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CCF Midweek Mayhem 71 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius SemteXXXotika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stratton Hartford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius SemteXXXotika has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius SemteXXXotika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stratton Hartford!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts SemteXXXotika, as that shot connected.
SemteXXXotika misses with a combination
and Hartford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
SemteXXXotika really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
SemteXXXotika throws a right and a left that Hartford avoids nicely.
SemteXXXotika throws out a loose jab but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. SemteXXXotika catches Hartford right on the button with a cross.
SemteXXXotika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from SemteXXXotika misses the target.
Hartford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
SemteXXXotika wants to slow Hartford down by chopping away at his legs.
Hartford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartford slips a straight right by SemteXXXotika.
Darius SemteXXXotika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika lands a really nice looking cross but Hartford seems unphased.
SemteXXXotika cracks Hartford with a good jab.
SemteXXXotika works over Hartford's head and body with a nice combination.
SemteXXXotika tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from SemteXXXotika. Those never looked like landing.
SemteXXXotika misses with a double jab
and Hartford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from SemteXXXotika misses.
SemteXXXotika throws a hook but Hartford blocks it.
SemteXXXotika misses with a double jab.
SemteXXXotika jabbing away but nothing is landing.
SemteXXXotika is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
SemteXXXotika throws a body kick that misses.
SemteXXXotika misses with a hook.
Hartford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from SemteXXXotika.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darius SemteXXXotika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
SemteXXXotika works over Hartford's head and body with a nice combination.
SemteXXXotika throws a combination that misses
and Hartford counters with a shoot takedown. SemteXXXotika fights it but they end up in guard.
Hartford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika keeping moving, preventing Hartford from controlling successfully.
Hartford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stratton Hartford hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hartford ducks under a wild hook from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hartford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
SemteXXXotika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hartford controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SemteXXXotika trying to strike off his back.
Hartford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hartford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
SemteXXXotika being controlled here, momentarily.
Hartford trying to control but SemteXXXotika is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stratton Hartford wasn't active enough on the ground.
SemteXXXotika misses with a body shot.
SemteXXXotika lands with an uppercut that bounces Hartford off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford moves out of range as SemteXXXotika throws a body kick.
SemteXXXotika misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hartford moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius SemteXXXotika dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
SemteXXXotika tries a low kick but Hartford avoids it.
SemteXXXotika lands a head kick. Hartford smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Darius SemteXXXotika is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartford avoids a punch combination nicely.
SemteXXXotika throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
SemteXXXotika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
Some wild striking there from SemteXXXotika.
A low kick from SemteXXXotika is predictable there
and Hartford counters with a takedown into side control.
SemteXXXotika is looking to regain half guard here but Hartford keeps moving and retains side control.
Hartford takes a little break here. SemteXXXotika wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hartford trying to control the action but SemteXXXotika is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt SemteXXXotika will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hartford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hartford wants to control but SemteXXXotika is keeping him busy.
Hartford is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt SemteXXXotika will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hartford tries to advance to mount but SemteXXXotika denies him.
Hartford just content to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stratton Hartford hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
SemteXXXotika throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika misses with a body punch
and Hartford counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for SemteXXXotika!
Hartford trying to control the action but SemteXXXotika is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartford is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down SemteXXXotika's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hartford trying to control the position but SemteXXXotika is working away.
Hartford taking a breather here.
Hartford scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at SemteXXXotika to see if he's OK.
Hartford wants to stand but SemteXXXotika has his arm trapped.
SemteXXXotika struggling a bit here.
SemteXXXotika prevents Hartford from improving position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hartford is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford is looking to take a break and control but SemteXXXotika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartford is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down SemteXXXotika's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hartford trying to control the position but SemteXXXotika is working away.
SemteXXXotika is looking for a sweep.
Hartford wants to lay and pray for a moment but SemteXXXotika keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stratton Hartford.
A slow jab from SemteXXXotika misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Hartford.
Hartford moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika throws a body punch but Hartford moves out of range.
SemteXXXotika finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hartford checks the leg kick.
SemteXXXotika pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SemteXXXotika misses with a two punch combination.
SemteXXXotika attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darius SemteXXXotika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartford defending well as SemteXXXotika loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SemteXXXotika scores with a push kick.
Hartford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartford moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
SemteXXXotika throws a head kick that misses.
