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HFC 91 Against All Odds PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenji Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Shields!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashimoto shoots in but Shields avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hashimoto throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Hashimoto.
Shields gets caught flat footed, as Hashimoto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hashimoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shields looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shields looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shields!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto tries to bench press Shields off him but Shields keeps the position.
Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hashimoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hashimoto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shields connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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Check out the look on Shields's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shields working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hashimoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hashimoto wants to control but Shields postures up.
Shields has hold of Hashimoto's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hashimoto seems comfortable defending it but Shields has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hashimoto is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hashimoto is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Shields couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Shields!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Cheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John MacMillen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Cheng has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Cheng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John MacMillen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacMillen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cheng wants to clinch
and MacMillen counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacMillen.
MacMillen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacMillen throws out a powerful jab.
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!
MacMillen misses with a jab to the body
and Cheng counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cheng is looking to clinch but MacMillen is avoiding it.
MacMillen misses with a wild body shot.
MacMillen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheng takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacMillen throws an overhand right that has Cheng reeling! MacMillen follows up with more punches and Cheng is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John MacMillen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Robillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Mackenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Robillard!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robillard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mackenzie showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mackenzie trying to control from Robillard's half guard. Robillard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mackenzie distracts Robillard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mackenzie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mackenzie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mackenzie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mackenzie landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mackenzie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robillard's head.
Robillard is rocked!
It looks like Dominic Robillard has been cut.
Mackenzie postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Robillard covers up, he's hurt! Mackenzie keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mackenzie and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mackenzie can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Mackenzie!
A very excited looking Nathan Mackenzie rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Maye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobcat Gremlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Maye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobcat Gremlin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maye misses with a head kick.
Maye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gremlin avoids the head kick by Maye.
Maye checks the leg kick.
Maye on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gremlin moves into range and clinches up with Maye.
Maye avoiding damage as Gremlin throws knees to the body.
Gremlin lands a good knee to the midsection. Maye won't want to take too many of those.
Gremlin lands a nice knee to the body.
Gremlin misses with a knee to the head.
Maye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gremlin tries to land knees in the clinch but Maye avoids the damage to the body.
Gremlin looking to throw knees to the head but Maye is blocking nicely.
Gremlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maye.
Maye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maye stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
Gremlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maye is defending well for now.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the head but Maye blocks with his arms.
Maye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gremlin tries to land knees in the clinch but Maye avoids the damage to the body.
Gremlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maye.
Maye taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
Gremlin landing knees to the body.
Gremlin trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
Gremlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maye is defending well for now.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
Gremlin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gremlin misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
Maye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
Maye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maye managing to block the knees to the body from Gremlin.
Gremlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maye is defending well for now.
Maye managing to block the knees to the body from Gremlin.
Gremlin looks winded!
Maye taking a breather.
Gremlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gremlin misses with a knee to the head.
Maye prevents a body shot from Gremlin.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maye is trying to pull guard but Gremlin has him pressed against the cage.
Gremlin tries to land knees in the clinch but Maye avoids the damage to the body.
Maye managing to block the knees to the body from Gremlin.
Maye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Maye - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maye avoiding damage as Gremlin throws knees to the body.
Maye is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gremlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gremlin tries a knee to the head but Maye blocks it.
Gremlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maye has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maye blocking some punches.
Gremlin lands a knee to the body.
Maye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobcat Gremlin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maye pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gremlin instigates a clinch.
Gremlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gremlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maye is defending well for now.
Gremlin trying to land knees to the body.
Gremlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maye avoiding damage as Gremlin throws knees to the body.
Maye is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gremlin trying to land knees to the body.
Maye is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maye avoiding damage as Gremlin throws knees to the body.
Maye managing to block the knees to the body from Gremlin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maye avoiding damage as Gremlin throws knees to the body.
Maye trying to stall but Gremlin improves his position.
Gremlin trying to land knees to the body.
Gremlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gremlin looking to throw knees to the head but Maye is blocking nicely.
Gremlin is breathing heavily.
Maye is trying to break free.
Gremlin trying to land knees to the body.
Gremlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Maye controls his hands.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
Maye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gremlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maye.
Maye trying to stall but Gremlin improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maye avoiding damage as Gremlin throws knees to the body.
Maye managing to block the knees to the body from Gremlin.
Gremlin trying to land knees to the body.
Gremlin looking to throw knees to the head but Maye is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gremlin as Maye tries to tie him up.
Maye is trying to break free.
Bobcat Gremlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maye managing to block the knees to the body from Gremlin.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maye avoids it.
Gremlin trying to land knees to the body.
Maye is looking to control Gremlin's arms but Gremlin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maye has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maye tries to break free but Gremlin pushes him back against the cage.
Gremlin tries a knee to the head but Maye blocks it.
Gremlin tries a knee to the head but Maye blocks it.
Gremlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maye is defending well for now.
Maye takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maye has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gremlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maye looking to stall.
Maye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maye avoiding damage as Gremlin throws knees to the body.
Maye is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maye managing to block the knees to the body from Gremlin.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
Gremlin misses with a body punch.
Gremlin misses with a body punch.
Maye avoiding damage as Gremlin throws knees to the body.
Maye taking a breather.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maye avoids it.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maye displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gremlin up against the cage.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobcat Gremlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Maye lands with a kick to the temple. Gremlin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Bobcat Gremlin has been cut.
Maye scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gremlin doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maye. That's going to slow Gremlin down.
Maye throws a head kick that misses.
Gremlin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maye lands a head kick. Gremlin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maye scores with a head kick. Gremlin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maye swinging wildly here.
Gremlin takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maye connects with an inside leg kick.
Gremlin misses with a right hand
letting Maye counter with a right hand.
Ryan Maye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gremlin ducks under a wild hook from Maye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maye misses with a lunging right hand
and Gremlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A hook to the body from Gremlin.
Gremlin trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Maye.
Gremlin tries to land knees in the clinch but Maye avoids the damage to the body.
Maye looking to slow down the pace here.
Maye breaks the clinch.
Gremlin tries to clinch but Maye moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Maye as he connects with a hook.
Maye misses with a two punch combination.
Maye wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin blocks a jab.
Gremlin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gremlin tries to land knees in the clinch but Maye avoids the damage to the body.
Gremlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maye blocks it with crossed arms.
Gremlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gremlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maye is defending well for now.
Gremlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maye.
Maye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gremlin moves away.
Maye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gremlin manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gremlin tries to clinch but Maye moves out of range.
Crunch! Gremlin slams his shin into Maye's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maye scores with a head kick. Gremlin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gremlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gremlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gremlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gremlin clinches up against the cage.
Maye is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gremlin as the two fighters clinch.
Maye prevents a body shot from Gremlin.
Gremlin trying to land knees to the body.
Maye managing to block the knees to the body from Gremlin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gremlin trying to land knees to the body.
Maye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gremlin scores with a knee to the head.
Gremlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Maye.
Maye trying to control the position but instead, Gremlin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maye into the cage.
Gremlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maye's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gremlin misses with a knee to the head.
Gremlin working Maye over with knees to the body.
Ryan Maye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maye with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Maye showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gremlin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobcat Gremlin!
Bobcat Gremlin looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Pum wirr pochleupp axarr zeso he chaxact din vupp waxaupp, WhA, WhA, WhA.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Burbank Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulldog comes to the cage accompanied by British Bulldog. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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181 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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burbank Bulldog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulldog misses with a double jab.
Bulldog throws a series of punches but Phillips avoids them all with ease.
Bulldog lands with a nice combination. Phillips backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Jeremy Phillips has been cut.
Phillips tries to keep at a distance but Bulldog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phillips working Bulldog over with knees to the body.
Bulldog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bulldog dives in and scores a takedown into Phillips's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bulldog wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Bulldog throwing strikes but missing.
Bulldog wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Bulldog trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Burbank Bulldog.
Bulldog misses with a head kick.
Bulldog manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Phillips on his heels. He'll look to pass Phillips's guard now, I'm sure.
Phillips bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bulldog's guard.
