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SFC 18: RD 3 170 Tourney PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moses Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen See my Tears as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Malone moves into the clinch.
Malone pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Malone pulls Smith in to control the position.
Malone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Malone quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Malone but it's paid off an Smith is forced to tap! Nice work by Malone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moses Malone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Les Sobrante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boaz Jachin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobrante's entrance music is Primus - Fisticuffs. A fine choice. Boaz Jachin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Les Sobrante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boaz Jachin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jachin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jachin swinging wildly here.
Jachin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jachin 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 Sobrante has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sobrante and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jachin lands a slapping body shot.
Jachin thuds a left hand into Sobrante's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jachin lands a slapping body shot.
Jachin connects with the punch.
Jachin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobrante manages to avoid it.
Jachin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobrante shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jachin pinned against the cage. Jachin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jachin scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jachin.
Jachin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sobrante rather than just go for the knockout.
Jachin scores with a leg kick.
Jachin jabs Sobrante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Jachin.
Sobrante closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jachin scores with a nice body kick.
Sobrante blocks the body kick.
Jachin lands with a hook. Sobrante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jachin lands a nice shot that snaps Sobrante's head back.
Jachin has Sobrante up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobrante tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jachin smiles and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Jachin as he connects with a hook.
Jachin works the jab nicely.
Sobrante is rocked!
Sobrante walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Jachin! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boaz Jachin!
Boaz Jachin took some time post fight to say the following; 'I came into this fight hoodwinked, not sure if I was going to fight again! But then I looked within and found the reason, I found the reason to become who I am! I am one with all that is, and tonight I feel like I honored my spirit, and showed that with hard work, I will be a force to be wreckoned'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes into the arena with Satan Is Real blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JR Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Li!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Adams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Li.
Li tries for a takedown but Adams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adams swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Adams misses the body punch
and Li moves into the clinch.
Adams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Li fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
JR Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Li.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
Li shoots in and bounces Adams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Li is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is trying to keep Li in close.
Li is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li is pushing down on Adams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adams is fighting to maintain full guard but Li has managed to sneak the leg through.
Li working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Li tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Li not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Li dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Li misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Li.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
Li gets caught flat footed, as Adams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams won't allow Li to get back to his feet.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Li is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Li throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adams gets back to full guard.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow.
Adams manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jason Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li tries to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
Adams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Li because Adams loaded up on that one.
Li wants to control but Adams is having none of it.
Li 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.
Li trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
Li looks like he's trying to stand up.
Adams working Li over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to get back to his feet.
Li is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Li avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Li avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adams.
Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Li is pressing down on Adams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adams manages to get himself to full guard.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Li manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
Adams stops Li from standing up.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Li has control of Adams's left arm, preventing Adams from doing any damage.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li wants to stand and escape but Adams is having none of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jason Li hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Li fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Adams throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adams defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Li moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
A left lands for Li.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Li blocks a low kick nicely.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
JR Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Li.
Adams dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Li closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Li shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Adams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Adams has Li pulled in close to control his posture.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Li!
Adams is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Li can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Li avoids a series of strikes thrown by Adams.
Adams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Li working to try and regain half guard.
Li is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Adams throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
JR Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams prevents Li from getting the reversal.
Li is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Adams fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
Li slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Adams thows a huge punch but Li dodges it nicely.
Adams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adams prevents Li from improving his position.
Li avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adams.
Li avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adams.
Li looks like he's trying to stand up.
Adams is trying to control the action in half guard but Li is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to stand back up but Adams is controlling him
Adams wants to pass to mount but Li is defending the position.
Li keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Li is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Adams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Li trying to control but Adams postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Li trying to control the position.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adams stops Li from standing up.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Li has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.
Adams won't allow Li to get back to his feet.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
Jason Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
JR Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Li has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Li!
A relieved looking Jason Li thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Furious Urek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urek's entrance music is Harlem Shake. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furious Urek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urek throws a sloppy head kick
and Urek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urek throws a sloppy head kick
and Starseed counters with a stiff right hand.
Urek lands with a kick to the temple. Starseed shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Urek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Urek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Urek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Starseed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Urek.
Starseed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Urek. That's going to slow Starseed down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urek lands a head kick!
Starseed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urek can pounce on him.
Starseed throws a push kick but Urek slaps the foot to one side.
Starseed blocks the body kick.
Urek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urek misses with a head kick.
Urek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Starseed.
Urek lands a head kick!