SemteXXXotika misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from SemteXXXotika lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hartford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hartford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
SemteXXXotika lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hartford at a distance.
SemteXXXotika misses with an uppercut. Hartford saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by SemteXXXotika. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hartford counters with a nice double leg into side control. SemteXXXotika won't be happy with that.
SemteXXXotika is looking for a sweep.
SemteXXXotika is not content to let Hartford control the position.
Hartford advances to mount.
Hartford trying to control but SemteXXXotika is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hartford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as SemteXXXotika is looking to escape.
SemteXXXotika sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hartford takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stratton Hartford has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
SemteXXXotika tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hartford is able to avoid easily.
Hartford checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the body from SemteXXXotika misses
and Hartford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hartford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
SemteXXXotika wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
SemteXXXotika is trying to force a seperation but Hartford has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Hartford.
The crowd are getting on Hartford's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
SemteXXXotika tries to break the clinch but Hartford is controlling the position.
SemteXXXotika wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
SemteXXXotika tries to break free but Hartford pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford stalling the fight.
Hartford keeps control of SemteXXXotika as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hartford pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stratton Hartford.
SemteXXXotika throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for SemteXXXotika, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
SemteXXXotika throws a leg kick but Hartford checks it.
SemteXXXotika misses with a body shot.
A head kick by SemteXXXotika misses
and Hartford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
SemteXXXotika misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
SemteXXXotika swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Stratton Hartford just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
SemteXXXotika will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
SemteXXXotika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartford was well out of range. Poor timing from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika tests Hartford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
SemteXXXotika jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika throws a hook but Hartford blocks it.
SemteXXXotika throws a sloppy head kick and Hartford moves out of range easily.
SemteXXXotika misses with a two punch combination.
SemteXXXotika misses with a hook
and Hartford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hartford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stratton Hartford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hartford's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Hartford has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stratton Hartford was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A shot to the body from SemteXXXotika misses
and Hartford counters with a two punch combo.
Hartford blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika throws a push kick but Hartford slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SemteXXXotika falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hartford counters with a three punch combo that has SemteXXXotika backing up. SemteXXXotika nods at Hartford to acknowledge the strikes.
SemteXXXotika takes a swing at Hartford's ribcage but misses.
SemteXXXotika throws a right and a left that both miss.
SemteXXXotika misses with a jab, cross combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
SemteXXXotika thows a left - swing and a miss!
SemteXXXotika throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SemteXXXotika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
SemteXXXotika walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hartford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SemteXXXotika throws a front kick aimed at Hartford's knee but Hartford avoids it well.
SemteXXXotika throws a leg kick
and Hartford counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for SemteXXXotika!
Hartford controls the position from side control.
Hartford wants to lay and pray for a moment but SemteXXXotika keeps working.
Hartford remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
SemteXXXotika throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hartford tries to move to mount but SemteXXXotika blocks the move with his legs.
Hartford scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford moves into full mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hartford trying to control but SemteXXXotika is having none of it.
Hartford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartford jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… SemteXXXotika is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by SemteXXXotika and Hartford has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
SemteXXXotika is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartford taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hartford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika misses with an uppercut
and Hartford counters with an inside leg kick.
SemteXXXotika looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from SemteXXXotika misses.
SemteXXXotika throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
SemteXXXotika misses with a straight left.
SemteXXXotika misses with a body shot.
SemteXXXotika fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
SemteXXXotika misses with an uppercut.
SemteXXXotika throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from SemteXXXotika. Hartford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartford avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from SemteXXXotika does no damage.
A low kick from SemteXXXotika is predictable there
and Hartford counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hartford works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hartford controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartford raining down hammerfists from mount.
SemteXXXotika really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartford wants to control the pace but SemteXXXotika is squirming around nicely.
SemteXXXotika tries to lock up and control but Hartford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hartford looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
SemteXXXotika throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hartford. What's that going to do exactly?
SemteXXXotika is in a horrible position here. Hartford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
SemteXXXotika is squirming around, avoiding Hartford's attempts to control the action.
Hartford controlling from the full mount.
Hartford pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hartford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as SemteXXXotika is looking to escape.
Hartford controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford trying to control but SemteXXXotika is having none of it.
Hartford content just to control the position here.
SemteXXXotika regains half guard.
Hartford is trying to control. SemteXXXotika wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stratton Hartford was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hartford blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from SemteXXXotika. Those never looked like landing.
