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Insanity 8: Cry For Help PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Spreniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampson comes to the cage accompanied by "Off the Chain" by Serg Salinas. Tomasz Spreniak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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252 lbs
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264 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Determined |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomasz Spreniak!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sampson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sampson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spreniak counters with a left to the body.
Spreniak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spreniak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sampson defends it nicely.
Spreniak shoots in looking for a takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl out of it but Spreniak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sampson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spreniak shoots in but no luck this time.
Rick Sampson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Spreniak.
Sampson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spreniak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sampson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spreniak misses with some punches.
Spreniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sampson.
Spreniak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spreniak is working for takedown but Sampson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spreniak lands an uppercut.
Spreniak misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Spreniak.
Spreniak scores with a shot to the side of Sampson's head.
A head punch on the inside from Spreniak fails to land.
Spreniak misses with a punch on the inside.
Spreniak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sampson walks away with a smile on his face. Spreniak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spreniak darts in and clinches Sampson up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spreniak tries to land knees in the clinch but Sampson avoids the damage to the body.
Spreniak swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spreniak lands a left hand.
Spreniak throws a head punch that misses.
Spreniak lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Rick Sampson has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Spreniak fails to land.
Spreniak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sampson.
Sampson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spreniak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spreniak lands with a light punch inside.
Spreniak tries a body shot but Sampson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spreniak misses with an elbow strike.
Spreniak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spreniak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spreniak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Spreniak.
Spreniak lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spreniak.
Spreniak has Sampson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sampson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spreniak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spreniak misses with a punch on the inside.
Spreniak has Sampson pushed against the cage.
Spreniak scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spreniak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sampson to keep the fight standing.
Spreniak lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Spreniak.
A head punch on the inside from Spreniak fails to land.
Spreniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spreniak swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spreniak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spreniak throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spreniak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sampson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Spreniak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Spreniak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Sampson'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.
Spreniak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sampson sprawls well. Sampson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spreniak gets slowly back to his feet.
Spreniak tries to clinch there but Sampson circles away.
Spreniak drives through with a takedown into Sampson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sampson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Spreniak tries to stand but Sampson is controlling from the bottom.
Sampson being controlled here, momentarily.
Spreniak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sampson is keeping the position for now.
Spreniak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spreniak passes Sampson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sampson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sampson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spreniak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sampson wants to get back to full guard.
Spreniak is looking to advance position but Sampson won't allow it.
Spreniak tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spreniak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sampson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spreniak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sampson wants to control but Spreniak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sampson is trying to control but Spreniak passes into side control!
Spreniak controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spreniak lands some shots froms side control.
Sampson looking for a sweep but Spreniak has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Spreniak controlling the position easily from mount.
Sampson tries to hold on but Spreniak pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spreniak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sampson working to try and regain half guard.
Spreniak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Let's hope that Spreniak 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Spreniak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Sampson's cut.
That's time! Sampson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Spreniak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sampson throws a nice looking combination but Spreniak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sampson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spreniak moves into range and clinches up with Sampson.
Sampson blocking some punches.
Spreniak stalls.
Spreniak working aggressively here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spreniak misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson being controlled against the cage.
Tomasz Spreniak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spreniak fails to pull guard.
Spreniak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spreniak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spreniak scores with a shot to the side of Sampson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sampson.
Spreniak misses with a punch on the inside.
Spreniak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sampson avoids the elbow strike from Spreniak, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Spreniak fails to land.
Spreniak tries to land knees in the clinch but Sampson avoids the damage to the body.
Spreniak lands a hook that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson blocks an uppercut.
Sampson avoiding damage as Spreniak throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spreniak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spreniak misses with some punches.
Spreniak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spreniak swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sampson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spreniak throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Spreniak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spreniak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spreniak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson blocking some punches.
Spreniak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sampson blocking some punches.
Spreniak has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spreniak.
Spreniak wants to take the fight to the mat but Sampson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Spreniak scores with a knee to the head.
Spreniak is working for takedown but Sampson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rick Sampson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Spreniak.
Spreniak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spreniak throws a head punch that misses.
Sampson tries to break the clinch but Spreniak is controlling the position.
