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CCF 92: Jane vs. Smith PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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279 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Good kicks
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Svensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Stone!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensen feints and as Stone raises his hands in defense, Svensen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Svensen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Svensen!
Stone prevents Svensen from getting the reversal.
Svensen tries to lock up and control but Stone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stone looking to ground and pound but Svensen is blocking nicely.
Stone prevents Svensen from getting the reversal.
Stone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Svensen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Svensen tries to bench press Stone off him but Stone keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensen is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it.
Svensen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Svensen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Svensen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stone tries to pass to full mount but Svensen defends it.
Stone throwing shots but Svensen is blocking nicely.
Svensen won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
Stone is thwarting Svensen's attempts to control the position.
Stone works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensen is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Stone crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone trying to control the position but Svensen is working away.
Svensen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stone off and has taken his back!
Svensen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensen is landing with strikes from the back.
Stone rolls, trying to escape but Svensen keeps control of the position.
Svensen lands shots from the back.
Svensen is looking to control Stone but Stone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Svensen looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Svensen keeps control of the position as Stone tries to break free.
Svensen doesn't have the hooks in and Stone manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone trying to control but Svensen is working from the bottom.
Stone preventing the sweep.
Svensen pushes a forearm under Stone's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stone is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Svensen!
Our winner, Sven Svensen, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe The One Armed Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The One Armed Man comes to the cage accompanied by Stand Up To be C**ted. Tank is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Destiny. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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300 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe The One Armed Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Tank!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The One Armed Man moves out of range as Tank throws a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tank. No joy for The One Armed Man on that attempt.
The One Armed Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The One Armed Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tank at a distance.
The One Armed Man tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tank wants to clinch.
Tank throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tank lands a head kick!
Tank checks the leg kick.
Tank lands the left hand.
Frank Tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The One Armed Man looks for the body kick but Tank saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Tank blocks the leg kick.
Tank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tank misses with a jab, cross combination.
The One Armed Man throws a body punch but Tank moves out of range.
The One Armed Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tank. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The One Armed Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The One Armed Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
The One Armed Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tank manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from The One Armed Man. Tank does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tank looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tank loads up on a big right hand but The One Armed Man slips the punch.
Tank moves out of range of the body kick.
Tank is looking to land body kicks.
Tank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The One Armed Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tank.
Tank is looking to score with low kicks.
Tank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tank's calf.
The One Armed Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The One Armed Man moves out of range of the body kick from Tank.
The One Armed Man thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tank if he has to take too many more of those.
Tank looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Frank Tank has been cut.
The One Armed Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man punishes Tank's body with a nice straight punch.
Tank needs to keep his hands up - The One Armed Man had a free shot at his head there.
The One Armed Man tests Tank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The One Armed Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from The One Armed Man. Those never looked like landing.
The One Armed Man misses with a body kick.
The One Armed Man is looking to wear down Tank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The One Armed Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The One Armed Man.
Tank takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank avoids the body shot from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man scores with a kick to the midsection.
The One Armed Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by The One Armed Man.
That has opened up Frank Tank's cut even more.
Tank blocks the elbow strike.
Tank on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The One Armed Man has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tank is trying to keep an underhook but The One Armed Man manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The One Armed Man is looking to take a break and control but Tank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The One Armed Man slows the pace down in half guard.
The One Armed Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man connects with a leg kick. Tank looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The One Armed Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The One Armed Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tank.
The One Armed Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tank manages to avoid it.
Tank's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The One Armed Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from The One Armed Man.
Good work by The One Armed Man as he checks the leg kick.
The One Armed Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tank moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe The One Armed Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Tank'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.
The One Armed Man delivers a nice body kick.
Tank lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tank avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The One Armed Man checks a leg kick.
Tank tries to close the distance and clinch but The One Armed Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tank throws out a loose jab but The One Armed Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The One Armed Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man misses with a straight left.
Tank takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for The One Armed Man.
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!
The One Armed Man tries to clinch there but Tank circles away.
The One Armed Man with a hook.
Tank defending well as The One Armed Man loads up on a big left hand.
