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SFC94: Markson VS Villar! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cory McDanver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahura Yakisoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory McDanver is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory McDanver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Masahura Yakisoba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDanver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakisoba.
McDanver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDanver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDanver wants to clinch up but Yakisoba keeps it at a distance.
No luck for McDanver with that takedown attempt.
McDanver doesn't manage to clinch there - Yakisoba circles away.
McDanver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yakisoba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDanver closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yakisoba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDanver thinking.
McDanver closes the distance but Yakisoba moves to the side
and Yakisoba counters with a one-two to the body.
Yakisoba scores with a body shot.
McDanver tries to clinch
and Yakisoba counters with a nice uppercut.
McDanver shoots in for a takedown but Yakisoba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yakisoba misses with a hook. McDanver ducked under it nicely.
Cory McDanver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDanver tries to clinch but Yakisoba moves out of range.
McDanver doesn't manage to clinch there - Yakisoba circles away.
Yakisoba keeps the fight on the outside.
Yakisoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDanver tries to clinch up but Yakisoba circles away and keeps his distance.
McDanver dives in and scores a takedown into Yakisoba's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McDanver has gone for a leg lock! Yakisoba slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDanver's guard.
McDanver has his foot on Yakisoba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yakisoba works his way back into a safe position though.
Yakisoba gets to his feet - McDanver follows without any prompting.
Yakisoba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yakisoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDanver shoots for a takedown but Yakisoba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory McDanver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDanver wants to clinch.
Yakisoba cracks a nice hook into McDanver's ribs.
Yakisoba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yakisoba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakisoba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDanver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Yakisoba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yakisoba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakisoba. McDanver does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDanver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yakisoba throws a leg kick but McDanver moved away.
McDanver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakisoba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for McDanver with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDanver.
Yakisoba lands an overhand right.
Yakisoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDanver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDanver pushes Yakisoba up against the cage in a clinch.
McDanver is looking to take this one to the mat.
McDanver wants a takedown.
McDanver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDanver tries to score a body lock takedown but Yakisoba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDanver goes for a takedown attempt but Yakisoba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDanver is breathing heavily.
Yakisoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yakisoba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yakisoba scores with a nice head shot.
Yakisoba connects with a looping right hand.
Yakisoba cracks McDanver with an open hand slap.
Yakisoba throws a shot to the body.
Masahura Yakisoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Yakisoba misses its intended target.
McDanver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Yakisoba to work.
Yakisoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakisoba tries to stall but McDanver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yakisoba prevents the takedown attempt.
McDanver drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDanver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yakisoba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yakisoba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDanver wants to take the fight to the mat but Yakisoba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDanver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yakisoba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDanver is trying to pull guard but Yakisoba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDanver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yakisoba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yakisoba keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakisoba tests McDanver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yakisoba lands with a hook. McDanver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDanver.
Yakisoba lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masahura Yakisoba will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yakisoba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDanver.
Yakisoba jabs at McDanver's body.
McDanver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDanver looks for a takedown but Yakisoba sprawls well.
Yakisoba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yakisoba missing with a left hand there. McDanver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDanver has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDanver is defended easily by Yakisoba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory McDanver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakisoba keeps the fight on the outside.
McDanver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDanver wants to clinch
and Yakisoba counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yakisoba.
Yakisoba misses with a wild body shot.
Yakisoba scores with a jab. McDanver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDanver checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakisoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDanver doesn't seem bothered though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yakisoba. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yakisoba lands with an uppercut that bounces McDanver off the cage and back into range.
McDanver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yakisoba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDanver somewhat.
Yakisoba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDanver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yakisoba dives on top into guard.
Yakisoba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDanver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yakisoba passes into side control.
The referee asks Yakisoba politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Yakisoba prefers to stall for the moment though.
McDanver prevents Yakisoba from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Yakisoba politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Yakisoba prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Masahura Yakisoba hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McDanver shoots in for a takedown but Yakisoba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDanver shoots in looking for a takedown but Yakisoba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDanver's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDanver throws a wild body kick that Yakisoba sees coming a mile off.
McDanver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yakisoba counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch lands to the side of McDanver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yakisoba lunges at McDanver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDanver's hand.
McDanver takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDanver fails to pull guard.
Yakisoba lands a nice elbow.
Yakisoba prevents the takedown attempt.
Yakisoba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDanver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yakisoba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDanver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDanver has hold of one of Yakisoba's legs. Yakisoba is fighting the takedown attempt but McDanver gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McDanver stopping the sweep attempt from Yakisoba.
McDanver is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yakisoba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yakisoba has escaped and now he's on top!