Spreniak misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spreniak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spreniak misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spreniak.
Rick Sampson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spreniak tries to pull guard but Sampson won't allow it.
Spreniak lands a good knee to the midsection. Sampson won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Spreniak.
Spreniak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spreniak is trying to pull guard but Sampson has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spreniak lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tomasz Spreniak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sampson misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Spreniak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spreniak 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 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Spreniak!
Tomasz Spreniak bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Dee BJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul McKilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul McKilly will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Dee BJ!
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, Paul McKilly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BJ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKilly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
BJ darts in trying to clinch
and McKilly counters with a straight right hand.
BJ definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McKilly gets tackled into the cage by BJ. BJ maintains the clinch.
McKilly is trying to break the clinch but BJ has him pressed against the cage.
BJ lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKilly backwards.
McKilly wants to break free but BJ has control.
McKilly misses with the head strike.
BJ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BJ pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
BJ is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McKilly is aware though and is defending well.
BJ might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BJ throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McKilly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with BJ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKilly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McKilly is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
BJ bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKilly's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BJ tries to free his leg and advance position but McKilly is retaining full guard.
BJ wants to control from the top but McKilly keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as BJ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
BJ throwing strikes but missing.
McKilly keeping full guard, as BJ tries to pass.
BJ lands a couple of elbows.
BJ wanted to stand there but McKilly had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BJ is looking to work some ground and pound but McKilly has wrist control.
BJ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKilly is keeping the position for now.
McKilly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BJ.
BJ stops McKilly from standing up.
McKilly has a closed guard, preventing BJ from standing up.
BJ looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BJ prevents McKilly from getting back to his feet.
BJ trying to control the position from guard on top but McKilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
BJ wants to clinch.
McKilly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Paul McKilly has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from BJ.
BJ rushes McKilly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
BJ wants to take the fight to the mat but McKilly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
BJ is trying to pull guard but McKilly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Dee BJ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BJ prevents McKilly from breaking the clinch.
McKilly throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKilly taking a breather.
BJ is trying to pull guard but McKilly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
BJ prevents McKilly from breaking the clinch.
BJ pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKilly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of BJ is proving hard to escape from.
McKilly preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKilly is looking to stand up but BJ won't let him.
BJ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
BJ wants to sweep but no luck.
BJ 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKilly wanted to stand there but BJ had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Dee BJ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul McKilly'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.
BJ tries to close the distance and clinch but McKilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McKilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKilly tries to clinch up but BJ circles away and keeps his distance.
BJ dives in for a single leg takedown but McKilly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McKilly is trying to break free.
McKilly wants to break free but BJ has control.
BJ is trying to pull guard but McKilly has him pressed against the cage.
BJ tries to pull guard but McKilly holds him up against the cage and eventually BJ drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Dee BJ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BJ is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McKilly wants to break free but BJ has control.
BJ tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McKilly just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McKilly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
BJ drops down looking for an ankle pick but McKilly pulls his leg out and moves away.
BJ's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McKilly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! BJ scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKilly keeps the fight on the outside.
McKilly connects with a jab.
BJ fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKilly throws out a loose jab but BJ uses good head movement to avoid it.
BJ moves into the clinch.
BJ ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. BJ no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jay Dee BJ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKilly wanted to stand there but BJ had control of the position.
McKilly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McKilly throws a jab when BJ was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BJ moves in looking to clinch but McKilly pushes him off.
BJ fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKilly, pushing him back against the cage.
BJ tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McKilly smiles and moves away.
BJ fails in his attempt to clinch.
BJ is looking to clinch but McKilly is avoiding it.
McKilly tries to clinch but BJ moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKilly moves into the clinch.
McKilly working hard to break the clinch.
McKilly working hard to break the clinch.
BJ tries to pull guard but McKilly holds him up against the cage and eventually BJ drops back down to his feet.
BJ fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from McKilly fails to land.
BJ jumps guard and drags McKilly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McKilly trying to stand up but can't free himself from BJ's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BJ wants to sweep but no luck.
BJ bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKilly's guard.
BJ trying to control the position from guard on top but McKilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BJ drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McKilly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now BJ has McKilly in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BJ manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McKilly manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as BJ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches, 49 cap) inform us that McKilly has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BJ trying to control but McKilly is working from the bottom.