SemteXXXotika throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stratton Hartford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hartford 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Stratton Hartford!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Stratton Hartford!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Stratton Hartford!
Stratton Hartford wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller tries to clinch up.
Dredd keeps the fight on the outside.
Dredd misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dredd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dredd looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dredd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd moves away
and Dredd counters with a nice body shot.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd moves away
and Dredd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller gets caught napping as Dredd dives in and scores a takedown. Miller manages to retain guard.
Dredd throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dredd's guard. Nice move by Miller!
Dredd wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dredd keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dredd kicks Miller off and gets to his feet.
Ryan Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Dredd circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller blocks a jab.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
Dredd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dredd swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller rushes Dredd and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Miller.
Dredd takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Miller.
It looks like Dominic Dredd has been cut.
Miller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller presses Dredd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dredd takes a shot to the head.
Dredd takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miller with a knee to the head.
Dredd avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Dredd blocks with his arms.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Miller with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dredd avoids it.
A body shot lands from Miller.
Miller pushes Dredd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Dredd's ribcage. Dredd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Dredd blocks it.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dredd.
Dredd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
Dredd looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dredd blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller keeps control of Dredd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Dredd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dredd is defending well for now.
Dredd takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller keeps control of Dredd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Dredd breaks the clinch.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dredd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
No joy there for Dredd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dredd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Dredd misses.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Miller looks to clinch
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Dredd'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.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller slips a jab from Dredd.
Dredd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dredd throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller lands a big head kick that sends Dredd tumbling to the mat! Miller takes a step backwards and waves Dredd back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dredd is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dredd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dredd is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Dredd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dredd seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws a head kick but Dredd moves out of range.
A left lands for Dredd.
Dredd keeps the fight on the outside.
Dredd misses with a wild combination.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Dredd's shoulder, as Dredd tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Miller tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Dredd lands a right hand.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dredd's elbow.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Dredd blocks it.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Dredd avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Dredd.
Dredd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Dredd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dredd is breathing heavily.
Dredd swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Dredd shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller closes the distance and pushes Dredd back into the cage.
Dredd takes an elbow to the temple.
Dredd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryan Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dredd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryan Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Dredd.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Dredd is trying to push Miller away but Miller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Dredd controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Dredd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dredd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miller is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
Ryan Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller gets a clinch.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Miller.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dredds head.
Dredd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dredd blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Dredd breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dredd scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dredd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dredd might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Dredd misses with a looping right.
Dredd tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Dredd moves out of range easily.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
Dredd fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dredd can do to turn this around?
Miller wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Dredd'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.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dredd is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Dredd's head.
A knee to the head by Miller.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Dredd wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dredd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dredd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dredd has Miller in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miller content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dredd is pushing Miller's head away, looking to escape. Miller manages to hold on to the position though.
Miller decides to stand back up. Miller steps back and let's Dredd get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Dredd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to clinch but Dredd slips to the side
and Dredd counters with an inside leg kick.
Dredd cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dredd misses with an uppercut.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dredd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dredd misses with a double jab.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dredd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dredd swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dredd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller tries to clinch up
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Dredd swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Dredd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miller back to the cage. Dredd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dredd just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller closes the distance but Dredd moves to the side
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Dredd moves out of range easily.
Dredd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Dredd persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Dredd.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Dredd circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller looks to clinch
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Dredd misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ryan Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller tries to clinch up but Dredd circles away and keeps his distance.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
Dredd throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Dredd'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.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller tries to clinch up but Dredd circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller gets a clinch.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dredd.
Dredd is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Dredd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Dredd takes an elbow to the temple.
Dredd is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Dredd manages to break the clinch.
Miller tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Dredd swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dredd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller tries to clinch up but Dredd circles away and keeps his distance.
Dredd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miller wants to clinch.
Dredd swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Dredd lands a head kick. Miller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dredd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Dredd.
Miller wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Dredd circles away.
Miller wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
A jab from Dredd misses.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dredd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Dredd fails to land with a series of punches.
Dredd fails to land the takedown.
Dredd keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dredd swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
A head kick misses from Dredd.
Miller tries to clinch
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
Dredd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Dredd shoots in.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Dredd.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Dredd avoids the head kick by Miller.
Dredd tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd keeps the fight on the outside.