Bulldog keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Bulldog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phillips slips nicely into half guard.
Phillips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bulldog is pressing down on Phillips's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself.
Phillips trying to control but Bulldog is working from the bottom.
Phillips postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bulldog is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Phillips, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulldog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bulldog trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulldog has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phillips is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bulldog is in close to Phillips's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bulldog gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bulldog throws a leg kick but Phillips sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bulldog looks for a takedown but Phillips sprawls well.
Bulldog drives through with a takedown into Phillips's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bulldog trying to stand up but can't free himself from Phillips's guard.
Bulldog postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog stands up from Phillips's guard - Bulldog perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulldog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phillips to the mat! Phillips manages to get full guard.
Bulldog wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Burbank Bulldog has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bulldog drives through and clinches with Phillips against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burbank Bulldog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Phillips's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A leg kick checked by Phillips.
A punch combination from Bulldog misses.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch but Bulldog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bulldog gets a double leg takedown into Phillips's guard.
Bulldog won't allow Phillips to sweep him here.
Phillips trying to keep a closed guard but Bulldog is proving a slippery customer.
Bulldog stands up from Phillips's guard - Bulldog perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bulldog lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips wants to clinch
letting Bulldog counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips tries to clinch there but Bulldog circles away.
Phillips defending well as Bulldog loads up on a big left hand.
Bulldog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bulldog looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Phillips!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bulldog lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phillips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bulldog is looking for a kimura here.
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bulldog pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog is thwarting Phillips's attempts to control the position.
Bulldog decides to stand up.
Burbank Bulldog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulldog clinches up against the cage.
Bulldog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bulldog with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bulldog working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Bulldog's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bulldog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phillips's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bulldog has Phillips pressed against the cage.
Bulldog wants to break free but Phillips has control.
Bulldog tries for a takedown but Phillips manages to get underhooks.
Bulldog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Phillips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulldog is defending well for now.
Bulldog is trying to break the clinch but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Bulldog can't break the clinch.
Bulldog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bulldog wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bulldog wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bulldog stalling in the clinch but Phillips improves position.
Bulldog has had enough of the clinch but Phillips keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog tries to break free but Phillips pushes him back against the cage.
Phillips has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bulldog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bulldog is trying to break the clinch but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Bulldog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bulldog working aggressively here.
Bulldog is trying to push Phillips away but Phillips has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phillips avoids a wild elbow strike from Bulldog.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Bulldog manages to get underhooks.
Bulldog has had enough of the clinch but Phillips keeps him there for the moment.
Phillips lands a good knee to the midsection. Bulldog won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bulldog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burbank Bulldog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bulldog rushes Phillips and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burbank Bulldog dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Phillips's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bulldog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Bulldog has closed the distance and engaged Phillips in a clinch.
Bulldog is trying to break free.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bulldog.
Phillips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bulldog.
Bulldog has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phillips avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phillips jumps guard but Bulldog stands there with Phillips around his waist. Phillips gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burbank Bulldog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bulldog's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bulldog manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips trying to control but Bulldog is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Bulldog keeps moving.
Phillips drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bulldog looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bulldog looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bulldog!
Phillips regains half guard.
Phillips is looking to control Bulldog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phillips avoid being mounted?
Bulldog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phillips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bulldog is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips moves into full guard.
Phillips looking to control.
Bulldog stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bulldog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulldog is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bulldog is one step ahead there.
Phillips is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog won't allow Phillips to get back to his feet.
Bulldog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bulldog bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Phillips is trying to improve his position.
Bulldog cracks Phillips with a big elbow.
Bulldog looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bulldog trying to control the position but Phillips is working away.
Bulldog tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is trying to improve his position.
Bulldog content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bulldog tries for a kimura but Phillips is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bulldog working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jeremy Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burbank Bulldog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bulldog swings around for an armbar but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bulldog's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burbank Bulldog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bulldog has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burbank Bulldog!
