looks to move to half guard but instead Suck has passed into mount! Damn!
McBride really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Suck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McBride's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
McBride is squirming around, avoiding Suck's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suck looking to control and managing it successfully.
McBride avoids a strike by Suck and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Suck's guard! Fantastic escape!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBride loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McBride wants to pass the guard but Suck is keeping the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. You Suck hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Suck tries to move into range but McBride moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like You Suck has been cut.
McBride keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBride throws a push kick but Suck slaps the foot to one side.
Suck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBride is staying active underneath Suck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suck throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McBride to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suck wants to control from the top but McBride keeps moving.
McBride has his feet on Suck's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McBride throws a wild body kick that Suck sees coming a mile off.
Nice sprawl there from McBride as Suck shoots in.
Duane McBride has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of You Suck.
McBride sizes up Suck with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McBride walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suck swats away the attempt to clinch by McBride.
McBride scores with a jab.
Suck is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBride finds Suck's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Suck flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. McBride lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Suck will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duane McBride!
An out of breath Duane McBride thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cantwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santino Marella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Cantwell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Santino Marella's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Cantwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santino Marella!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantwell lands a big head kick that sends Marella tumbling to the mat! Cantwell takes a step backwards and waves Marella back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Santino Marella has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marella stuffs the takedown attempt from Cantwell. Cantwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Marella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cantwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marella counters with a nice body kick.
Marella throws a half hearted mid kick.
No luck for Cantwell with that takedown attempt.
Cantwell stuns Marella with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve Cantwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cantwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marella swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cantwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cantwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marella closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cantwell's guard.
Cantwell working for a triangle but Marella defends it easily.
Marella controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantwell has his foot on Marella's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marella works his way back into a safe position though.
Marella trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marella looking to pass the guard.
Marella wanted to stand there but Cantwell had control of the position.
Marella got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cantwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marella has managed to get both his arms back between Cantwell's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marella stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marella decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cantwell is trying to control but Marella manages to pass to mount!
Marella is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cantwell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cantwell wants to control but Marella is having none of it.
Cantwell throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marella punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marella wants to take Cantwell's back here but Cantwell is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cantwell is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Marella controlling the position easily from mount.
Marella's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cantwell trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marella with shots to the head and body - Cantwell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cantwell is trying to escape the mount.
Marella can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cantwell is looking to escape.
Marella jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cantwell is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cantwell and Marella has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marella takes a little break here. Cantwell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Cantwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santino Marella's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marella displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cantwell.
Cantwell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marella napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marella tries to bench press Cantwell off him but Cantwell keeps the position.
Santino Marella has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marella controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Marella's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marella sneaks back into half guard.
Marella pushes Cantwell off and gets back to his feet.
Steve Cantwell is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marella takes one to the side of the head.
Marella throws a lazy head kick
and Cantwell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cantwell.
Cantwell trying to control but Marella is working from the bottom.
Cantwell throws an elbow that misses. Marella uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cantwell's guard. Nice move by Marella!
Cantwell wants to stand up but Marella is controlling him.
Marella stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marella clinches up with Cantwell and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell is trying to pull guard but Marella has him pressed against the cage.
Marella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cantwell walks away with a smile on his face. Marella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cantwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marella as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cantwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marella wants to clinch up but Cantwell keeps it at a distance.
Marella closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cantwell did well to prevent Marella getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cantwell is just riding it out for now. Marella eventually gives up the hold.
Marella trying to control from half guard but Cantwell is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell is looking to improve his position.
Cantwell is doing well to control the position and prevent Marella from advancing to side control.
Marella missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marella works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cantwell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marella with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marella is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marella looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cantwell tries to lock up and control but Marella gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cantwell is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santino Marella will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Santino Marella'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!
A head kick misses from Cantwell.
Marella defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cantwell.
Marella clinches.
Marella breaks the clinch.
Cantwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Cantwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Cantwell has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cantwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marella shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Marella punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marella looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marella scoring with strikes but Cantwell is staying in there.