McDanver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yakisoba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDanver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDanver keeping moving, preventing Yakisoba from controlling successfully.
McDanver is working an open guard so Yakisoba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDanver darts in trying to clinch
and Yakisoba counters with a series of strikes. McDanver will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yakisoba works McDanver's body with a nice hook.
Yakisoba throws a hook to the side of McDanver's head but McDanver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahura Yakisoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yakisoba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDanver at a distance.
McDanver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yakisoba tries to avoid it but McDanver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yakisoba to the ground. Yakisoba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDanver shoots in for a double leg but Yakisoba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yakisoba scores with a shot to the body.
Yakisoba cracks McDanver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDanver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDanver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yakisoba takes a swing at McDanver's ribcage but misses.
McDanver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yakisoba pinned against the cage. Yakisoba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory McDanver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDanver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDanver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yakisoba's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDanver under the eye.
McDanver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yakisoba scores with a hook.
Yakisoba circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDanver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDanver moves out of range as Yakisoba strikes.
McDanver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDanver walks into a jab.
McDanver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yakisoba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDanver looks to clinch
and Yakisoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Yakisoba.
McDanver darts in trying to clinch
and Yakisoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yakisoba connects with the punch.
McDanver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDanver tries to clinch there but Yakisoba circles away.
McDanver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yakisoba defends it nicely.
McDanver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Yakisoba misses.
Yakisoba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDanver's hands.
Yakisoba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDanver wants to clinch.
McDanver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yakisoba missing with knees to the body.
Yakisoba lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDanver backwards.
McDanver jumps guard but Yakisoba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDanver goes for a takedown attempt but Yakisoba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakisoba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yakisoba counters with a right hand to the body.
McDanver tries to clinch but Yakisoba moves away
and Yakisoba counters with a leg kick.
McDanver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yakisoba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDanver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDanver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yakisoba walks away with a smile on his face. McDanver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yakisoba scores with a body shot.
McDanver tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yakisoba counters with a stiff right hand.
Yakisoba lands a nice looking body shot.
McDanver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yakisoba lands a head shot.
Yakisoba scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDanver in his tracks.
McDanver tries to clinch
and Yakisoba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yakisoba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDanver at a distance.
McDanver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDanver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yakisoba to keep the fight standing.
McDanver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yakisoba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDanver wants a takedown but no success here.
Yakisoba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDanver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yakisoba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cory McDanver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yakisoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDanver doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDanver shoots in looking for a takedown. Yakisoba tries to sprawl out of it but McDanver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yakisoba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDanver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yakisoba to score with a decent uppercut.
Yakisoba dips to his left and cracks McDanver with an uppercut!
McDanver tries to move into range but Yakisoba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDanver misses with a head kick.
Yakisoba lands a jab to McDanver's midsection.
McDanver tries for a takedown but Yakisoba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDanver takes one on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakisoba pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDanver back to the cage. Yakisoba follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yakisoba digs a good body shot into McDanver's ribs.
Yakisoba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDanver. That did some damage!
Yakisoba thumps McDanver with a low kick.
Yakisoba cracks McDanver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masahura Yakisoba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yakisoba 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahura Yakisoba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mellendrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Idi Amin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Mellendrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Idi Amin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Amin.
Mellendrez shoots for a takedown but Amin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mellendrez on the side of the head.
Mellendrez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amin defends it nicely.
Amin scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Mark Mellendrez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mellendrez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amin tries to avoid it but Mellendrez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amin to the ground. Amin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Mellendrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mellendrez is looking to clinch but Amin is avoiding it.
Mellendrez has his takedown stuffed
and Amin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mellendrez is breathing heavily.
Amin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mellendrez sprawling to the canvas! Mellendrez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Amin finish him?!
Mellendrez is rocked!
Amin feints and then cracks Mellendrez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mellendrez down.
Oh Mellendrez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mellendrez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Amin fakes the body blow, causing Mellendrez to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mellendrez goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Idi Amin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Juliard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ador King (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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Juliard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ador King!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juliard fails with the takedown
and King counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
Juliard works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
King goes for a takedown in the clinch but Juliard prevents it.
King is trying to pull guard but Juliard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King pulls guard effortlessly.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Juliard tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juliard prevents King from getting back to his feet.
King seems keen to control Juliard's posture.
King manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looking to finish with strikes here!
King looking to control but Juliard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juliard tries to hold on but King postures up.
King prevents Juliard from getting the reversal.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juliard is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juliard tries to lock up and control but King gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
King looking to ground and pound but Juliard is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
King jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Juliard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
King trying to control the position but Juliard is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juliard tries to control but King manages to take his back.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juliard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King is not going to allow Juliard to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juliard turns into King and is now in his guard.
