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GFC 15: Warmaster vs. Akabaro PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Walus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
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, Kamil Walus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walus looks to land a left hand but Ashton moved out of range nicely.
Walus misses with the combination.
Walus misses with a combination
and Ashton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ashton.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ashton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Walus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ashton is controlling him.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Walus keeps moving.
Ashton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ashton drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ashton seems to have locked his on tight now - Walus screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ashton, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rick Ashton!
Rick Ashton opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Velcrow Mercades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Croswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercades's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Baddest- Krispy Kreme. This should be a great matchup!
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Velcrow Mercades!
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, Matthew Croswell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Croswell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mercades misses with a lunging right hand
and Croswell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercades is rocked!
Croswell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mercades circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Mercades is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Croswell misses with a leg kick.
Mercades misses with a low kick.
Croswell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mercades eats them both and turns towards Croswell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Croswell tries to bum rush Mercades with a series of wild strikes but Mercades uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Croswell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercades doesn't seem bothered though.
Croswell stuffs the takedown.
Mercades blocks a head kick by Croswell.
Mercades dodges the punch combination from Croswell.
Mercades swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercades seems to have got his legs back now.
Croswell misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Croswell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mercades circles away quickly and effectively.
Croswell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercades throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Croswell.
A nice combination there by Croswell.
Mercades avoids a punch combination nicely.
Croswell misses the shot to the body.
Croswell works Mercades's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croswell throws a sloppy head kick and Mercades moves out of range easily.
Mercades throws a head kick that half lands.
Mercades blocks a head kick by Croswell.
Mercades really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Croswell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Croswell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Croswell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Croswell looks winded!
A combination from Croswell does no damage.
Mercades scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mercades is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Croswell sees it coming and defends easily.
Croswell tries to get to full guard but Mercades has control of the leg.
Mercades is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Croswell is just riding it out for now. Mercades eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercades is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Croswell defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercades throwing shots but Croswell is blocking nicely.
Mercades working the head and body with strikes.
Croswell is looking to improve his position.
Mercades thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Croswell's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Croswell is looking to control Mercades's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Croswell avoid being mounted?
Croswell is in trouble now - Mercades has advanced to mount!
Mercades working Croswell over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercades has control of Croswell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Croswell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mercades landing punches.
Mercades has isolated one of Croswell's arms. Croswell looking to fight him off but Mercades twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Velcrow Mercades!
Our winner, Velcrow Mercades, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Rector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Rector!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a takedown attempt
and Rector counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rector is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carter trying to control here.
Rector with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rector is controlling the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andre Rector hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rector scores a takedown into full mount!
Carter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rector controlling the pace for now.
Carter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rector looking to finish with strikes here!
Rector controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter tries to reverse the position but Rector maintains control.
Rector controlling the position easily from mount.
Carter is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rector looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carter is trying to escape the mount.
Carter tries to hold on but Rector postures up.
Carter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rector controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carter is working to get back to half guard.
Rector looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rector really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rector controlling from mount.
Rector is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rector controlling from mount.
Carter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rector. What's that going to do exactly?
Rector controlling the position easily from mount.
Carter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rector controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like Rector might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Rector dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rector darts in and clinches Carter up against the cage.
Rector lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rector is working away from the top position though.
Rector is taking a breather. Carter 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.
Carter trying to control here.
Carter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carter.
Rector must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rector trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rector. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carter is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rector looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carter won't allow Rector to get back to his feet.
Carter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carter cracks Rector with a solid left hand.
Andre Rector has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rector works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rector avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rector keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter lands a couple of digs.
Carter is in close to Rector's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rector can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carter wants to control from the top but Rector keeps moving.
Carter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rector is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter with a nice head shot there.
Carter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rector swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carter with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is looking to work some ground and pound but Rector has wrist control.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rector is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
Carter cracks Rector with a solid left hand.
Rector is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Carter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rector is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter avoids the attempt from Rector to control.
The referee warns Rector that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rector squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rector is trying desperately to improve position.
Rector is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Carter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rector stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rector wants it to stay on the feet.
Rector closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carter quickly recovers to half guard.
Carter is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rector looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rector is working away from the top position though.
Carter is looking for a sweep. Rector is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rector with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carter misses with a hook.
Rector shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carter's guard.
Rector postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rector seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Carter 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.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Rector from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andre Rector hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rector fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carter to the ground. Rector is now in Carter's guard.
Carter looking to control.