Marella is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cantwell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cantwell shrugs it off.
Cantwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marella jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cantwell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Marella throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cantwell works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marella in particular looking to stall.
Marella sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cantwell defending well though.
Marella stops Cantwell from getting back to his feet.
Marella working over Cantwell with some ground and pound. Cantwell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marella trying to control from half guard but Cantwell is working away.
Cantwell tries to get to full guard but Marella has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell trying to control here.
Marella works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marella trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cantwell is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell is working to get back to half guard.
Cantwell wants to hold on but Marella pushes him away.
Marella working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marella looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cantwell is squirming around, avoiding Marella's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cantwell wants to hold on but Marella pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santino Marella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marella has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Santino Marella!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Really Suck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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192 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Lister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Really Suck!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lister shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lister working the ground and pound effectively.
Lister controlling from the full mount.
Lister goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Suck is on top in guard.
Lister is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Suck wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lister passes to side control.
Lister is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Suck's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister working the head and body with strikes.
Suck trying to remain calm as Lister controls from the top position.
Lister decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lister drives through with a takedown into Suck's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lister controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lister passes into half guard.
Well, if Lister is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister lands with a punch from half guard.
Lister scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Suck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lister. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lister content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suck wants to sweep but Lister has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lister taking a breather here.
Lister stands up.
Lister fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Suck to the ground. Lister is now in Suck's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suck trying to control the position.
Suck looks gassed!
Lister connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Lister dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lister misses with the combination.
Lister slaps away a takedown attempt from Suck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lister closes the distance and pushes Suck back into the cage.
Lister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Lister.
Dean Lister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lister throws a combination. Suck tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck for Suck with that takedown attempt.
Lister lands a slapping body shot.
Suck is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lister.
Lister clinches with his opponent.
Lister works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lister scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suck's guard.
Suck wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Lister.
Lister stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Suck to get to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lister wants the takedown. Suck is fighting it off but Lister persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Suck's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lister stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lister closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Suck to the mat! Suck manages to get full guard.
Lister passes Suck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lister not doing much here.
Lister lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dean Lister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister decides to stand and escape the position.
Lister throws a nice head kick!
Lister stalks Suck and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suck's face. Suck staggers backwards, shaken.
Lister feints and as Suck raises his hands in defense, Lister changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lister is pushing down on Suck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suck is fighting to maintain full guard but Lister has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lister is taking a breather. Suck says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lister has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lister moves nicely into side control.
Lister lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suck is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lister is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lister controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Lister.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Lister dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lister feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lister stands up and waves to Suck to follow him.
Lister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suck can do to turn this around?
Lister closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lister decides to stand back up. Lister steps back and let's Suck get back to his feet.
Dean Lister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Suck sprawls well initially but Lister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suck is trying to control but can't.
Lister passes to full mount!
Lister looking to control and managing it successfully.
Suck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Suck for as long as he can get away with.
Suck can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister controlling from mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dean Lister just wasn't active enough.
Lister throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lister rushes Suck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lister throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lister manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lister has his feet on Suck's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Suck sprawls well initially but Lister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lister sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suck tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lister has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lister is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Suck is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Suck flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lister anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Suck and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lister slips an arm under Suck chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lister has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lister is squeezing on Suck like an anaconda would it's prey. Suck fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dean Lister!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Washington Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Kimbo Slice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Washington Moses!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice avoids a kick to the body.
Slice tries to clinch but Moses moves out of range.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and Moses moves out of range easily.
Moses changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Moses manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washington Moses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moses gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moses cracks Slice with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Slice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moses on the ground.
Moses misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moses staying calm.
Moses looks up at the clock and then as Slice takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Moses smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice is not content to let Moses control the position.
Moses has hold of Slice's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Slice seems comfortable defending it but Moses has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Slice is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Slice is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Moses couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Washington Moses!
Washington Moses is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Washington Moses 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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