Burbank Bulldog very nearly forgot to thank Das Labor amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rymarob Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang comes to the cage accompanied by Special Agent Huang. George Huang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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34
148 lbs
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rymarob Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin tries to clinch up but Huang circles away and keeps his distance.
Joaquin staying out of range there.
Huang drives through and clinches with Joaquin against the cage.
Huang pulls guard effortlessly.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Joaquin looking to pass the guard.
Joaquin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huang's guard.
Joaquin content to stall in guard here.
Huang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joaquin tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Joaquin preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Joaquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rymarob Joaquin.
Huang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joaquin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huang tries to avoid it but Joaquin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huang to the ground. Huang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joaquin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Huang can pounce on him.
Huang misses with a head kick.
Huang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huang wants it to stay on the feet.
Huang slaps away a takedown attempt from Joaquin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
George Huang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rymarob Joaquin.
Joaquin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huang as he jumps to the side.
Joaquin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Huang crashes against the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joaquin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joaquin struggling a bit here.
Huang lands some shots froms side control.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Joaquin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joaquin taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Joaquin's face as Huang controls the position.
Huang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joaquin is trying to improve his position.
Huang working away.
Huang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Joaquin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Huang but great work by Joaquin.
Joaquin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Joaquin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Joaquin.
Huang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joaquin's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang postures up.
Joaquin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huang defends it easily.
Joaquin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huang chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joaquin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huang defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joaquin has his foot on Huang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huang works his way back into a safe position though.
Joaquin looks winded!
Huang lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Huang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Huang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joaquin, pushing him back against the cage.
Huang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joaquin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Huang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joaquin defends well.
Huang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joaquin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Joaquin tries a head kick but it misses.
Huang gets a double leg takedown into Joaquin's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang distracts Joaquin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Huang has gone for a leg lock! Joaquin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Huang's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Huang is looking to stand up but Joaquin isn't so interested in that idea.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Huang tries a knee to the head but Joaquin blocks it.
Huang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to take the fight to the mat but Joaquin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Huang jumps guard but Joaquin stands there with Huang around his waist. Huang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Huang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Joaquin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huang is working for takedown but Joaquin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang is working for takedown but Joaquin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Huang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Huang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Huang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Joaquin after a bit of a struggle.
Joaquin is trying to drag Huang to the mat but Huang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joaquin tries to circle away but Huang has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang lands a nice knee to the body.
Huang is pressed up against the cage. Joaquin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huang down to the mat. Huang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Huang throws a head kick but Joaquin moves out of range.
Huang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joaquin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Huang. Those never looked like landing.
Huang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joaquin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joaquin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joaquin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huang tries to clinch but Joaquin moves out of range.
Joaquin swats away the attempt to clinch by Huang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang misses with a series of wild punches.
Joaquin tries to clinch but Huang is having none of it.
Huang throws a right hand that Joaquin ducks under and follows up with a left that Joaquin also avoids with ease.
Huang drives through and clinches with Joaquin against the cage.
Joaquin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Huang pulls guard effortlessly.
Joaquin postures up.
Joaquin looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huang looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joaquin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Huang dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Joaquin dives in and scores a takedown into Huang's guard.
Joaquin looking to pass the guard.
Huang wants to sweep here but Joaquin controlling him for the moment.
Joaquin prevents Huang from getting back to his feet.
Huang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joaquin.
Huang is looking for a triangle but Joaquin pushes his legs off easily.
Joaquin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Huang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joaquin is aware though and is defending well.
Joaquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin stops Huang from standing up.
Huang is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Joaquin dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huang wants to get back to his feet.
Joaquin stands up and beckons Huang to his feet.
Huang dives in and grabs Joaquin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joaquin pushes down on Huang's head and hops out.
Huang moves in looking to clinch but Joaquin pushes him off.
Huang moves in looking to clinch but Joaquin pushes him off.
Joaquin fails with the takedown.
Huang misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joaquin is looking to regain half guard here but Huang keeps moving and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Huang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Huang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joaquin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joaquin is staying active underneath Huang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin looking for submissions off his back.