Rector content to stall in guard here.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Rector from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rector looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Rector was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Rector shows good takedown defense.
Carter throws a push kick but Rector slaps the foot to one side.
Carter throws a series of punches but Rector avoids them all with ease.
Rector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Carter or perhaps it was just good defense by Rector which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rector counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Carter!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rector controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Rector has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Carter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rector controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rector controlling from the full mount.
Carter tries to hold on but Rector pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rector. What's that going to do exactly?
Carter wants to control but Rector is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter is looking to get to half guard.
Rector takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Rector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rector has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Rector!
After the big win, Andre Rector made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Torment Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tre Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tre Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe misses with a hook
and Stevens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stevens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into Monroe's ribcage.
Stevens landing knees to the head.
It looks like Tre Monroe has been cut.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Stevens.
Stevens gets underhooks to prevent Monroe's takedown attempt.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens slowing the pace effectively.
Stevens lands an elbow inside that Monroe shrugs off.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Stevens lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Stevens.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
Stevens lands a left hand.
Monroe is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stevens.
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens creates a bit of distance for himself, with Monroe pressed up against the cage and cracks Monroe with a massive uppercut! Monroe goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Stevens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Stevens!
Kenny Stevens 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deftones - Feiticeira. Nick Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with the combination.
Johny Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Baker feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Baker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baker lands a front kick.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Baker scores with a leg kick.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baker cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker throws a body kick that misses.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Baker.
Baker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baker.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch.
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Baker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz slips under a jab from Baker.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Baker coming out on top.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baker feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Baker throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Baker feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baker feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Baker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baker misses with a low kick.
A big right from Baker misses.
Baker rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Baker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baker throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Baker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Baker. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
Baker throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baker.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Baker.
Baker is looking to land body kicks.
Baker misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Baker backing up. Baker nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Baker scores with a head kick.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Baker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Baker.
A telegraphed right hand from Baker misses the target.
That kick from Baker tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Baker.
Baker throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johny Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker lands with an overhand left.
Baker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Baker.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Baker.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Baker is controlling him.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Baker.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Baker connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Baker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baker scores with a push kick.
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baker, right into the meat.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker lands a nice looking body kick.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick from Baker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Baker 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!
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baker. Baker obviously looking to wear him down.
Baker scores with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baker.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Baker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz defending well as Baker loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baker.
Baker lands with a cross.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baker lands with a right hand.
Baker connects with a solid leg kick.
Baker connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Baker.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Baker misses with a straight left.
Baker tries to land a body kick
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Baker backing up. Baker nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baker. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Baker.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Baker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Baker connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Baker has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Baker misses.
Diaz throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baker connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baker connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Baker connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baker connects with a solid leg kick.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Baker connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johny Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baker connects with a solid leg kick.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baker looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Baker scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Baker.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker lands a head kick!
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
That kick from Baker tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baker 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Baker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Najman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Three Six Mafia - It's a fight. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Richards!
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, Marcin Najman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Najman on his heels. He'll look to pass Najman's guard now, I'm sure.
Richards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Najman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Richards is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
CJ Richards has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Najman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Richards cracks Najman with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Najman falls to his knees and Richards doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Richards!
CJ Richards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pellegrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaylen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellegrini comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC – Back In Black. Jones has chosen D3mons as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Pellegrini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaylen Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellegrini tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Pellegrini.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Pellegrini moves into the clinch.
Pellegrini connects with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones pushes Pellegrini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pellegrini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Pellegrini scores with a knee to the head.
Jones tries a body shot but Pellegrini blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Pellegrini controls his hands.
Pellegrini looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pellegrini is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Pellegrini blocks a body shot from Jones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Pellegrini avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Pellegrini landing knees to the head.
Pellegrini looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Pellegrini blocks it.
Jones tries to work over Pellegrini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Pellegrini is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pellegrini has his back to the cage.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini blocks a body shot from Jones.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones looking to stall.
Pellegrini looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones avoiding damage as Pellegrini throws knees to the body.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Pellegrini blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pellegrini is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Pellegrini controls his hands.
Pellegrini landing knees to the head.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pellegrini prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones stalling.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pellegrini backwards.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Pellegrini controls the action.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pellegrini.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Pellegrini letting Jones take a breather here.
Pellegrini blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Pellegrini looking to stall.
Pellegrini misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Pellegrini looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pellegrini's elbow.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pellegrini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Pellegrini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pellegrini wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylen Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini swinging wildly here.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Anthony Pellegrini has been cut.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Pellegrini's head.