King pulls Juliard in close to his closed guard and prevents Juliard from doing any damage or advancing position.
King looking to control.
King wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Juliard throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
King pulls Juliard in to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ador King hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juliard misses with a takedown attempt
and King moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Juliard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juliard tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Juliard drops back down to his feet.
King jumps guard and drags Juliard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Juliard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Juliard looking to pass the guard.
King wants to sweep here but Juliard controlling him for the moment.
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Juliard passes into half 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.
Juliard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juliard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ador King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Juliard throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juliard but Juliard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juliard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Juliard showed some decent athleticism there.
Juliard seems to be looking for submissions.
Ador King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Juliard is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
Juliard 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King trying to control from the bottom.
King won't allow Juliard to pass to mount.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Juliard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
King tries to kick Juliard off but Juliard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Juliard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King tries to kick Juliard off but Juliard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
King wants to control but Juliard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Juliard pinned against the cage. Juliard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juliard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Juliard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Juliard wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Juliard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard.
Juliard works his way into side control.
Juliard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King gets back to half guard.
King won't allow Juliard to pass to mount.
Juliard throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King is staying active underneath Juliard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juliard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juliard winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Juliard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
King misses with a two punch combination.
King closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juliard to the mat! Juliard manages to get full guard.
King trying to control but Juliard is working from the bottom.
King controls from within his opponent's guard.
King wants to stand but Juliard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Juliard controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
Juliard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to get up but he can't break Juliard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
King postures up in Juliard's guard and throws a big left but Juliard blocks it.
Juliard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
King controls Juliard momentarily but Juliard frees himself.
Juliard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juliard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.
Juliard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Juliard is tightening it up a little... King has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! King reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! King taps out! Nice BJJ there by Juliard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jackson Juliard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gancho Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santino Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gancho Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santino Marconi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos shoots for a takedown but Marconi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Marconi circles away.
Marconi has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santos.
Santos won't allow Marconi to sweep him here.
Marconi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marconi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Marconi's legs - danger averted.
Marconi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santos passes into half guard.
Marconi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos leaves Marconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gancho Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Marconi.
Santos 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.
Marconi looks gassed!
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marconi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Marconi's legs - danger averted.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marconi is keeping the position for now.
Santos preventing the sweep.
Santos trying to control but Marconi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marconi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marconi throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santos lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santos passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marconi is refusing to be controlled, as Santos sits in half guard.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marconi defends it well.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marconi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marconi pushes Santos off looking to stand but Santos dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to advance position but Marconi won't allow it.
Santos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Santos moves nicely into side control.
Marconi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marconi tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Marconi is pushing down on Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Marconi 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos kicks off Marconi and gets to his feet.
Marconi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Santos!
Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Marconi has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gancho Santos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Marconi pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marconi is defended easily by Santos.
Marconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
Gancho Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Marconi.
Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marconi was covering up waiting for the punch and Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marconi being controlled here, momentarily.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marconi is keeping the position for now.
Santos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into Marconi's guard.
Marconi is breathing heavily.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marconi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marconi keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Marconi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Marconi being controlled here, momentarily.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Santos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gancho Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos stands and throws Marconi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santos cracks Marconi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marconi is letting Santos control him for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marconi to see if he's OK.
Santos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Marconi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Marconi tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Marconi which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Marconi on that attempt.
Marconi misses with a takedown
and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marconi pulls guard effortlessly.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marconi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marconi is thwarting Santos's attempts to control the position.
Marconi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos wants to control from the top but Marconi keeps moving.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gancho Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
Marconi wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marconi gets back to full guard.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marconi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marconi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Santos escapes and throws Marconi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Santos takes a little break here. Marconi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marconi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Santos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marconi is looking to escape.
Santos controlling from mount.
Santos trying to control but Marconi is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gancho Santos.
Marconi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Santos stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Santos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Check out the look on Santos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Marconi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marconi can do to turn this around?
Santos remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marconi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Santos controls the position.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Marconi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Santos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marconi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Santino Marconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gancho Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gancho Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gancho Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Manhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McZongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McZongo has chosen Skiltron- Sword and Shield as his entrance music. Angus McZongo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Manhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus McZongo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McZongo cracks a nice hook into Manhoff's ribs.
Manhoff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by McZongo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manhoff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McZongo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manhoff is out of range.
McZongo scores with a sloppy right hand. Manhoff should have avoided that one.
It looks like Karl Manhoff has been cut.
Manhoff is looking to clinch.