Joaquin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Huang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huang wants to work for an arm triangle but Joaquin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joaquin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
Huang escapes and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joaquin.
Joaquin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Huang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
George Huang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rymarob Joaquin.
Joaquin gets caught napping as Huang dives in and scores a takedown. Joaquin manages to retain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rymarob Joaquin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Huang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joaquin keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Huang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Huang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Huang!
An out of breath George Huang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidovv has chosen Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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28
184 lbs
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34
181 lbs
12 - 16 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephan Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidovv!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Axe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Khalidovv counters with a nice uppercut.
Axe blocks a head kick by Khalidovv.
Mamed Khalidovv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidovv gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Axe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axe pushes off an throws an elbow but Khalidovv leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Axe lands a hook that snaps the head of Khalidovv backwards.
Axe lands a shot to the body.
Axe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Khalidovv's face.
Axe landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe lands a knee to the body.
Khalidovv looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Axe.
Axe lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mamed Khalidovv has been cut.
Axe misses with a knee to the head.
Axe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Axe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axe clinches.
Axe lands an elbow that stopped Khalidovv in his tracks for a moment.
Axe lands with a light punch inside.
Axe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Axe pushes Khalidovv up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Axe tries to clinch there but Khalidovv circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe missing with a left hand there. Khalidovv was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axe has managed to clinch.
Khalidovv avoiding damage as Axe throws knees to the body.
Axe scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axe.
Khalidovv is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Axe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Axe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khalidovv backwards.
Khalidovv misses with a punch on the inside.
Axe scores with a knee to the head.
Axe connects with a knee to the head.
Khalidovv is rocked!
Axe pushes Khalidovv back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khalidovv is still on wobbly legs! Can Axe finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe lands an elbow inside.
Axe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khalidovv seems to have recovered his senses.
Khalidovv shoots in and drives through. Axe sprawls well.
Axe lands with a shot to the body.
Axe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Axe with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv avoiding damage as Axe throws knees to the body.
Axe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khalidovv lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khalidovv takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axe scores with a hook to the body.
Axe lands a good knee to the midsection. Khalidovv won't want to take too many of those.
Axe pushes Khalidovv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axe tries to clinch but Khalidovv is having none of it.
Axe wobbles Khalidovv with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Axe dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Khalidovv to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephan Axe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stephan Axe made sure he mentioned Jihad Fight Gear-Outkast Infidels Version, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ja Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson comes to the cage accompanied by Hyena -by- Rancid. Ricard has chosen Frank The Tank as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Frank Ricard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Frank Ricard has been cut.
Ricard misses with a takedown attempt - Masterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ricard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson works Ricard's body with a nice hook.
Masterson stuffs the takedown.
Ricard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masterson counters with a good, hard body kick but Ricard shrugs it off.
Ricard looks winded!
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!
A punch combination from Masterson misses.
Ricard misses with a double jab
and Masterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ricard thinking.
Masterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ricard. That did some damage!
Masterson is looking to slow Ricard down with leg kicks.
Masterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ricard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
Masterson lands a big uppercut and Ricard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ricard looks OK. Masterson waves Ricard back to his feet!
Ricard is rocked!
Masterson cracks Ricard with a left hook right on the temple and Ricard goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Masterson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Ricard is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ja Masterson!
Ja Masterson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Kable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston has chosen Sean Kingston- Fire Burning as his entrance music. Sean Kingston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Kable!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston moves away from the strike by Kable.
Kingston looks to clinch
and Kable counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kingston lands with a hook. Kable tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kingston pushes Kable up against the cage in a clinch.
Kable lands a nice knee to the body.
Kable pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kable misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Kingston tries to clinch up.
Kable scores with a head kick. Kingston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Sean Kingston has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kable. That's going to slow Kingston down.
Kingston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kable counters with a body kick.
Kingston looks winded!
Kable explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kable lands a big head kick that sends Kingston tumbling to the mat! Kable takes a step backwards and waves Kingston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Kable.
Kable jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack! Kable connects with the perfect overhand right and Kingston falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Kable!
Neo Kable retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Neo Kable made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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