Dredd lands a right hook to the body.
Dredd swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller wants to clinch
and Dredd counters with a nice body kick.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dredd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dredd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dredd lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Dredd.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dredd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller had his way with Dominic Dredd in that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Dredd's cut.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dredd gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dredd's knee momentarily.
Miller tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Dredd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Dredd circles away.
Miller wants to clinch but Dredd slips to the side
and Dredd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dredd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Dredd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller closes the distance but Dredd moves to the side
and Dredd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Miller instigates a clinch.
Dredd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dredd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dredd swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller slips a jab from Dredd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dredd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dredd dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Dredd's head and hops out.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dredd, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dredd breaks the clinch.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Dredd moves out of range easily.
Dredd swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller wants to clinch.
Dredd swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller tries to clinch up but Dredd circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dredd circles away quickly and effectively.
Dredd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Dredd throws out a powerful jab.
Miller blocks a head kick by Dredd.
Dredd throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Dredd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Dredd is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Dredd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Miller closes the distance but Dredd moves to the side
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.
Dominic Dredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller darts in trying to clinch
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Dredd misses.
Dredd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Dredd circles away.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
Dredd misses with a head kick.
Miller lands a big head kick that sends Dredd tumbling to the mat! Miller takes a step backwards and waves Dredd back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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 fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dredd, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike.
Ryan Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ryan Miller!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ryan Miller!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ryan Miller!
Ryan Miller wins by unanimous decision!
Ryan Miller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Stallion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Elmar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Stallion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Stallion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Elmar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elmar.
Elmar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stallion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elmar throws a leg kick but Stallion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Elmar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stallion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elmar fails with the takedown.
Elmar throws a series of strikes that have Stallion backpedaling.
Stallion lands with a good body shot.
Elmar misses with a kick to the body.
Elmar dives in and grabs Stallion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stallion pushes down on Elmar's head and hops out.
Mike Stallion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Elmar.
Elmar looks winded!
Stallion lands a left and a right that send Elmar crashing to the mat, dazed. Stallion thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Elmar is rocked!
Stallion shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Elmar takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Stallion sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Elmar bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Stallion!
Our winner, Mike Stallion, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Hamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mookie Hamfist has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robert Groove's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Groove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mookie Hamfist!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamfist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamfist swinging wildly here.
Hamfist is looking to clinch.
Groove tries for a takedown but Hamfist circles away easily
and Hamfist counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamfist.
Hamfist prevents Groove from getting back to his feet.
Hamfist works over Groove with some ground and pound from guard.
Hamfist wanted to stand there but Groove had control of the position.
Hamfist pushes down on Groove's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamfist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamfist seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Groove wants to control but Hamfist is keeping busy.
Groove misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Groove is trying to stand.
Hamfist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamfist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamfist working Groove over with strikes.
Hamfist trying to pass the guard but Groove defending well.
Hamfist 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.
Groove is doing well to control the position and prevent Hamfist from advancing to side control.
Hamfist seems to be looking for submissions.
Hamfist trying to advance position but Groove counters by regaining guard.
Groove keeping moving, preventing Hamfist from controlling successfully.
Hamfist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Groove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist has gone for a leg lock! Groove slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hamfist's guard.
Hamfist trying to keep a closed guard but Groove is proving a slippery customer.
Hamfist 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.
Groove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamfist is keeping the position for now.
Groove is working hard here to advance position.
Groove has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Groove postures up.
Mookie Hamfist has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Groove dives in and grabs Hamfist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hamfist pushes down on Groove's head and hops out.
Groove gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hamfist counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Groove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Groove keeping moving, preventing Hamfist from controlling successfully.
Hamfist stays in close to Groove's body and controls the position.
Groove wants to stand and escape but Hamfist is having none of it.
Hamfist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamfist passes into half guard.
Hamfist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Groove pushes Hamfist off looking to stand but Hamfist dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Hamfist dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hamfist lands a glancing blow to the side of Groove's head.
It looks like Robert Groove has been cut.
Groove has his takedown stuffed
and Hamfist counters with a series of strikes that sends Groove to the canvas! Hamfist follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Groove is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamfist loads up on a big left hand. Groove felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hamfist looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Groove can't hide his disappointment, as Hamfist celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mookie Hamfist!