McKilly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst BJ is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BJ wants to control from the top but McKilly keeps moving.
McKilly wants to get back to his feet but BJ is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKilly wriggles free and stands up.
BJ closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul McKilly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paul McKilly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
BJ tries to clinch up but McKilly circles away and keeps his distance.
McKilly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
BJ darts in and clinches McKilly up against the cage.
McKilly is trying to break the clinch but BJ has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McKilly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKilly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
BJ tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McKilly smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BJ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKilly.
BJ is looking to clinch but McKilly is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - BJ looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BJ wants to clinch up but McKilly keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BJ tries for a takedown but McKilly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McKilly connects with a looping right hand.
BJ moves forwards but McKilly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
BJ tries to clinch but McKilly is having none of it.
BJ moves out of range of the strikes.
BJ looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McKilly is fending him off so far but BJ persists. Nope, McKilly circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Dee BJ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BJ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul McKilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BJ circles away from the clinch attempt.
BJ tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKilly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKilly moves out of range of the strikes.
McKilly throws out a loose jab but BJ uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKilly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
BJ on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BJ instigates a clinch.
McKilly trying to control the position but instead, BJ has worked for underhooks and has pushed McKilly into the cage.
BJ jumps guard but McKilly stands there with BJ around his waist. BJ gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKilly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
BJ jumps guard but McKilly stands there with BJ around his waist. BJ gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McKilly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McKilly looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on McKilly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
BJ drags the fight down to the ground.
BJ is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McKilly is aware though and is defending well.
BJ wants to sweep but no luck.
McKilly wants to stand but BJ is controlling his posture from full guard.
BJ on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if BJ tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BJ 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.
McKilly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of BJ is proving hard to escape from.
McKilly preventing the sweep.
McKilly wanted to stand there but BJ had control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McKilly missing with a left hand there. BJ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BJ takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BJ clinches with his opponent.
Jay Dee BJ has scored more points in the clinch so far.
BJ crunches a lovely knee into McKilly's ribcage.
McKilly is trying to break the clinch but BJ is controlling him.
BJ keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKilly's efforts to push away.
BJ is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKilly to keep the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BJ tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKilly working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul McKilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McKilly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paul McKilly!
Paul McKilly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jay Dee BJ stepped up to the mic, saying 'The meaning of being a fighter is to give it all your best shot, and come back even stronger. This time I have lost, and I'm sorry for disappointing you all, but I promise to train harder and come back into the octagon next time an even better fighter.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cutler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malcomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malcomes has chosen Joe Esposito - You're the Best as his entrance music. Jay Cutler had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Cutler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Malcomes!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malcomes has his takedown stuffed
and Cutler counters with a single leg into guard. Malcomes didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Malcomes is trying to keep Cutler in close.
Cutler won't allow Malcomes to get back to his feet.
Malcomes controls Cutler momentarily but Cutler frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Malcomes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cutler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A cross from Cutler lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler jabs at Malcomes's body.
Malcomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cutler counters by clinching up.
Cutler has Malcomes pressed against the cage, preventing Malcomes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Cutler.
Cutler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malcomes.
Cutler is trying to trip Malcomes. He has hold of a leg but Malcomes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cutler persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cutler trying to control but Malcomes is working from the bottom.
Cutler scoring with some ground and pound.
Cutler looking to pass the guard.
Malcomes wants to stand but Cutler is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cutler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malcomes is keeping the position for now.
Malcomes wants to get back to his feet but Cutler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Malcomes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malcomes trying to keep a closed guard but Cutler is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malcomes keeping moving, preventing Cutler from controlling successfully.
Cutler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malcomes on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cutler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malcomes fails with the takedown
and Cutler counters with a shoot takedown. Malcomes fights it but they end up in guard.
Jay Cutler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Malcomes.
Cutler wants to control from the top but Malcomes keeps moving.
Cutler is really struggling to control Malcomes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cutler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cutler prevents Malcomes from getting back to his feet.
Cutler wants to control from the top but Malcomes keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cutler works over Malcomes with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malcomes wants to stand but Cutler is controlling the position.