Tank rushes The One Armed Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The One Armed Man jumps guard but Tank stands there with The One Armed Man around his waist. The One Armed Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank dodges an elbow strike from The One Armed Man.
Tank misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tank fails to land.
Tank misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Tank.
Tank is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The One Armed Man utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tank is breathing heavily.
The One Armed Man landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The One Armed Man landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
The One Armed Man leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The One Armed Man taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The One Armed Man misses with a knee strike.
The One Armed Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
The One Armed Man with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The One Armed Man just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tank's brow.
The One Armed Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tank can do to turn this around?
Tank can't find room to land a body shot as The One Armed Man controls the action.
Tank looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The One Armed Man is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The One Armed Man working Tank over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The One Armed Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The One Armed Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tank's efforts to push away.
Joe The One Armed Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The One Armed Man lands an elbow just above Tank 's eye.
The One Armed Man manages to pull guard.
The One Armed Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tank defends it easily.
The One Armed Man managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man is trying to keep Tank in close.
The One Armed Man wants to sweep here but Tank controlling him for the moment.
Tank is sitting in close to The One Armed Man's body. The One Armed Man has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tank is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tank is tapping! That was a very nice submission by The One Armed Man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe The One Armed Man!
Joe The One Armed Man decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Valor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valor's entrance music is Bad Religion - Dept. of False Hope. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Prince Valor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Adams!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams pushes Valor up against the cage in a clinch.
Valor gets underhooks to prevent Adams's takedown attempt.
Valor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valor throws an elbow but misses.
Adams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valor.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valor misses with the head strike.
Adams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valor gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adams is looking for a takedown.
Prince Valor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Adams.
Adams gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Valor regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams throws an elbow that misses. Valor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adams's guard. Nice move by Valor!
Adams is trying to keep Valor in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Samuel Adams was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Valor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Adams's head.
It looks like Samuel Adams has been cut.
Valor jabs at Adams's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valor.
Adams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valor tries to improve position but can't.
Valor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Adams trying to mount his opponent but Valor defends it.
Valor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valor tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Valor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adams.
Valor actively working from the bottom here.
Adams thows a huge punch but Valor dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valor is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valor avoid being mounted?
Valor has hold of Adams's hands but Adams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adams is pressing down on Valor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valor is holding on for now.
Adams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valor is trying to get back to full guard.
Valor is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard.
Valor is not content to let Adams control the position.
Valor is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valor avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valor moves into full guard.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valor has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Adams should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Valor has tightened it up now! Adams should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Prince Valor!
Our winner, Prince Valor, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Showhey Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Khasm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khasm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kickstart My Heart. The key to victory for Showhey Baba has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Showhey Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Khasm!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khasm.
Khasm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Khasm throws a strike aimed at the side of Baba's head but Baba avoids it well.
Khasm misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Khasm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Khasm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baba regains half guard.
Baba has hold of Khasm's hands but Khasm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khasm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khasm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baba trying to control the position.
Baba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khasm throws a big elbow that misses.
Khasm cracks Baba with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasm postures up in Baba's guard and throws a big left but Baba blocks it.
Baba looking for a sweep. Not yet Baba, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baba lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Khasm!
Khasm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Khasm is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Baba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Khasm is looking to improve his position but Baba isn't that keen on the idea.
Baba 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.
Khasm is trying desperately to improve position.
Baba is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Baba throws a shot from downtown. Khasm moves away and avoids it.
Khasm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baba as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khasm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baba's waist but Baba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khasm off to one side.
Baba connects with a leg kick. Khasm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baba.
It looks like Kevin Khasm has been cut.
No luck for Khasm with that takedown attempt.
Showhey Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Khasm.
Khasm scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khasm.
Khasm working the head and body with strikes.
Khasm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baba is trying to maintain the position but Khasm is very close to passing his half guard.
Baba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khasm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khasm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Baba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baba holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Baba wants to get back to his feet.
Baba preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khasm postures up.
Khasm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baba controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Showhey Baba has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Khasm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba avoids the body shot from Khasm.
Baba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khasm decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Khasm prevents Baba from improving his position.
Khasm misses with a head shot. Baba uses the momentum to regain guard.