Mookie Hamfist decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frito Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason has chosen Kavinsky - Nightcall as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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31
170 lbs
20 - 59 - 3 |
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32
185 lbs
8 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 59 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frito Lei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Mason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lei throws a head kick that misses.
Lei drives through and clinches with Mason against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Lei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lei misses with a body punch.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lei tries to clinch up
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Lei has managed to clinch.
Lei misses with an elbow strike.
Lei wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lei wants to get up but he can't break Mason's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lei stands up and waves to Mason to follow him.
A shot to the body from Lei misses
and Mason counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frito Lei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mason counters with a big right hand! Oh Lei is in trouble here! Mason follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Mason!
Alex Mason decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kincade has chosen Good Rats as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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28
155 lbs
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27
144 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Kincade!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincade shoots in but no luck this time.
Kincade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arvanitidis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kincade manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kincade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kincade wants to sweep but no luck.
Arvanitidis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arvanitidis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kincade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arvanitidis defends well.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Kincade keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis trying to move into half guard but instead Kincade has managed to sweep!
Kincade postures up and lands a big shot to Arvanitidis's brow.
Kincade slips nicely into half guard.
Kincade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arvanitidis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kincade pulls his head out easily.
Arvanitidis is staying active underneath Kincade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kincade wants to free his trapped foot but Arvanitidis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kincade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kincade is looking to take a break and control but Arvanitidis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kincade seems to be looking for submissions.
Arvanitidis is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kincade in particular looking to stall.
Arvanitidis pushes Kincade off looking to stand but Kincade dives back in and keeps control.
Kincade tries to pass to full mount but Arvanitidis defends it.
Arvanitidis wants to control but Kincade is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kincade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arvanitidis tries to roll over but Kincade keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kincade is looking to take a break and control but Arvanitidis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kincade controlling the pace.
Kincade is thwarting Arvanitidis's attempts to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Kincade or perhaps it was just good defense by Arvanitidis which made him look bad.
Jannis Arvanitidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Kincade.
Arvanitidis shoots in looking for a takedown. Kincade tries to sprawl out of it but Arvanitidis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kincade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kincade counters with a right hand to the body.
Kincade decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arvanitidis is trying to get back to full guard.
Arvanitidis wants to get back to his feet.
Arvanitidis is looking to improve his position.
Kincade is keen to just control but Arvanitidis is a slippery customer.
Kincade works his way into full mount!
Arvanitidis tries to reverse the position but Kincade maintains control.
Arvanitidis regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis wants to get back to full guard.
Arvanitidis is trying to stand back up but Kincade is controlling him
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!
Arvanitidis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arvanitidis pushes Kincade off looking to stand but Kincade dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arvanitidis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kincade.
Arvanitidis tries to kick Kincade off but Kincade keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kincade prevents Arvanitidis from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arvanitidis's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arvanitidis is looking to escape.
Kincade is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arvanitidis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kincade.
Arvanitidis is looking to control Kincade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arvanitidis avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rory Kincade will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kincade has Arvanitidis up against the cage in a clinch.
Kincade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kincade wants a takedown.
Arvanitidis manages to break the clinch.
Arvanitidis misses with a few strikes there.
Arvanitidis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kincade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jannis Arvanitidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincade darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Arvanitidis tries to roll over but Kincade keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis 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.
Arvanitidis is looking for a triangle but Kincade pushes his legs off easily.
Kincade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arvanitidis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kincade wants to control from the top but Arvanitidis keeps moving.
Kincade postures up and lands a big shot to Arvanitidis's brow.
Rory Kincade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arvanitidis keeping moving, preventing Kincade from controlling successfully.
Arvanitidis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kincade.
Arvanitidis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade wants to control from the top but Arvanitidis keeps moving.
Kincade throws a big elbow that misses.
Kincade wants to pass the guard but Arvanitidis is keeping the position.
Arvanitidis 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.
Arvanitidis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kincade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arvanitidis keeping full guard, as Kincade tries to pass.
Kincade pushing down on Arvanitidis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arvanitidis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arvanitidis.
Kincade wants to pass the guard but Arvanitidis is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arvanitidis's head.
Arvanitidis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kincade landing with the ground and pound.
Kincade landing with the ground and pound.
Kincade slips nicely into half guard.
Arvanitidis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arvanitidis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arvanitidis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kincade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kincade scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kincade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arvanitidis wants to sweep here but Kincade controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kincade connects with a couple of short punches.