Malcomes has his foot on Cutler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cutler works his way back into a safe position though.
Cutler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malcomes looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cutler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cutler postures up in Malcomes's guard and throws a big left but Malcomes blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Cutler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malcomes tries for a takedown but Cutler circles away easily
and Cutler counters by clinching up.
Cutler trying to land knees to the body.
Cutler misses with a punch to the body.
Cutler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malcomes.
Cutler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cutler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malcomes.
Malcomes throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutler.
Cutler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malcomes trying to control the position but instead, Cutler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malcomes into the cage.
Malcomes prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcomes jumps guard but Cutler stands there with Malcomes around his waist. Malcomes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cutler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cutler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malcomes blocks a body shot from Cutler.
Cutler lands a nice uppercut.
Malcomes is rocked!
Cutler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malcomes is still on wobbly legs! Can Cutler finish him?
Knees in the clinch landing for Cutler.
Cutler lands a good knee to the midsection. Malcomes won't want to take too many of those.
Malcomes is breathing heavily.
Cutler lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Malcomes to his knees! Cutler keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Cutler!
John Malcomes was interviewed post fight and said ' I tried my best, but tonight he was the better fighter. I'll keep training and working hard to come back better than ever. Congratulations dude.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guan Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yu comes to the cage accompanied by Tale of Three Brothers. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guan Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hendricks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guan Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu throws a combination that misses
and Yu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yu lands with a hook. Hendricks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Yu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oooooh!!! Yu has knocked Hendricks down with a huge combo! Yu steps away and waves a wobbly Hendricks back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like James Hendricks has been cut.
Yu connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Hendricks! He's out on his feet! Yu rushes in and drops Hendricks with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Guan Yu!
A victorious Guan Yu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
James Hendricks was interviewed post fight and said 'May God Bless'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilir Latifi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Glazkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latifi comes to the cage accompanied by House of the Rising Sun. Tyler Glazkov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilir Latifi!
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, Tyler Glazkov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latifi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Glazkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Glazkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Latifi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Latifi doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Glazkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Latifi staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glazkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Latifi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glazkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glazkov moves into the clinch.
Latifi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilir Latifi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glazkov lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ilir Latifi has been cut.
Glazkov working Latifi over with knees to the body.
Glazkov is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latifi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Glazkov landing knees to the head.
Glazkov misses with an elbow strike.
Glazkov lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Glazkov.
Glazkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Glazkov connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glazkov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Latifi's face.
Glazkov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Glazkov looking to slow down the pace here.
Glazkov lands an elbow that stopped Latifi in his tracks for a moment.
Glazkov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Glazkov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
I was talking to Latifi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Glazkov.
Glazkov slows down the pace here.
Glazkov has a couple of punches blocked by Latifi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glazkov is pushing Latifi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Glazkov lands an elbow just above Latifi 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyler Glazkov.
A big right from Glazkov misses.
Latifi shoots in for a double leg but Glazkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Latifi fails with a takedown attempt.
Latifi darts in looking for a takedown but Glazkov gets double underhooks and turns Latifi into the cage.
Glazkov is struggling to control the position.
Glazkov tries to land a knee to the head but Latifi blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glazkov lands a nice elbow.
Glazkov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Latifi's face.
Latifi wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Glazkov stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glazkov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Glazkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Latifi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Glazkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Glazkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilir Latifi'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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Latifi.
Glazkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Glazkov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Glazkov throws an elbow that misses.
Latifi dodges an elbow strike from Glazkov.
Latifi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Glazkov looking to slow down the pace here.
Glazkov lands a nice elbow.
Glazkov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Latifi blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glazkov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Glazkov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glazkov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Glazkov lands an elbow just above Latifi 's eye.
Latifi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glazkov prevents it.
Glazkov misses with an elbow over the top.
Latifi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Glazkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilir Latifi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glazkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Latifi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latifi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Glazkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Glazkov lands a damaging elbow.
Latifi is looking for a takedown.
Glazkov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glazkov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've been informed that Glazkov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Glazkov stalls.
Glazkov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glazkov scores with a knee to the head.
Glazkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Latifi.
Glazkov is struggling to control the position.