Baba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khasm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khasm preventing the sweep.
Khasm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khasm drops back looking for a leg! Baba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baba manages to kick Khasm off! Khasm jumps back into Baba's guard.
Baba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khasm's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khasm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baba defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Khasm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Khasm's cut.
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.
Khasm looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khasm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baba is trying to keep Khasm in close.
Baba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khasm manages to get himself to full guard.
Khasm wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showhey Baba has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khasm.
Baba loads up on a big right hand but Khasm slips the punch.
Khasm throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baba tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khasm is in Baba's guard.
Khasm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baba wants to sweep here but Khasm controlling him for the moment.
Baba has his hands on Khasm's head, controlling the position.
Baba is trying to keep Khasm in close.
Baba 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Baba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khasm throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khasm with a nice head shot there.
Khasm scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khasm prevents Baba from getting back to his feet.
Khasm scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khasm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baba controls Khasm momentarily but Khasm frees himself.
Khasm wanted to stand there but Baba had control of the position.
Khasm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baba's head.
Khasm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khasm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baba pulls Khasm in close to his closed guard and prevents Khasm from doing any damage or advancing position.
Khasm throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khasm scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khasm working some strikes from top position.
Baba is working an open guard so Khasm takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Khasm is breathing heavily.
Khasm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khasm somewhat.
Baba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khasm avoids the head kick by Baba.
Baba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baba throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baba.
Horrible takedown by Khasm or perhaps it was just good defense by Baba which made him look bad.
Showhey Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Khasm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Baba.
Baba lands a big head kick that sends Khasm tumbling to the mat! Baba takes a step backwards and waves Khasm back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Baba misses with a body kick.
Baba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baba misses with a series of wild punches.
Baba scores with a punch to the head.
Baba throws a lazy right hand but Khasm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kevin Khasm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khasm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khasm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baba.
A good leg kick by Baba.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baba misses with a low kick as Khasm jumps back.
Baba tries a head kick but it misses.
Khasm drives through with a takedown into Baba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Khasm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Showhey Baba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Khasm's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Baba misses with a head kick.
Khasm blocks a jab.
Baba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baba wants it to stay on the feet.
Baba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baba scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Baba. That snapped Khasm's head back.
That has opened up Kevin Khasm's cut even more.
Khasm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba scoring well with a low kick there.
Khasm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Baba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khasm's guard.
Baba is pushing down on Khasm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khasm is fighting to maintain full guard but Baba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baba works his way into full mount!
Khasm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khasm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baba kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baba tries to control but Khasm wriggling away.
Baba get's back to his feet.
Khasm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Baba tries to buck Khasm off but Khasm is having none of it.
Khasm lands an elbow.
Khasm working the head with strikes.
Baba sneaks back into half guard.
Baba is concentrating on defense, preventing Khasm from advancing position.
Baba trying to control here.
Khasm throwing shots but Baba is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba moves into full guard.
Baba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khasm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khasm throwing strikes from guard but Baba blocks nicely.
Khasm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khasm.
Baba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baba lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Khasm!
Baba prevents Khasm from getting the reversal.
Baba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khasm is looking to escape.
Kevin Khasm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khasm is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baba tries to control but Khasm wriggling away.
Baba avoids the attempt from Khasm to control.
Baba stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Khasm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khasm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khasm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baba as he jumps to the side.
Khasm shoots in looking for a takedown but Baba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khasm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Showhey Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Khasm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khasm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baba fakes the leg kick and cracks Khasm in the body.
Baba misses with a body kick.
Baba stuffs the takedown.
Baba tries a head kick but it misses.
Khasm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baba's waist but Baba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khasm off to one side.
Baba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baba tries to land a front kick but Khasm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baba lands with a nice body kick.
Baba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Baba tenderised Khasm's leg. Khasm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kevin Khasm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Baba.
Baba scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Showhey Baba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Showhey Baba!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Showhey Baba!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Showhey Baba!