Urek lands a big head kick that sends Starseed tumbling to the mat! Urek takes a step backwards and waves Starseed back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Starseed is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urek throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Starseed crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Furious Urek!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete The Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete The Great!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Great shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McFly's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McFly 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Great accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Great distracts McFly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McFly has his foot on The Great's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Great works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Great stopping the sweep attempt from McFly.
McFly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Great really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McFly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Great stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McFly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Great is posturing up here but McFly has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! The Great tries to roll out but it's too tight and The Great has to tap! Slick submission there by McFly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George McFly!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sykes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Mike Sykes told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Myles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Sykes!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Myles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myles wants it to stay on the feet.
Myles cracks Sykes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Myles has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sykes to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Myles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sykes.
Myles connects with a single shot there.
Sykes is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Myles as Sykes shoots in.
Sykes is still on wobbly legs! Can Myles finish him?
Sykes tries a head kick but it misses.
Sykes seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykes gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Myles points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Sykes wakes up just in time to hear Myles thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Myles!
A very excited looking Darren Myles 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Longbranch Pennywhistle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deck Ta Leung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ta Leung has chosen We takin' over as his entrance music. Deck Ta Leung has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Longbranch Pennywhistle's chin.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Longbranch Pennywhistle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deck Ta Leung!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ta Leung looks to score with a jab to the body but Pennywhistle is just out of range.
Ta Leung misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Pennywhistle. Beautiful body shot.
Pennywhistle cracks a nice hook into Ta Leung's ribs.
Ta Leung ducks under a wild hook from Pennywhistle.
The fighters circling - Pennywhistle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pennywhistle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pennywhistle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pennywhistle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Pennywhistle does it's job there.
Pennywhistle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ta Leung manages to avoid it.
Pennywhistle throws a body punch but Ta Leung moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Pennywhistle. That snapped Ta Leung's head back.
Pennywhistle throws a body punch but Ta Leung moves out of range.
Ta Leung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ta Leung works over Pennywhistle's head and body with a nice combination.
Pennywhistle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ta Leung.
Ta Leung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennywhistle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ta Leungs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pennywhistle digs a good body shot into Ta Leung's ribs.
Pennywhistle misses with a body punch
and Ta Leung counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Pennywhistle misses.
Pennywhistle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ta Leung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pennywhistle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pennywhistle throws an off balance right hand
and Ta Leung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ta Leung trying to control but Pennywhistle is working from the bottom.
Ta Leung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ta Leung passes Pennywhistle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ta Leung landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ta Leung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pennywhistle defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ta Leung content to control rather than advance.
Ta Leung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ta Leung tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pennywhistle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ta Leung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ta Leung moves nicely into side control.
Ta Leung is looking to take a break and control but Pennywhistle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ta Leung 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 Pennywhistle's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ta Leung working the ground and pound but Pennywhistle is defending the strikes.
Ta Leung in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pennywhistle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ta Leung.
Ta Leung in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ta Leung postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ta Leung postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ta Leung tries to move to mount but Pennywhistle blocks the move with his legs.
Pennywhistle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ta Leung on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pennywhistle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennywhistle wants to hold on but Ta Leung pushes him away.
Pennywhistle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pennywhistle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ta Leung.
Ta Leung thowing shots but they're missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ta Leung misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ta Leung throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deck Ta Leung dominated that round.
That's time! Pennywhistle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pennywhistle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ta Leung moves out of range as Pennywhistle strikes.
A punch combination from Pennywhistle misses.
Pennywhistle throws a looping overhand right but Ta Leung ducks down to avoid it.
Ta Leung stalks Pennywhistle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pennywhistle's face. Pennywhistle staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Longbranch Pennywhistle has been cut.
Ta Leung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pennywhistle missing with a left hand there. Ta Leung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ta Leung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pennywhistle.
Pennywhistle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ta Leung was well out of range. Poor timing from Pennywhistle.
Ta Leung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pennywhistle moves away.
Pennywhistle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ta Leung was well out of range. Poor timing from Pennywhistle.
Ta Leung avoids the body shot from Pennywhistle.
Ta Leung throws a nice looking combination but Pennywhistle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ta Leung scores with the left hand. Pennywhistle knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Ta Leung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Ta Leung finds it's way through Pennywhistle's defenses.
Pennywhistle is rocked!
Ta Leung slips under a jab from Pennywhistle.
Oh Pennywhistle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ta Leung is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pennywhistle rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ta Leung connects with a jab.