Glazkov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Glazkov lands an elbow inside.
Glazkov stops a takedown attempt from Latifi.
Glazkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Latifi wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glazkov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Glazkov.
Glazkov looking to slow down the pace here.
Glazkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Latifi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glazkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glazkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Glazkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Glazkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ilir Latifi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Glazkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Latifi should have avoided that one.
Latifi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Glazkov defends well and Latifi ends up having to push Glazkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Latifi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glazkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Glazkov.
Glazkov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Glazkov lands a nice elbow.
Glazkov lands an elbow that stopped Latifi in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Latifi wants to take the fight to the mat but Glazkov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilir Latifi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Latifi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Glazkov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glazkov slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latifi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glazkov prevents it.
Glazkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Latifi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glazkov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tyler Glazkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Latifi avoids a wild elbow strike from Glazkov.
Glazkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Glazkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Latifi blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latifi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glazkov pushes off an throws an elbow but Latifi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Latifi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glazkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Glazkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Latifi shoots in looking for a takedown but Glazkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Latifi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Glazkov wants to clinch up but Latifi keeps it at a distance.
Latifi shoots in for a double leg but Glazkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glazkov.
Glazkov swings for the body but Latifi moves out of range.
Glazkov instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latifi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glazkov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Glazkov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Latifi has Glazkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Glazkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Glazkov controlling the action here for a moment.
Glazkov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Latifi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ilir Latifi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Glazkov.
Glazkov connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Glazkov.
Latifi avoids the elbow strike from Glazkov, against the cage.
Latifi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into 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!
Latifi content to stall in guard here.
Glazkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Latifi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glazkov wants to stand up but Latifi is controlling him.
Latifi trying to control the position from guard on top but Glazkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Glazkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Glazkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Glazkov!
Tyler Glazkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Peak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rhys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Peak might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
Very confident |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Peak!
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, Alex Rhys!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhys fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peak. Rhys does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peak has Rhys up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Peak.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peak lands with a light punch inside.
Rhys prevents a body shot from Peak.
Peak struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhys controls his hands.
Rhys blocks a body shot from Peak.
Peak tries a body shot but Rhys blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhys blocks a body shot from Peak.
A bit of stalling here from Peak.
Peak can't find room to land a body shot as Rhys controls the action.
Rhys takes a shot to the head.
Peak lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peak.
A right hand to the body from Peak.
Peak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peak is stalling here.
Peak lands a nice uppercut.
Peak lands with a light punch inside.
Rhys blocks a body shot from Peak.
Peak misses with a punch to the body.
Peak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhys has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
I was talking to Peak's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhys backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peak.
Peak tries a body shot but Rhys blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peak misses with a body punch.
Peak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhys is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhys wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peak lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Peak on the inside.
Rhys blocks a body shot from Peak.
Peak working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peak pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peak.
Peak misses with a punch to the body.
Peak pushes Rhys back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peak tries a body shot but Rhys blocks it.
Peak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peak lands a body punch.
Peak is stalling here.
Rhys tries to pull guard but Peak won't allow it.
Eddie Peak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Rhys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhys tightens his grip and picks Peak up, before dumping him to the ground. Peak manages to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Peak is controlling Rhys's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhys wants to pass the guard but Peak is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peak holds on and takes a little breather.
Peak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rhys on the ground.
Peak keeping moving, preventing Rhys from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhys dives in and grabs Peak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peak pushes down on Rhys's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Peak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peak closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Alex Rhys has been cut.
Rhys misses with a takedown
and Peak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rhys lands a takedown into guard.
Peak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rhys gets to his feet - Peak follows without any prompting.
Rhys shoots in looking for a takedown but Peak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rhys's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhys looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rhys trying to control from half guard but Peak is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peak is trying to control but can't.
Peak trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Peak is trying to reverse the position but instead Rhys has taken his back - oops!
Peak tries to escape the position.
Rhys tightening his grip on Peak, looking for the choke.
Peak wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peak trying to control the hands but Rhys breaks the grip.
Peak prevents Rhys from getting a body triangle.
Rhys looking for the RNC.
Rhys is riding his opponent, not letting Peak buck him off.