Showhey Baba wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Showhey Baba waved his t-shirt featuring Ultimate Fighting Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Uprising. Villar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kalamidad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
201 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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190 lbs
17 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Villar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dobrzynski pinned against the cage. Dobrzynski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Erick Villar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dobrzynski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Villar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Villar dives in and grabs Dobrzynski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dobrzynski pushes down on Villar's head and hops out.
Villar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobrzynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Villar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dobrzynski misses with a body shot.
Villar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dobrzynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Villar somewhat.
Maciej Dobrzynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Villar.
Villar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dobrzynski's waist but Dobrzynski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Villar off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Villar. No joy for Dobrzynski on that attempt.
Villar takes one to the side of the head.
Villar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Villar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Villar throws a sloppy head kick
and Dobrzynski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dobrzynski wants to take a breather but Villar is having none of it.
Dobrzynski throwing shots but Villar is blocking nicely.
Dobrzynski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobrzynski 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Villar is trying to stand.
Dobrzynski is just content to waste time from the top position. Villar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Villar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobrzynski 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Maciej Dobrzynski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dobrzynski misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dobrzynski connects with a couple of short punches.
Villar kicks Dobrzynski off and gets to his feet.
Dobrzynski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Villar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villar is working for a submission of some sort.
Villar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Dobrzynski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Villar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Villar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dobrzynski swivels and escapes.
Villar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dobrzynski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown but Villar shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Villar.
Dobrzynski throws a series of punches but Villar moves out of range.
Dobrzynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Villar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dobrzynski as he avoids it easily.
Villar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maciej Dobrzynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dobrzynski looks for a takedown but Villar sprawls well.
Dobrzynski misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Dobrzynski misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dobrzynski. Villar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Villar misses with a body kick.
Dobrzynski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Villar.
Dobrzynski moves out of range of the body kick from Villar.
Villar connects with a body shot.
Dobrzynski has his takedown stuffed
and Villar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Dobrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar has his takedown stuffed
and Dobrzynski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobrzynski throws a strike but Villar avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dobrzynski lands a couple of elbows.
Dobrzynski looking to sit in guard and control but Villar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobrzynski 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.
Dobrzynski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Villar is one step ahead there.
Villar is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobrzynski has wrist control.
Dobrzynski wants to sweep here but Villar controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villar lands a couple of elbows.
Villar preventing the sweep.
Villar throws a big right hand that misses.
Dobrzynski is looking for a triangle but Villar pushes his legs off easily.
Villar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Villar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dobrzynski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Villar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Villar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Villar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Villar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dobrzynski 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.
Villar throwing strikes but missing.
Dobrzynski has his foot on Villar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Villar works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobrzynski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Villar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dobrzynski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dobrzynski has escaped and now he's on top!
Dobrzynski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erick Villar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Villar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dobrzynski swivels and escapes.
Dobrzynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dobrzynski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Villar.
Villar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dobrzynski slaps away a takedown attempt from Villar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maciej Dobrzynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Villar.
Villar slaps away a takedown attempt from Dobrzynski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Villar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dobrzynski's waist but Dobrzynski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Villar off to one side.
Dobrzynski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Villar circles away.
Villar slaps away a takedown attempt from Dobrzynski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Villar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Villar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dobrzynski is staying tight to Villar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Villar is pushing Dobrzynski's head away, looking to escape. Dobrzynski manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Villar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dobrzynski's guard! Nice work there by Villar!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dobrzynski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Villar.
Villar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dobrzynski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Villar throws a strike but Dobrzynski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Villar wants to get back to his feet but Dobrzynski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski throwing strikes but missing.
Villar wants to stand and escape but Dobrzynski is having none of it.
Dobrzynski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Villar keeping moving, preventing Dobrzynski from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maciej Dobrzynski.
Sloppy strikes from Dobrzynski. Those never looked like landing.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a double leg but Villar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Villar misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobrzynski avoids a kick to the body.
Villar motions for Dobrzynski to come forward. Villar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dobrzynski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erick Villar.
I think Villar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Maciej Dobrzynski!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Erick Villar!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes into the arena with Miseria Cantare - The Beginning blaring out of the sound system. Nielsen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cornstick Feat. Benny Jamz & Pharfar - What Money Can Do kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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217 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elias Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nielsen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Taylor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Taylor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nielsen.
Nielsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taylor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sloppy strikes there by Nielsen.
Nielsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Taylor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nielsen's guard! Nice work there by Taylor!
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nielsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nielsen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nielsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taylor defends well.
Nielsen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor wants to stand but Nielsen is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nielsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nielsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Nielsen's legs - danger averted.
Taylor trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Nielsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
Taylor won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
Nielsen looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Nielsen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor postures up in Nielsen's guard and throws a big left but Nielsen blocks it.
Nielsen striking from the bottom here.
Nielsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Taylor tries to stand but Nielsen is controlling from the bottom.
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taylor defends well.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Nielsen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Nielsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nielsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jake Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Nielsen.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Nielsen dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Nielsen's head and hops out.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor misses with a hook. Nielsen ducked under it nicely.
Nielsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nielsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nielsen throws a strike but Taylor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taylor won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
Nielsen is breathing heavily.
Taylor tries to stand but Nielsen is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Taylor wants to get up but he can't break Nielsen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Nielsen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taylor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nielsen.
Taylor stands up.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Nielsen avoids them all with ease.
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nielsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nielsen somewhat.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Nielsen persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor scores with a body shot.
Nielsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielsen slips under a jab from Taylor.
Nielsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Nielsen persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Nielsen shoots in.
Nielsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nielsen.
Nielsen tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nielsen.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Nielsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Nielsen's head but Nielsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nielsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nielsen is rocked!
Nielsen has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nielsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Jake Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nielsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Nielsen's head.
Nielsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jake Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Nielsen is out on his feet! Taylor sets himself and nearly takes Nielsen's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Geek Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geek Fighter comes to the cage accompanied by One More Saturday Night. Lazer has chosen Major Lazer - Pon De Floor as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Geek Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazer shoots in but Geek Fighter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Geek Fighter fails with the takedown.
Geek Fighter clobbers Lazer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Geek Fighter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazer.
Mark Geek Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
Lazer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geek Fighter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lazer is defended easily by Geek Fighter.
Lazer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Geek Fighter defends it nicely.
Lazer shoots in for a double leg but Geek Fighter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geek Fighter scores with a decent looking hook.
Geek Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lazer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Geek Fighter tries to bum rush Lazer with a series of wild strikes but Lazer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lazer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lazer lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lazer won't allow Geek Fighter to get back to his feet.
Lazer looking to pass the guard.
Lazer wants to control from the top but Geek Fighter keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Geek Fighter is keeping the position for now.
Geek Fighter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazer trying to control but Geek Fighter is working from the bottom.
Geek Fighter looking to control.
Lazer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Geek Fighter pulls Lazer in to control the position.
Geek Fighter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Geek Fighter has momentary wrist control but Lazer slips an elbow through the middle.
Lazer distracts Geek Fighter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geek Fighter wants to get back to his feet but Lazer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazer wants to control from the top but Geek Fighter keeps moving.
Geek Fighter wants to sweep but no luck.
Lazer postures up.
Lazer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Geek Fighter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lazer postures up.
Lazer wants to control from the top but Geek Fighter keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lazer misses with a takedown attempt - Geek Fighter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lazer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geek Fighter circles away.
Lazer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Geek Fighter's waist but Geek Fighter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lazer off to one side.
Lazer shoots in but no luck this time.
Geek Fighter thows a body shot but no joy.
Geek Fighter shoots in for a double leg but Lazer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lazer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Geek Fighter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lazer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Geek Fighter cracks Lazer with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazer shoots in and drives through. Geek Fighter sprawls well.
Geek Fighter lands with a right that hurts Lazer. Lazer looks to clinch but Geek Fighter throws a short knee that drops Lazer. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Mark Geek Fighter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mark Geek Fighter waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Busy Signal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Signal kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Busy Signal - Smoke Some High Grade. Busy Signal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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165 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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Busy Signal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago looks to throw the jab but Signal is out of range.
Santiago scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santiago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Signal.
Signal throws out a powerful jab.
Signal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Signal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santiago to the mat! Santiago manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Santiago is looking to stand up but Signal isn't so interested in that idea.