Kincade postures up and lands a big shot to Arvanitidis's brow.
Kincade sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arvanitidis's guard.
Arvanitidis is looking to get back to is feet but Kincade passes into side control.
Kincade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arvanitidis keeps working.
Arvanitidis is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arvanitidis is working hard here to advance position.
Kincade tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arvanitidis's legs.
Kincade working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Arvanitidis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arvanitidis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kincade avoids it really well and circles away.
Arvanitidis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kincade.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kincade.
Kincade is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arvanitidis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arvanitidis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arvanitidis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kincade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kincade's back!
Kincade defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arvanitidis's arms.
Arvanitidis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis looking for the RNC.
Kincade is in a bad position with Arvanitidis working for a choke. Kincade manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Kincade lands a couple of digs.
Kincade works over Arvanitidis with some ground and pound from guard.
Kincade sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arvanitidis's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis gets full guard.
Arvanitidis wants to get back to his feet but Kincade passes into half guard.
Arvanitidis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kincade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kincade's back!
Arvanitidis struggling to land strikes to the head as Kincade covers up.
Kincade tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kincade gets back to half guard.
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!
Arvanitidis moves nicely into side control.
Kincade is trying to get back to half guard.
Kincade is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arvanitidis working the ground and pound but Kincade is defending the strikes.
Kincade is looking to regain half guard here but Arvanitidis keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade can't do much from the bottom here.
Arvanitidis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kincade, who protects the arm well.
Kincade is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis lands some shots froms side control.
Kincade can't do much from the bottom here.
Arvanitidis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arvanitidis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kincade has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arvanitidis but great work by Kincade.
Arvanitidis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kincade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arvanitidis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kincade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arvanitidis is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jannis Arvanitidis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Arvanitidis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kincade tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arvanitidis is in Kincade's guard.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Kincade is working from the bottom.
Kincade looking for subs off his back but Arvanitidis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kincade wants to control the action here but instead Arvanitidis manages to pass to full mount!
Arvanitidis is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kincade is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jannis Arvanitidis!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jannis Arvanitidis thanked Backyard Fighting for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Germain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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21
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaun Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Germain!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germain tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Germain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Germain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Germain doesn't seem phased though.
Germain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Germain enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Germain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Germain being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Germain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Germain is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Johnson cracks Germain with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson takes a little break here. Germain wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Germain tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Germain takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Germain takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Germain is rocked!
Germain tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Germain is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Germain being controlled for a moment.
Johnson 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.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Germain seems to have recovered his senses.
Germain is looking for a sweep.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germain is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson trying to control the action but Germain is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Germain get back to his feet.
Germain checks a leg kick nicely.
Germain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Germain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Germain didn't see that one coming.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Germain throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Germain checks a leg kick.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Germain has time to react.
Germain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Germain looks winded!
Germain misses with a few strikes there.
Germain misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Germain.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Germain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Germain!
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Germain wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johnson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Germain badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Johnson around the waist but Johnson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Johnson is the winner by TKO! Johnson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Johnson!
An out of breath Shaun Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vak Yoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. skrillyx kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Vak Yoo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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29
197 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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28
195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vak Yoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoo catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Yoo which made him look bad.
Yoo scores with a hook.
Yoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoo defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoo.
Yoo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yoo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yoo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller wants to control from the top but Yoo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Yoo is keeping the position.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vak Yoo just wasn't active enough.
Yoo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yoo connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yoo.
Vak Yoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yoo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Yoo shows good takedown defense.
Miller throws a low kick but Yoo moves out of range easily.
Jason Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yoo connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
Yoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Vak Yoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
Yoo works the jab nicely.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Yoo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Yoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoo feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Yoo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yoo avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller looks winded!
Miller 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wants to stand but Yoo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yoo keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Miller.
Yoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoo is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Yoo circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoo. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yoo tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vak Yoo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoo.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yoo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yoo slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Yoo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vak Yoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
Yoo throws a front kick that sends Miller stumbling back into the cage.
Miller 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.
Yoo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miller will feel that in the morning.
Yoo scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yoo.
Yoo stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Yoo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yoo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yoo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoo stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Yoo.
Miller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yoo.
Yoo lands with a cross.
Miller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yoo.
Yoo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller is rocked!
Yoo and Miller are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Yoo throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Miller into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Yoo knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vak Yoo!
A very excited looking Vak Yoo 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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