Rhys working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhys trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Peak wants to control his opponent's hands but Rhys gets his hands free.
Rhys controlling the position well here. Peak rolled but Rhys kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rhys wants to control but Peak manages to buck him off and is now in Rhys's guard! Nice work there by Peak!
Peak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peak trying to control but Rhys is working from the bottom.
Rhys is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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. Alex Rhys was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Peak misses with a wild body shot.
Rhys shoots in and drives through. Peak sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rhys showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Rhys's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rhys tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rhys somewhat.
Peak rushes Rhys and presses him up against the cage.
Peak throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhys.
Peak lands a shot to the body.
Peak tries to throw a body punch but Rhys avoids it by throwing Peak back against the cage.
Peak has Rhys pressed against the cage.
Rhys tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eddie Peak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peak struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhys controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Peak.
Peak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peak lands a body punch.
Rhys takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peak lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Peak.
Peak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peak avoiding damage.
Peak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peak lands with a light punch inside.
Peak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Peak.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Peak.
Peak effectively controlling the action here.
Rhys has Peak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eddie Peak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Rhys.
Peak lands a body shot.
Peak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhyss head.
Peak misses with a punch to the body.
Peak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhys's elbow.
A short left from Peak.
Rhys tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peak scores with a shoulder strike.
Peak scores with a hook to the body.
Rhys is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Peak scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Peak.
Peak lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Peak.
Rhys wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Peak.
Peak struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhys controls his hands.
Peak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhys looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Peak.
Peak lands a body shot.
Rhys drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peak connects with a nice looking jab.
Rhys is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peak lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Peak!
Eddie Peak 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 Marcus Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Marcus Miller has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Sackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
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!
Sackett throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Miller blocks the low kick.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Miller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Miller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miller blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Nolan Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Miller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Nolan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sackett.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Miller down.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Sackett moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sackett uses from the top position.
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Sackett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sackett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Miller blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller checks the leg kick.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Miller moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sackett!
Miller wants to take a breather but Sackett manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Miller.
Miller trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller stays in close to Sackett's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sackett dives on top into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sackett working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett scoring with some ground and pound.
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Sackett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller working for a triangle but Sackett defends it easily.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sackett works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Sackett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sackett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sackett works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller looking for subs off his back but Sackett has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sackett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sackett wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sackett.
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
Sackett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Sackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover.
Miller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sackett wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Sackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Miller goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sackett has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Miller but great work by Sackett.
Miller is looking to regain half guard here but Sackett keeps moving and retains side control.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett lands a nice forearm strike.
Miller is looking to regain half guard here but Sackett keeps moving and retains side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sackett landing a few strikes.
Marcus Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is putting a hurting on Miller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
Sackett tries to stand but Miller is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sackett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miller is rocked!
Miller tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sackett easily slips into full mount!
Sackett raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Miller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett connects with a bit shot that sees Miller covering up! More strikes from Sackett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sackett is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nolan Sackett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Perosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin MacOwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perosh comes to the cage accompanied by Danny Brown - Grown Up. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Perosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin MacOwan!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from MacOwan misses the target.
Perosh sizes up MacOwan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perosh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacOwan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perosh manages to avoid it.
Perosh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Kevin MacOwan has been cut.
Perosh lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacOwan avoids the body shot from Perosh.
A jab from Perosh misses.
Perosh throws a series of punches but MacOwan avoids them all with ease.
MacOwan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perosh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perosh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perosh connects with a jab.
MacOwan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacOwan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perosh.
MacOwan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perosh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacOwan on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perosh with a nice cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Perosh as he connects with a hook.
MacOwan is rocked!
Perosh cracks MacOwan with a good jab.
MacOwan is still on wobbly legs! Can Perosh finish him?
MacOwan drops his hands momentarily. Perosh doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. MacOwan staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. MacOwan doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Perosh!
Jeremy Perosh decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Bitters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitters has chosen Maybe as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Key!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Bitters!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitters misses with an uppercut.
Key steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bitters.
Bitters thows a body shot but no joy.
Bitters moves away from the strike by Key.
Key goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Gary Bitters has been cut.
Gary Bitters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitters smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Bitters misses.
Bitters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Key lands the left hand.