Signal tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
Signal trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Santiago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Signal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santiago wants to stand but Signal is controlling the position.
Signal distracts Santiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Signal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Signal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago controlling Signal's posture.
Signal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santiago trying to keep a closed guard but Signal is proving a slippery customer.
Signal stops Santiago from standing up.
Santiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santiago can't keep his opponent in guard - Signal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santiago is looking to escape.
Signal is working for a submission of some sort.
Santiago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Signal.
Signal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Signal is looking to take a break and control but Santiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Signal is really struggling to control Santiago but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago tries to roll over but Signal keeps him under control.
Signal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santiago can do anything to dispel that myth.
Signal is nestled in close to Santiago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago keeping control of the position.
Signal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago pushes Signal off looking to stand but Signal dives back in and keeps control.
Signal trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Santiago wants to control but Signal passes into side.
The referee asks Signal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Signal prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Santiago tries to buck Signal off but Signal is having none of it.
Signal working the head with strikes.
Santiago is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Signal grinds an elbow into Santiago's temple.
Santiago is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Signal asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking for a sweep.
Signal working away.
Signal cracks Santiago with a big right hand but Santiago just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Signal is working Santiago over with some ground and pound from side control.
Santiago takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Signal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Santiago is not content to let Signal control the position.
Santiago tries to improve position but can't.
Santiago is not content to let Signal control the position.
Santiago tries to bench press Signal off him but Signal keeps the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Signal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Signal 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.
Signal grinds an elbow into Santiago's temple.
Santiago struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busy Signal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Santiago lands with a nice combination. Signal backs away looking to recover.
Santiago tries to clinch up but Signal circles away and keeps his distance.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dante Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Signal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santiago pinned against the cage. Santiago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Signal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Signal trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Signal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Signal postures up.
Santiago keeping full guard, as Signal tries to pass.
Signal wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Signal throws a big elbow that misses.
Santiago pulls Signal in close to his closed guard and prevents Signal from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dante Santiago was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santiago thows a body shot but no joy.
Santiago lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Signal shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Signal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago tries to clinch there but Signal circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Santiago. No joy for Signal on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Busy Signal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago throws the left hand but Signal avoids the punch easily.
Santiago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Signal misses its intended target.
Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santiago enables Signal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santiago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Signal is controlling him.
Signal wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Signal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signal working the head and body with strikes.
Santiago takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Santiago struggling a bit here.
Signal has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Santiago!
Santiago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Signal dominating with strikes here.
Signal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Signal is landing with some decent strikes but Santiago is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Santiago is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Signal softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Santiago is out cold! Signal jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Busy Signal!
Busy Signal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC - If You Want Blood You Got It. Gattuso has chosen WAR-Low Rider as his entrance music. 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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218 lbs
9 - 1 - 1 |
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212 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Bronson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson closes the distance and clinches.
Gattuso tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson goes for a takedown attempt but Gattuso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bronson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bronson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gattuso misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Gattuso. No joy for Bronson on that attempt.
Bronson shoots in for a double leg but Gattuso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson has a takedown stuffed.
Bronson moves in looking to clinch but Gattuso pushes him off.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bronson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gattuso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bronson wants to control the pace but Gattuso is squirming around nicely.
Gattuso is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson goes for an armbar but Gattuso turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gattuso.
Gattuso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gattuso advances to half guard.
Bronson is trying to maintain the position but Gattuso is very close to passing his half guard.
Gattuso is trying to control. Bronson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bronson tries to roll over but Gattuso keeps him under control.
Gattuso is thwarting Bronson's attempts to control the position.
Gattuso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bronson trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Niko Bronson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bronson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gattuso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gattuso looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Gattuso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bronson ducks right into an uppercut from Gattuso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gattuso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson shoots in but no luck this time.
Gattuso lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronson's head.
Horrible takedown by Bronson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gattuso which made him look bad.
Bronson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gattuso on his heels. He'll look to pass Gattuso's guard now, I'm sure.
Gattuso working a defensive guard here.
Bronson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bronson won't allow Gattuso to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson looking to pass the guard.