Deck Ta Leung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ta Leung cracks Pennywhistle with an uppercut from hell and Pennywhistle crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Ta Leung's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Ta Leung is looking to work some ground and pound but Pennywhistle has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pennywhistle keeping moving, preventing Ta Leung from controlling successfully.
Pennywhistle seems to have got his legs back now.
Ta Leung throwing strikes from guard but Pennywhistle blocks nicely.
Pennywhistle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennywhistle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ta Leung.
Ta Leung throws a big elbow that misses.
Ta Leung trying to control but Pennywhistle is working from the bottom.
Ta Leung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pennywhistle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pennywhistle wants to sweep but no luck.
Ta Leung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ta Leung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pennywhistle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pennywhistle tries to get out of the position.
Ta Leung trying to control but Pennywhistle is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ta Leung wants to pass the guard but Pennywhistle is keeping the position.
Pennywhistle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ta Leung trying to move into half guard but instead Pennywhistle has managed to sweep!
Ta Leung wants to sweep but no luck.
Ta Leung tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ta Leung is trying to keep Pennywhistle in close.
Ta Leung wants to sweep here but Pennywhistle controlling him for the moment.
Ta Leung is trying to control the position but Pennywhistle postures up.
Ta Leung is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ta Leung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pennywhistle manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ta Leung throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deck Ta Leung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Longbranch Pennywhistle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ta Leung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ta Leung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pennywhistle.
Pennywhistle throws a lazy uppercut
and Ta Leung counters with a right hand to the body.
Oooh a lovely combination from Ta Leung sends Pennywhistle down but not out. Ta Leung dives into side control looking to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ta Leung working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ta Leung in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ta Leung trying to control the action but Pennywhistle is working from the bottom.
Ta Leung looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pennywhistle is avoiding damage well.
Ta Leung trying to control the position but Pennywhistle is working away.
Ta Leung in side control, throwing shots but Pennywhistle defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Ta Leung are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ta Leung misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pennywhistle dodges the ground and pound from Ta Leung.
Ta Leung postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ta Leung wants to control but Pennywhistle is keeping him busy.
Ta Leung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ta Leung tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennywhistle wants to control but Ta Leung postures up.
Pennywhistle prevents Ta Leung from moving into mount.
Ta Leung misses with the ground and pound.
Ta Leung trying to control the position but Pennywhistle is working away.
Ta Leung working the ground and pound but Pennywhistle is defending the strikes.
Ta Leung creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pennywhistle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ta Leung creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pennywhistle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ta Leung is looking to take a break and control but Pennywhistle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ta Leung might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pennywhistle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pennywhistle stops Ta Leung from passing to mount.
Deck Ta Leung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennywhistle tries to improve position but can't.
Ta Leung wants to control but Pennywhistle is keeping him busy.
Pennywhistle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ta Leung wants to control but Pennywhistle is keeping him busy.
Ta Leung advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deck Ta Leung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ta Leung has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deck Ta Leung!
Deck Ta Leung was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sacamano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sacamano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Seinfeld Theme. Johnny Tyler will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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278 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Sacamano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyler throws a solid leg kick but Sacamano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyler.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sacamano checks a leg kick.
Tyler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tyler misses with a low kick.
Sacamano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tyler.
A low kick from Sacamano misses
and Tyler counters with a solid body kick.
Tyler scores with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Sacamano.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sacamano was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Tyler scores with a spinning back kick!
Tyler scores with a kick to the body.
Sacamano darts in and clinches Tyler up against the cage.
Sacamano lands a nice elbow.
Sacamano misses with a knee strike.
Sacamano lands an elbow inside that Tyler shrugs off.
Tyler takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Johnny Tyler has been cut.
Sacamano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tyler looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sacamano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Sacamano.
Sacamano misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Sacamano.
Sacamano looking to throw knees to the head but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Sacamano.
Sacamano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyler's defenses.
Sacamano lands a good knee to the midsection. Tyler won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sacamano working Tyler over with knees to the body.
Sacamano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sacamano lands an elbow inside.
Sacamano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sacamano lands an elbow inside that Tyler shrugs off.
Sacamano lands an elbow inside that Tyler shrugs off.
Tyler is rocked!
Sacamano lands a big knee! That's hurt Tyler! Oh, he's all over the place! Sacamano lands another knee that sends Tyler to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Sacamano!
An out of breath Bob Sacamano 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Wiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiley has chosen Soulfly - Back To The Primitive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ben Henley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Henley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Wiley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henley avoids the body shot from Wiley.
Wiley misses with a series of wild punches.
Henley gets a takedown into half guard.
Henley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wiley tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Henley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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