Bitters rushes Key and presses him up against the cage.
Key tries to circle away but Bitters has him pinned against the cage.
Key blocks the elbow strike.
Key is trying to push Bitters away but Bitters has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Bitters.
Bitters struggles to land a body shot inside as Key controls his hands.
I was talking to Key's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Key wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Bitters.
Bitters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Key displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bitters throws out the jab.
Bitters slips a jab and a cross from Key.
Key checks a low kick from Bitters.
Bitters looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.
Bitters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Key prevents a body shot from Bitters.
Bitters throws a punch but it's blocked by Key.
Bitters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bitters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bitters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Key.
Key managing to block the knees to the body from Bitters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key blocks a body shot from Bitters.
Bitters is trying to pull guard but Key has him pressed against the cage.
Bitters tries to land a knee to the head but Key blocks with his arms.
Key looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bitters tries a knee to the head but Key blocks it.
Bitters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bitters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bitters has Key pressed against the cage, preventing Key from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bitters swings wildly with an uppercut but Key uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bitters wants to take the fight to the mat but Key manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Key blocks an uppercut.
Bitters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitters tries a knee to the head but Key blocks it.
A short right from Bitters on the inside.
Key on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Key stalling.
Key blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bitters tries to throw a body punch but Key avoids it by throwing Bitters back against the cage.
Key letting Bitters take a breather here.
Bitters working aggressively here.
Bitters has picked Key up - he's going for a ride! Bitters dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Key desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Key pushes Bitters off looking to stand but Bitters dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key is trying to control but can't.
Bitters wants to pass the guard but Key is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Key manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bitters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Key works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bitters stops Key from standing up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Key looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bitters is one step ahead there.
Bitters is looking to work some ground and pound but Key has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Key wants to get back to his feet but Bitters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bitters throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bitters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Bitters's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bitters misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bitters misses with a body kick.
Bitters takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Key tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bitters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bitters misses the jab.
Key takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slow jab from Bitters misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bitters.
Key lands a really nice looking cross but Bitters seems unphased.
Bitters misses the shot to the body.
Bitters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Key.
Key throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bitters fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Key sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Key throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bitters on the side of the head.
Bitters misses with a wild body shot.
Bitters fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Key misses with a series of wild punches.
Bitters has Key up against the cage in a clinch.
Bitters misses with a body punch.
Bitters pulls guard effortlessly.
Bitters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bitters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key trying to control but Bitters is working from the bottom.
Bitters is trying to keep Key in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bitters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gary Bitters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bitters shoots in for a double leg but Key sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Bitters.
A clash of legs there as Key blocks the low kick.
Bitters looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.
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!
Key scores with a jab to the head.
Key swings for the body but Bitters moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bitters darts in and clinches Key up against the cage.
Bitters taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bitters continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bitters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Key prevents a body shot from Bitters.
Bitters pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bitters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Key wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Key letting Bitters take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitters looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gary Bitters.
Bitters tries to move into range but Key moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Key.
Bitters connects with an inside leg kick.
Key throws a lazy right hand but Bitters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Key scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bitters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bitters throws a lazy uppercut
and Key counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Key on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Key.
Key takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Bitters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gary Bitters's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bitters gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Key fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bitters connects with a body shot that sends Key's belly button to the back.
Bitters thuds his shin into the meat of Key's side.
Key stuffs the takedown attempt from Bitters. Bitters gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Key.
Key circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bitters connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Key walks into a straight right hand from Bitters.
Key uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bitters.
Key moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Key ducks under a wild hook from Bitters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitters connects with a high kick.
Key keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bitters.
Bitters lands a leg kick that knocks Key off balance momentarily.
Bitters thuds his right hand into Key's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bitters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Key's sensitive parts.
Key fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bitters manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bitters.
Bitters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bitters misses with an uppercut.
Bitters jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Key misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bitters moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Key showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bitters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key walks into a left hand.
Bitters motions for Key to come forward. Bitters throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tim Key is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Key tries to sprawl but Bitters drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitters seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bitters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Key is trying to stand up here but Bitters is controlling him well.
Bitters throwing shots but Key is blocking nicely.