Pellegrini tries to clinch up.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Pellegrini moved out of range nicely.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Pellegrini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pellegrini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pellegrini moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pellegrini misses with a knee strike.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pellegrini's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones works on Pellegrini's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones digs a right hand into Pellegrini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pellegrini's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Pellegrini's ribcage. Pellegrini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Pellegrini avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pellegrini is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pellegrini has his back to the cage.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones lands a right hand.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pellegrini is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Pellegrini gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pellegrini misses with a knee to the head.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pellegrini blocks an uppercut.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pellegrini looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pellegrini's elbow.
Pellegrini blocks an uppercut.
Pellegrini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pellegrini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Pellegrini avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Pellegrini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Pellegrini is blocking nicely.
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!
Pellegrini trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jaylen Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pellegrini's elbow.
Pellegrini blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Pellegrini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylen Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Pellegrini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pellegrini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Pellegrini tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pellegrini is able to avoid easily.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Pellegrini moved out of range nicely.
Pellegrini walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab.
Pellegrini is rocked!
Pellegrini tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Oh Pellegrini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Pellegrini is out of range.
Pellegrini wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Pellegrini is looking to clinch.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Pellegrini's shoulder, as Pellegrini tries to avoid the shot.
Pellegrini is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pellegrini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anthony Pellegrini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pellegrini leaves his chin hanging out and Jones seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pellegrini crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaylen Jones!
Jaylen Jones is the new middleweight champion!
Jaylen Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Badziewiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Thomas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamil Badziewiak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Badziewiak pinned against the cage. Badziewiak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Badziewiak moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Badziewiak connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Thomas tumbling to the canvas! Badziewiak pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Thomas was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kamil Badziewiak!
Kamil Badziewiak is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Kamil Badziewiak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rayden Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akabaro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Matenrou Opera - Dolce kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kwame Akabaro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rayden Warmaster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kwame Akabaro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akabaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warmaster shoots in but Akabaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Akabaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warmaster. That did some damage!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Warmaster checks a leg kick.
Warmaster closes the distance and clinches up with Akabaro, looking for a takedown. Warmaster pushes Akabaro against the cage but Akabaro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akabaro throws a leg kick but Warmaster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akabaro.
Warmaster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayden Warmaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akabaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warmaster checks a low kick from Akabaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warmaster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akabaro is fending him off so far but Warmaster persists. Nope, Akabaro circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warmaster is defended easily by Akabaro.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Warmaster.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warmaster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Akabaro.
Rayden Warmaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warmaster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akabaro defends it nicely.
Akabaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warmaster shoots for a double leg takedown but Akabaro sprawls well. He's pushed Warmaster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warmaster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akabaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Akabaro connects with a jab.
Akabaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Warmaster.
Warmaster is breathing heavily.
Akabaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Warmaster.
Warmaster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akabaro sprawls well. Akabaro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Warmaster gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Akabaro misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster fails with the takedown.
Warmaster misses with a takedown
and Akabaro counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro fakes the leg kick and cracks Warmaster in the body.
Akabaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Warmaster.
Akabaro is looking to land body kicks.
Akabaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Warmaster checks it well.
Akabaro sends Warmaster crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Akabaro is motioning to the referee to let Warmaster up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Warmaster is rocked!
Akabaro keeps Warmaster at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Warmaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akabaro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kwame Akabaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akabaro.
Warmaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Akabaro thumps Warmaster with a low kick.
Akabaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Akabaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akabaro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Warmaster is out of range.
Warmaster checks a leg kick.
Warmaster takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akabaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akabaro cracks Warmaster with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Akabaro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Warmaster to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akabaro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akabaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Warmaster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Warmaster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akabaro.
Akabaro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Warmaster's calf.
Akabaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Warmaster.
Akabaro misses with a body kick.
Akabaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akabaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akabaro misses the shot to the body.
Akabaro thuds a left hand into Warmaster's body.
Warmaster moves out of range of the leg kick from Akabaro.
Warmaster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akabaro is fending him off so far but Warmaster persists. Nope, Akabaro circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Akabaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Warmaster checks it well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Warmaster. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Akabaro scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Warmaster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akabaro circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Warmaster drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Akabaro follows Warmaster 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 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Akabaro!
Kwame Akabaro is the new welterweight champion!
Kwame Akabaro very nearly forgot to thank Steel Penn's Laundry 93% amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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