Gattuso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gattuso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bronson preventing the sweep.
Bronson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gattuso keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Javier Gattuso hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gattuso throws a combination. Bronson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bronson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gattuso avoids it really well and circles away.
Gattuso scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
Gattuso slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Gattuso. No joy for Bronson on that attempt.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gattuso as he avoids it easily.
Gattuso lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson is breathing heavily.
Gattuso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronson on the side of the head.
Bronson tries to clinch
and Gattuso counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gattuso cracks Bronson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gattuso has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bronson to stand back up!
Bronson is rocked!
Gattuso circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bronson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gattuso wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Javier Gattuso! Javier Gattuso retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Javier Gattuso, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mary Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rick James - Mary Jane. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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23
185 lbs
14 - 0 - 0 |
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30
184 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mary Jane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a takedown into Jane's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Jane.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jane keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Jane is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cory Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Jane's head back.
Jane looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Cory Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jane avoids the head kick by Smith.
Jane slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Jane should have avoided that one.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith motions for Jane to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Jane moves away and avoids it.
Jane looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Jane avoids the body shot from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jane finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Jane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Jane avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
The fighters circling - Jane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Jane.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith lands a nice hook to Jane's body. Jane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jane to counter with a crisp jab.
Jane just misses with a punch to the body.
Jane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Jane is just out of range.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Jane misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Mary Jane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Jane should have avoided that one.
Jane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Jane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Jane throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jane misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jane counters with a nice body shot.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Jane's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith trying to control but Jane is working from the bottom.
Jane has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Smith throws an elbow but Jane slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jane misses with a few strikes there.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jane.
Jane throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jane trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith wants to control but Jane is having none of it.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jane tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Jane fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith is looking to improve his position but Jane isn't that keen on the idea.
Jane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
BOOM! Jane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith wants to hold on but Jane pushes him away.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Jane maintains control.
Smith wants to hold on but Jane pushes him away.
Jane wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Jane controlling from mount.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cory Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Jane maintains control.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jane tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jane controlling from mount.
Jane trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Jane looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is writhing around trying 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.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jane kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mary Jane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith throws the left hand but Jane avoids the punch easily.
Jane looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Jane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jane.
Smith moves out of range as Jane strikes.
Jane checks a low kick from Smith.
Jane misses with an uppercut
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Jane does no damage.
Jane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jane lands with a cross.
Mary Jane is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to clinch up but Jane circles away and keeps his distance.
Jane slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jane's head backwards.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Jane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Jane.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Jane.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A cross from Smith lands.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Jane throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Smith misses.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith darts in and clinches Jane up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jane backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Jane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jane can't break the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Jane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jane pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Jane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith wants to break free but Jane has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jane misses with a looping right.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Jane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith is rocked!
Jane throws a big shot that misses.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Jane finish him?
Jane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith sizes up Jane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Jane.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Jane seems unphased.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Jane is out of range.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jane controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Jane wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
Smith is thwarting Jane's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jane wants to control but Smith passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mary Jane did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Jane throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Jane slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith forces Jane back against the cage and clinches.
Jane tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Jane controls his hands.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith letting Jane take a breather here.
Jane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Jane counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jane.
Smith tries to bum rush Jane with a series of wild strikes but Jane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Jane misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Jane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Jane moves away
and Jane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jane takes one to the chin there.
Smith stalks Jane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jane's face. Jane staggers backwards, shaken.
Jane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Jane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith clinches.
Jane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Jane misses.
Smith moves away from the strike by Jane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jane swivels and escapes.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jane moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Jane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jane's head.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Jane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Jane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jane pinned against the cage. Jane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mary Jane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Smith.
Jane lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane misses with a two punch combination.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jane manages to avoid it.
A jab from Smith misses.
Jane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Jane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jane leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jane ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Cory Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jane tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Jane misses.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Jane.
Jane cracks Smith with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Smith tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jane pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Smith is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mary Jane!
Mary Jane retains his welterweight title!
Mary Jane took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Smoke weed kids!'.
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