Bitters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Key is trying to stand.
Bitters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Key has hold of Bitters's hands but Bitters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bitters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitters misses with a head shot. Key uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gary Bitters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bitters throwing strikes from guard but Key blocks nicely.
Bitters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now.
Key seems keen to control Bitters's posture.
Bitters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bitters with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bitters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bitters throws an elbow that misses. Key uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bitters's guard. Nice move by Key!
Bitters 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.
Bitters has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Weed Nation. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bitters is trying to keep Key in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bitters can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitters has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitters trying to keep a closed guard but Key is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bitters really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Bitters's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Key misses with the combination.
Bitters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Key circles away.
Bitters misses the jab.
Bitters throws a low kick but it's checked well by Key.
Key has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Key there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bitters attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Key takes a swing at Bitters's ribcage but misses.
Bitters throws a head kick but Key moves out of range.
Key misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Key gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bitters to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Key manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitters is trying desperately to improve position.
Key controlling from mount.
Bitters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bitters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitters is looking to improve his position.
Bitters trying to hold on to Key's head to control him but Key postures up.
Key decides to return to a standing position.
Key uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bitters.
Bitters throws a looping overhand right but Key ducks down to avoid it.
Key is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Key sizes up Bitters with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Key misses with a looping right.
Bitters has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitters misses with a wild combination.
Bitters cracks a nice hook into Key's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Bitters lands an impressive looking overhand right. Key doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Key misses.
Bitters misses with a low kick.
Bitters tries a low kick but Key avoids it.
Bitters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bitters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bitters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Key misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Bitters.
Bitters chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bitters wants to clinch up but Key keeps it at a distance.
Bitters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Key looks to land a left hand but Bitters moved out of range nicely.
Bitters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bitters throws a leg kick but Key sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bitters throws a head kick that misses.
Key lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Key.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Key, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitters turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Key moves out of range as Bitters throws a body kick.
Key takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gary Bitters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gary Bitters's cut.
That's time! Key's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Key fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bitters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bitters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bitters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bitters moves forwards but Key connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Key moves out of range of the leg kick from Bitters.
Bitters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Key as he avoids it easily.
Key fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bitters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Key throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Key misses the target.
Key slips a jab from Bitters.
Bitters connects with an inside leg kick.
Bitters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tim Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bitters lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bitters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Key takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from Key.
Bitters misses with a low kick.
Bitters slips a jab and a cross from Key.
Key misses with a wild combination.
Key bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bitters throws a head kick that misses.
Gary Bitters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bitters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Key throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bitters.
Bitters tries to clinch up but Key circles away and keeps his distance.
Bitters swings widly with a right hand
letting Key counter with a right hand.
Bitters shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bitters performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Key is trying to stand up here but Bitters is controlling him well.
Bitters is taking a breather. Key says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitters wants to take a breather but Key is having none of it.
Bitters stalling.
Gary Bitters has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Key lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bitters circles away quickly and effectively.
Bitters's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Key connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bitters scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Bitters finds it's way through Key's defenses.
Bitters slips a jab and a cross from Key.
Bitters looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bitters cracks the inside of Key's front leg.
Key throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key avoids a kick to the body.
Bitters misses with a body shot.
Key misses with a double jab.
Bitters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Key.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bitters tries to clinch up.
Key keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tim Key has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bitters looks to land a right hand but Key moved out of range.
Key throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bitters connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bitters dives in and scores a takedown into Key's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bitters defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Bitters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bitters 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bitters!
Gary Bitters is the new featherweight champion!
Gary Bitters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TROJ[A]N (CLEANING SERVICE AVAIL), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Meranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Meranda's choice of entrance music: Whats Beef. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Pain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustavo Meranda!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain stuffs the takedown attempt from Meranda. Meranda gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain lands with a nice body punch.
Meranda shoots for a takedown but Pain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meranda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meranda manages to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Meranda looking for a sweep. Not yet Meranda, not yet.
Pain is posturing up here but Meranda has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pain tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pain has to tap! Slick submission there by Meranda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Meranda!
Gustavo Meranda is the new welterweight champion!
Johnny Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'ALLAHU AKBAR!!'.
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