Manhoff checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manhoff moves into the clinch.
Manhoff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhoff tries to pull guard but McZongo won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McZongo lands a left hand.
Manhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McZongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manhoff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Manhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoff tries to throw a body punch but McZongo avoids it by throwing Manhoff back against the cage.
Manhoff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McZongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manhoff is defending well for now.
McZongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manhoff has clasped his hands together around McZongo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McZongo gets back to half guard.
McZongo tries to get to full guard but Manhoff has control of the leg.
McZongo gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McZongo looking for a sweep. Not yet McZongo, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manhoff trying to control the position from guard on top but McZongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McZongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manhoff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McZongo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manhoff passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McZongo gets back to full guard.
McZongo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manhoff defends it easily.
Manhoff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McZongo has an active guard here but Manhoff has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McZongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McZongo trying to control from the bottom.
Manhoff seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Manhoff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McZongo tries to roll over but Manhoff keeps him under control.
Manhoff is taking a breather. McZongo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus McZongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Manhoff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Manhoff clinches up against the cage.
McZongo is pressed up against the cage. Manhoff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McZongo down to the mat. McZongo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McZongo wants to clinch.
McZongo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manhoff gets a double leg takedown into McZongo's guard.
Manhoff got a little sloppy there for a moment and McZongo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manhoff has managed to get both his arms back between McZongo's legs - danger averted.
Manhoff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoff decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Manhoff tries to clinch but McZongo is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from McZongo. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McZongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by McZongo.
McZongo misses with a body shot.
McZongo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McZongo lands a jab to the head.
Karl Manhoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhoff is looking to clinch but McZongo is avoiding it.
Karl Manhoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McZongo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manhoff in his tracks.
Karl Manhoff's cut is getting worse.
Sloppy strikes from McZongo. Those never looked like landing.
Manhoff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McZongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McZongo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manhoff lands a nice uppercut.
Manhoff wants to take the fight to the mat but McZongo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Manhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoff looking for a takedown.
Manhoff managing to block the knees to the body from McZongo.
McZongo breaks from the clinch.
Manhoff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McZongo connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick from Manhoff misses.
Manhoff tries to bum rush McZongo with a series of wild strikes but McZongo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McZongo as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McZongo looks to land a combination but Manhoff avoids it well.
McZongo with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McZongo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McZongo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manhoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manhoff uses the cage to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McZongo throws a head kick that Manhoff semi-blocks.
McZongo tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus McZongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Manhoff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McZongo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McZongo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Manhoff stacks McZongo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Manhoff!
McZongo manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoff perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manhoff seems to be looking for submissions.
Manhoff trying to control from half guard but McZongo is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McZongo is trying to maintain the position but Manhoff is very close to passing his half guard.
Manhoff is trying to control. McZongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McZongo trying to hold on to Manhoff's head to control him but Manhoff postures up.
Manhoff trying to control the action but McZongo is working from the bottom.
Manhoff prevents McZongo from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karl Manhoff.
Manhoff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoff looking to score a takedown here. McZongo is defending well but Manhoff drives through and ends up in McZongo's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manhoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McZongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McZongo controls Manhoff momentarily but Manhoff frees himself.
McZongo looking for a sweep. Not yet McZongo, not yet.
Manhoff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Karl Manhoff just wasn't active enough.
Manhoff shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Manhoff is taking a breather. McZongo 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.
Manhoff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McZongo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manhoff.
Angus McZongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manhoff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McZongo regains full guard. Nicely done.
McZongo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manhoff is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manhoff passes McZongo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karl Manhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karl Manhoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manhoff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McZongo has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Manhoff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McZongo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus McZongo!
Angus McZongo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Jesus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuragi shoots in but Jesus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakuragi shoots in and gets a takedown into Jesus's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jesus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jesus looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sakuragi is defending well. Jesus quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sakuragi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jesus celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Jesus!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Garrido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Lok acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Brawler
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Garrido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Lok!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lok is defended easily by Garrido.
Lok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garrido takes a step back to recover.
Garrido steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lok. That one must have hurt.
Lok throws a head kick that half lands.
Lok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garrido has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garrido walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lok.
Lok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lok throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garrido. Garrido circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lok circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Garrido drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Lok follows Garrido to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Lok!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Lok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mainit. Chris Villar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Markson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Villar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Markson to score with a decent uppercut.
Villar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Villar scrambles back to his feet.
Markson throws an off balance right hand
and Villar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Villar.
Markson is rocked!
Villar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villar throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Markson colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Villar as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Markson is left battered and dazed whilst Villar and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Villar!
Chris Villar is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Chris Villar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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FIGHT
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